My Best Self 101 Blog
I learned that purpose is a personally-derived, authentic set of life aims that guides one’s behavior, pulls one into the future, and gives meaning to life. I learned from great philosophers like Neitzsche that “Those who have a why to live for, can bear with almost any how,” and from Viktor Frankl that, “There is nothing in the world...that would so effectively help one to survive even the worst conditions as the knowledge that there is a meaning in one’s life.”
Flow is characterized by a merging of attention, action, and awareness. Paradoxically, people who have experienced flow describe it as a moment when time stands still but also flies by. It is seemingly effortless despite the fact that one is facing an extreme difficulty. Intensity and relaxation. A feeling that you have lost your sense of self, while simultaneously feeling extremely present.
Whether we’re feeling overwhelmed as we take on new and changing responsibilities, frustrated by our lack of space and alone time, or we’re struggling financially because of a coronavirus-related job loss, there are some things we can do to alleviate these tensions and improve life at home during COVID-19.
Although I cannot change my privilege, through developing greater compassion, I can change the way that I see others and their individual circumstances. With a compassionate view, I can be better prepared to support movements, literature, and policies that seek to better represent my fellow Americans who are not being treated like fellow Americans.
