Imagine if we acted on every one of our thoughts. Whether we were angry, sad, or happy, where would we be? Would we have committed murder, suicide, or even helped someone out? Thoughts are a powerful conscious tool that determine the actions we commit. With these thoughts comes danger. If we are careless and do not reflect on our actions, we hold the possibility of committing the extreme. That is why it is important to take time throughout the day to reflect and think our actions thoroughly. Before we lend a helping hand taking care of yourself is crucial. To live a purposeful life, taking care of yourself, evaluating situations, and reflection are crucial.
Every minute our mind is thinking of limitless thoughts and possibilities. These thoughts …show more content…
Time needs to be taken out of our day for reflection in order to stay sane. Multiple ideas roam in our heads that often sway us from reality. Which is why taking a couple minutes to forget everything and relax is needed. Whether it be sitting by the lake, meditating, or even freewriting something is needed. For example, there was a period of my life where I had no idea what I wanted to do. I was in college because I wanted to be the first person in my family to finish college. My parents wanted me to set an example for my entire family while all I wanted was to live my own life. Whether my life consisted of finishing college, dropping out, or going part time I wanted that decision to be up to me. My decision is obvious as I am still in college, but all last semester after class I would drive up to Whitewater Lake put on my favorite playlist and reflect for 30 minutes. There were times I would cry, no shame in that, because I was letting out all my emotions. We all have our demons, some deeper than others. But once we find whatever helps us deal with our emotions we are able to live a more purposeful life. An example is how the Buddhist monk in “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring” ended up finding peace in meditation. It may have taken him a while but once he discovered that was what put him at peace he was able to live a purposeful life and help others out. Also in Siddhartha, he becomes a successful …show more content…
At first he believed this because he was not exposed to the other possibilities life had to offer. He wanted that sense of freedom. A similar situation is Siddartha who was well respected in his village but left everything behind to fill the void. His life took the wrong turn, he eventually discovered purpose in his life. Discovering purpose at an early age is a blessing because it takes people multiple years or a lifetime to discover their true purpose in life. Once purpose is discovered you never work a day in your life. Discovering this purpose involves risk people are afraid to take. If everything in life was handed down this life would not be worth living. There would be a lack of suspense and character
Every minute our mind is thinking of limitless thoughts and possibilities. These thoughts …show more content…
Time needs to be taken out of our day for reflection in order to stay sane. Multiple ideas roam in our heads that often sway us from reality. Which is why taking a couple minutes to forget everything and relax is needed. Whether it be sitting by the lake, meditating, or even freewriting something is needed. For example, there was a period of my life where I had no idea what I wanted to do. I was in college because I wanted to be the first person in my family to finish college. My parents wanted me to set an example for my entire family while all I wanted was to live my own life. Whether my life consisted of finishing college, dropping out, or going part time I wanted that decision to be up to me. My decision is obvious as I am still in college, but all last semester after class I would drive up to Whitewater Lake put on my favorite playlist and reflect for 30 minutes. There were times I would cry, no shame in that, because I was letting out all my emotions. We all have our demons, some deeper than others. But once we find whatever helps us deal with our emotions we are able to live a more purposeful life. An example is how the Buddhist monk in “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring” ended up finding peace in meditation. It may have taken him a while but once he discovered that was what put him at peace he was able to live a purposeful life and help others out. Also in Siddhartha, he becomes a successful …show more content…
At first he believed this because he was not exposed to the other possibilities life had to offer. He wanted that sense of freedom. A similar situation is Siddartha who was well respected in his village but left everything behind to fill the void. His life took the wrong turn, he eventually discovered purpose in his life. Discovering purpose at an early age is a blessing because it takes people multiple years or a lifetime to discover their true purpose in life. Once purpose is discovered you never work a day in your life. Discovering this purpose involves risk people are afraid to take. If everything in life was handed down this life would not be worth living. There would be a lack of suspense and character