The Path To Living Well:
Cultivating A Sense Of Spirituality
By Laura Turner
“Let us first be as simple and well as Nature ourselves.”
~Thoreau, Walden
Have you ever thought: “Wouldn’t it be great to live ‘well’?” Yet, through
our often rushed and fully-packed schedules it’s easy to wonder what
living well actually means. Is it about living “healthy”? Eating right to
support your body? Is it about exercise? Managing stress?
The answer, indeed, is “yes” to all of these. However, before exploring
what you can “do” to live well, let’s first take a look at who you are
“being.” After all, it’s at the bottom of your being which creates the
foundation for a healthy, fulfilling life.
How to decide who you are being? Well, most people already believe in a
higher source, a higher power. But for our purposes, we’ll take it one
step further. We’ll call this sense of “being” your own personal Nature.
And, what’s important for a life of living well, is the connection you
make to this inner Nature. The easiest way to do this… Develop your own
personal belief system.
Why Develop Your Own Belief System?
If living well involves first establishing a relationship with your inner
Nature, let’s also look at a few reasons why you should cultivate this
relationship:
• Explains the Unexplainable:
Certain “chance” happenings and connections to other people cannot always
be explained by empiric science. How do some people experience
“spontaneous healing”? Or, on a smaller scale, why does just the right
person “show up” when you need them? Why do the right circumstances come
into your life at the precise moment?
For example: just yesterday, I was thinking about a friend of mine from
college I hadn’t spoken to in a while—an hour later, she called.
Your inner Nature can give you clues to why all of this is true. Try
taking inventory of yourself. Have you ever had a “hunch” or a “feeling”
about something and it turned out to be true? I think we all have.
Challenge yourself by recalling all the incidents you can, then jot them
down. Be aware of these connections in the future and make note of them.
• Helps You Find Joy in the Present Moment
Did you know that Now is the only moment you have? Realizing the past is
behind you and the future is a function of your choices can be empowering;
looking at the present moment allows you to take inventory of where you
are right now (and who you’d like to be in the future). What, in you life,
are you happy with? Dissatisfied with? What in your life, if you could,
would you change?
Again, take a quick personal inventory by jotting these things down, then
giving thought to each. Becoming aware of where you are right now, will
help you set your sights for guided personal development.
• Gives You a Sense of the Larger Picture
How liberating it would be to take charge of your life! Yet, most do not
realize, this power is available to all of us. If you begin where you are,
you can make small, daily steps toward “being” the person you’d like to
be. Why not try right now? Why not just “be” the person you’d like to? Be
kind. Be healthy. Be energetic. Be successful.
Check your list again. Who do you desire to “be”? Once you know, then look
for ways to “be” it. Do you need to exert more confidence? Build
self-esteem? Again, add these notes to your list and spend a few minutes
every day thinking about them. I think you’ll find yourself moving into
that space quickly.
Take Home Message: Learn to Live in the Flow of Nature.
Perhaps there is something you’re “resisting” that is keeping you unwell
or unhappy: are you in a job that is not satisfying? Grappling with an old
illness or injury that is holding you back? Be aware of these things as
they come to you. Then, take small steps toward change.
Make your aim to move through your pains and fears and be aware of the
ways your inner nature provides cues for you. Just like the “accidental”
phone call, the new job that may better serve you could also be available.
Allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. Practice letting life show
you how to live in it's harmony. Most of all; enjoy the adventure! You are
certain to find yourself living a healthier, more rewarding life.
About the Author: Laura Turner is a health journalist and author. She
hosts
http://www.beauty-and-body.com and publishes the bi-weekly New Body
News and Wellness Letter, The Online Magazine Healthy People Read. (
http://www.new-body-news.com). Subscribe for f.r.e.e. and receive her
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