Growth Avenues

What is True living?  It's a great question!  Some people would define it as how it might be determined by their upbringing. Other's would define it as living according to their particular philosophy of life (technically -  philosophy means love for life).

Still others might define it as living in the "here-and-now". ie: Making the most of every experience, in other words, focusing  and concentrating on the sights, sounds, and smells of the here-and-now.....(making a mental note of your "living experience")....but not just when you are in relax mode, or when you are travelling,.....even during routine activity.......Occassionally,I will approach a "new" or "favorite" activity,ie: getting together with friends,with this perspective:  I'll say to myself "Peter,imagine this friendship or activity, a year , or two years down the road,how would these values be at that point? How deep would you like your friendships to be,  that sort of paradigm.....imagine it is so right now.

I used this type of thinkng on the golf course for my golf game, it really worked wonders for my "proficiency"

Some would define it as simply being true to their values, and value heirarchy.

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Some would define true living simply as sailing their sailboat on the south pacific!!!!!  Wow, now that an interesting thought, wouldnt you agree?

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The point is, their are as many definitions of what true living means, as there are people! ...........(Think of hindu's , muslims, etc., etc.... who to us, it seems their definitions of true living would be totally different than ours and maybe socialocogically defined by ones culture.) It probably means as well, that we seem that way to them too! ......or if you live in a multi-cultural community, one has to accept with differences with an open mind (like here in Hamilton, Ontario......)

Another perspective for example,......... for  the conservative it means living conservatively,......... or for the liberals living liberally, or (whatever political affiliation). That's (to them) essentially being true to oneself, or true to your beliefs.

I'm going to define true living for me, as:  being the best I can be, as striving of course to reach my highest evolutionary state.......while being in harmony with the universe, ........life and people......

More definitively,.......as doing (applying myself) what I can, to realize my own highest human needs, .....especially in a society, where we are sometimes encouraged by people that we know, or have met, that meeting their goals, or being exposed to this or that opportunity may benefit them more than you. (It's not always a smooth, steady path, wouldnt you agree?   * How about when your mind gets bombarded by the negativity in the paper or 6 o-clock news)........ the problem is, we are not only not acting from our own inner signals when doing so,..... we are losing sight of them!

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 The challenge we all face every day is remembering that in striving to grow, ....to learn, to find or attract the rescources, while maintaining your integrity, (not to comprimise) ,is not only to make ends meet, ........yet still,  to be able (and free) to progress forward to realize our own dreams, especially with a sense of adventure and anticipation!

 Let me explain what I mean by this. Whatever your perspective, ...........for me, it's figuring out what would make me happy, while meeting and fulfilling my own and loved ones, associates, or friends highest needs. In my view then, Making the most of my own uniquely human powers and faculties is the solution; hopefully it will lead to (I dont see how it cant) , living the good life and the wholesome life!  It's a perspective that makes sense out of life for me............. Does it for you??????

I also realize, that this perspective maybe doesn't make sense for some people, or maybe a lot of people, then again maybe it does. Whatever your outlook, if you've read this far, Ive peaked your interest or,  you probably at least want a prosperous and rewarding life for yourself! Right? ............I f your already happy and content with life, this of course will seem perhaps a bit redundant for you.

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 Here's an insight that might prove helpful for you, It's this:  What we all have in common in the "free community" is the opportunity to be honest with ourselves, ...........

                            .......to examine our deepest motives                      in an effort to make our selves healthy, happy and fulfilled, to the extent that we are willing to challenge our comfort zone.........

 Some of us can handle more risk and change than others, according to our   desires, our tolerances, our discipline and our goals and dreams

To me, it's a fascinating thing human growth, ....... *****human potential,***** striving,**** (sometimes fumbling), ****learning > making mistakes, challenging ourselves, getting back up when we are knocked down by life..........

ever wondered how you go about a self-directed program of actualizing your own potential? 

I have, ....I find it completely fascinating and - a it's a gift from our creator, a mystery to be solved!

This entire mindset, this belief system has guided me my entire life. (Yes even when I have temporarily lost focus or concentration on the end result, or (yes even when) I tried to achieve my goals the "easy way". If you've done that, or tried that,....... you know that we soon get a message from our friends/family or community (or our own consciences) to get back on track!!!!  - thank goodness!

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 I am  52 years old, and having an entrepreneurial mind, and a passion for marketing and sales, I can honestly say I find it invigorating; Im able to thrive on a healthy challenge of the kind availed to me through living an entrepreneurial lifestyle and a humble marketing and sales career. ..(Now, of course, I dont pretend to be a Fortune 500 company at all, (I dont pretend to be anything actually) ,.......but I do hope to realize a gratifying level of growth and ambition, before, during and after I can "choose" to retire, if I want to retire........

 I  also try to stay healthy and have a "health-oriented" and health-conscious outlook.

My most precious material belonging besides my computer (in my view) is my library of personal and professional development books, audio CD's and cassettes(old style). I always, always, always, have a book to read, or set of inspiring audio recordings with me, (often times 3 or 4) to play in my car stereo!

         **** It has been said that a person can obtain the equivalent of a university education while driving and listening in their car! ****

This is my means of staying focused! This addage is very very true ------ We get in life, what we focus on!  So I read and listen to positive books and tapes/cd's with positive content. I speak and associate with (as much as my freedom of choice allows) - positive people!  I say POSITIVE THINGS to myself, challenging myself in positive ways. This really allows one a positive self-dimension, try it! (Denis Waitley) It's the most conduscive attitude and self-dialogue to a winning attitude! You need to be very deliberate about being positive!

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PGH.

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