Why are there so many things we can’t explain but we can just feel it. We just know. The new toys, new job, new relationship, house editions, or whatever it may be initially brings upon some sort of emotional high. There is nothing wrong with it in its nature, but what about 1 month later? on a Wednesday afternoon. How do those things sit with you and make you feel? fast forward 2 years down the road. Its not that there is not specific purpose to them being in our life, but when its something that in its nature: only brought us joy when the emotional high was at its peak, then how much do we really need that in our lives?
Really helps me step back as i have furthered myself on this spiritual pursuit. Coming closer to God through prayer and reading scripture in the New King James version of The Bible. meditating on those words daily. Trying to be a better man. Praying about the little things im learning along the way. Learning what it means to live a righteous life and to be right with God with the decisions that I’m making in my life.
Bring that much attention to the spirit category has really helped me refocus and be intentional with “the things” that are apart of my life. Helps me not purchase fluff with my money. Has helped me put more attention toward connection with people and creating experiences. Things that actually can be shared and rememebered. We all face the greed temptations in our life pretty frequently. One way that I’ve been able to bring awareness to that is: asking myself what is the purpose behind wanting ____ or deciding to spend money on _________. Over and over again. It really doesn’t have to be stressful. it in turn brings a more quality experience with the use of our dollar. More focus toward quality foods, playing guitar, books, quality water, exercise, music, hiking attire, having dinner together, sitting and having coffee with someone and the list goes on. How we can use this dollar to improve our health and quality of life as well as help others and create momentum with others to empower them to do the same.
It always comes back to the meaning and purpose behind the decision or resource at hand. Makes me think: what about the decisions people make that lack intention? doing so because its easy or feels good. but there is far more than meets the eye to the decision at hand.
lets focus back in to the point of the article. Sorry, this is totally freestyled and unedited. Sometimes my writing will go where my thoughts take me. Thats okay though. This is the freedom writing that i wanted with this blogging. Nothing too fancy. just thoughts and real raw words on this doccumment.
i consider myself a person who lives with unconditional joy and love. I can honestly say that it stays with me. it isnt just something that comes Friday-Sunday. its something that sits with me Wednesday afternoon or Tuesday morning. its always there. I used to ask myself, “how can i be so happy and at peace right now?” then i switched the mindset on that: I realized dedicating myself to God, prayer, scripture, trying to be a better man, and really putting my heart in that place has helped me live with the continuous joy. God promises it in The Bible. I don’t have the exact words but there are several references to a life filled with unlimited joy when staying true to God as king and living life the way he outlined us to live it. so at this point, i can say: im not Suprise that i feel this unconditional love and joy. its the love God that he promises to all of us. Never alone. Best feeling ever. I read scripture. take the words seriously. pray to God. and I am committed for life.
That comes before everything. it can not go on the back burner. earlier in life, i noticed myself not disciplining myself to my relationship with God and i feel as though the temptation of alcohol, partying, and girls seemed to be a place i would go to more easily.
My mindset has shifted lots in the past couple years. i haven’t drank for a long time now. I feel very confident in who i am and feel as though the social aspect with me has evolved and leveled up. i don’t even think about a drink. i think about engaging and learning from others around me. asking about their lives. giving them my loving energy to help them be even better.
I’ve been dating socially for 2 years. Along the way, I’ve realized that staying true to who i am, and continuing to focus on God and pray for answers to whether or not this was the right situation for me; has helped me lots. it doesn’t cause periods of loneliness or highs and lows between meeting someone and then not speaking anymore. its aloud me to stay true to my values and connect with God and his word. That is always enough. what is right for my path will stay, and what is not meant for the path will peacefully move on.
belief in a higher power, prayer, and outlining what life should look like from a spiritual, quality standpoint has brought lots of fulfillment. Because when we dive into things of this physical world, and try to do it without God, it becomes less intentional, less quality, and could even steer us in a direction we probably shouldn’t be headed in.
This is what I’ve lived through as my testimony. We need to keep God in our plans and our thoughts. God is not a dollar bill. God is not a fancy Job. God is not some flashy loud thing. God is simply there and will always be there. Far past the emotional highs. he is consistent. Leaning in and trusting that, staying true to his plan of what we humans should live by in The Bible, and building a life with him has been the best ROI.
Spiritual ROI. HUGE. I focus lots of the mind and body category. I love to optimize routines for performance and feeling as good as possible for life. but that SOUL category is powerful and needs to be prioritized just as highly. All 3 categories very necessary.
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