3 Steps to the Meaning of Life

by Jennifer Pereira, RD, LD, CSCS on August 2, 2009

Everyone is searching for the meaning of life, in some way or another. On day you wake up, and

in a panic you think: why am I here? Good question…if you never asked, you would be dying

with the feeling you never really lived. Use the following steps to get you started on your path to meaning:

Step 1: Healing your history

You may think you do not need to work on your past, but it is necessary for healing. While not always easy, it is

very important work. This is the only way you can be free of anxiety and depression that may have plagued you

This work can be done alone, but many see faster benefits with

a therapist. It may take a few tries to find the right person for you.

2nd Step: There you are!

You are under there somewhere, though you may be hard to find. It will require your attention to really discover

yourself. Be aware of your preferences, and try to understand why you have them. If you have a strong emotional

reaction, try to figure out why. Think from the perspective of yourself as a child. Remember what it is that used

made you feel excitement? If you are feelings lost in this world, remember you can’t truly live

within yourself.

3: Getting consistent

This is where you take action, matching your desires with your reality. This requires some hard work. You may

find people resist you making yourself a priority. It is critical that you be

the real you, and that means doing what you really want to do. And having what you really want to have.

And being what you want to be being. Be aware of inconsistencies and start changing. You have to make these

changes now, even though it is uncomfortable, because there will never be a right time.

The meaning of life is unique to each individual. It is clear that the most important purpose of life is to really

live. Don’t just breathe in and out. Don’t just exist. You must really engage yourself in life so that you do

not reach the end of it and find you were dead all along.

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