lessons
5 Life Lessons Learned from Alexander Supertramp aka Christopher McCandless
Several years ago, i had the oppurtunity to watch the movie “Into the Wild” – during a very transformational and emotionally sensitive time in my life….getting in touch with my inner self and my place in society and the universe ~ the movie inspired me in so many ways…..
While most thought he was an idiot for the radical decision he made — through that extreme, he tought us all some very important lessons about life that most of today’s society sadly neglects ~
1. Keep your goal in sight. Don’t give up what you want for what you want right now.
Even with a destination that would take him down a path fraught with adversity, Chris’s dream was unwavering. His yearning to find truth and solitude in a world where little exists led him directly into immense obstacle after obstacle
2. Material things are just that, material things
3. Don’t sweat the small stuff
….and yes, you guessed it, it’s all small stuff. In this great big world, we are all but a speck of dust in the grand scheme of things and so are our problems. Always ask yourself “Will this matter next week, next month, or ten years from now?” Stress and worry is the thief of happiness, so let it go.
4. Find happiness in your struggles
Chris’s journey was an ambitious struggle from start to finish. In the end your struggles were all just a part of the journey. Revel in the hardships that lend to your expedition and become part of your character.
5. Don’t worry about other people’s opinions of you or your dreams
Unfortunately, everyone is entitled to an opinion. If McCandless had listened to the opinions of others he would undoubtedly never have sought a life of solitude in nature. In fact, it is very likely that the opinions of society had a lot to do with why he chose to desert society in the first place. Never allow the thoughts and negativity of others control you and your actions.
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