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How To Live Your Own Life
To a very large degree your life is probably not of your choosing. The strong currents of tradition and the pressure of society generally play a big role in determining how your life ends up. Many people end up following the beaten path, of school, college, career, marriage, children, old age and then, all of a sudden, start wondering how they ended up in their current situation.
The choices you make are limited by those that are offered to you and it is unusual for those that are young to rebel against this pattern and forge a path of their own. This is specially true in countries which are not as wealthy, as there, survival itself depends on choosing financially rewarding careers, and aligning with tradition. Really, it is very difficult to break this formula, but thankfully it can be done.
The place to start, with regard to living your own unique life is to ask what I believe is perhaps the most important question of all; What is Living? Is it the endless pursuit of wealth, security, child raising, a few vacations and then old age and death? Were you born just for that? I think it is critically important to pose this question to yourself and contemplate it.
The process of answering this question will most certainly help accomplish the following two things…
1. It will help you discover your true passion and help you align your life with it. If you are interested in this topic, I have written about it extensively in the popular article, Stop the Madness of Self-Discipline.
2. It will help answer and put to rest a whole suite of other questions. What is Death? What is the purpose to life? What is the meaning of life? And perhaps even, What is meditation? What is Enlightenment? Who Am I? etc…
Once you put the question, “What is living?” to yourself, intelligence and courage will most certainly be needed on your part to answer the call. You have it in you to do this, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Living your life the way you see fit is your birthright. Claim it!
on September 19th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Of all that you wrote here, I think that one word you said really sums it all up… and it’s a word that most people reading this will probably gloss over, uknowing that it is the fundamental key to what you wrote.
“Courage”
Just restating it because I felt it was important enough to point out for deeper reflection.
on September 20th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Hi Anmol,
I love to read what others write. It holds a lot of fascination and satisfaction for me. But it is not everyday that I am affected profoundly by what is written.
Many thanks
on September 21st, 2008 at 12:59 am
Hey Anmol ,
Since the topic of discussion is ‘How to live one’s own life ‘ , I ‘d really want you to throw light on the journey of your life . For some reason I always wonder what must have triggered you to get here ? and how have you managed to absorb such profound knowledge at your age ? I m sure , it will be an inspiration to all of us to lead our lives :)) thanks !
on September 26th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Always great to have you stop by and contribute. As usual you have highlighted correctly the key aspect of this article :-). Thanks much.
Cheers,
Anmol
on September 26th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Thanks for such inspiring feedback. It is great to know the hard work is being enjoyed by others and is proving to be beneficial.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on September 26th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Thanks for stopping by. Yup ok, will plan on putting together something that shows my journey up to this point. Love the music you are putting up on your blog btw :-).
Cheers,
Anmol
on September 28th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Thanx for having stopping by my blog , I feel honored :) I ‘d love some comments frm u though, on my blog …
Also, will await to read the synopsis of ur journey till now :)
on October 8th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Living life to its fullest can only be accomplished with self awareness, knowing who you are and what really matters to you. That’s why meditation is such a great way to get in touch and explore what really matters to you. It is only then that you can define a life that is uniquely your own expression of God.
on October 9th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Meditation is certainly the key to unlocking that which is Real. Great to have you share your insights with us.
Cheers,
Anmol