4. If/Then
When I was 18 years old I lived on a campus in a tiny town called Tarrytown, right next to New York City. During the week I followed Cambridge English classes and in the weekend I would take the train to the city. It was there that I saw many impressive Musicals on Broadway. This blogpost is inspired by one of them, called If/Then.
The musical showcases Elizabeth (Idina Menzel), nearing her 40’s and returning to NYC after a divorce. She's stuck in whatever she should do next in life. Her two best friends lay out different options, or scenarios for her. In the musical both of the storylines are played out. Different actions have different consequences and we see how Elizabeth's life course is changed subsequently because of making different decisions.
Although we don't get to play out our own future scenarios in our lives, it was really quite interesting to watch this in a fictional sense.
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Isn't it fascinating how every choice makes an impact on your life, and thus who you are as a person. IF I choose this, THEN… this will be the result of that decision.
Generally I have no problem making big decisions. I know myself well enough and trust myself to always make the right decision. The one that is right for me at that time. I think my ability to do so is from having stepped out of my comfort zone often enough to trust everything will always be okay in the end. And if it’s not okay, then it’s not the end! Isn’t that a beautiful thought?
Remember: When your life or a situation doesn’t feel okay, then it's simply not the end of your life or that situation!
You make choices every day. To be grateful, to feed your body and soul, to work in exchange for money. I think the point is to do it all with gratitude and a good attitude ;) Hey, that rhymes, haha! I hope that, whatever choice you make, it leads you to the one meant for you. And that you live out that scenario with no regrets.
Good luck on your journey,
Esmée
