IN our world today where social interactions are squandered with texting and Facebook updates, we find ourselves unable to enjoy the little things in life.
We are too busy focusing on the falsity of what appears to be the bigger picture.
It has become increasingly important to shift our attention back to simplicity so that we may improve our lives and the lives of those around us.
The principle I speak of, which people often tend to neglect, is finding one’s passion in life.
It’s not easy to make decisions that will affect the outcome of your life, but the effort one invests in yourself will definitely help you reap the rewards. I learnt these fundamentals from an inspiring book ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ by Robin Sharma.
In it he talks about seven key teachings he calls the ‘Seven Virtues of Enlightened Learning’.
Through these virtues, he stresses the importance of investing in one’s own well-being and shows how to implement them into one’s life.
The first virtue is to learn to be the master of your mind – let the positives in and the negatives out.
Secondly, you must follow your purpose. If you have not found your purpose, then allow yourself to be guided by your goals. Thirdly, he emphasises the importance of continuous improvement by making use of ‘baby steps’.
The fourth virtue is to live with discipline so that you remember that there is no measurement for progress.
The fifth teaching says you must be mindful of your time – it’s a non-renewable resource.
Number six reminds us to selflessly serve others because it reflects back onto you.
Finally, the seventh virtue teaches us to embrace the present.
When I left high school I had no idea what I wanted to do, but after implementing these key teachings I was able to filter out all the unnecessary clutter in my life which helped me find my passion.
In time I found that a combination of interests is often the best method in finding your passion. So go out and explore this wonderful world; you won’t find yourself in a cellphone or computer screen.
Besides, you never know when you might stumble across something you enjoy so much you would never think to consider it as work.
