Tranquility in a Smile

Struggle is a common word in each and every one of our lives.  We deal with struggle on a daily basis.  Whether it's struggling with our jobs, struggling with our relationships or even struggling with ourselves; struggle is embedded in the fibers of our everyday being.

In the midst of struggle, we look for a light.. a reason to strive for better.. a path of some sorts. My solution is something  I like to call the ultimate tranquility.. and it's our children.  The moment you look into the eyes of your child and see the purity of everything this life has to offer can be a mesmerizing experience!  It's that moment where you realize that no matter what this life has given or taken from you.. you've created perfection!  You've created something that is and will always be yours!

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I often say that my daughter is a "replication of me that I will never be".

I created her (with the help of her mother I guess) and she's the purest part of me.   Stress and depression are not on her agenda.  At the end of the day, she just wants me to be Daddy. I make it a point almost every night to go in her room after she's asleep and give her a kiss.  She's my tranquility and the reason I'm able to push stress and struggle to the side.  She's my light.. my reason.. my path.

We're going to face struggle in everything we do.  We're even going to struggle with our kids.  So when those moments are too much for us, look towards that unconditional love of  your child.. that little piece of you that's perfection.. the ultimate tranquility.

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We've all been there before.. that moment in life where you look in the mirror and are unfamiliar with the reflection. You've been in your own skin. Years of your life have passed by and this is the first time you've realized that you truly don't know who you are. You spend countless amounts of time staring at yourself and you walk away with one question:

What are you doing with your life?

We're all in different places and we've all experienced life in different ways. Whether the aforementioned question pertains to your position in life, career or an intimate relationship, it's vital that you take some time to evaluate what's important to you. The majority of people who hate their job feel like they're trapped. Remember, you were able to obtain that job somehow and you can find another. Happiness is what we strive for in life, so why would you subject yourself for 40-plus hours a week to an employer who brings you countless amounts of despair? Life's too short and your time is too precious. Remember, you create your own happiness.. and if the situation you've put yourself in is making you unhappy, it's time to relieve yourself from that situation.

Being in a serious relationship can be a beautiful experience that provides endless amounts of happiness to your life. Unfortunately, there are many times where we find ourselves with someone who constantly makes us unhappy. We'll hold on to what was and put our future hopes into moments of the past. Love is the only emotion that makes us overlook our own happiness. How many times have you made life decisions based on the person you were with? Would you have made those same decisions if you were single at the time? The person you choose to share your life with should care about your happiness just as much as their own. The sad reality is that we push our lives to the side for the sake of the relationship. When you're truly in love, you should want to make the other person happy.. but not at the expense of your own life and happiness. It's a balance that has to be shared between both of you.

If you're at a point where you're questioning who you are, it's time to make some changes. Sometimes it's as easy as writing your goals and dreams on a sheet of paper. Don't let a situation hold you captive from your own happiness.