For many taking care of oneself is a catch-as-catch-can proposition—seldom taking time to replenish oneself emotionally
Living Life from the Inside Out
By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer
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nfortunately, many people are in survival mode—rushing from day to day, week to week barely noticing what is taking place around them. Seasons change, holidays pass, and birthdays come and go with more emphasis on the activity surrounding the event rather than what the event means. People seem to squeeze n a few moments of enjoyment, but inevitably begin planning for tomorrow or rehashing yesterday.
For many taking care of oneself is a catch-as-catch-can proposition—seldom taking time to replenish oneself emotionally, spiritually and physically. For many people, living a rich and rewarding life is a goal that is seldom fully realized.
The key to living a rich and rewarding life is the act of ‘being present’—truly being ‘in the moment,’ savoring every smell, taste, sound and nuance. Being connected to yourself as you move from within to the world around you.
People who successfully remain present in their day-to-day lives demonstrate the following practices:
• Have a purpose—something that inspires you to be more. It is difficult to thrive without an acknowledged purpose.
• Give and receive love—family, friends, companions and/or a life partner.
• Give back—be it joy or time.
• Make the most of every moment—accepting what is and not taking things for granted.
• Be as interested in others as one is in oneself. More often than not people think if they are more interested in others they will be liked and therefore receive as much as they give. We have lost the true meaning of self-fulfillment. Giving to yourself first doesn’t mean you are ‘selfish.’ You can not truly give to another that which you do not give to yourself.
• Cultivate close meaningful relationships within the family or recreated family.
• Foster meaningful and in depth conversations with those people whom you care about.
• Achieving balance creates happiness and ease of Living Life.
• Keep things simple. Avoid the trap of keeping up with the Jones’ syndrome.
• Forgive yourself and others for past transgressions. Remember: Forgiveness is for your well-being and not the other person.
• Maintain health—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
My desire is that this article will inspire and assist you in evaluating your current situation. Are you Living or Surviving? If you need help to make the paradigm shift from surviving to living, talk to a friend, family member or professional. Make LIVING instead of just surviving the highest priority goal in your life. Once you have all the cobwebs, bad habits, and self-defeating behaviors cleaned out of your life and begin LIVING your life, you will notice it is exceedingly easy to LIVE life. It is knowing where to start and clearing the path that takes concentrated time and effort. A Mind, Body, Spirit healer can help you jump start your success.
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Author, "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life." Dr. Dorothy has the unique gift of connecting people with a broad range of profound principles that resonate in the deepest part of their being. She brings awareness to concepts not typically obvious to one's daily thoughts and feelings. http://www.drdorothy.net
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