You probably have heard of the saying to live each day of your life as if it is your last, but how many of us actually do it. Many of us procrastinate in doing the things we really want to do or live the life we really want to live. We say things like I will do it when I have more time, more money etc. however often times we never get around to it.
I have been becoming aware in my own life of how I am engaging in this pattern of behaviour and thought. I can see that I am making excuses of why not to do this and not to do that. At the moment I am in a job which my heart really isn’t in it. The truth is I am not finding any meaning and purpose in this job. I am currently in Australia on a 4 week holiday and I really don’t want to go back to this job. I have this dream of going to India and learn to become a yoga teacher in my life and also explore the many wonders in India.
I can see my approval seeking thoughts and limiting beliefs holding me back. I have been asking myself the question of what do I want? The answer which is coming up for me is to be true to myself! At times this easier said than done in the world that we live in.
Most of us are living in a way that we have all the time in the world. We can wish our days away by wishing we had more time, more money etc. By living this way we can have the tendency to put off really living until something happens such as getting that job or when we have the money or the time….Time waits for no man/woman!! Time really is our greatest commodity….it is up to each of us how we choose to spend it.
How would you choose to live if you knew you had a limited amount of time on this earth?…….Would you choose to continue to live the life you are currently living?
The truth is that none of us know when out time is up. You or I could die today, tomorrow, next week or next year. We need to consciously choose to live our lives as if everyday is our last day on this earth.
Here are a few questions to get you thinking…
* Are you living to die or dying to live?
* What things are you putting off that you could do today that would
make you a more happier, peaceful and loving person?
* What would you dream to do if you had more time or money?
* If you knew you had only 6 months to live, what would you be, do or
have?
* What would you like people to say about you if you died in regards to
the person you were or how you lived?
* What would you like to say to yourself when you are on your death
bed?
As always I would love to hear any feedback, comments or words of wisdom or inspiration.
Namaste
TW
The Truth Warrior 
All good questions to consider to live your ideal life! Thanks for sharing!
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You are welcome 🙂 Namaste. TW
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How timely …. as usual for the Universe speaking …. to me, again and to you This subject has come up for me every day for the past week from other bloggers or articles that I have read. Follow your dreams. Don’t let any obstacles get in your way.
http://myawakeninglife.com/2013/12/08/weekly-photo-challenge-grand/
Namaste!
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Thanks for sharing. Namaste. TW
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so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Dreams are given to us for a reason. I believe now, more than ever, that we must plan out how we are going to take the dream and make it a reality. Then make the decision immediately to pursue it.
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I agree totally!! Its all about making the decision to do it. Namaste. TW
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I quit my well paid but horrible job last year because it was making me miserable and am now doing a menial job for little pay…but…I now have a much better relationship with my partner because I am less stressed, I have more time to devote to the activities that make me happy and it has given me the space I need to breathe again, and decide what I really want to do. Before the money and job security dictated how I lived my life and who I was. Of course I’m completely broke now but much happier, and as you say, I may die tomorrow so who needs money?! 🙂
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I really love what you said. Thank you for your honesty. I wish you much luck and success on your own journey. Namaste. TW
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If the questions about death and life would be known to us, this world would ruin in no time. No one would go to work , everyone likes to live a luxurious life. but as time and money has no predictions on how will they change in one’s life. We move on with what we have and continue with it.
But still one should choose alternatives from his passion and profession http://wp.me/p3WsJa-4O my view on choosing it.
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I read your article. Thanks for sharing it!! Its so true if the questions of life and death were known to us that the world would be ruined in no time. Namaste. TW
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Reblogged this on FURIOUSJINK.
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Thanks for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Having been diagnosed with cancer that will never go away, I fight the battle to survive it. In the mean time many of these points have been part of my posts. I love this post. They are really very profound points.
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I am sorry to hear about your cancer. I wish you the best on your own journey. Thanks so much for sharing and for your kind words of inspiration. Namaste. TW
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If you’re not inclined to accept, no worries. I just wanted to share your wonderful site with my readers.
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Thanks so much for your kind nomination. Namaste. TW
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And I thank you for your inspirational posts 🙂
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You are very welcome. Namaste. TW
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I have not long arrived in South Africa (well, about three weeks ago actually) as part of what is going to be a four year travel sabbatical. Africa is the final leg, in other words “on the way home”. During our travels we’ve learned to live with much less than we thought we needed but we also understand the lure and temptation of the materialism around us in our home country (England). We’ve seen other cultures (not India) and other lifestyles and the happiest are generally those who have enough to meet their physical needs and the minimum of debt. It’s debt that keeps the developed nations in jobs they hate and as slaves to the system. Shake that off and the options grow enormously. Good luck in getting to India.
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Thanks so much for sharing. Your story sounds amazing. I would really love to hear more about it in regards to where you traveled, how you budgeted and what were your experiences….Namaste. TW
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Thanks for the great post, TW. I think it corresponds with the thoughts of many people, including mine. And I would also like to travel through India 🙂 There is another similar great saying attributed to several people: “Live as if you’ll die tomorrow, dream as if you’ll never die.” I think partially it’s a matter of awareness and discipline. Make yourself aware when you wake up that it might be the last day; force yourself to do something, at least small, what you would do if this were your last day. But I totally agree it’s easier said than done.
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I really like what you said – ‘force yourself to do something, at least small, what you would do if this were your last day’ Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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From the down side of the mountain, I’m wishing for you the courage to follow your heart–in everything.
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Thanks so much for your kind comment 🙂 Namaste. TW
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Jai Bhagwan.
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Greetings and thank you for following my blog (Hist & Phot.) I have enjoyed particularly this post on how to enjoy each day. I can relate to much that you say and have done. At 86 I should be following your advice! When I retired 26 years ago I was going to “write my book”. I am still unshaken in that resolve. Beginning to realise that blogging is a start. And today is the day for New Year Resolutions! Hope you enjoy my posts. Des.
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Best of luck in writing your book!! In my experience its about taking the first step….thanks so much for sharing and i look forward to reading your blog posts. Namaste. TW
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I appreciate what you have to say here, TW. I think there’s much to be said about the bigger picture of life’s journey, how each of us have a story that is unique and wonderful, and how to focus on what’s significant. I appreciate the follow. I’ll reciprocate. I’d love to develop more conversation on eternal issues and spiritual realities. I appreciate your honesty and heart.
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Thank you so much for your kind and inspiring comment!! I would be open to communicating with you some more. Namaste. TW
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