"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade", they say.
I came to the conclusion that it is the same when you are hurt, sick, exhausted or for whatever other reason forced to stay home for many days in a row, on your own, without being able to do what you would usually do.
Instead of being pissed off or feeling miserable, you can make the most out of it.
In my case, I see this as a chance to think about important stuff while not being rushed from one task to the next all day long, every day.
We can call it some kind of philosophical holiday at home, if you want. ;)
[When life gives you lemons, you think about your Dharma...
Just like everybody else is doing, right!?]
While doing so, I stumbled upon one of those questions that could truly define who you are and what's your purpose in life. No biggie, you know?
When you raise your expectations of yourself, you create a space to grow into.
Laurence G. Boldt
Zen and the Art of Making a Living:
A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design
A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design
In many Indian religions, one of the main concepts is called "Dharma", a Sanskrit word not directly translatable into Western languages without using a periphrasis.
Among many other meanings and interpretations, it refers to the choice to live in accord with the cosmic order of things, to be respectful of the universal laws of life, to pursue the "right way of living", to follow the "path of rightness" and, also, to be true to oneself.
Among many other meanings and interpretations, it refers to the choice to live in accord with the cosmic order of things, to be respectful of the universal laws of life, to pursue the "right way of living", to follow the "path of rightness" and, also, to be true to oneself.
[Are you looking for a new mantra in your life?
How about "See Karma, make Dharma"?
If you ask me, Gary Gach's way of explaining
the meaning of life in four words is pretty powerful]
In other words, it could also be related to embracing your own destiny and your own uniqueness and to making the "right" decisions, in order to recognize and dignify your calling, to use your talents, strengths, experiences, and qualities for serving yourself and the others and to make a contribution.
What does make you unique and, in your own personal way, irreplaceable?
What is different in the world, because you are alive?
What's the special present that you can give to yourself and to others, through your way of being and living?
Why are you here, right now?
How are you going to make a difference?
This one is for Joachim.
Tags: Dharma, Life purpose, Embracing uniqueness, Quotes, Meaningful life, Self-care
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