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      Life has to be lived before you die. Don't waste a second of that treasured gift.  You're here for a reason; don't you ever stop to wonder why? . Here are seven things I need to tell you about life. The best and finest things of the world cannot be seen or touched; they must be felt with the heart Life is not predestined to be so serious; take time for pleasure for the joy of playing. Alan Watts once said this is the real secret of life, to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now and instead of calling it work, realize it is play. Don't trust anyone that tells you ''Life has to be serious''. Do not believe someone who says there is no time for amusing laughter of joy every day. When one is young, life is only a pleasure. The important lesson most of us adults still need to learn is that life is not meant to be so serious. We can easily forget that our lives do not last forever. That is why it is important to remember that ...

  Meditation and Your Health: The Surprising Benefits of a Regular Practice Meditation has gained significant popularity over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why: According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation has numerous physical and mental health benefits, including reduced stress, an improved ability to cope with pain, and even better memory function. If you’re trying to incorporate more mindfulness into your life, you may be interested in learning about the surprising health benefits of meditation and why it’s important to include it in your daily routine. Deepen your practice It can take several tries to learn how to meditate. You might start with short five-minute sessions, but they should become longer over time. If you get up from your seat during your session, start again at one minute rather than adding time to what you’ve already done. Deepening your practice—by lengthening your meditation sessions—is important in ensuring that you get a full workout for both body an...

  3 Steps to Start Meditation for Improved Health If you’re not practicing meditation, you’re missing out on a natural and powerful way to improve your health. Though it can seem intimidating at first, meditation is actually quite simple and accessible to anyone who wants to try it out. Even if you think you can’t meditate, this article will show you how with just three easy steps. 1) The basics Find a quiet, undisturbed place where you won’t be disturbed. Sit up straight and tall, with your feet on the floor or legs crossed comfortably. You can also use a chair with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Close your eyes and turn your attention inward by taking three deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Focus on breathing slowly; maintain that pace as you inhale and exhale throughout meditation. 2) Locate your zen space Where do you want to meditate? If your schedule allows, try finding a zen space: a quiet room with minimal noise and distraction. But i...

Self-Actualization: What It Is and Why You Need It Table of Contents What is Self Actualization Examples of Being More Self Actualized How to Get There What does it mean to be self-actualized? We’re all familiar with self-actualization, and we may even think we know what it means—we’ve certainly heard the term before—but how can we truly understand it? When you can say that you’re self-actualized, you mean that you are living your life to the fullest, you know yourself well, and you accept your strengths and weaknesses with confidence. You enjoy being who you are and will not settle for anything less than your best. But how do you get there? How do you become self-actualized? 1. What is Self Actualization In his 1943 book, Human Potentialities, humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow introduced a theory that came to be known as self-actualization. Self-actualization is defined as achieving your full potential—working toward personal growth through setting and reaching goals. For most pe...