What does it mean to get involved? Do you have to be a group organizer or the life of the party? Does it mean rallying a ton of your friends to get things started, or go door to door getting people motivated? Or is it something simple? At the very least joining in means doing something, anything other than the same old stuff. Have you ever thought about doing something that looked fun or interesting but ‘never got around to it’? How horrible would you feel if you spent the rest of your life thinking about it and then never did it? Regret is so very heavy; carrying it around with you can be de-motivating, especially if it’s for regret of not having ever tried. I’d hate that. Joining in can simply mean getting involved with your life.
An old girlfriend of mine, who I’m still friends with, has a self-realized joy of wanderlust. She can’t stay in one place for very long before she needs to go explore something new. I’m intent on learning the saxophone, even though I have no music ability whatsoever. I’ve said many times to my friends, family and anyone who listens that often times it’s the attempt that counts, not the result. Attempting is doing, and doing is winning. Why, because at the end of the day, if you never even tried, you’ve already failed.
Getting involved in your own life is probably the most rewarding thing you can do. I’ve watched as friends followed their dreams with fierce determination and drive and succeed! It’s an awesome thing. I’ve also watched friends languish with inactivity and malaise, with the constant complaint that ‘life sucks’ or ‘nothing ever changes’. It’s actually pretty sad to see. Remember, the common denominator throughout your entire life is you. Make that factor a force to be reckoned with!