Life has been studied since ancient times, evolution and metabolism, in most cases, determine living systems.
As we live in a busy world, it’s easier to fall into the endless cycle of work and household responsibilities, duties and obligations.
Mental health and physical well-being are very essential aspects of all life. In the long term, living authentically, can help us truly connect with ourselves and the people around us.
There are many essentials through life’s journey;
Embracing Silence
When there’s a lot going on in our lives, setting aside a quiet time is a good way of helping one get back to roots and recognize what’s important.
Discourse analysis indicates that people use brief silences to mark the boundaries of reactions, show displeasure, disagreement, embarrassment and most times resurfaces a desire to think.
Intentional silence often reflects a meaning, conjuring some sort of inner stillness and confinement.
Many religious traditions imply the importance of being quiet and still in mind and spirit for transformative and integral spiritual growth to occur.
Vulnerability
Sometimes we don’t show our authentic selves because we’re afraid to be vulnerable. It is rewarding to open up.
Contrary to popular beliefs, Vulnerability isn’t weakness, but the emotional fitness to be open and honest with oneself and others.
Vulnerability is an important aspect of building trust and closeness in all kinds of relationships, allowing for deeper connections and better awareness of yourself and others.
Vulnerability allows us to be our authentic selves, instead of trying to please others.
Asking Questions
It’s always a joy to be curious and ask questions.
Questions help retain material by putting into words otherwise unarticulated thoughts.
Questions are very important tools used in attaining knowledge, problem solving and making connections. It is very useful to ask questions because responsible answers to questions can help to improve the quality of our views and what we do.
In addition, asking questions enables intimacy, thereby building bonds as such, relinquishing doubts or fears.
The Power of your inner core/light
Connecting with your inner light when you’re faced with important choices and decisions can be really assistive.
The inner light/core brings in positivity which can help you succeed in various aspects of life.
Research in positive psychology firmly suggests that people who are happy are more successful.
Our inner light gives us strength, wisdom, courage, capacity and develops our will and mental health.
In essence, it is the divine spark of life in which we can tap into and then express the best aspects of who we are.
Enjoy; What are you passionate about ?
Passion is a state of mind.
In demonstrating our authenticity, we’re passionate about something and that passion, truly brings us alive.
It is evident that if enthusiasm and passion are present, people tend to be more resilient when encountering obstacles.
Passionate people are almost always ambitious because passion is key to staying inspired and pushing ourselves to do our best work with motivation.
Let Go
Letting go does not have to mean forgetting. It is good to surround yourself with those who love you, believe in you, and want the best for you. It’s best to let go anxiety and guilt.
Letting go is about transformation, growth, re-connecting with your essence and your authentic power.
However, It’s easier said than done, but letting go of the past and fully stepping into the future can benefit you immensely. It all depends on whether you will choose to learn new skills and capacities or stay the same.
Compassion
Compassion pushes us to address inequality, cruelty, and the struggles of others.
We need to put judgment aside and exercise compassion for ourselves and others.
Compassion promotes social connection among adults and children.
Research shows that people who are kind and compassionate are more content with their lives.
In most cases, compassion mends relationships and slows down our heart rate.
Meditate
When we sit quietly and meditate, we can often gain insight into our next great step. And it’s usually an authentic one.
Meditation is known to enhance the flow of constructive thoughts and positive emotions. It can help you to avoid triggers and unwanted impulses.
Medically, Meditation is known to lower blood pressure by easing stress and reducing strain on the heart.
Be Truthful and stay Honest
First, be transparent with yourself and with the people around you.
Truthfulness is the strong foundation on which we need to build our character, from admitting mistakes to owning your fallibility.
It is really important to be truthful to others but more so to yourself.
Truthfulness is one of the attributes we find in God.
Being honest and truthful with others will help you build trust and credibility, which are essential for strong, healthy relationships.
Gratitude
Train your mind to see the good in everything. Gratitude involves showing appreciation for the things in life that are meaningful or valuable to you.
A study found evidence that expressing gratitude helps people with emotions such as connectedness, elevation, and humility.
Research has also shown that consciously practicing gratitude can reduce feelings of stress, uncertainty and unnecessary anxiety.
It’s good and a positive way of seeing life generally. It’s about expressing it and letting it guide your actions.
Consistency
Consistency helps us build momentum, develop good habits, and stay focused on our objectives.
Being consistent and following through on the promises you made helps you fully trust yourself.
The more consistently you do something, the easier it becomes.
Consistency also indicates dependability as people know they can rely on us to carry out our promises when we act consistently.
Visualization
With good use of visualization, you can practice in advance for an event, so that you can prepare properly for it. In most cases when we visualize our future, it builds the self-confidence needed to perform well.
According to a research on Forbes, Visualization, also called imagery, cannot only help you reach financial goals, but helps you reduce stress as well.
Scientifically and therapeutically, visualization can reinforce motivation, increase confidence, reduce anxiety and stress.
Through visualization, we can defeat boredom, reach goals, develop better habits, and learn lucid dreaming.
Free Spirit
Don’t be afraid to look silly or childish. Instead of being downcast or negative, free spirits will always manage to see their glasses as half-full, and they will turn any bad day into a good one. Even crying is liberating.
A free spirit is by nature, a rebel who may appear eccentric, weird, or otherworldly to society. And Free Spirits prioritize human connectedness.
As freedom is important, Life becomes better when we are free.
A Good Life
Always honour yourself and your life. Most people have forgotten the purpose for which life was given.
Devotion and liberation are possible in this life.
We are social creatures who need interaction and connection with others.
However, in real life, everything should have a limit.
Individuals with a strong sense of purpose tend to live longer, have healthier hearts, and are more psychologically resilient.
To gear up, understanding what you wish to do in your life will truly help you finally figure out what you are meant to do in your life.
In the end, the good life is the one that really matters, not the one that makes you feel good.
Mirabel Silas