Do we really think??

So i often ask myself the question, are you Happy?? And for the most part the answer to that question is yes, but do i really think about why there are times that perhaps i feel sad, or lonely, or maybe just in need of some encouragement from family and friends. The world these days is so fast paced, that like many, i find that i am often carried upon the waves of getting an education, furthering a career. We seem to go through the same routines of waking up, rushing about our daily duties, and then retiring to bed exhasted ready to repeat it again the next day. Can you relate to this?? Do you not think that life is more than working 9-5, that there is more to be explored, not only in this vast world that we live in but also within oneself.
It is so important to regularly take a step back and reflect or meditate somewhat on where we are, on our achievements, our dreams and aspirations, in order to see where we are in the things that we want to accomplish. If we allow ourselves to be carried, in 5 years time we may wake up to find that we have strayed from that course that we so desperately wanted to pursue, and we may find that we have missed opportunities that we longed for. Life really is there for us, we determine our destiny through the decisions that we make today, and if we allow others to make them for us our life will never feel as fulfilled as if we have those dreams that we want to reach. Aim as high as possible and be happy with whatever you achieve!