“I decided to make the rest of my life my best life” – Louise hay
I was looking for the definition and etymological root of this concept and I found that most of the sources relate it directly to art or science. And, although an artist endowed with sensitivity makes use of it to create a work; the human being needs it to design his own way of life. In classical times of the Roman Empire “Inspirare” received the connotation “breathe deeply” and figuratively “insinuate something into someone’s heart.”
I prefer the latter as it more faithfully reflects the idea I want to share. Along our way we will find books, teachers, friends and experiences of our own and others that can inspire us and generate an internal or external change. It happens that, sometimes, we are so immersed in everyday life that distractions prevent us from recognizing and appreciating this element that can stimulate and redirect the path.
How to find it and use it to our advantage? The reality is that there is no precise formula; you and only you know your thoughts, only your feet have come your way, only you have any idea of your fears, insecurities and affections. This is a reality, as is the fact that love and compassion are the elements that purify our mind. They help us to eliminate egocentric behaviors, to direct our attention to other beings.
If we become aware that we direct our actions and try to be coherent by cultivating the state we want to inhabit (it can be peace, happiness, compassion, service) we can show ourselves with ourselves and with him as a true friend who offers sweetness, affection and kindness. Personally I think that the most beautiful way to show love to another is to accompany him with respect. Understand that we can always offer advice, a word, a hug, a meal but never go his way or do the job that corresponds to him because preventing him is also sending a message of incapacity and mistrust.
Cultivate and do what is necessary to recognize and strengthen that potential that, I assure you, lives in you as in all beings on this planet.
Being the best person someone else can know sounds like an ambitious plan, but if you approach that motivation as a gift to the world that you take so much from, then you will find that everything in your life has the potential to nurture you. The difference is in the perception of the facts. Everything is an opportunity to identify a teaching, a strength, a virtue … If you are able to see this, each day will be an invitation to develop your potential and to find possibilities instead of limitations.
The friend, the neighbor, the cousin, the boss, the companion were not born to spoil your life. The enemy is not out like peace either. See the world in your favor and, if you decide, you will find benefits in each act.
Giving is received !!!
