Hello everyone. I hope all is well with you. I’m back today after a hectic week of work, kid appointments, and other important shenanigans. I’ve reached 63,647 words in my manuscript and I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. This is the rough draft and it is rough, but I’m almost there. 🙂
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Anyway, enough about that. Today I’d like to talk about a phrase I heard over the holidays. It intrigued me when I heard it and I thought I’d share it with all of you. “Live your best Life.”
That’s a worthy goal, don’t you think?
But what exactly does that mean?
The answer will be different for everyone. Because, you know, we’re all unique little snowflakes, right?
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Right. We’re all unique and beautiful. Don’t you forget it. (Wags finger at the non-believers).
Not one person’s brain is wired exactly like another’s so living your best life will be different from one person to the next. How’s that for stating the obvious?
Sorry. I got off track there.
Anyway, I feel we should all strive to live our best lives. I know what you’re thinking, what is my best life? This is where it gets hard. Because our best lives will look different when we’re in twenties than when we’re in our thirties and forties, and well, when you’re in your fifties, it’s going to change again.
Living your best life is a fluid goal and it changes as we grow and evolve. We humans go through phases and sometimes those phases can be painful.
So what does living your best life mean?
It means getting in touch with your inner voice. You know, the voice in your head that’s telling you you’re making a mistake? Or the one that’s telling you to go for it when you hang back afraid.
It means getting in touch with that voice and actually listening to it.
It means choosing a path and sticking with that path because it resonates with you. You can always tell when you’ve taken the wrong path because you’ll be uncomfortable. It won’t feel right and deep inside you’ll know it. You’ll feel like you’re faking it. When you’re on the path you’re supposed to be on, you’ll feel like your true self and you’ll be happy. Life won’t stress you out as much. You’ll take setbacks and obstacles in stride.
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So how do we get in touch with that wise inner voice?
Again, it’s going to be different for everyone. Some people use meditation and that’s a healthy way to do it. Meditation is a stress reliever, and it’s good for your body and your mind.
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I usually go for a walk in the woods. Walking is a great exercise and striding through nature is a stress reliever as well. There’s actual scientific proof that hiking in the woods is beneficial for your health. For more info go to this link and check it out. The Benefits of Forest-Bathing
But I digress. Sorry. I love forest bathing. I’m a tree hugger. What can I say?
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Anyway, back to my topic. I have a point. I promise. 🙂
When you’re in line with your inner voice and working toward the goal that resonates with you, you’re going to be less stressed and won’t play the comparison game with your friends and co-workers because you’ll be too busy living your authentic life.
That’s what’s wrong with the world today. Many people have lost touch with their inner voice, and because of that, they’re pursuing the wrong goals. They play the comparison game, and end up losing because they try to emulate someone else instead of forging their own path.
Don’t get me wrong, finding a mentor is a golden nugget in life, but only if that person helps you pursue a goal that resonates you.
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So to live your best life, you need to get in touch with that inner voice and listen to it. Let it guide you to the place you need to go. You’ll get there when you’re supposed to and not one minute before. So enjoy the journey.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my post! How do you feel about Living your Best Life? Do you have any tips you’d like to offer readers? Leave a comment. I love hearing from you!
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