Life Makeover

There is a popular show on television (or was since I don't have television anymore) called Home Makeover. The premise of the show was that a crew of people went into a home and redid an entire house in a matter of days. It was interesting to see how something went from entirely rundown to a masterpiece in less than a week. Of course, it helped that experts and a large sum of money were available. Nevertheless, the outcome was that the entire situation was changed quickly.

Life Makeover

The truth is that most people could use a 'life makeover'. When you look at how most people are living, it is tragic. We live in a world (at least in the Western culture) where opportunities and freedoms should be prevalent. Yet, it seems that most suffer under the plight of slavery. No matter how much money they earn, they are still indebted to someone else. Basic decisions seem to be made by others in an effort to keep up. Many work, as an example, just to pay the bills. Their entire careers are spent to do nothing more than 'make ends meet'. Life doesn't have to be this way.

Another simply fact is that people are horrifically overweight. Why do I mention this point? My reasoning is because this is something that almost everyone can do something about in light of what the consequences are. The medical community does not keep it a secret of what awaits someone who carries an extra 50 or 100 pounds around. Diabetes, heart disease, and death are all part of the equation.

Health and finances are two areas that we all should focus our attention upon. These are the aspects where one can instantly begin a 'life makeover'. Of course to do this, one needs to alter his or her thinking. Fortunately, this is something that can also be done in an instant. Just like with the television program, you life can be radically different in under a week.

Mental Makeover

I write a great deal about the importance of mindset in all we do. Out of our thoughts spring all action. Action is the bridge between the invisible world (our mind) and the physical world. Everything you see around you started as a thought. Most, however, use their thoughts negatively as opposed for positive gain. For example, they think about that ice cream sundae with extra whipped cream and syrup. As a thought, this hold no destructive power. Sadly, most succumb to it and end up ingesting the sundae.

A minimalist mindset is a terrific way for everyone to begin this makeover. I find that few are in a situation where they have 'too little stuff'. Instead, most are at the other end: they simply have too much crap. Going through and eliminating all the excess from their life is an effective beginning. Many need a course in the difference between wants and needs but those who are honest realize that they don't need most of what they think they do. You can survive without cable television (and that $70 a month bill). I am living proof of that.

Looking at the world differently is what is required. Most believe what they were taught. And what was that? Topics such as material wealth is what determines a person's value were drilled into us. We are concerned about the opinions of others because that is what we were taught. Dogma is swallowed without questioning because to do so would be heresy. The truth is your life is too precious to waste by being under the rule of others. Blind faith is what causes people to blow themselves up for an idea. We saw this in WWII with the Japanese fighter pilots and we see it today with suicide bombers. While most will acknowledge the flaw in this thinking, few really ever question their own.

Understanding that it is our thinking that creates our successes and failures is the fundamental premise behind this change. In short, it requires us to admit that we look at things improperly. Society will allow us to cut ourselves slack and achieve less than is possible. The reasoning is the world loves mediocrity. Everything is done in a way to tear you down. Success is for the strong; the weak succumb to the intentions of others.

Become the Minority

The minority in our culture is not based upon race, creed, ethnicity, or religion. Instead, the minority are those who are willing to go against the mainstream thought and reach out for the ideal that is offered. In my viewpoint, the one thing I think people need to focus upon is freedom. There is no honor in being enslaved against your will. Ignorance is another thing that should not be held in virtue. The fact that most are completely asleep in their lives is no excuse. I am here to start the revolution that wakes people up. Do I think that most will? Absolutely not. However, I am seeking out the few who have the mental strength to break free from the chains of bondage placed upon them by society. I want to find the minority.

Few people are willing to engage in this level of internal search. That is why most blindly follow the path laid out for them by others. It is easier to remain part of the masses as opposed to stepping out on their own. Strength is not the average person's strong point. That is why they are called sheep (flock is another word). Living contrary to what is commonly accepted is not on the agenda.

The world is in need of people who are opposite this ilk. A life makeover entails understanding that you can make a difference and that big things are possible. Everyone seeks harmony while succumbing to the desires of the powerful. They look to organizations or institutions which enslave them. Obedience is the calling of the day. My idea is different. I believe what is needed is people who are willing to alter their lives individually. The status quo no longer works. Life is full of plenty of bloodsuckers. It is time to cast them off. Individual power, when coupled with others, has the ability to ascend all ladders of society. It is now time to focus upon our own life and let others fend for themselves. Time is too valuable to waste upon the ingrates we encounter on a daily basis.