One of the depressing realizations about life is this: long term, you are doing what you want to do. Your life is where you want it to be.

Of course, short term can change things. Accidents, financial setbacks, job difficulties – all of those can happen. But those are the temporary issues. And part of what you want out of life incumbent involves how you respond to setbacks.

But in the long run, you are where you want to be. What we choose tells us what is important to us. Where we are shows what we want out of life.

Sometimes there’s a disconnect. What we imagine is important doesn’t reflect what’s going on in our lives. And when there’s a disconnect, it can be painful. Because we haven’t brought together what we think we want to do.

Most of us have three or four things important to us. Find out what those things are to you, and seek to make sure that your life aligns with those important things. Make it work.