HOW TO DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT IN LIFE

1. Try new things. Don’t be afraid of failure or afraid that you won’t enjoy something. Just because you decide to try something doesn’t mean you will be stuck with it.
I wanted to try a mind/body exercise program. I went to Tai Chi and Qiqong classes but didn’t really enjoy them that much. However I also tried yoga, I immensely enjoyed it and I have stuck with it since. Not everything new you try will stick. But by trying new things you will find something you have a passion for.

2. Imagine you have time and money freedom. Imagine that you didn’t have to go to work anymore. And imagine you had an unlimited amount of money. Lets say I gave you 10 billion dollars right now. How would you spend your days? What would you do with your time if there was nothing that you had to do but only things that you wanted to do? Most people think they would spend the rest of their life swinging in a hammock on the beach. But that would get pretty boring after a while and you would look for exciting things to do.

3. Become aware of your cultural myths.Two kids, a dog, a house in the suburbs and a white picket fence. Sound familiar? Shelve these. They are what your culture tells you to want.

4. Expel other people’s desires. If other people’s dreams have found there way into your subconscious you need to become aware of these and then expel them. If you are living out your parent’s dream then you will never be truly happy.

5. Figure out your own truth. You may have been brought up to believe that success is getting a good job and making a lot of money. If you don’t consciously correct that belief then that scenario will play out. You need to manually override that with your own truth. I believe that success is actually about creatively expressing yourself, having new experiences and forming human relationships. Believing that then allows me to open myself up to figuring out what it is that I really want.

6. Listen to your inner voice. We get inner nudges all the time but more often than not we are too cowardly to follow them. Listen to your inner voice this time and follow that hunch. It might lead you to a great realization and maybe you will finally decide what it is that you want from life.

LINKING THE PHYSICAL PURPOSE TO THE SPIRITUAL

Indigenous cultures are animists. They could see the presence of the divine in everything and understood the way in which the universe worked. We lost this knowledge during civilization which either taught that god was a separate entity to the physical world or that the universe was a physical construct devoid of divinity.

But the knowledge was retained by mystics who held onto it in secret. It was also held onto by indigenous cultures such as the Kahunas of Hawaii. Now it is being rediscovered by quantum physics. Living as a leaver, as an animal and the seeking of self-realization and union with the divine to me go hand in hand.

It is much easier to experience the presence of the divine whilst living as a leaver. It’s much harder to do whilst living in a civilization that is trying to divorce itself from nature. Alternatively if enough people were seeking union with the divine from within civilization we would most likely go back to living as leavers because no one would be fussed with building pyramids or corporations or developing mastery over the world.

So that is what I have come up with as man’s purpose in life. To live as a leaver and to seek union with the divine. So do one or the other or both. Each leads to the other. They are not two separate purposes but one that expresses itself in two different ways.YOUR PURPOSE IS IN GOD. THE DAY YOU FIND HIM, THAT'S THE DAY YOU FIND YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE!!!

OUR SPIRITUAL PURPOSE

God gave us a spiritual purpose in life simply put is self-realization, to experience God, to experience union with the divine.
The universe is made up out of energy. It is all the same stuff, just changing form. Our minds, our thoughts and our consciousness are also made up of energy. Everything and everyone is intimately connected. Not just through this energy field. We are the energy field.
We are taught to think of ourselves as separate entities, as individuals. If you and I stand face to face it appears that there is a space between us. But it is just energy in a different form. Where does my body end and the space begin and when does the space end and your body begin. They don’t end and they don’t begin.

Nothing ends and nothing begins. Everything just is. Essentially that is the purpose, to realize the nature of the universe and then to experience it. To experience bliss, to feel yourself alive with divine energy.
There is no separation between God and the physical universe. They are one and the same. The physical universe is the essence of the divine manifesting and expressing itself in a variety of ways.

This is the view of mystics, pantheists, animists and even quantum scientists. It may seem to fly in the face of scientific reason by this view is actually supported by quantum physics. Even at a basic biological and chemical level we know that all matter is made out of the same stuff. It’s all on the periodic table but still they deny the power that made it. It all did'nt evolve as the big bang theory claim, there is a greater spirit out there which we must come in contact with. the great Elohim.

What they don’t teach you in science at high school is that this stuff on the periodic table is the essence of life, the divine force that is all creation.
Once we realize and understand that this is the nature of creation all we do is experience it. Blissfully experience it.

And because we are the energy field and because our thoughts are energy frequencies we can impact the energy field with our minds. In short we can use our minds to shape the world around us.
We can use the divine energy flowing in, out and around us and shape it. We can use it to creatively express our desires, just as we ourselves are the creative expression of the energy substance.

The Purpose Of Life

The purpose of life is a question that has been tackled by a whole lot of thinkers throughout history, by philosophers, religious men and even a fair number of bloggers. Yet THEY have never quite found a complete answer that I am happy with.
Maybe it is because there is no answer, maybe because no one has ever found the answer or maybe because the meaning of life is something unique to every individual.
Nevertheless I wanted to figure out the purpose of life so I knew how to live. After a lot of reading and reflection over several years I came up with a two-pronged answer. We have a purpose in life on the physical level as a living animal on Planet Earth. And we have a purpose on the spiritual level, as vibrant energy beings. God only, has the answer.

A PERSPECTIVE ON EACH NEW DAY

How do you view each day as you crawl out of bed every morning? Do you look at it with an eagerness and anticipation or is it with some dread or even fear? I'll admit we all have days when rejoicing is one of the last things on our minds as we face a new day. However, this Scripture in Psalm 118:24 tells us we should rejoice and be glad in it. It doesn't say when you feel like it or when you have some eagerness about the day. There is no condition to it. It simply states,rejoice and be glad in it. So that would indicate all the time no matter what!

