ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH LIFE???

There seem to be many people these days that express a general dissatisfaction in their lives. Often they seem unclear how to change or even wonder if change is possible. We all get into “ruts”, however, I am speaking more of a perpetual feeling of discontent. Often people with this feeling are reactive verses proactive.
 

What do I mean by the above statement? Reactive is when life happens and we ebb and flow wherever it takes us. Life and all of its circumstances control us. Someone who approaches life proactively is alert and ahead of the race. These people take the initiative and responsibility for directing their lives. Of course there are many aspects of life we can not control (natural disasters, deaths, etc.). But I am talking about being proactive in attitude, a general stance towards life. This person will not let life and its happenings win.
 

What areas of your life do you need to take more responsibility and ownership of? Below is what I call “The Circle Of Life.” It is broken down into six areas:

I encourage you to look at the circle as a whole. If you are lacking in any area and especially if you have a deficit in several areas, then you probably feel unsettled or discontent. It is our constant challenge to balance our lives so we can be as complete as possible. Let’s review the areas in the Circle of Life:

1. Emotional: This involves our emotional and mental health.
2. Social: This includes all aspects of our social lives, such as, close friends, acquaintances, lovers and family.
3. Physical: This includes our physical health, our need for safe physical touch and our sexual selves.
4. Spiritual: This entails seeking our highest level of spiritual truth and growth.
5. Occupational: All aspects of occupational well-being and balance.
6. Intellectual: Our mind needs to be stimulated and enhanced.

If we continue to stay stagnant and do not take responsibility for the areas we are lacking most then we will feel like the “victim”. Victims are powerless and bad “things” are being done “to” them. It’s unlikely that anyone would feel fulfilled with this kind of outlook or approach to life.

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Change takes courage. It takes immense courage to face life and the many challenges that it guarantees to bring our way. Take the risk and begin redirecting your life.