My kids taught me a very cool skill- Making up new words. For example my son created the word Terrid which is Terrible + Horrid. And Terrazing is Terrific + Amazing.
This is not a new thing though, I have heard of the word Chillax back in college that stands for Chill + Relax, which was always a favorite.
Recently, I read an article about the benefits of being average and Boom, I made one too!
LAVERAGE – Leverage + Average
Meaning: The Leverage of being Average.
Here are my thoughts on the leverage you have on being average:
My perception of average used to be- not good enough, not that great, below par, will not stand out to be selected, does not indicate success.
But this perception has slowly but steadily changed over the years. My perception of average now- about as good as everybody else and being at par, balanced, successful, peaceful.
What was the reason for this change?
When I chased my earlier image of success, trials came and redirected my goals, I discerned what was more important to me, than what I was working towards.
The circumstances I’m referring to, made me slow down forcefully against my will initially. After a period of relentless fighting against the wind, I resigned. I was tired. When certain things are not meant to be, sometimes they just are not, no matter how positive you are, how much you plan, how goal oriented, hard-working and educated you are. If it is not meant to be, life will redirect you, until you give up going in the wrong direction. It could just be a timing thing, or maybe you just had to focus on something else first. Whatever the reasons are, it is worth paying attention to what the universe tries to tell you through your circumstances.
Eventually, I fell into the valley of depression. It is not easy to change your views on success. It is not easy to give up on goals that you have put a lot of time into. Sometimes, for some of us, that just does happen against all odds, the whole universe seems to work against our efforts.
But, I found from personal experience that it is possible, with time and acceptance, with humility and patience, to embrace the flow of life, as is. I am not saying we should give up on goals. But I am saying we should pay attention to why things are going wrong and take a breather to re-evaluate and re-prioritize. When I was left with no other option but to stop and reflect, I felt lost and was trying to find my way.
How do you identify the right direction to adopt in life when you feel lost? To be present. This was a simple solution – “being present” has been one of the most difficult things I have had to do.
Life’s re-direction can come in many ways and for various reasons. Mine was, to be less selfish and start paying attention to what others needed from me. When I started being more present, I just knew I needed to stop thinking about what I wanted and think about others- Who I was living with, living next to, working with and the others I touched and those who touched my life. I had to think about what I could do for them, To make life better for them and to do that with love and not with resentment.
Once I accepted the present moment and started putting other’s needs first, the flow of life was easier, I didn’t fight the wind anymore but traveled with it. Wind gave me the momentum and carried me. Gradually my own wishes seem to come true as well, even though that was not my focus anymore. In fact, how I defined success had changed and my desires had changed.
And truly, when you are the kind of person who puts others before you, what you end up doing is simplifying your own life, focusing on what is most important to you, your family and friends and you also give your time, money and resources to others ungrudgingly generously and lovingly. This is my new definition of prosperity for the peace, love, joy and happiness that this lifestyle fills your life with.
But living like this causes one to slow down and not take too many money-making initiatives, not to get too busy improving one’s skill at a zillion things and to get rid of clutter in all dimensions. When you do that, you are living the world’s definition of average, since you have not had time to make the headlines for any reason!
But you get the message about the leverage that average brings right?
So smile, breathe and be LAVERAGE in style!
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