A "Stagnant" Life...

While riding in the car today, driving to one of our favorite parks -Lorimer Park- I noticed that a pond nearby, which is usually full of water lilies and geese, and full of life, looked quite dirty; it now has a dark and ugly green color and stagnant water. Its water was completely still, not moving at all. Let's think for a moment, what is the meaning of "stagnant"? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines stagnant as follows: "not flowing in a current or stream, e.g. 'stagnant water' or not advancing or developing e.g. 'a stagnant economy'." The thought occurred to me that sometimes our lives, or certain areas of our lives, can become stagnant like that pond, if we let it...

There will always be moments in our lives when we feel kind of stuck in certain situations, certain relationships or certain jobs; this is basically part of living and it happens to all of us, some times. But there are also times when we really lose that zest for life. When we find life too boring, or too stressful, overwhelming, chaotic, etc. It's during those tough times that we need to remember that it's up to us to make a difference and change our circumstances; that we have to put aside the "excuses;" and that we can just relax and go with the flow. We have to remember that we have the power to change some negative events when we embrace positive attitudes. Let's see these "stagnant" times as lessons to be learned, but let's keep in mind that these tough times will pass - because they always do. Life as it is, is not "stagnant." Life is always changing and flowing. Life is change. Life is growth. Don't dwell on the negative and try your best to remain strong.

If you look to the future with optimism and hope, your life will slowly change for the better, I promise. Put this in practice and learn how to be passionate about everything you do (whatever that is). Soon you'll find out how important a positive outlook on life is, no matter what. Even in a "stagnant" economy or a "stagnant" personal life (or just the few "stagnant" areas in your life). Your life can change for the better! Your life WILL change for the better if you go with the flow... and you will change for the better too!

I know that that "stagnant" pond will be full of life very soon. Spring finally arrived and rainy days are on the horizon... Life is good!