Finding The Meaning Of Your Life

All through existence, finding the meaning of your life is a question that follows you like a shadow. There is no escaping it as all of us feel like leaving a mark in this world at one point or another. You are not just a cosmic accident. Life is not only about existing but about living well and with purpose.

What if you lived your whole life only to discover it was wrong? Do you know why you are here? Are you ever asking yourself what will be different if you followed what is really important to you?

Well, if you do not know the reason why you are here, then I encourage you to find out what your purpose is. Yes, there is a meaning to your life. Your existence is fragile. I do not want to be a 'killjoy' but, in truth, your light or mine could just flicker out and we could be gone in an instant.

"There is not one big cosmic meaning for all; there is only the meaning we each give to our life, an individual meaning, an individual plot, like an individual novel, a book for each person." - A. N.

A sense of Purpose is Key

When you realize that you only have a limited time; that tomorrow may never come, and are always moving toward death, you start to understand that life is precious. So, therefore, you should not waste whatever days you have at each moment is a valuable gift.

Thus, you have to take time to stop and reflect on your existence. Ask yourself if you are doing the right thing. With what is happening in the world, you must begin to look at what are the things you love to do. And do them!

Finding the meaning of your life and your sense of purpose is the key you need in your life which will help and direct you to the right path.

"The man who regards his own life and that of his fellow creatures as meaningless is not merely unfortunate but almost disqualified for life." - Albert Einstein

Finding the Meaning of Your Life

You have to use the powers that you possess for what you love. The reason is that too many people go through life never discovering or using their real meaning in life. Most people go to their graves with their greatness still in them. So, what is it that gives your life a sense of purpose and meaning?

If you know what it is, I encourage you to start working on it. If you cannot do it all at one time, just do a little bit of it each day. Work on it step by step. And if you do not know what your reason for being is, I want to inspire you to find what the meaning of your life is.

Once you discover that, it puts you in your natural power place. Each day, 85% of the people in this world are going to jobs they hate. If you work in something that does not challenge you and you get sick just thinking about going to it. Then you are on the wrong road!

Living a Meaningful Life

When you go to a job you already know and dislike, you already grasp how far you will go. And you can see you have a limit of natural achievement. Simply put, you are in a dead-end position. It just eats away at your self-esteem. And it creates an inner turmoil and emptiness in you that only purpose can fill.

Therefore, I believe that in your existence, it is worth finding the meaning of your life, so that you can live an extraordinary one. You do not want to look back and realize that you worried about stuff over and over for years. It is not the things you do in life that you regret but the things you do not.

So, you do not need to take things for granted, surely in your life. And, most importantly, you do not want to die with remorse, guilt, and regrets. Especially concerning stuff that you did not do because you were either scared of doing or a prisoner of your own thoughts.

Pursuing the Meaning of Your Life

Now, imagine if you will, being on your death-bed. In lying there, you see the ghost of the dreams, the ideas, and the abilities given to you by life all this time. But for whatever reason, you never pursued any of those things. You never acted on those ideas or even never used those gifts or skills.

And there you are, staring at yourself. You think of what you could have done but now, all of it must die with you forever. The real question now is "If you die today, what dreams, what gifts, what abilities, and what ideas will die with you?"

So, find the meaning of your life and pursue it, wherever it may lead you. You will be a much happier person for it and live a greater existence. And in doing so, you will be amazed at the good deeds you can accomplish for whatever is dear to your heart.

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How To Use Your Pain To Develop Emotional Resilience

Running Away From Pain Our Entire Life

What is the cause of your emotional pain right now, if anything? Is it something deeper such as pain from a loved one contracting the Coronavirus or the uncertainty of the world we live in? I know I'm being specific here, since I'd like you to understand what is the root cause of your pain. It requires looking inward and setting aside your judgements about what you believe is taking place. Usually, our pain isn't the result of what is happening right now but a residue of the past. We tend to recycle the past into the present moment which obscures what is really taking place. Therefore, by examining our pain, we realise we've been carrying a heavy burden for so long that is has become the new norm.

What I'm referring to can be summarised by the disgraced, seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, who believed his lies and was convinced he was telling the truth. In some ways we do a similar thing, where carrying emotional pain becomes entrenched in our nervous system. However, when triggered by an event or those who activate our wounds, we wonder why we are reacting to it. Unless we work with a trained therapist or take the journey into ourselves, it will become apparent we've been running away from pain our entire life.

Can you identify with this narrative in your own life? It is my experience coaching people over the years, they become aware of their wounds through their relationships. For example, we cannot hide from our pain in an intimate relationship because the other person will mirror our unresolved trauma. Pain will always find a path to our door, so we can learn what we need to at the right time. However, many people close the door to their pain because they don't want to experience difficult emotions. But I ask you: would you rather run from pain your entire life, or sit with it for the brief time it takes to experience the difficult emotions?

