Reasons I want to LIVE
There is a distinct difference between simply existing and truly living. Many of us have spent the majority of our lives merely existing and going with the flow. Personally the last few years of my life I have existed by living as what I can best describe as a “normal” life. Though I have enjoyed many wonderful accomplishments and experiences like many of you I feel as if I am barely scratching the surface of what living truly is and involves. I have become accustomed to the unfulfilling routine of waking up, going to work, coming home, going to bed and repeating while managing to squeeze time with loved ones, a social life and personal time in between but recently I have been inspired to truly explore the art of living.
I consider myself to be a very blessed person. I have my health, a loving and supportive family and all of my needs are met but my spirit still is pulling me towards ??? (Exactly what I do not know, I would hate to use the word more because what I have is enough and what I am seeking can not be measured). At times I question whether I am being what could be considered as ungrateful or selfish. I wonder whether my yearning for more is due to a negative or unbalanced perspective BUT when I examine my motives and intentions at the end of the day I do believe there is truly an experience of life that goes beyond everything that I have experienced to date and I am determined to do what it takes to LIVE it.
Let me be clear in stating that I am well aware and have ample understanding that I have no control over my predetermined time, place, and experience with death. Nor do I have control over the circumstances and situations that will present themselves throughout my life's journey. However, I do believe that there are choices that we as individuals make consistently (both consciously and unconsciously) that have a direct impact on the QUALITY of life we experience. In order to share my exploration and transformation I have compiled a list of my top reasons for not only wanting to exist in this physical realm but LIVE and have the best quality of life that I can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At first I was going to list 10 reasons but in order to be as genuine as I can and allow for time and the experiences that I will have to shape my perspective I will be updating this list from time to time. You see what we value today may not be what we value a year, a month, a day or even a second from now. Today I was able to come up with these reasons:
1. I am grateful for and enjoy my life.
2. I have not seen the physical manifestations of the visions that God has placed in my heart and spirit.
3. I want to spend as much quality time with my family and loved ones as I possibly can and fully enjoy EVERY second.
4. I have not fully lived up to the potential of my best self.
5. The is so much in life that I have not experienced yet am looking forward to. These things include but are not limited to being a wife, being a mother, being an aunt, being a grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, being a business owner, being a world traveler and experiencing cultures around the globe.
6. The world is full of so much love and natural beauty that I want to experience firsthand!
7. I do not want to die and find out that I missed out on the life I was created to live because I was afraid to follow my spirit, heart, dreams, and deepest inner desires by limiting myself to all that I could see physically.
What are your reasons for wanting to LIVE?
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