This particular afternoon I had a major ah ha moment...as my afternoon at a cafe (which would normally cost around $15-$20) ended up costing that...AND $60 for the parking ticket I got!
Why did this happen? Well... to learn a VERY cool lesson of course (being the master of changing the meaning I put on things).
Here's what happened...
- I drove into a car park...
- saw a few pay and display parking meters...
- saw loads of cars parked in the same area I was about to park...
- questioned weather I would need to pay on a Sunday (not a normal day to pay for parking here in NZ)...
- found that officially I probably should pay because I was in a private area...
- then saw that over 50% of the other cars HAD NOT PAID...
So...I didn't either. I walked away and started thinking about what I was going to order...MMMmmm Coffee....
See what I did? I TOTALLY MADE MY DECISION BASED ON WHAT OTHERS CHOSE TO DO!!!
In this case...BAD MOVE! But...It got me thinking about life and about how many and how often people actually do this. I used it as a very cool lesson for myself...and you can to.
WHERE in your life are you just following others decisions? Maybe when you order food at a restaurant you wait till the end to see what everyone else orders ... and then order the same. Maybe you're in a career that you hate but feel you should stay in, because everyone else does. Maybe you're content with you're mediocre lifestyle, because that's what your mates all do.
It's time to question yourself. REALLY!
The COST of NOT doing so WILL likely cost a bucket load more than my silly $60 fine.
Decide for yourself! I choose to Love The Life I Lead... and am passionate about assisting others in doing the same.
Till Next Time, Love The Life You Lead!
Liz Benny
Owner and Director, Love The Life You Lead
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