The 9 Principles of Conscious Living
I read this today and thought of sharing it with you. The 9 Principles of Conscious Living:
Optimism
Ancient philosophers and modern-day scientists tell us that if we can’t tame that crazy, drunk monkey in our mind and shape the contents of our consciousness, nothing else matters. Period.
Purpose
What inspires you? What’s your purpose? Your highest calling? Living an authentically awesome life requires creating an empowering vision and keeping your eye on your Highest Goal.
Self-Awareness
From the Oracle of Delphi and the Buddha to modern science, it’s clear: We’ve gotta know ourselves. How well do you know thyself?
Goals
Scientists tell us that happy people have projects. Whether it’s mastering your sport or acing an exam or showing up more powerfully for your community, we need goals that inspire us.
Action
All that’s nice, but we need to follow Guru Nike’s advice and *Just Do It!* Are you taking consistent, impeccable action and building your willpower muscles? (Science says: Self-discipline out predicts IQ for academic success by a factor of 2.)
Energy
We’re gonna have a hard time reaching our potential if we have a hard time getting out of bed. Are you honouring the simple fundamentals of nutrition/exercise/rejuvenation?
Wisdom
Wisdom is all about approaching life as our classroom and looking at every moment as another opportunity to live our ideals.
Courage
The word comes from the Latin word for “heart.” It’s the virtue that pumps blood to all the other virtues. Without it, none of this other stuff matters. How’s your courage pumping?
Love
Love, love, love. Love starts with ourselves and emanates out to our family and friends and community. Let’s study love like you’d study a sport or a musical instrument or a language we want to master.
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