Painful Emotions Will Always Find A Way To Get Your Attention

You've got to use your pain and not allow it to use you. Sure, it might be unpleasant in the short term because who wants to experience anger, sadness, fear and other unpleasant emotions? But having worked through these emotions for over a decade, I assure you on the other side lies the most heartening experience of love. Difficult and painful emotions is the entrance fee we pay to experience the wholeness of our true selves. Painful emotions shine the light on our authentic self because they reveal who we really are, instead of who we believe ourselves to be. Pain can be temporary or it can last decades, and the only person who has authority over it is, you. You control the intensity of the pain, and how long it stays in your life. Neuropsychologists believe that an emotion takes 2 ½ minutes to move through our nervous system, yet many people hold on to painful emotions for decades.

This is unnecessary because dealing with pain can help to ease their suffering and live a more expanded and fulfilling life. Yes, even difficult emotions can be unexpected teachers. We needn't butt heads with them, but allow them passage through us, as eluded to in my earlier metaphor. They need to be acknowledged because hidden within the emotions are messages from your soul regarding your life's narrative. If we run from these emotions, they will find another way to get our attention. In my experience, this sometimes involves physiological pain such as an injury, back pain, neck pain or illness and disease. The emotions will find a way through the body to get your attention.

Therefore, use your pain to develop emotional resilience, instead of running away from them. Anaesthetising our pain with drugs, food, material possessions are forms of distraction that keep us from attending to what truly matters; our emotional well-being. So, invite the difficult emotions in because they will find a way back to your front door; sometimes when you least expect it. Knowing this, I'd like you to work through the questions I asked you at the beginning of the article. Now that you have the time, it would be a perfect opportunity to do the healing work to overcome your emotional wounds. Use this time at home to invest in yourself and be patient with what you experience. Pain can be a doorway into the past, bringing painful memories, or the opportunity to create a fresh canvas upon which to renew our life's purpose.

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In The Final Analysis, All We Really Have Is Each Other

Stressed About Little Things That Really Don't Matter

It is not the size of our bank account, nor our status or achievements that matter in the end. What truly matters are our relationships and the lives we touch along the way. Material possessions are vehicles to help us fulfil our life's purpose, they should not become our life story, since we are likely to be disappointed if we lose them or cease to identify with them. When everything is stripped away, all that is left is our connections with each other. It is our relationships that define how well we have lived. How does this idea appeal to you? Do you value the relationships in your life or take them for granted? We ought to be grateful for them because to assume they will always be there is the greatest folly we can make.

Last week, I lost a dear friend to a debilitating illness that plagued him for much of his life. I've known him since childhood and sadly he passed away at a very young age. The news of his death saddened me and I still cannot believe he's gone. It's odd because I find myself thinking about the simple things following his passing, like his phone number stored on my phone which I can't bring myself to look at. I'm trying to make sense of his loss and appreciate how the wounds are still fresh. When I heard of his passing, the words in the title of the article instantly came to mind. Everything we aspire to have or become in life matters little in the final analysis because it's rarely mentioned at our eulogy.

Knowing this, why do we pursue things of little significance? Why are we so stressed about things that matter little, especially when we won't be remembered for them? For many, there's a preoccupation chasing material objects, symbols and status when few will remember them for their achievements. Relationships are foundational because our connections define who we are. In the long run, it is who we become that highlights whether we've lived from the level of the soul or the ego. The ego always wants more and is never fulfilled. It constantly tries to satisfy its needs through the desire to be, do or have. The soul on the other hand doesn't have these needs, all it asks is that we abide by its true nature and follow our heart. The soul's obligation is vested in love, purity, joy and bliss; this is what makes the soul come alive. It is what the Jungian Analyst James Hollis, Ph.D. means when he writes in What Matters Most: Living a More Considered Life: "We do not serve our children, our friends and partners, our society by living partial lives, and being secretly depressed and resentful. We serve the world by finding what feeds us, and, having been fed, then share our gift with others."

Show Your Appreciation To Those You Love

Does this makes sense to you that there's a better way to live instead of being controlled by your egoic needs? Are you willing to let go of what you think will make you happy in order to live from the level of the soul? I assure you living this way will bring you great joy beyond anything found in material objects. When we live this way we are awakened to the truth of our existence. Soulful living nourishes our whole self: the mind, body and spirit and is the pathway to a rich and bountiful life. In contrast, chasing things and status satisfies only the mind and body temporarily and does little to nurture our soul. I must be clear and state this doesn't mean we mustn't gain material things that we enjoy. What I'm talking about is chasing material objects believing they are the only source of our happiness. Material items offer us temporary satisfaction until the next thing comes along. In contrast, friendships, family and true connections keep on giving. The value of human connections is something money cannot buy and what really matters are those who will remember us for the times we spent together.

