Life is not happening to you, it is happening for you.

I saw this somewhere recently and while I’m still not sure I completely get it, it struck me as containing some wisdom (can’t wait until I am wise enough to understand these things).

Life is not happening to you. I have written often of the freedom that comes with taking responsibility for your life. I am of the belief that this is the major step in becoming more mature.

Life is happening for you. I don’t think this is meant in a selfish or self-centered way. Not in a way that everyone and everything should be made to bend to your every whim.

I think of it more of an opportunity.

Life is happening for you in that it is an opportunity for you.

An opportunity for you to become the best you.

An opportunity for you to serve.

An opportunity for you to love.

Life is happening for you to take advantage of these opportunities.

Let’s get started.

Make it a great day.

Jake