Spiritual Leo
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This is a very interesting philisophical question and I would love to hear your own opinion.
So, what constitutes a good life???
So, what constitutes a good life???
In my opinion, a good life has many layers depending on who you are. We decide certain things from the beginning that we consider a good life. And I personally think we all try to achieve this certain goal beneath the surface. I'm interested as well what constitutes a good life for others.
For me in the simplest form I would say...
To grow as an individual, grow with your family, your friends, people, and to learn to accept each person as they are. Doesn't mean I have to agree, but I think you get the idea.
To have healthy food on the table everyday, to have quality time, to cherish every moment.
To conquer your fears, catch your dreams, learn something new everyday/improve something you know.
To be able to give your family a bright future whichever way they decide to go.
To die an old age with wrinkles and all. But also to accept death if it happens to come early, and not to be afraid of what's after death.
To accept yourself in all forms as beautiful.
To love unconditionally, enjoy the world... plants, stars, architecture, technology, history, cultures, etc. etc. etc.
To make a mark on the world, big or small.
To be open to new experiences, whether it be a new dish, or a new hobby.
To nurture your inner child when need be.
To have focus, purpose, goals.
To take risks, make mistakes, fall down, get sick, break a bone, trip and play it off, not be so serious all the time.
To allow yourself to feel all emotions and have good outlets for each.
To make something familiar/routine new/fresh as if you're learning it again for the first time when it feels unfulfilling.
To teach your children how to grow as individuals themselves, to love, to share, to disagree, etc.
To not forget how to live in the moment.
....The list can go on and on but I'll just leave it at that.
a good life, to me, is:
feeling loved and safe and valid
To have done your best to grow in mind/heart/spirit, and help grow the world and people around you.
This!
Since I'm older than dirt :tongue1: - I have come to realize it's all about learning how to love unconditionally.
The more I have of it in my life - whether it be people I like or dislike - whether it be my circumstances I like or dislike
- being able to accept things as they are and see love - is what I define as a Good Life.
Some may view this as a spiritual path. [shrug] I don't know if it is and I don't need to label it as such.
Yet it is a walk along a path strewn with opportunities to stumble and learn.
A Good Life would include the chance to walk along one's path...to not be trapped or stuck in one place...unable to take the journey.