Let's not take our relationships for granted. We mustn't think they will always be there since life can change in the blink of an eye. Tell those you love how much they mean to you. Do it randomly with no expectations because it is the feelings that arise within you that mean the most. Show your appreciation to those you love and cherish how they enrich your life. Let's be honest, not all relationships are a bed of roses and that's okay because the contrasting states we experience compels us to learn more about ourselves than if the relationship were smooth sailing. Relationship challenges shine a light on our disowned selves. So make it your mission to express love and appreciation often. For there may come a time when you wish you could have told them how much you loved them. It may be too late by then if you don't value the relationship while they're still present.

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Are You Doing Great in Life? If Not, Read This (By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD )

Because you are reading this article, you are moving towards your ultimate goals and life's purpose. Something 96% of people struggle to do.

Congratulations! You're on a good path-keep reading, you will be glad you did.

Because I truly want you to win, I want you to know every time you buy a personal development product... a book... or a coaching session, you are making a bet on yourself and your ability to live your dreams.

My win/win goal is to help your bet pay off.

Simple... and it is easier than you think!!

The sad truth is, many people (by definition) fail to bet any better than 'average.'

Approximately half the people on the planet are chronically below average-i.e. below average income, average debt of $15,000, average relationships and mediocre life satisfaction and health.

Average is mundane and discouraging. And then, people are desperate and compelled to take anti-depressants to cope.

It's one of the reasons I dedicated my life to live an exceptional life and to help others do the same. No one aspires to spend their life feeling average-no one.

I know you desire to feel Amazing, Strong, Capable, and Fulfilled.

I am here only to be truly helpful. I know you can earn and deserve the respect of many and live the life you desire.

You can live life as a high-energy, in-your-face statement of what's possible for humanity.

And you know what?

Negative thoughts creep into your mind without you even realizing it. Why because nearly everyone around you are verbalizing negative thoughts and as the cliché goes, 'monkey hear, monkey do.'

Even in the throes of incredible success negative thoughts pop up. Here are some of the negative thoughts I hear people saying.

· "I'm too old to make an impact."

· "I can't create anything at my age."

· "I am so far behind where I could be-I couldn't catch up."

· "The rich get richer and the poor get poorer."

· "I've done my best, and still can't get ahead."

· "This is just my lot in life."

· "It's God's will."

· "If I was supposed to have a better life, God would have given it to me."

Yes, even people who have it all-have negative thoughts.

Do you know what they do next?

He/she rejects the negative thoughts from their head like a CD with a scratch on it.

It's not a violent process when people who have it all have a negative thought. Instead it's a gentle "No thanks-not in my life."

Your subconscious mind is your greatest defense against invading limiting beliefs. Your subconscious mind holds all memory about all experiences, all truth and all answers to all your needs and questions. The conscious mind (ego) or unconscious mind is the source of those nasty beliefs that you have held onto for a long time.

As we have come to know, "We are our own worst enemy."

It really matters, that you know your subconscious mind is on your side.

Therefore, when you're about to ask for a raise... sitting outside your boss's office if you feel nervous, then you bet it'll matter whether your subconscious mind is at the meeting.

When you're about to take a chance and launch a business... and your past failure floods your mind with fear... you bet it will matter that your subconscious mind holds all answers to all your questions and concerns!

And if your car breaks down, your plumbing fails, or if there are circumstances beyond your control you need to allow your subconscious mind to give you direction. Or else you're in for a stressful ride! And I know you have had a few stressful rides, and you know people who have stressful rides.

You may have heard that life is 10% what transpires and 90% how you react or respond to it.

Well... when something goes awry, you don't have the time to consciously choose how to react or respond-you need to have a close and personal relationship with your subconscious mind to allow your subconscious mind to take over.

Your subconscious mind is connected to the universal knowledge and can react automatically with precision. Notably, you have heard many instances when people have experienced something that on the face of it, they would be dead. In that instance, it is considered a miracle. The truth is, the person's subconscious mind automatically directed the outcome.

The worse the situation is, the more your pre-conditioned responses take over, which may not be the best course of action or your subconscious mind, automatically takes over and the outcome is the best possible scenario.

So... how do you want your subconscious mind to be on duty 24/7?

What do you want to create for yourself?

If you have one or more unconscious beliefs, emotional or mental blocks, negative patterns or a frustration you can't quite place... then you need to clear the blocks and become the master of your mind-quieting the ego and unconscious mind and allowing the subconscious mind to be in the driver's seat.

