WHAT IS LIFE?

In 1890 in his book The Principles of Psychology, Vol.1, William James 

wrote a simple statement that is packed with meaning: 

“My experience is 

what I agree to attend to.” 

In this age when distraction 

is but a thumb swipe away, 

it has never been harder to

keep our attention

 intentional 

instead of reactive.

We are living through 

an Epidemic of Overwhelm.

The New York Times on Sunday contains more information 

than the average 18th century French Nobleman learned in his lifetime.

But it is more than that.

 We grew up believing who we are

 is what our parents think about us,

so it is natural to seek affirmation 

from others through social media. 

Believing that connection

 is something outside of yourself 

causes you to be disconnected.

 Life is all around us.

It is what we choose 

to see in it 

that shapes our lives.

Up to a point a person’s life is shaped by environment, heredity, and changes in the world about them. 

Then there comes a time when it lies within their grasp 

to shape the clay of their life into the sort of thing they wish it to be.

Only the unwise blame parents, their race, their times, lack of good fortune or the quirks of fate. 

Everyone has the power to say, 

"This I am today. 

That I shall be tomorrow.

To have a goal is the important thing, 
and to work towards it. 

Then, if you decide you wish
 to do something different, 

You will at least have been moving, 
You will have been going somewhere, 
 You will have been learning.

What do you think?