Derailed by disillusion

A month has already gone by in 2012.  February here we go. By now, many of us have shelved our sincere New Year's resolutions, and or, are frustrated by our lack of achievement.  This is common and unfortunate. Fortunately, there is still hope. Instead of waiting for another new year's day to come as a catalyst for one more personal change journey, let's take a closer look at exactly what we are striving for. Perhaps, the goal we are aiming at is actually one that is unrealistic for anyone

Albert Einstein was keenly aware of the deceptive annoyance of mis-placed standards. As a culture, our targets of personal excellence can be forever moving. We are often judging worth by misguided filters influenced by media market trends, or even by previous personal moments that we are either trying to outgrow or duplicate.

Self-worth, is a motivation for all of us. Who likes not feeling good about themselves?! No one. In our pursuit of happiness, let's take caution to make sure that our limited time and energy isn't being directed towards a red herring.  For example, ABC News recently posted a story titled "Most Models Meet Criteria for Anorexia, Size 6 is Plus Size." In it, ABC reveals the atrocious beauty standards of models in comparison to realistic health standards.  The story is accompanied by a video which reveals pictures of comparison that bring to life the real meaning of stupidity. Self-worth is fleeting when we seek to achieve it through  someone else's unrealistic external standards.  Lets be our best in this life for our own sake. There is only one you, and that in itself is a crucial element for the criteria of "priceless."