I find it amusing that I agree with self-discipline. I used to hate anyone or anything that ever told me what to do or how to live. I think life is a journey and it is my journey to live. I do not want your beliefs shoved down my throat, so keep it to yourself. I almost use to think that people just like to be assholes, so that's why they want to know your business and tell you what you are doing wrong. Well on that positive note, I realized that is not always true. A family member told me something that really stuck with me. You have to go through places you do not want to be, to get to the places you are trying to go. I thought about that for a second because on a logical note, that does not exactly make sense. Why should life be like that? No wonder why people always find a way to be negative and or complain.

I pondered this though, and I thought about the human beings who inspire me every day. I figured out that they all had these amazing stories that were not that glamorous or even envious. A few of the most spiritual leaders that I connect with the most is Mother Teresa and the Buddha. These humans have done the impossible. It is like they are living in heaven on earth. I always wondered how they became the people they did. I know the Buddha is not exactly a person, however, the Buddha is still a spiritual teacher and went through a lot of sh*t to become enlightened.

I am a 22-year-old college student. I am a sophomore in my undergrad years. There are days I want to literally through objects at the wall, or just pretend I am sick because I have taken on way to much of a load. But then a thought enters my mind, and I think about where I could be or what I could be doing, and where I want to go. Then I take a deep breath, do my meditation, and get my shit together. Life is not meant to be something that is "easy." It is a more than a journey if you are lucky, it is a story. This is just part of my story, and I know that If I do not make sure I do what I need to, everything can change. I know life never goes as planned, and it never well. I am positive that there are ways to help maintain a healthy mindset. One of those ways I think that can be achieved is by in a sense, disciplining your own mind. You need to create a healthy schedule (of your dreams) and stick to it, and this might even mean doing it alone. Which can be one of the most difficult challenges. Practicing this is so helpful and beneficial. We are all looking for that satisfaction in life, and this is a major part of it.