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Living a fulfilling life
seems a mocking concept for many
these days.
seems a mocking concept for many
these days.
Yet, it is not an impossible dream.
HOW TO START
1.) COME TO PEACE WITH THE WAY THINGS ARE
Animals in the wild endure bitter cold, injuries, and hunger without going IF ONLY.
They accept life is what it is and adapt
without the static of bemoaning that might keep them from finding another path.
2.) HIT THE PAUSE BUTTON ON LIFE TO ENJOY THE MOMENT
Not overlooking the beauty of the "mundane"world around you
will open your eyes to countless epiphanies, enriching your life and broadening your horizons.
And you might even find a much-needed laugh.
3.) ARE YOU BECOMING A GROUCH?
Focusing on the negative a good part of the day may well be turning you into a toxic person.
Challenge yourself to look for the good in each hour, in each person you meet.
That person who is just sitting at the light turned green
may well have received terrible news from the doctor or from a loved one.
Practice restraint and don't honk that horn.
4.) PRACTICE FORGIVENESS
Not just for others ... but for yourself.
You screwed up yesterday. That just makes you human. Today is a blank page.
Don't smudge it with the guilt of the past.
5.) EXERCISE IS A PRIORITY NOT A "MAYBE"
Exercise, whether it be walking, running or biking, cleans out the cobwebs and tones the body.
It also releases endorphines for free. A healthy body houses a happier spirit.
6.) STOP HANDING YOUR SELF-WORTH TO THE HANDS OF OTHERS
Those who focus on your flaws continually may do so to keep from seeing their own.
No one feels your pains, dreams your dreams, or lives your hours but you.
Each of us is composed of the very atoms first found in the hearts of stars.
You are a sparkle of life from the heart of a sun. You are special. Let no one tell you otherwise.
7.) OUR FEARS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS WORSE THAN WHAT THE TRUTH IS
Hiding from our fears always magnifies them.
Facing them gives us an idea of what to do next.
8.) CLING TO YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR
Laughter is one of the best forms of exercise.
It helps you live longer, reduces your blood pressure, and helps you enjoy your own company.
And since you are stuck with yourself 24/7, that is a good thing.
Outstanding advice on all counts. "Uji", or "The Time Being" (E.Dogen), comes to the forefront. Such timely extremely important reminders are essential. Gassho & Thank You~! My entire being needed these, i.e. Your insightful Blog.
ReplyDeleteMay your healing be speedy and as painless as possible, my good friend. "the time being" is all we truly have, right? :-)
DeleteMy goal in this world is to live a fulfilled life...
ReplyDeleteMine is to be a catalyst for health and healing to those around me. :-)
DeleteWise words, Roland. We can't worry about what's gone by. Sometimes we can't worry about what is to come. I leave that to a higher power.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I feel my times are in the Father's Hand. That thought comforts me in dark times. :-)
DeleteI think I've a lot less angry about things in general as I've aged. Especially things I can't control. I could credit "maturity," but actually, I think it's more a matter of laziness! It's so much easier, and much less stressful, to just accept things without expending (wasting) energy on worrying about little things.
ReplyDeleteUhhh, that should have begun "I think I've become a lot less angry..."
ReplyDeleteAnd where did you find that unsettling photo of the little girl hugging that biiiig kitty?
DeleteI feel that as we journey through life, we realize those things which so bothered us earlier were so much less compared to the jolts which later hit us! Pixabay is a great source for great photos.
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