Hello Everyone!
I wanted to ask this question of you because I’m curious to know if you are treating your life in a manner which is “respectful of your best wishes…”
Many individuals are lacking in the ongoing motivation necessary to keep them inspired to grow their best versions of themselves. How do you change this? And why is it important to do so?
No one will ever be satisfied with things always staying the way they are presently in their lives (and if they are, it is only a matter of time before this change occurs for them.) Sometimes, it can be difficult at best to try and bring realistic positive and constructive changes into your life; especially with something as major or life-altering as a career change. Somehow, someway, you must find that which helps you (in any way at all) to stay motivated to strive for betterment in your life.
If you fall into the trap of getting comfortable with things staying the way they are, be aware that you may be setting yourself up for having a life in which you find yourself reacting to the changes life brings you on its own terms; as opposed to a life in which you have a direct hand in creating the life-changes which you then choose to react to.
If the difference between these two “life orientations” seem insignificant to you, then most likely, I am not talking to you; for those of you who do understand what it is I am trying to say, I will continue. There are so many different things one can do to bring about “motivation to strive,” that the words nearly forsake me now; however, I will try.
Improve the quality of a relationship important to you; whether intrapersonal or interpersonal. Exercise, “feed your mind,” satisfy your curiosity, enjoy time with your children (or significant other,) learn more about the area of interest you are interested in, listen to music, read, walk, explore, shop, work a hobby, spend time with a friend, clean and organize your home, I mean really, the list just goes on and on…
By doing these things, you will automatically free up a part of your conscious mind which will clearly come to your aid in your quest; whatever that may be. No matter who you are, and no matter what you choose to do with your life, there is something you have within you, which you must find a way to share with the world around you; for in many ways, this is why you are here.
It is true that the “working out” of expressing this in your life may not be the time at present for it to “hatch in the world,” so to speak. However, it matters not, for it is the work that you choose to do moving forward in your life that is of the most importance here, not the “current state of affairs.” Everything you choose to do (or not to do) is part of all that is necessary for this quality of your own life to improve.
There is no special magic in my words here; it is not anything new, which has never been said before in countless ways, over and over again. However, it is my dearest hope that there is someone out there who is in a place in their life where they can find some value in receiving this material, in this way, and at this time.
The person’s help you need the most is your own. Yes, you may receive help from others in bringing about positive and constructive changes into your life; however, YOU are the deciding factor. Their help must “fit you,” it must “fit your vision”; it must be something which “feels good” and is a “natural development for you.”
It will be easier for you to grow in certain directions over others; find those directions and go to work on them. Even if a “mistake is made,” take heart and simply regard yourself as a “genius artist in the making.” The simplest task can reward you with the knowing that you are “self-actualizing.” When you experience it, you will know it; and that knowing will help guide you into the person you were meant to become.
I wish you all the best in your journey,
~ Charles Stewart
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Hi Charles,
Once again you have written a great article. I can certainly relate to what you wrote. I ended a 25 year career in construction management last February because I realized that it was not in keeping with ‘who I really am’. It was a tough decision, not only because the ‘bad’ economy and jobs are hard to come by now, but also because it was a well paying job with great benefits and I have a lot of really good friends who work with that company. However, for me, it was a ‘toxic’ environment. It didn’t allow me to use all of my ‘god given’ skills & abilities and my counsel for improving the company & the way they do things was mostly ignored. The company was a dinosaur and didn’t want to change, which is essential these days.
Anyway, I quit my job and spent several months mentally ‘detoxing’ and trying to figure out what I wanted out of life. I defined my dream but was having problems figuring out how to get from ‘here to ‘there’. I heard about a self discovery workshop, in the area, which advertised that it could “help you better understand yourself, identify and unleash your innate talent, explore your life purpose, define your dreams and get on track quickly with proven tools”. Even though I was a bit skeptical, I enrolled and have found it to be one of the most beneficial decisions I’ve made in a long time. I am now working on an action plan that will get me where I want to be. I fervently believe in ‘The Law of Attraction’, however I (like a lot of people) was having taking the appropriate action steps. I just wasn’t sure what actions to take. The workshop was a tremendous help in not only defining these steps but also in how to execute them. I truly feel that I am now on my way!
I have personally found (and also seen this in others) that once I decided to live life agreeably with ‘who I am’, exciting and unexpected things start to happen to help me along my way. Doors started to open, people who can help started appearing, etc.
Of course, this all started with a decision – the decision to start living the life I was meant to live.
Sorry this post is so long –
Hello David.
It is good to hear from you again. I must tell you that your response was very well received by me. (It was not too long for me.) In fact, I believe your own personal story will serve good purpose for others; as it may “resonate to something deep within them” which is “trying to come out in their lives.” Thank you for sharing it; it holds a very powerful message for others to learn from. Even for me personally, your response caused “possibilities” to open within me which were previously not present; I could even go as far as to say that I had been “struggling behind the scenes with something,” and after reading your response, I “saw something” I hadn’t before. In short, thank you for sharing your personal journey of self-actualization, because it reminded me of how we all “seed other realities” of which we have often no awareness of; but when we know it involves the self-actualization of who and what we truly are inside, then we know it really doesn’t matter that we don’t know of these other realities because it is “all good.” 🙂
Enjoy the changes coming into your life David,
~ Charles
Hi Charles. A well written article. I enjoy reading your blog. Keep at it.
Doug
Hello Doug it is good to hear from you.
I especially appreciate your empowering feedback; coming from you, it means a lot to me.
I know you never asked me to do this, but I will soon be posting a very positive and constructive review of your book A Step Forward: A New Approach to Spiritualist Ideas.
All the best,
~ Charles
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All the best,
~ Charles