When you are the master of your mind you will quickly find that you have a refuge or victim inside.

You can learn to install an ever-vigilant mental bodyguard to protect against negativity.

And you'll rest easier as you remember that your subconscious mind is in control. And you will feel totally safe. Totally secure.

Are you ready to recapture that mental power starting now?

If you are, let me be your best expert on the planet to install healthy new perspectives in your mind.

You owe yourself a chance to discover the latest, most reliable strategies for taking control of your inner voice, the inner voice that heretofore, has been blocked by the ego (conscious) and unconscious indoctrinations and conditioning.

This moment is the first moment of the rest of your life.

Are you willing to take the action required to claim your happiness, success, fulfillment, and enlightenment? Will you take advantage of the opportunity to create a new reality for your life?

It's time to SHIFT and get prepared for what's coming up for your life... so I want you to put your heart and soul into paying close attention to how much mental, emotional and physical pain you are in. Then, step by step you can make the SHIFT gently, easily, and without having to deal with the mental and emotional pain and stress of not knowing what to do, not feeling your best, and all the other OLD WAYS that are holding you back.

Remember you might need to ask for assistance.

Here's to living your best life NOW.

There is no shame in asking for assistance to create happiness and success. If you have read the books, taken workshops, had psychic readings, taken prescriptions and OTC drugs etc. and still struggle; you might have emotional blocks preventing you from moving into your happiness and desires.

This is an investment in your health, happiness, success, fulfillment, and enlightenment. Following the principles in this process will change your life forever and I want you to experience it yourself as soon as possible. Remember only you can take care of your happiness and emotional, physical and spiritual health.

I offer a 20-minute FREE no-obligation phone conversation to answer your questions and discuss how you can discover and create personal and professional success. And you will receive value in the 20-minute conversation.

You are worth it. You deserve to create your happiness, dreams, and desired success. What are you waiting for? You deserve to have someone to take you by the hand and walk you through the maze of unknowns, or to guide you through the obstacles and twists and turns. This is your opportunity to create the dreams you desire. P.S. If you've ever worried that you're missing out because you can't afford specific assistance for you, then this is for you.

You'll quickly find new financial opportunities as you gain control of your inner money story.

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How nice would it feel to not have to worry about money?

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Remember, the odds are stacked in your favor.

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How Do You Know If You Are Living Your Purpose?

As a society, we continuously contemplate the meaning of life. In trying to define the reason for being, we attempt to understand the purpose of our own lives. That said, how do you know your purpose?

Some believe that purpose can be derived from chasing a passion. Oftentimes, people equate passion with activities they enjoy most. However, the most successful people do not limit their life's purpose to activities that only bring pleasure. Their desire to accomplish something great is bigger than any inconvenience life presents. These achievements are made only through a high level of commitment, prevalent in the face of any pain or discomfort.

For example, Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world. When he trains, he pushes himself so hard that he occasionally vomits during his workouts. Though far from pleasurable, the result for him is the ability to break world records in the 100 and 200-meter races. How many are able to say they are willing to endure that extreme in order to become the best at their passion?

Nowadays, many people pursue one aspiration after another. These changes can take place over the course of weeks, months, or years. Consider this: if your passion is your purpose, why would it change?

In other cases, people seek purpose by looking for signs. They wait for events to occur or people to show them the way. However, it would be fair to say that most people go to their grave without ever knowing their life's goal.

Others may have witnessed a sign, but lacked the courage to pursue it. They reassure themselves saying, "it's not the right time" or "I don't have the money to fund my goals". Some wander in circles, needing another sign to prove the first signal was in fact leading them toward their purpose.

Seeking purpose, to say the least, is a complex process. Perhaps it is complicated because we have made it that way. We are conditioned to wait for life's purpose to do something to us. It is no wonder most go to the grave without knowing and experiencing their life's purpose.

To be the best at something requires practice and preparation. In Malcolm Gladwell's book, Outliers, he said those who mastered their craft did so because they practiced for 10,000 hours. That implies practicing in the face of good and bad days. There is no magic to it.

How do you know what to allocate 10,000 hours of practice to? That question may be key to finding one's purpose. Perhaps feeling good or waiting for a sign can be a dead end street. Perhaps the only way to know one's life purpose is to declare it. Instead of waiting for the right moment, take a stand and decide what your purpose will be.

If you say, your life purpose is to be a criminal lawyer, declare it and take action. Perhaps the only key to finding your purpose is right on the tip of your tongue. If you can stand for your own future to be who you say you want to be, you can announce it and practice and prepare to fulfill all the goals that come with that purpose. This approach would allow you to 'live on purpose', instead of 'looking for a purpose'. What purpose will you declare for your life?

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