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We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.
CHARLES KINGSLEY
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Deliberately Create Your Purpose
- Up until a century ago, simple survival provided such a purpose for most people, and that's still the case in some parts of the world.
- But for most of us here, it is no longer a challenge to merely survive.
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Purpose Makes Life DEEPLY Enjoyable
- Pursuing a purpose is not comfortable, restful or easy.
- But it's great fun!
- It makes life deeply enjoyable.
- Watching TV is e...
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Have Something To Be Enthusiastic About
- The English poet and clergyman Charles Kingsley who wrote the quote above was right.
- When you have something to be enthusiastic about, you can be in a good mood almost all the time.
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Pursue Your Purpose With Vigor
- Pursue your purpose with vigor and you will be in a good mood most of the time.
- Things that bother most people won't bother you as much.
- You'll still have your ups and downs, ...
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What You Really Need
- If your job doesn't make you enthusiastic, you're probably stressed or tired when you come home and just want to watch a little TV and relax.
- But relaxing will never make you feel happy and fully alive. ...
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Resonating with this article a lot. Hence why knowing and being clear about our purpose and our WHY are very important to keep us grounded. In moments when we feel down or doubtful, we can always go back to that very purpose that we create, reground ourselves and continue to move forward with it. 💕 This helps us to be clear on who we are and our contribution to this world too.
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