Lifestyle refers to the way we lead life. It could either comprise of same kinds of activities every day or can include a variety of changes. Our lifestyle largely depends on the prevailing circumstances, but intelligent and strong-willed individuals can adapt to anything that life throws at them and emerge successfully. They are not scared of difficult situations and fight against them and turn them around in their favor. And when faced with favorable conditions, they know how to make most of it and achieve progress faster.
On the other hand, those who are not strong-willed get swayed by the prevailing unfavorable situations and cannot hold their fort. They change their lifestyle to whatever situation demands since they are not wise enough to realize that challenges that come in life will not stay forever. They can only place hurdles for a short duration, and it is up to us not to let them steer us away from our goals.
Our society and the people living in it are wired such that they do not care forthose who are useless and have failed in the school of life. Those who are successful and can help others are held in high esteem and considered valuable members of society.According to the renowned thinker Chanakya, ‘Life is a great teacher and teaches man quite a lot of things in the form of experiences right from childhood to old age. We should share those learnings and experiences so that the future generations can benefit from them.’A noble lifestyle does not just mean earning well but knowing how to live life indeed. Many people are surrounded by beautiful things but still are not happy in their hearts. At the same time, there are other people in society who are flush with money but are burdened with innumerable worries and problems. Some are extraordinarily rich in terms of wealth but are poverty-stricken at heart, and there are some others who may not be rich but are so contented that they lead a life of plenty.
The basis for a holistic lifestyle is that you keep using your resources for the welfare of society. This will ensure that you not only experience fame and happiness in this world but also joy in the depths of your heart.
We can help others in many ways, not just with money. The help should be done with no sense of selfishness and magnitude little more than what you intended. This extra dollop of service you render will keep you happy and content throughout the day. If a person can make this an integral part of his lifestyle, there will be no dearth of internal happiness and richness. The face will beam with self-confidence and zeal for life.
Another essential guideline that helps us maintain a healthy lifestyle is celebrating each positive action that we do. When you keep rewarding yourself for each small step, it leaves behind a feeling of achievement and contentment. It is these small moments that will appear substantial when we look back in life. Nobody can ensure happiness, prosperity, and fame forever. It is up to us to keep ourselves feeling good, contented, and happy.“Holistic self-realization is the realization of your heart’s desire. Why holistic? Because it involves your entire being. – Stefan Emunds”It is not a difficult task to enjoy a noble lifestyle. We must first come out of the influence of fanciful books and adventurous experiences relayed by others. We must expand the horizons of our thinking and interactions. Leading a life of prosperity is a mental experience in which we do not feel the shortage of anything. We feel so capable and happy that we can even help others.
Our self-confidence receives a nice boost whenever we succeed in a task, and there is an opposite effect when faced with failure. This is why we have to set small milestones for ourselves to reach a loftier goal. We can then experience joy and accomplishment and enhance our self-confidence while we move forward on the path of achieving our goals.It is always easier to take baby steps because taking a giant leap right at the beginning can be daunting and tiring. This could become a hindrance on the path. If our goal is to scale a big mountain in total darkness, then we should start this journey with a single step in the presence of some light.
If we begin to contemplate and worry about scaling the mountain from the first minute, then we might not even take that first step towards it. This would be counterproductive. Therefore, we must include those activities in our lifestyle, which we can easily achieve. At the same time, we should also have some stretch goals that we can continuously strive to reach.
Our lifestyle should be such that we should feel energetic and not fatigued in addition to feeling contented. For this, we should resort to a healthy lifestyle and food habits. Right food taken in the right quantity and at the right time can keep us energetic both physically and mentally. Similarly, the relaxation/rest taken after adequate physical and mental exertion can rejuvenate both body and mind. Healthy thoughts inspire us towards a positive lifestyle, and regular meditation helps our minds remain focused and sharp. This will enable us to take up any task and perform it with utmost concentration and effectiveness.
Our lifestyle should be a holistic blend of worldly and spiritual life if we want to experience the richness of life both externally and internally. This calls for attention to both physical and mental health in our day-to-day life. “People and land need healing that is all-inclusive – holistic. – Allan Savory”
Source: Akhand Jyoti Magazine May-June 2021