The phrase, Living Life to The Fullest, can mean many things to each one of us. But what does it mean to you?
For some, it’s about having meaningful relationships with family and good friends. For others it’s about pursuing passions, creating a work life that you love, and finding balance between work and play.
There are some that interpret that phrase to mean that they are engaging in a rich spiritual life; that their beliefs and faith drive them to experience this life as temporary yet meaningful in that they live to serve, which often results in a feeling of living life to the fullest.
What do these 5 words mean to you? Does it mean that you travel more, and that invokes a feeling of living life to the fullest? Is it about what you will do or obtain in the future?
Do you get stuck in thoughts like, when I have …. Then I’ll be living life to the fullest?
There are many people who look so far ahead into the future; planning, dreaming, waiting, hoping, ( for the right partner, the right job, house, car, vacation) that they miss out on a beautiful NOW.
While planning ahead, thinking, reflecting, dreaming are important, so is being present with yourself, your life and who and what is around you now.
Because in the end, now is all we really have.
None of us can go back even one minute in time to change, well, anything…. And the future carries with it so many unknowns- some exciting and some that can feel terrifying.
So how will you live your most, best, beautiful life now?
Some things that get in the way of living your life to the fullest may be:
Anxiety of depression that is going untreated
A toxic relationship that you are having a hard time setting boundaries or leaving
Getting caught up in gossip, comparisons, negativity or drama that rob you of joy
Feeling fatigued from overwork, poor diet, lack of sleep, not exercising
Letting the grind of the day keep you from pursuing passions, growing or taking risks
Allowing fear or old messaging drive your decisions
Things that can help you be present and live to the fullest now:
Find care and treatment for any mental health issues
Start moving your body daily
Lean into safe family, friends and community for support, companionship and resources
Remember the only one you can control is you so pour your time and energy into being the best you
Find one thing each day that brings you joy, instills a feeling of calm or gratitude
Look for ways to engage with your faith, increase a rich spiritual life, and /or serve your community
Living Life to the fullest can mean many things. Today is a great day to pause and reflect on the specific things you do or can begin to do that would be in alignment with living your best life now.
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