9 Powerful Gateways To A Beautiful Life. For My Daughter.

I do so love to blog, think and read. And re-think. It's part of this re-thinking that has got me to jot down these notes from a book just read. 

The Saint, the surfer and the CEO.

Which is a great story. A lovely narrative. Which covered many of the themes, in so many of the books I have read in my past. So much so, the book  became a "mini refresher course" in things that I had forgotten I believed. 

So the below is for my daughter Mia. Who might read it in the future. And realize after I am gone, or after I become someone I should not, that her father had some decency once.  And a soul too.

And it's for you too. In case, you need to reconnect with some of life's truths.  

THE NINE GATEWAYS TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE 

#1: The main work of every human being is inner work. 

Each day, do something significant to deepen yourself. To have more of the life that you truly want, you must first become more of who you truly are. (This is something I truly had forgotten.) Do something each day to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

#2: See your life as a fantastic growth school.

Understand this truth, and keep asking yourself, “What opportunity does this person or situation represent” in terms of your personal growth. This is a great source of inner peace. 

#3: Be true to yourself—the best life is the authentic life. 

Never betray yourself. Take off your social mask and have the personal bravery to present the real you to the world. The world will be richer for it. (But maybe don't post it all over Facebook or LinkedIn for that matter.) 

#4: Remember that we collect what we project. 

Our outer lives are nothing more than a mirror image of our inner lives. Pour light on your dark side. Become aware of the false assumptions, limiting beliefs, and fears that are keeping you small, and your exterior world will change. 

#5: We see the world not as it is but as we are. 

The world can seem like it is full of trouble and darkness. But... Know that the truth in any given circumstance is filtered through your personal stained glass window—your personal context. Clean up the windows, and you’ll clean up your life. Then you’ll see the truth. 

#6: Live in your heart—its wisdom never lies. 

Follow the quiet promptings of your heart, and you’ll be led in the direction of your destiny. 

#7: Stand in the curiosity of your life. 

In surrendering control (which the world will tell you, that you need more and more Mia) you’ll create a space for possibilities to enter and treasures to flow. 

#8: Build human connections. 

Dedicate yourself to deepening your bonds with the people around you. Focus on helping others achieve their dreams, we are here to enrich this world, and you simply betray yourself once you forget that.

#9: Leave a legacy. 

The deepest longing of the human heart is the need to live for a cause greater than oneself. I hope you will find your cause Mia. I hope I was part of you finding it. 

Hope you enjoyed this blog. Please do share this and do read the book.

The Saint, the surfer and the CEO.

If you have read it the book already or any of the above resonated with you - do comment below. And if you liked the post please do share it and click the thumbs up.

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About the Author:

Dan Sodergren is a professional speaker and digital marketing trainer. He specialises in mobile and social marketing with ideas ranging from augmented reality, to RTB and back again.

He trains companies and individuals in best practice on social and mobile marketing platforms, gets to talk about it all on radio and is even occasionally seen on the BBC.