Each day, we are given the opportunity to achieve our own insightfulness. It often involves us having the ability to deeply understand ourselves, others, and the world we live in. This awareness doesn’t always come naturally. But we can learn to use it to prepare ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically to meet any challenges that come our way. So whether it’s choosing to climb Mt. Everest or comfort a friend on her loss, once a challenge is accepted, we can tackle it head-on. Here are a few simple, but creative ideas to hone our intuitive nature and seize each day.
Start ‘journaling’. The fun part of writing a journal is that there is no right way and no wrong way of doing it. We can fill ours with dreams, observations, decisions, ideas, and thoughts. But, discipline is key! Try to write at least three pages each day. By setting up a goal for ourselves, it can help motivate us to keep it. Our journal is not there to judge us, but give us a venue for expressing and healing ourselves. So often we forget to take the time to really explore within that we don’t take notice to our wants and needs. But having a platform to open up to can help us get rid of the negative and focus more on the positive.
‘Play’ more. Plato once said, ‘life must be lived as play’. As we get older, we often lose our child perspective. But sometimes it’s important to see life through the eyes of the a child, so we don’t just notice the big picture, but also the small things. So next time we’re with a group of friends, try the ‘window shopping’ method and discreetly observe them and the surroundings. We’ll soon discover more things we never knew before. But nothing is as insightful as making moments. It’s in these moments, whether it’s diving into a rich, buttery vanilla cupcake from LA’s Magnolia Bakery with family or taking a road trip with new friends, that teaches us how to play more, to know more, and to love more.
Set a ‘conduct’ worth remembering. Manners do matter. Having a conscientious outlook on life is the key to understanding others. We often get distracted by our hectic schedules,we forget to put ourselves in other people’s shoes. But we can take the time to be courteous and thoughtful of others. Not only will this add to our ‘good’ karma, but it’ll make us better people. Remember, we leave a legacy by our experiences, observations and the connections we have with others.
