Thursday, August 6, 2009

3 Steps to the Meaning of Life

By Jennifer Pereira, RD, LD, CSCS

Whether you realize it or not, we are all searching for the meaning of life. You are driving down the road, and

all of the sudden you wonder: what is the purpose of life? Excellent question, and without this inquiry you would find yourself dying

with the feeling you never really lived. Use the following steps to get you started on your path to meaning:

Step 1: Healing your history

You may think you do not need to work on your past, but it is necessary for healing. While not always easy, it is

critical to your growth. You may have been living with stress and grief all of your life, and it is time to be free.

throughout life. You can do this on your own with reading and journaling, but you may see more progress with

some counseling. Finding the right person to help you may require a few attempts.

Step 2: Who are you?

It can be difficult to find yourself when you've lived with many masks. You must be very aware in order to find out

who you are. What are your favorite things, and why do you like them? If you react powerfully

to something, try to understand why. Consider what you liked as a child. Can you think of things that

made you feel excitement? If you are feelings lost in this world, remember you can't truly live

until you are truly found.

3rd Step: Aligning with yourself

Here is where the real work begins...creating the life you really want. It is not going to be easy. You might

have been doing some things for others, and they may really resist your changes. It is important for you to be

true to yourself, and this requires you to do what you want. And have what you want.

And be what you want. Make your reality match your desires. You must do these

changes now, even though it is uncomfortable, because there will never be a right time.

There are many perspectives on the meaning of life. Obviously, the most important aspect of life is meant

be fully lived. It is not about simply waking up in the morning. It is not just existing. You have to be present in the moment in order for you

you can come to the end of it feeling you truly did live.

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