"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe
With the start of winter break, I always have lots of plans and to-do lists for what I want to get done (I'm not so good at that whole relaxing thing). Last weekend, I decided to start off by trying to kick a bad habit that had been getting on my nerves. I was coming up with a game plan, and I figured that the easiest way to go about it would be not just quit the habit straight out but to replace the bad one with a good one, like a distraction.
You know what? It's worked. Surprisingly well, actually. Every time I'm about to start, I quickly think of something - anything from "You make the best PB&J sandwiches, ever" to "You're a loyal friend that never breaks a promise." It kicked my habit, has been kinda fun, and proved something about life - the "soup pot" theory.
My mom is the one that taught me this one. Basically, your life will always be full, it just depends what you fill it with. You can fill your life with behaviors, relationships, and ideas that are negative, or maybe even harmful to you. On the other hand, you can fill your life with people that love and respect you, experiences that nourish and teach you, and even thoughts that make you feel good. So if you feel like things aren't quite on track, maybe it's time to check your ingredients. Unfortunately, I've also learned that life's recipe isn't as simple as soup. But you've only got so much time and space in your life, so it's worth it to fill it up right.
