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Does it Matter?
Do you sometimes question the usefulness of mindfulness, self-improvement, and so on?
Do you ever wonder if it matters?
I mean, is any of the effort to be mindful and aware and work on self-improvement and personal development and so on and so forth worth it?
One could argue that we have little to no real control over the world around us, and bad things happen to good people, and many who are undeserving get away with all kinds of things. So does awareness, mindfulness, and self-care really matter?
Short answer: Absolutely.
Longer answer: While there is certainly all kinds of crazy stuff happening in the world, and many things that can cause a person to feel hopeless and disempowered, the truth is that you have ALL the power.
It’s important here to take a couple things into account. First, as Einstein said, “Reality is merely and illusion, albeit a persistent one.” Your perception of reality, and the world around you, is unique to you and you alone.
Ergo, you have the power to change how you perceive your world.
The other thing to take into account is that change is constant. Like it or not, the world is changing all the time, and you can choose to change with it, against it, or let it change around you.
