Why we need to experience life:
In life, too many times we get focused on the day to day drudgery that we don't take the time to slow down and enjoy life. Life is like a great trip and if you never slow down and enjoy yourself along the way you are missing out on all the great attractions along the way. Who knows, you may realize that the side trips are more important than you thought.
The next time you find yourself getting caught up in the day to day, stop and do something to enjoy yourself. Listen to a good song, look at some artwork, go outside and wonder at the great outdoors, do anything to break things up.
The next time you find yourself getting caught up in the day to day, stop and do something to enjoy yourself. Listen to a good song, look at some artwork, go outside and wonder at the great outdoors, do anything to break things up.
I saw the poster to the left a while ago, and it made an impact on me. I have always tried to keep my horizons broad to experience all i can in life, but i was moved by this manifesto to do more. As you go thought life, you should always ask yourself a few questions about whatever you are doing:
1- Will this make me a better person? sometimes we do things that don't seem to make us a better person, but if they can help us relax and put us in a better state of mind (listening to music, looking at art, playing games etc.) then they are really helping us. If people stopped doing things that did not make them better, the world would be a better place.
2- Why am I doing this? Sometimes we do things without even thinking about them. We do them because we have always done them or because others are doing them or simply because it is a habit. By stopping and looking at what we do, we can be sure that everything we do is for the right reasons.
3- Do I enjoy doing this? If not, do I have to do it? Some things in life we have to do even thought we don't enjoy them (who really enjoys filing taxes?) if you are not enjoying things, examine if you really need to be doing them. If not, stop doing it.
All things considered, if we all stopped watching TV, mindlessly surfing the internet and playing video games it would be amazing how much more time we would have and how much we could accomplish
1- Will this make me a better person? sometimes we do things that don't seem to make us a better person, but if they can help us relax and put us in a better state of mind (listening to music, looking at art, playing games etc.) then they are really helping us. If people stopped doing things that did not make them better, the world would be a better place.
2- Why am I doing this? Sometimes we do things without even thinking about them. We do them because we have always done them or because others are doing them or simply because it is a habit. By stopping and looking at what we do, we can be sure that everything we do is for the right reasons.
3- Do I enjoy doing this? If not, do I have to do it? Some things in life we have to do even thought we don't enjoy them (who really enjoys filing taxes?) if you are not enjoying things, examine if you really need to be doing them. If not, stop doing it.
All things considered, if we all stopped watching TV, mindlessly surfing the internet and playing video games it would be amazing how much more time we would have and how much we could accomplish
Areas you can enrich yourself with:
The following are a list of things you could do in order to enrich your life. Everyone has different interests, so don't be afraid to be different. If everyone liked the same things, the world would be a boring place.
Music- To listen to music allows you to experience the world in a different way. Music can open a window in the heart of others, it can move you in ways that you never realized you could be moved. Imagine the world without music. It would be an extremely boring place. This page will attempt to expose you to music you may not be familiar with and push you out of your comfort zone a little to help you understand the wide variety of music that is out there and the amazing places it can be heard. It will also discuss the various ways you can listen to music and how the quality is different in each one. Click here to find out more about music and it's impact on your life.
Cultural events- Despite what many people think, There are tons of cultural events going on around us at all times. This page will identify many local (and not so local) cultural events that have the ability to broaden your horizons as a member of our society. Click here to find out more about cultural events in and out of your area.
Athletics- Everyone of all ages should do something physical in their lives. Physical activity forces you to be more active in addition to helping you with your physical health, also aids you mentally. This does not have to be a sport or other competitive endeavor. Get out int eh yard and work, go for a hike, go bowling, etc. Anything you do that will get you off the couch and doing something is a good thing.
The arts- The arts are a way for us to fully use our brains. We can view art, experience the Opera or the Ballet, go to a museum, see and hear the symphony, etc. Most people are close enough to various centers for the arts that they can experience many of these things. While the Opera may not seem like it is for you. If you never experience it, ow will you ever know. Many of the arts have a bad wrap in pop culture and if you will give them a shot, you may find yourself interested in things you never thought possible.
Music- To listen to music allows you to experience the world in a different way. Music can open a window in the heart of others, it can move you in ways that you never realized you could be moved. Imagine the world without music. It would be an extremely boring place. This page will attempt to expose you to music you may not be familiar with and push you out of your comfort zone a little to help you understand the wide variety of music that is out there and the amazing places it can be heard. It will also discuss the various ways you can listen to music and how the quality is different in each one. Click here to find out more about music and it's impact on your life.
Cultural events- Despite what many people think, There are tons of cultural events going on around us at all times. This page will identify many local (and not so local) cultural events that have the ability to broaden your horizons as a member of our society. Click here to find out more about cultural events in and out of your area.
Athletics- Everyone of all ages should do something physical in their lives. Physical activity forces you to be more active in addition to helping you with your physical health, also aids you mentally. This does not have to be a sport or other competitive endeavor. Get out int eh yard and work, go for a hike, go bowling, etc. Anything you do that will get you off the couch and doing something is a good thing.
The arts- The arts are a way for us to fully use our brains. We can view art, experience the Opera or the Ballet, go to a museum, see and hear the symphony, etc. Most people are close enough to various centers for the arts that they can experience many of these things. While the Opera may not seem like it is for you. If you never experience it, ow will you ever know. Many of the arts have a bad wrap in pop culture and if you will give them a shot, you may find yourself interested in things you never thought possible.