IS THE GRASS REALLY GREENER?

I am beginning to solidify that statement, for myself.

Well, let's start here.

What, really IS the OTHER SIDE?

Is it a side where money grows on trees? Is it a side where everyone is so nice and packaged neatly?

Is it where salaries are high, we have extra money, we have the cars we want, the bank accounts we desire, and the perfect person who understands us? Is it no bills, no stupid drivers, no ignorance, tons of food, 2 cars, or maybe one is a truck, a boat, and a cabin in the Sierra's?

Is it with the perfect lover, mate, girlfriend, boyfriend, who understands you, who listens, who has compassion, who needs no explanation, they just KNOW YOU, and no more has to be said?

What is it?

Do I want some of those things? Do I think my life sucks, because it is missing some, one, or two, of those things? Am I spending my energy wanting, and not being present in my moments, that I miss out on what is happening for me, in my evolution, no matter what is happening?

WHAT IS IT ALL????

WHAT IS RIGHT? WHAT IS WRONG? SHOULD I LOOK TO THE FUTURE, PLAN? VISUALIZE? MAKE A VISION BOARD?

Or, do I stay in the moment and see what life offers?

What school do I choose?

What resonates with me? What resonates with you?

Is there only one way to go?

Is the way you choose really for me, or my way, for you?

Just because MY WAY works for me, does that mean it will work for you too?

We don't need to debate do we, because, after all, isn't this a world of free thinking?

WHICH ROAD IS THE RIGHT ROAD FOR YOU?

Are you a corporate girl/guy? Or are you there just to make some extra bucks?

Are you a salesperson, or are you there because that is what Mom and Dad told you, you would be good at?

WHERE ARE YOU?

LOOK AT YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

IS IT YOU?

IS .......................IT.......................YOU???

ASK, and then wait. Don't answer yourself right away. Marinate on it, and scan over all of the possibilities, ten times over, and then, come up with something that cuts to your core, that you believe in, no matter what it is SUPPOSED TO look like. If you make the money you think you should be making, or not. Let it seem ludicrous, let it look insane.............. IS IT YOU, IS IT WHAT YOU WANT??

Is the grass really greener over there, or is it green, but underneath, full of manure, or maybe there is a big fat septic tank underneath that is keeping it green, but really, it smells so bad, and reeks of a ground not worth sittin' on for any period of time??

You tell me?

I think the grass is green where you make the grass green.

I have been to places that were dry as a bone, and no life to be had, but once I got there, and checked the scene out, I MADE THE GRASS GREEN, WATERED IT, AND MADE IT MY OWN. Then, I said, "Oh, look, the grass all of a sudden is green", "Imagine that?"

We can make the grass green where we are, or we can look at it and say, "I have fertilized this lawn for years now, and I ain't seein' no green", and you make alternate plans.

I don't think there is one particular place that is secluded on this earth that we pull up to and there is a big sign that says, THE GRASS IS GREENER HERE, PLEASE PARK PAST THIS LINE.

It isn't the pie in the sky, at least I don't think so.

I can imagine lots of greener places, but really, would I be as humble on that flat of grass? Would I be as strong and courageous? Would I appreciate the gift of simplicity? Would I slow down enough to smell the flowers, to look at the sky, the stars and contemplate a life so divine?

Me? I dunno! I have had a life of plenty before and I think I filled it up with buying, and spending, and going, and seeing what was new, gorgeous, and suited to my personality.......... traveling, and doing all of the things that you can do when you have oodles of money to choose, whatever you want.

No one wants to struggle, but I have to admit, the difference is, when you are in a place of non wanting, it humbles you and gives you a perspective of simplicity, and a genuineness that you cannot buy, or find, really, anywhere.

I don't think the grass is greener, so in my life, I am choosing to go with what is on my dish, looking at it, and making myself smile, in the midst of. At least I try. I don't think I do such a bad job, myself.

If not, and it really bugs me in some way, I will change it, but not to think that life is more grand over yonder, but to know that it is OK to make choices, that are in alignment with my being, and that they are things that make me happy and closer to who I really am.

It is good, I think, to take inventory of where you are, periodically, even if you think you should stay where you are, doing what you are doing. Heck, you might have a change of heart in the midst of something "good", and everyone may say, "What are you crazy?" And you giggle to yourself and say, "Maybe!" Then you laugh at the absurdity of it all, and go on, with your lovely intuition, and on your journey you go, the one that you are paving, specifically for you, with no one else's opinion to bother your decision, because.................why? IT IS YOUR LIFE!

Let others have their opinions and you go ahead on your beautiful trek, discovering who you are and what you want to delve into.

You get one shot man!!

I SAY................GO FOR IT, as wild and crazy as it may seem!

I SUPPORT ALL OF YOU WHO DARE TO STAY TRUE THEMSELVES.

I WILL LIGHT THE TORCH FOR YOU....................... AS I LITE MINE.

TOUCHE'..............CHEERS...................... AND ANY OTHER WORD THAT SALUTES A GO AHEAD TO FORGE FORWARD.............

THE GRASS IS GREEN WHERE YOU WANT IT TO BE GREEN. AND DON'T APOLOGIZE FOR IT!

I love you and am still holding your hand. Thanks for holding mine.

Always, with total love,

Gabriela

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