What does your best life look like? What does it feel like? What’s holding you back? These are questions for gentle self-reflection to gauge where you are currently in your life and discern if you are living or just existing.
Our life’s journey has a limit and time is precious. Have you really spent time getting to know yourself? Knowing yourself is a journey of profound self-awareness, self-discovery, and self-mastery to reach your potential and fulfill your heart’s desires. As we become confident and open to new possibilities, we can move forward to create the life we love.
Doing what matters, looking for the good, and appreciating the fullness of life each day are avenues to living your best life. Buddha quotes, “One day you’ll look back and realize that you worried too much about things that really don’t matter”. Our attention, time, and resources are invaluable, and it is important to discern how we invest our energy. My 3 favourite keys for living your best life include: Being mindfully present, Enjoy the simple things and Appreciate what you have now.
Be mindfully present
“As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are; otherwise, you will miss your life” -Buddha
Spiritual self-discipline and keeping our attention on the present moment lead to a happy and harmonious life. Disciplining the mind enables us to regulate our emotions and behavior. Through awareness, we notice the quality and tone of our speech and when to be silent. Mastering ourselves, we build on a good attitude and become resolute about maintaining peace. Focusing attention on the present moment makes us more observant and better listeners. Present-moment awareness brings attention to our breath, and stillness in thought, and heightens our connection to sights, sounds, and sensations. The benefits of mindfulness can improve our relationships, release stress, and open our hearts to the world around us.
Enjoy the simple things
“Greater happiness comes with simplicity than with complexity” -Buddha
Simplicity involves a mindset of conscious living. Our lives have become complex and complicated by doing more with less time, acquiring more when there is no need, and excessive distraction that drains our attention and life force. This may also include addictive habits that are detrimental to living our best life. Energy is conserved as we slow down, release what does not serve us well, and focus on what really matters. Enjoyment of simple pleasures can make us feel good and reduce stress as we focus our attention on what we value most.
Appreciate what you have now
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have” -Buddha
Appreciate how far you have come and how much you have grown. Focus on the gains rather than the losses. Gratitude is an uplifting and heart-opening expression of appreciation. Whether it’s health, shelter, food, family and friendship, engage in a daily practice of gratitude as an essential and integral part of your life. By appreciating the blessings bestowed upon us, we open the door for greater abundance. Sincere and heartfelt gratitude can shift our mood and transform our lives in the present moment.
Make the most out of your life every day. As quoted by Buddha, “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you”. Behere now and enjoy the fullness of life. Take responsibility for your choices and release blame and victimhood mentality. Be grateful and loving with an open heart. Take time to engage in self-reflection and self-inquiry, make necessary modifications, chart your progress, and celebrate your best life each day.
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