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Living the 'Good Life' Ah...living the good life...isn't that what we all dream of? You know, the feeling you get about midway through your best vacation, when you say... this is the life! If only I could do this full time. Well, maybe you can. Not likely you can be on vacation full time but chances are good you are already living the good life. Life is good! Yet we often neglect to notice. Instead we see what is bad, what is not working, or how other people need to change to fit our picture. Our brain focuses on what needs fixing at the expense of embracing what works. We spend so much time regretting the past and anticipating the future, we miss out on the precious present. How does one get the most out of life, anyway? Do you squeeze in as much as you can, living as fast as you can?Youkrl0w, the proverbial 'type A person... the maximizing perfectionist. Or do we realize that less is more, and take life one moment at a time, turning life's lemons into lemonade? There is not a right or wrong approach. The good life is different for everyone, and applying someone else's definition to your life is a blueprint for disappointment and possible disaster. We get so caught up in daily life, so focused on taking care of business, that we loose focus on what is truly important. We get so caught up in daily life, so focused on taking care of business that we lose focus on what is truly important. Somehow we get so busy that it is only when our body is not longer healthy, our children are grown, or our relationships are broken that we realize the damage done. We look in the mirror and don't even recognize the person looking back. Achieving balance is a popular topic. I prefer to consider equilibrium. Balance suggests either or, taking from one side to balance out the other. Equilibrium is more like the tides and waves of the ocean. They evolve with the universe, flowing naturally without consistent need for human intervention. When we embrace the rhythm of nature, swim when the water is warm and walk when the tide is low, we allow our lives to unfold as they are destined to be. So, now what? All sounds good but what does it mean for me, the person ready
to take action but uncertain where to begin. I offer for your consideration: Live Live your life to the fullest every day. Take risks, set goals, dream dreams. A dream is a goal with a deadline. Define and refine your dreams and take action toward them every day. Always remember to enjoy what is yours right now. Love Love yourself and others with all your heart, your mind and your soul. Acceptance and belonging are cornerstones to our effectiveness in the world. Our relationships are the single most influential factor that shape and define our lives. Surround yourself with loving friends, family and networks that support your values, goals, and interests. Learn Learn all that you can about everything that captures your attention. Knowledge is power and wisdom is one thing that no one can ever take from you. Learning feeds the mind, body and spirit, preparing us to embrace and engage life fully. Leave a legacy Give back some of the abundance you have acquired. Share your gifts with the world in a way that reflects your values. Passion is the desire to Pass "I" on. When you embrace your passion and share it with others, you leave a living legacy. Living 'the good life' is more about who you are than what you do. It means honoring your true values by living from the heart. Living 'the good life' is not about what you acquire or achieve, but about the degree to which you connect with, acknowledge and share your unique gifts. Copyright Gail Ostrishko. All rights reserved. Gail Ostrishko, a creative free spirit, specializes in building relationships from the inside out. Ranging from customized keynotes and corporate seminars to intimate retreats and life coaching, these lively learning experiences are guaranteed to engage your mind, body and spirit in a very powerful and permanent way. Please visit Gail at wwwGailO.com |
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