41 Lazy Habits that can mess you up

Laziness is the disease that all of us suffer from. Laziness is a lack of desire to do pretty much anything that benefits a human being in a positive manner. Laziness is the opposite of productivity.

Laziness is procrastination which is basically delaying doing things until they become absolutely necessary. Here are a short list of habits that you should avoid if you want to achieve self control and make your life worth living again.

1.Stop watching too much TV!
2.Limit Facebook
3.Forget about MySpace and 5 million other social networking sites
4.Stop wasting time on Digg and Reddit
5.Stop staying up late
6.Stop over eating
7.Eating late
8.Eating too early (Like 3AM!)
9.Skipping breakfast
10.Rushing your meals
11.Neglecting to brush teeth
12.Neglecting to floss
13.Using Google for everything!
14.Neglecting a good night’s rest
15.Eating fried food
16.Picking your nose
17.Farting and burping in public
18.Careless attitude
19.Getting to work late
20.Getting to class late
21.Sleeping at meetings and classrooms
22.Eating out everyday
23.Writing a blog once a month
24.Not taking shower daily
25.Not taking a crap regularly- Yea. Some people don’t even do this because they’re too damn lazy!
26.Not exercising
27.Leaving work until last minute
28.Browse the Internet aimlessly
29.Not taking shower regularly
30.Idling for long periods of time
31.Over eating
32.No exercise
33.Smoking
34.Eating fast food daily – Stop going to McDonald’s for breakfast/lunch and dinner. Watch Super Size Me to get an idea what it does to you in a matter of only few weeks!
35.Stop delegating - If you want a cup of water or the remote GO GET IT YOURSELF!
36.Stop driving and walk to short distances.
37.Stop finding shortcuts – Getting things done take time and effort. Taking shortcuts all the time is a lazy way out of doing hard work.
38.Don’t wait until the last minute in the morning before getting up and then have to rush to get ready for work or school.
39.Don’t leave anything until the last minute.
40.Not cleaning after yourself – There are so many people who use the bathroom but do not wash their hands after. Forget about #1, some people don’t even bother washing their hands after doing #2! Even worse than that, some people don’t even wash their arse when they take a dump. How disgusting can a person be if they don’t properly wash their arse or wipe properly?? This is sick and it bothers me.
41.Stop eating when not hungry!
I could go on but can’t think of anymore…I’m sure there are hundreds of other lazy habits that affects us negatively and create setbacks everyday.

13 MENTAL FITNESS EXERCISES TO KEEP YOU SHARP

IFound this great article on how to keep your brain shap. Below is a post of and link to the actual article.

1. Use Your Other Hand- Whenever basic tasks become second nature (requiring no concentration,) our brains fail to get any exercise. One way to give your brain a workout is to use your other hand for common tasks. If you’re right handed, try eating with your left hand. Brush your teeth with your other hand too. This might sound easy enough, but you’ll find yourself actually focusing on accomplishing these simple tasks. As a result, your mind gets a good workout.

2. Shop without a List- Sometimes, we make things a little too easy on ourselves. Shopping with a list of everything you need means you can mindlessly coast through the supermarket without lifting a mental muscle. Instead, why don’t you try hitting the store without that list in hand? At the very least, hide the list in a pocket and see how much of it you can remember.

3. Engage in Conversations Each Day- Between social networking and text messaging, does anyone actually have conversations anymore? It’s good to chat it up with friends because it causes you to focus on what others are saying and to instantly think of your response. This exercise works best when you get past meaningless conversation and into deep, insightful discussions.

4. Read New Books- If you usually read fiction, try reading a history book. If you usually read magazines, try picking up the business section of your newspaper. Reading new things expands your mind, giving you a great mental workout.

5. Exercise Your Body- Physical exercise doesn’t just make you big and strong; it also keeps your brain active. Studies show that regular exercise fights depression, reduces stress, and improves self-confidence. All of these things help your mind operate more efficiently.

6. Change Your Daily Routine- Remember what I said earlier about when things become second nature, your brain stops working? Keep your mind working by constantly shaking up your daily routine. Maybe you can take a different route to work. Or instead of coming home to relax every day after school, maybe you can join a club that meets weekly. Change it up!

7. Start a Project- Working on a project is good for a couple of reasons: a) It gives you a sense of purpose as you do something productive; b) More importantly, it forces you to focus on completing a large task over a long period of time. Whether you want to build a model car or write a book, a long-term project is essential for mental fitness.

8. Use Your Other Senses- The ultimate goal of mental fitness exercises is to stimulate all of your senses. There are several ways you can do this. For example, as you enjoy your meal, try identifying all of the ingredients as you chew. Or, try eating with your eyes closed without making a mess. If your senses are sharp, your mind will be too.

9. Expand Your Vocabulary- Learning new words doesn’t just make you sound smart in social settings, it keeps your mind fit as well. Try learning a new word every day.

10. Pay Attention to the Tiny Details- When you walk into a room, take notice of the little items that decorate the space. Likewise, when you meet someone, take note of their complete outfit down to the tiniest details. This constant attention to detail means your mind will always be working.

11. Ditch the Calculator- Again, stop making things so easy on yourself. Put your math skills to the test by ditching the calculator. Better yet, get rid of the pencil and paper too. Try solving complex math problems in your head with no help.

12. Play a Game- Who said video games rot your brain? Strategy based games, like Halo, can actually be highly effective at exercising your problem solving skills. Same thing goes for board games. Remember, mental fitness can be fun!

13. Try Multitasking- If you’ve seen the game show Distraction, you know how difficult it can be to perform the simplest tasks when there are other things pulling at your attention. Multitasking is like a full body workout for your brain.
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