2. Do what you love.
We live in a connected society where modern life offers so many forms of distraction. The television alone provides a gamut of entrainment and with the simple click of a mouse we can log into an infinite world of information and a network of social media sites. Sure it's fun but do you spend every evening watching reality TV, posting on Instagram, or reading cyber-friend's posts on facebook? Or do you live your life?
Next time you have a free hour, instead blinking at a glowing screen, do what you love! Aspire to be whatever it is you call yourself. Are you a writer, a gardener, a quilter, or a cook? Then get creative! Embrace your passion as you do whatever it is that you love to do. Allow the act of creation to transform your life from dull to inspired. Don't get mired in the concept, just begin where you are. If you have a garden, go dig in the dirt, weed, and deadhead and be mindful as the experience washes through you, reconnecting you to nature and a way of life that is ancient and rich. If you are a painter, spend some time in study as you plot out a new project. Allow yourself to hear the whispered inspirations of Divinity as your muse comes to life.
The art of creation, of delving into an artistic endeavor connects us to our Divine spark, the god within us, the inner voice that is our direct link to the vast well that is: knowledge, wisdom, love, and inner peace. By engaging in the creative process, we not only connect with All That Is, but we shift from a passive existence to an active one providing a true experience that allows satisfaction at the completion of something created, something formed, a goal attained. It is in this completion we find fulfillment and our lives once again gain meaning.