My Temple Within
Mindfulness, living in the present moment, balance, intention, spiritual connection, being compassionate, finding your purpose, movement, good health, staying grounded, being passionate about what you do, peace of mind, always being grateful, accepting what life offers with grace and ease.
These are all ways of living your life to achieve happiness in who you are and how you are living your life.
For most of us, we all want to be healthy, happy, and look forward to ‘retirement’ so we can enjoy the fruits of our labor. I was conditioned to think the same way, for about 20 years of my life, until I realized I didn’t have to wait until I ‘retired’. I wanted to have all that and enjoy my life whether I was ‘retired’, or not.
As a child, that’s the only way I knew how to be. It was great! As I got older, with all the pressures and demands of our society and it’s set of values, I became someone else. I allowed myself to get lost in all the hype. Success: acquiring all the possessions that will bring you happiness, climbing the corporate ladder, making a name for myself, etc. I forgot about the basics of simplicity. I was allowing myself to be defined by outside influences. I became someone who did not feel like me. So I had to take a step out of the box. I evaluated my life, took a different perspective, found my passion, learned how to work through emotions I didn’t realize I’d been hanging on to, practiced becoming more accepting, and decided to get back to the basic fundamentals and values of being a human be-ing, of be-ing me, of feeling comfortable in my own skin. This was no easy task, but oh so worth it.
The greatest value for me now is enjoying Life, everything else is temporary. The memories, the emotions, the experiences, appreciating being Human interacting with other Human’s be-ing is what fulfills me on this journey.
We each have a purpose for being here regardless of social status, monetary wealth, profession, level of education, material possessions, etc. We all strive for good health and happiness. We all have the ability to make choices that are in our best interest. Sometimes we focus so much on “being of service” to work, community, loved ones, things outside of ourselves, that we forget to take care of us. How can we become stronger and more instrumental in our work, our community service, being there for our loved ones, if we are not taking care of ourselves?
The more “selfish” you are, in regard to your health, your state of being, your compassion, maintaining balance in all aspects you, the more empowered you are to be “self-less”.
We come into this world with no possessions. We will leave with no possessions. Our souls will be filled because of the way we’ve chosen to live our lives. We will remember the experiences that made us grow. We will treasure all that we’ve learned and the wisdom that has been bestowed upon us. We will reflect on the memories of friends and family, and in our minds eye, we will know that Life is Good. Life is a gift. Life is to be lived.
