We all have these patterns our mind is habitually doing. Constantly reacting to the things, noticed or unnoticed. These patterns, or paradigms, are what shape our lives. Have you ever heard somebody say that they can tell where you will be in 50 years by what you are doing today? This is something we must think about. Is what you are doing today taking you in the direction you ultimately aim, are your mental patterns doing so as well, and if not when will they change? Are there any better patterns or habits you could develop? Are there any you should drop? Why do you do what you do? Is it for a healthy reason? Now, whatever you do is fine if it’s what you want to do but if what we do is out of pure unconscious habit there is a problem. If your life is not the way you want it is purely because of your habitual thinking and actions. It’s your life, you call the shots. Situations and events may be out of your control but it is how we respond to them that ultimately decides your destiny. How we respond to situations is a part of your paradigm. Change the way you think, change your life forever. How you think is the way you feel, and how you feel inside will ultimately determine everything that is outside. Create a beautiful pattern of thought for yourself. Make it a habit to help others. Make it a habit to smile. Make a joke out of everything. Always put out helpful intentions that help all people around you, including yourself. Happiness comes from progression and success truly does come from the journey and not the destination. Your paradigm is the journey, and progressive realizations that come from these patterns are what will take you to where you want to be.