You've probably come across the phrase a number of times over the years. It's become mainstream language among conversations about personal growth and life issues. The advice is often delivered by those close to you; advising about life predicaments via "living life to the fullest."
Such phrases often mean more to those who use them, than to the person receiving them. Have you considered what 'living a full life entails?' At first glance, it conjures up sentiments of travelling the world; engaging in the beauty of life; experiencing rewarding relationships; being successful and recognized for your contributions to humanity. Well at least that's the image conjured up in my mind.
What does a 'living a full life' mean to you? If I polled one hundred people, I'm certain there would be diverse views on the meaning behind it. Who's right and who's wrong? Must anyone be right or wrong? Ultimately it doesn't matter how you live your life in light of what others think. A family friend often reminds me, "What other people think of me is none of my business." I need to remind myself of this regularly.
In keeping with that tenet, let's consider some points serving as guides for your journey. My aim in writing this article is to provide you with the best possible tools and resources to navigate your way through life. If you draw one resource from my posts to help direct you toward freedom; then I have served you well.
Love & respect yourself - It all starts and ends with you. How you view and interact in the world is largely determined by your level of self respect. Why? Imagine a person who thinks little of themselves. Do you think they're likely to think highly of others? I'm assuming that NO might be the answer. Their view of the world is largely determined by the vision of oneself. "I don't like or respect myself; I don't expect anyone to respect me and I will not respect others as a result." This might be the inner dialogue that runs through their minds on a daily basis.
When you love and respect yourself, you also accept people for who they are instead of what you'd like them to be. Recently, I inaccurately painted an image in my mind of someone working with us, due to outward appearances. How wrong was I when I asked him for a favor. He explained it was an honor to help me and he didn't want nor expect anything in return. Suffice to say, I was moved by the gesture and disappointed in myself for labeling someone based on false information. Accepting people as they are means suspending our judgment of how we think they should be, act, think, feel or otherwise.
Live a healthy life, rich in vitality- how can you expect to be happy and see the beauty in life when you're angry, irritable and sad? Your mind expresses any physical limitations you hold. This serves as your anchor point, alternatively known as subjective reality. Have you noticed how often some of the elderly talk about how sick and unwell they are? They seem to own their illness, requiring constant sympathy from others to validate their existence.
Please don't get me wrong. I'm not suggesting all the elderly behave this way. I've met a few over the years who believe ageing ultimately leads to sickness and ill health. Fortunately, I don't buy into that belief. I refuse to accept that at 70 and beyond I won't be active. I often ride with men who are close to 70 years old and still able to beat me at the drop of a hat!
It's your duty to tend to the body Mother Nature gave you. Nurture it daily. Don't apply the same relationship to your body as you would a machine or device; that is neglect it and expect it to work for you. You deserve better than that. Be kind and generous to yourself, allowing the goodness of life to flow through you.
Face your fears and learn from your failures - When you live in fear, you're not living a rich and abundant life. You're captive to your emotions, serving to remind you that you can't be something you already are. Fear blocks your success and talent. It prevents you from growing and evolving toward greatness and genius; which is your birthright. You remain a prisoner to the emotions that serve no place in your life. The real meaning behind fear is surrendering to the power of love. Fear is an illusion. Once you conquer its hold on you, a powerful weight is lifted. You feel light and free, unburdened by its dominance over you.
Face your fears by starting small. You don't have to be a Samurai warrior waging battle against your fears. Start with small steps by overcoming smaller, less frightening fears. Advance into larger ones as you gain confidence over time. Your reward is a life enriched with color, optimism and faith.
Similarly learning from your failures entails drawing valuable lessons from the experience. You attract that which you need to learn and grown from.
Failure may be reframed as an undesired outcome. When you adopt this way of thinking, you transcend your limitations by seeing an alternative view to your circumstances. Declaring out loud the reason behind the experience, empowers you to make mental note of the necessary changes in order to guarantee success next time. And you know, it may event take numerous attempts toward success but who cares, since the thrill of the experience far outweighs the pain of regret.
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