Conscious living is not an easy feat. In
a lot of situations we simply do things instinctively without putting much
thought in what we are doing and when. And if you want to live a conscious life
this aspect has to change, and we need to start being aware of what we are
thinking, how we are feeling, and about creating a life that we want rather then just going
with the flow and accepting our own circumstances. Balancing all of this is truly
an art form in its own right. And this article will help you understand it
better and maybe even teach you how apply it in the right way.
Start by developing awareness
The first step in conscious living is becoming aware of yourself and the world around you. You need this in order to see
which aspects of your life are on autopilot and which ones you are in control
of. It is crucial that you take the time to explore yourself, figure out what
kind of a person you are right now and who you want to be. And as soon as we
start being aware of our thoughts, actions and our surroundings, we will be
able to make conscious decisions about all of those aspects, instead of letting
our unconscious mind control them. This will help you feel in control of your
life and make some of the choices a lot easier and at the same time more
effective. So wake up, and smell the coffee!
Immerse yourself in the art of conscious
living
It is not an overnight change. It takes
time and effort but the results can be staggering. Start by changing up the
little things, and putting some extra thought into some things you without
thinking. Take for example gift giving, it is an excellent way to practices
both awareness and thoughtfulness. First take the time and observe the person
you are buying a gift for, try to truly see them and not your unctuous version
of who they are supposed to be. Then take the time to choose the perfect gift,
you could go for some memorable and funny gifts that will make them laugh, and introduce a bit of
happiness. Again, be aware of the the emotions you cause in others, this will
help you adjust and improve on your relationships both at work and in your
private life.
Take charge of your life
Conscious living allows us to take
charge of our lives. Knowing where we want to be and what we want to achieve
can help us steer our lives in the direction we want to go. So strat off by
reviewing your past actions and decisions, and try to figure out which of those
were intentional and thought through and which were just an instinctive
response to a situation. This will provide you with a clear picture of what you
life has been so far. Now it is time for a change. First start off my
reflection on your daily routine, if it is easier for you, you can keep a
journal and right down some of the daily essentials, that way you can review
your thought process as well as your daily decision making routine. Next, go a
bit wider and see the goals you have set for yourself. Have you achieved them, how long did it take,
have you given up, and why. These will all help you get to know yourself
better, and that in return will be the driving power for making conscious
lifestyle choices from this point forward.
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