Living in Awareness – Day 12
This is no way to live. Living a preset or predetermined life because of your ESG takes away your birthright as a free willed being; it robs you of seeing all that life has to offer. ESG also set the stage for a life of self fulfilling prophecies. It not only dictates the future as it unfolds, it reinforces your existing belief systems. Again, this is no way to live!
The key is first knowing, understanding, and accepting your ESGs, and from there, you can begin to respond differently to life. Awareness and honesty are the keys that will begin to liberate you; they can and will open new doors and new opportunities! Until you are honest with yourself, and you choose to be different from your training, you are allowing your conditionings to write your viewpoints, outlook, perspectives, and your future. Become aware of your Emotional Starting Gate, and if it answers the call of the moment, embody it; however, if it does not support you, then begin to change it immediately. You get to choose!
The 10 areas or aspects of your life are:
1. Mental, 2. Leisure, 3. Play, 4. Business, 5. Family, 6. Financial, 7. Physical,
8. Sexual, 9. Intimacy, and 10. Spiritual.
Below is a brief description of each section or area of your life.
- Mental: exercises or activities that stimulate the mind, and keep the mind sharp. This includes the act of learning something new, pushing yourself beyond your normal thinking, and exploring new horizons.
- Leisure: time allotted for relaxation, rejuvenation, ‘vegging out,’ resting,
or down time.
- Play: time set aside for fun. This could be hobbies, games, sports, etc. This is one of the areas that often will bleed over into the ‘Physical’ or other categories, so pay attention to your intention. For example, you may play basketball. Sometimes, you may play because you know you need the exercise. Other times, you play just because it is fun.
- Business: this is the area that you consider your profession and/or the area where you make your living. This also includes the time that you work away from the office or workplace. Please note: if you happen to be a stay at home parent, this is your work, even if you do not make revenue, and if so, be mindful that this area could bleed over into the Family area. Again be mindful of your focus or intention in the moment of the activity.
- Family: this area encompasses the people that you refer to as your family. You choose to be with these people because they nurture you, care for you, and support you. This may be family of origin, but in many situations, it is your family of choice. This area includes the people that you choose to be with because they bring you enjoyment. You share yourself with them; you share your dreams, wishes, and desires, and they share themselves with you.
- Financial: this area includes the sources that bring money or revenue to you, as well as the outgoing of said resources.
- Physical: this area encompasses the physical movement and/or activities that support your body, and its physical strength, mobility, flexibility, and health.
- Sexuality: this area encompasses the way you express yourself as a sexual being. Questions you may want to ask yourself relating to this area are: Are you comfortable with your sexuality? Are you honest with yourself about your sexuality? Do you judge yourself and others regarding your own or their sexual practices? Do you honor yourself sexually?
- Intimacy: this area includes the ways in which you share your truest thoughts and feelings with yourself and others.
- Spiritual: This area encompasses communing with yourself, and your Higher Power, whether you call that Higher Power by the name of God or not. This often looks like taking the time to meditate, prayer, or going to church, synagogue, or being in nature. It may also include studying spiritual texts, self exploration, etc.
