10 Tips to a
Happy and Meaningful Life
By: Mary Jane Kasliner - Feng Shui Master
& Yogi
The key
ingredient to living a happy and meaningful life is to live each day at a time
and experience the present moment. All too often we tend to live in the past or
project to a future activity. When we do this we are giving up precious time
that exist only for that exact moment. This doesn't mean we can't plan things in
life, it just means we shouldn't focus on the outcome. Instead, go about the
business of living life each day the best way you can.
10 Things You Should Do
Everyday:
1. Wake up Early: The early
morning hours are filled with a peaceful energy making it a perfect time to
meditate and cultivate your spirit. Set up a space in your home where you can
create a soulful sanctuary. The northeast portent naturally releases a
meditative type of energy. Include some comfortable seating, pillows or
meditation cushion and add some earth and fire elements.
2. Sweat Everyday: Take the time daily to work up a sweat with an
exercise routine. I'm sure you heard the
expression, "The body is your temple that houses your spirit." So take care of
your temple, as it is the only one you get in this life time. Through exercise
you bring in some yang energy to balance excessive yin energy in the body. The
result is a balanced and healthy body.
3. Daily
Meditation: This works in
tandem with the first tip. Early meditation is best but you should also look to
meditate just prior to bed. Meditation twice a day will keep the otherwise
restless mind at ease. This will help you to focus on a daily basis and enjoy
life to the fullest.
4. Spend Time
Outdoors: There is
nothing like the pure energy of nature. This is feng shui at its highest level.
The human body naturally gravitates towards the cycles and vibration of nature.
We feel best when we are outdoors as our sensory systems are awakened triggering
pleasant feelings. Being outdoors is a perfect way to fulfill tips 1 through 3.
You can choose to meditate under a tree or take a power walk or run through the
park.
5. Be
Organized & Complete Daily Affairs: Don't procrastinate and put off
what needs to be done. Instead address any challenges and take responsibility to
work them out. Your inner voice will be a constant reminder of what needs to be
done. To help you with being efficient, wake up the energy of the east portent
with wood and water elements. This portent is all about new beginnings. To
channel that energy for completion work with the polar point or the west and
infuse more earth and metal qualities.
6.
Spend Some Time Alone: Everyday one should spend some quality time
alone. Spend this time without interruption from phones, computers or other social media. Get quiet and enjoy your own
energy.
7. Do Your
Daily Accounting at the End of the Day: At the end of the day reflect back on the day
chronologically, from the time you woke up to present time. Look back to see
how you acted, what you said and how you said it. Especially reflect on
situations that were challenging for you. So much can be gained by this simple
technique and help to balance your life.
8. Do
at Least One Good Deed: Try to do something good for someone else each
day. This can be as simple as sending good energy to another person, paying a
compliment or holding open a door. Do this without focusing on the reward. Just
do it because it is a nice thing to do.
9. Get
Some Entertainment: It's important to relax and have some entertainment
in your life. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate. A simple dinner with a
glass of wine and pleasant music goes a long way. Be creative in your
entertainment. To help open up this area of your life work with the western
portent of your home and yard. Make sure you have images that make your heart
sing. Earthy and metal qualities are a natural fit for this
direction.
10. Do
Something Difficult: It's time to come out of your comfort zone and do
something difficult on a daily basis. This is the best way to move out of pattern reactive
living. It doesn't need to be anything crazy, just something that you normally
wouldn't do. It can be as simple as speaking a few words in another language to
someone other than yourself.
So there you have it.
Ten things you can do on a daily basis to have a happy, meaningful and good
life.
Namaste,
Mary Jane Kasliner
President - Body Space Alignment
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