Oil and Water

Don't do what doesn't work for you.

How do you know what doesn't work? Is it difficult? Is it painful? Is it a hassle? No, none of these qualities, in my mind, qualifies as a deal-breaker. Exercise is hard (especially at first), eating a disciplined, healthful diet may seem uncomfortable until you realize the benefits of increased energy and a leaner body. And meditation can seem boring and unnerving if you have trouble (as most do) quieting the mind and settling in for the longer haul.

It's more a question of "right fit". Are you better for it? Do you experience positive growth as a result of your involvement or actions?

Maybe the job or the relationship you're in at the moment is not the right fit for you. Maybe your lifestyle is easy but draining or dragging your spirit (and your body) down slowly. Most of us experience one or more of these situations at least once in our lives.


My advice? Learn as much as you can from the situation. Don't judge it (the person, the relationship, the job or the activity). Perhaps it's just not right for you.


If you move on, then you'll be able to do it with a sense of peace.


There's no subsitute for that.