The Only Joy In The World Is To Begin

Elder sister and brother studying at home
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

We are happy when we are growing. Why is that? Because living is growing. If we are not growing, we are not moving closer to our dreams. And to move closer to our dreams, to pursue our dreams, we must do something. We must act. We must take action to get things done. We must stop talking. We must start doing. We must challenge ourselves. And to do that, we must take the first step. We must begin. According to Cesare Pavese, “The only joy in the world is to begin. it is good to be alive because living is beginning; always, every moment.” Don’t give in to your fears. Do not worry about how long it is going to take you to achieve your dreams. Just take the first step. Just begin. Remember what Seneca said. Seneca said, “Whatever begins, also ends.” If you want to grow, you must cultivate the courage to start. Do not wait for the perfect time. When it comes to your dreams, the best time is now. When it comes to your dreams, the best place to start is where you are. Are you ready?

“No Heart Has Ever Suffered When It Goes In Search Of Its Dreams”

White and Pink Flowers Beside A Canister
Photo by Ylanite Koppens

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams…”- Paulo Coelho

Do not be afraid to try. Life is about trying. It is about falling down. It is about expecting. It is about creating ourselves. It is not about finding ourselves. It is about really living our lives.

If that is the case, why are so many of us not living our lives? Because we don’t want to offend other people. We want other people to love us. We want other people to be happy with us. Above all, we don’t want to fail. Yes, we don’t want to fail. But ask yourself, is it possible to walk without first learning how to stand, then walk?

“If you are not living your life, you are living your fears.”

Paulo Coelho is right when he writes, “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” “People are not living their lives because they are living their fears.” Les Brown said, Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” Remember, you are not here to live your fears; you are here to live your life. Do not let your fears stop you from pursuing your dreams. Do not let doubts stop you from living your real life. Do not let your past disappointments stop you from loving yourself. You are here to create your life. You were not created to just exist. You were created to really live your life. Whether people like it or not, you must do everything within your power to make it happen. Live your life. And live boldly!