‘I’ matters
The self is the most significant component
of ones actuality. Democracy originated from the concept of identity; to
perform actions of the self for the self by the self. When the self is
appeased, one can look outward and offer to the world. Self doesn't comprise
mere selfishness and ego. Those are all sheer constructs that complete one’s
persona and make up the human in each one of us. Ignorance of the self can lead
to dissatisfaction, discomfort and disillusionment. The self needs more
attention that it seems to be getting today…
A concept we were taught in early school
years; personal hygiene, healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep; to initiate
the list. Concern of the self begins with fulfillment of these basic needs in
Maslow’s hierarchy and rises to higher requirements like love, regard, safety
and actualization. Care of the self ought not to neglect these essentials. Basic
as well as higher needs are seldom well attended to by a vast majority:
- Over-eating unhealthy foods (just because we like to?)
- Stringent fad diets (for unrealistic slim appearances?)
- Alcohol, nicotine and a range of substances (socializing?)
- Lack of adequate exercise (there is apparently no time?)
- Inadequate sleep (there’s too much to achieve in 24 hours)
Inadequacies get vindicated somehow or the
other while the self continues to suffer the slow and steady effects of abuse
and neglect.
Unhealthy mind in an unhealthy body
Stress and apprehensions rarely consume
souls that have attained nirvana. A healthy body may still harbor turmoil in
the mind, however an unhealthy mind assuredly messes both.
- Worries about one’s work
- Insecurities about finance
- Troublesome relationships
- Anxieties relating to children
- Apprehensions about health
- Faulty connects or friendships
Matters of the ‘I’
Respect your body and mind and offer them
the sustenance they deserve. Oblivion to the dreadful impact of today’s action
on tomorrow’s reality is foolish. Failure to see the problem doesn't vanquish
its presence. Focus on every action and consider the impact it has on you and
that little radius around you (you are free to choose the span of it), however
you must act adequately enough to assure that you are well taken care of:
- The lifestyle you choose to maintain impacts your own health
- What you eat or drink improves or worsens your own body
- How you connect with your partner influences your well being
- The way you maintain friendships assures your own happiness
- The time you dedicate to relaxation replenishes your energies
- Good that you do, gives the highest sense of fulfillment to you
Add purpose to existence
Life is meant to be cherished and relished.
Just like food. If you eat to survive, it seems purposeful enough; but if you
do enjoy what you eat, it makes the meal more fulfilling. The meal itself doesn't matter as much as your perception and meaning that you choose to add to
it. Don’t let your life become commonplace; something that just happened by
chance. Make it influential enough to make a difference. Insects and animals
exist too; higher level presence calls for more than meager survival. Following
a predetermined path and doing what most others do is sensible conformity and
makes life simpler; adding meaning to it while you do so is the zesty part.
Don’t lose out on that chance. Life won’t come by again if you lose it this
time…
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