MARS, Here we come!

Haven’t you ever wondered what it would be like to live on the beautiful planet of Mars? Where there is peace, tranquility and love.

Just imagine us strolling across the vast red plains, everyone smiling, everyone happy, showing love to, and sharing love with one another? Imagine a world where people are not greedy, selfish, desperately wicked, immoral, unfeeling, uncaring, hateful, judgmental, self-righteous, mean?

Close your eyes and dream with me for a minute. Hmmmm…beautiful, right? That’s what we need right now. A new world.

Of course, I can’t say exactly what the living condition on Mars will be like. Yeah, I know there are pictures on the internet, but no HUMAN BEING has actually been there. We only see the pictures sent by the machines and NASA Rovers...

 but I digress, space lesson is for another time…back to topic!

I’m tired of the constant and consistent bad news. I’m tired of wondering why.

Why is this happening? Why is that going wrong? Why would he/she do that? Why did they behave that way? Why can’t they do the right thing? Why the constant pain and tears? And then there’s the ultimate why; Why can’t God destroy all the evil people so there would be peace in the world?!!

 It can be soooooooo overwhelming these days. With the way things are going, it’s beginning to look like the most expensive commodity is: JOY. And we all know no amount of money can buy joy.

So I sat down, stared into space for a long time and finally got an epiphany, an inspiration; I’ve decided that the solution is Mars. Yeah, I said it. MARS!

But I’m not crazy Darlings, when I say Mars, I mean it as a mindset. Create your own Mars.

What does Mars mean to me?

• Surrounding myself with positive people. Those who truly, really care about me. Those who show it, not just say it. Positive vibes.

• Building my spiritual base. We humans have to understand that at our core, we are spiritual beings. The physical can only take us so far. Trust me, the flesh isn’t that strong. It’s the spirit that moves the wheels. As for me, my spiritual base is God, through His son Jesus Christ, guided always by the Holy Spirit. And I need that spirit base now more so than ever. I’m not talking religion and activities, I’m talking about building a stronger/deeper relationship with God.

• Making time to have fun. ALWAYS. Go on a trip (It doesn’t even have to be outside the country). Meet new people. Explore new cultures. Enjoy sceneries. Take pleasure in the earth’s natural resources and the beauty it has to offer. Eat delicious meals. Try out new foods. Read a good book. Smile. Laugh. Play. Watch a good comedy, enjoy fantastic series. Be goofy, be fun.

• Walk away from unpleasantness; negative people, pessimistic crowds, rumour-mongers, those who take pleasure in spreading bad news, uncomfortable situations, unprofitable pressure, situations/people who always want to take from you physically and emotionally, but never give back. Don’t drain yourself or bleed dry trying to please others.

The point of this gist? CREATE YOUR OWN WORLD! I’m not asking you to live in a bubble, I’m saying you need to structure and develop the positive universe that is absolutely needed to be joyful, irrespective of the happenings around us today.

Yes, things are going from crazy to crazier. Yes, those in power have a lot to answer for. Yes, there are many many things that could be done better…but do you intend to spend Every. Single. Day  sorrowing over Every. Painful. Reality? I sure hope not.

You need to protect your mental well-being too. That has never been more important than it is right now. I’m advising you to stop focusing only on all the negatives and start building the positives. Acknowledge the fact that stuff is messed up but jealously guard your mind and emotional space.

Enough of- “Everything is just bad” “There’s no hope for me/for this country/for this continent anymore” “It has finished for me/for us in this world” “let this world just end, so I/we can have peace”

Subscribe more to- “It’s crazy, but I choose to be happy” “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me” “I don’t care if I look silly to you, I choose to be optimistic about my life and options” “I can’t save the world, but I can do the best I can wherever/whenever I can”  -- Now this is the mindset of someone who finally gets it.

Sad reality; We can’t fix the world. We can only fix our minds first, then be emotionally healthy and balanced enough to give our best to ourselves and our society.

Mars is the new frontier (Cue in Star-Trek theme song). CREATE YOUR OWN MARS.  #CYOM

Cheers to the new life Darlings!