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We live in a society of astounding abundance.  However, this array of choices usually do not seem to cause happiness. Managing these choices is critical to finding life purpose.

Figuring out what you want is the key to navigating the complexity of the modern world.  Knowing your desires enables you to choose between options. Knowing your needs and wants enables you to say no to some options and yes to others.  This is a key to navigating the complexity of the modern world.  A plain understanding of ourselves, of our preferences, and what we believe in, is the only way to make sense of the vast array of choices set before us. Only through simplicity can we navigate the complexity of the modern age.  We must formulate a easy set of principles.  A ‘rule-of-thumb’ we can use to consider everything that we have to deal with.
If we always attempt to attain higher and higher goals, have more money, at what point are we contented?  At what point do we come to the realization are material needs are met?  Two significant  assumptions often underpin this reasoning:

1. That we judge our worth in terms of what we accomplish externally.  This will for ever give us a reason to take on another metaphorical mountainto achieve ever more.
2. That attaining the goal, or having stuff is why we exist.  Maybe is it journey?  If we define happiness only in terms of achievements won’t that lead to constant dissatisfraction? If we continually strive, work, seek approval etc. when do we enjoy what life offers us?

Recognise that you are not mostly about planning , about achieving goals, about reaching our destiny.  Take delight in your journey – every day.  Life is happiness and love. To achieve overall personal growth and development Keep balance the following to ensure that you are working to live not living to work:

– Physical – Looking after your physical body etc.
– Spiritual – Pursuing that which is spiritual and deeply meaningful to us.
– Material – Physical possessions that enrich our lives and provide us with creature comforts.
– Mental – That which stimulates and allows you grow intellectually.
– Emotional – The pursuit of happiness, but there is a wide range of emotions that make us feel happy etc.

The keys to success in life are finding this balance.

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