There are many ways to live life. Sometimes you may aim to do things that are wonderful or worthwhile. Sometimes you may do things that are a waste of energy.
Different people follow these paths in different ways. Let’s explore how it is possible to follow these different approaches.
The Wonderful Approach
Sometimes you may focus on doing things that are wonderful. These may be experiences that lift your spirits or give you positive energy. Sometimes you may also experience a sense of wonder.
Sometimes you may aim to help other people to have wonderful experiences. You may aim to encourage people or do things that can provide them with positive memories for life.
Looking at your own life, what are the experiences that you find to be wonderful? These may be those where either: a) you experience this feeling, or: b) you try to help other people to have such experiences.
If you wish, try tackling the exercise on this theme. This invites you to complete the following sentences.
The Worthwhile Approach
Sometimes you may focus on doing things that are worthwhile. You may do certain activities that you find satisfying, stimulating or where you achieve success.
Sometimes you may do work that you believe is worthwhile. You may use your strengths to help other people, make a positive contribution or help to improve life on the planet.
Looking at your own life, what are the experiences that you find to be worthwhile? If you wish, try tackling the exercise on this theme. This invites you to complete the following sentences.
The Wasted
Energy Approach
Sometimes it is okay to simply potter around. Such an approach can help you to relax, let your mind wander or, when appropriate, do some clear thinking. It can also help to make creative breakthroughs.
But sometimes you may do things that prove to be a waste of energy for yourself or other people. These could include spending time with negative people, trying to persuade the unpersuadable or doing unnecessary things that drain energy.
Let’s return to your own life. Looking ahead, imagine that you want to continue to do things that are wonderful or worthwhile. How can you follow these approaches in your own way? What may be the benefits – both for yourself and other people – of taking these steps?
If you wish, try tackling the exercise on this theme. This invites you to complete the following sentences.
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