How do you judge success in your life? What makes you happy? I’ve been writing a lot lately about money, but the accumulation of wealth can be a false yardstick for success. As we’ve seen in our economy, money comes and goes. True happiness or joy in life needs to be built on a more solid foundation.
Are you getting a sense of deep satisfaction and enjoyment from what you are doing right this very moment? Many of us, myself included, whiz through the day barely taking notice of what we are doing. We fail to be present in the moment.
Is your life everything you want it to be? Many of us are not experiencing the fulfillment in life that we desire. Who’s to blame for this? The reality is we have no one to blame but ourselves.
Are you happy with your life? Happiness and fulfillment come from a sense of contentment. How does one become content? Well, I think it starts by realizing we have enough. We often drive ourselves crazy pursuing more. In fact, constantly wanting more is what has pushed America into a recession. Greed, envy and an obsession for more has taken its toll. Let us now pursue contentment!
Living life to the fullest is often found in the simplest pleasures of life. Things do not have to be big, exotic, expensive, or complicated to be enjoyable. I find that the deepest, richest moments of my life are brief times filled with common things combined in an uncommon way. It is like a “perfect storm”. All the perfect elements of a great life just seem to mix together into a wonderful moment.
“Maybe we have to break everything to make something better out of ourselves.” ~Chuck Palahniuk
The road to a better life is full of a lot of sinkholes. I think some of the well-meaning self-improvement material is misleading. It gives advice that leaves us feeling depressed and disillusioned. I know because [...]
Kids are great! They bring a tremendous amount of joy and satisfaction to life. In a way, having kids is the biggest adventure on earth. Oh sure, children are demanding and time-consuming, but raising a family is also the most rewarding thing I ever done. I love my kids and they make me smile [...]
My wife recently bought me scuba diving lessons for my birthday. I am studying the material to obtain my open water recreational diver certification. As I’ve been going through the book and videos, it occurred to me that there are a lot of parallels between the principals of scuba diving and how to live a [...]
The intensity of our desire is often the single most important factor that determines whether we get what we want or not. Think about it. I’d wager that if you are honest with yourself, you will realize you have accomplished most of the goals where you had a burning desire. Staying focused on the desire [...]
