ig zíst’nss
{existence}
Often, one sentence or thought has the most significant impact on us. It may come up in a conversation or something heard in passing, yet the takeaway stays with us. We ponder it and realize it was precisely what we needed to hear.
I have gathered many of these perfect thoughts that have come to me over the years. Some are original, some are combinations of how I interpreted them, and some are quotes I have long lost the origin of.
You can read them in order or randomly; they will be heard as needed.
Find your ikigai: discover the purpose of your life. Choose things that align with your passions and strengths and help the world.
Remember, the world doesn’t owe you a thing. So think highly of yourself, and the universe will return that energy to you.
What you give may not be returned to you by those to whom you are giving, but it will be returned tenfold throughout your life.
Delayed gratification is a positive trait; don’t expect immediate results, but be prepared for amazing ones to meet your efforts.
“Find your glimmers. Glimmers are the opposite of triggers: those moments of joy, laughter, awakenings, awe, and peace. Once you start to recognize them, you will see them everywhere. They signal to our nervous system to relax and feel calm and secure.”
Let the past go to live in the present.
Suffering plays an enormous role in our growth. Yet, healing requires taking responsibility for our role in our suffering.
When there is pain, take notice; lessons are at hand.
You are born alone and will pass on alone. Instead of fearing being alone, learn to enjoy it.
To achieve greatness, stop asking permission; invest your time and go for it.
Don’t care what others think of you.
The Four Agreements are: “Be impeccable with your word, Do not take anything personally, Do not make assumptions, and Always do your best.”
Applaud the success of others instead of resenting it.
Don’t waste energy on those things that are out of your control.
Remain calm during the storm.
Instead of hating those who did you wrong, wish them well so they may heal.
Your worth is not calculated by:
- Being a no-it-all.
- Always having the last word.
- Giving unsolicited advice.
- Telling others what is best for them.
- Involving yourself in the problems of others.
Stop putting the responsibility for your failure on someone else.
Focus on yourself; taking small strides forward daily will become significant accomplishments.
Approach your tasks with an open mind and curiosity; a shoshin mind is a beginner’s mind.
Eat until you are 80 % full.
Take the stairs whenever possible.
When we are old, we will not regret:
- Expressing our feelings.
- Taking care of our health.
- Starting our own business.
- Doing for others.
- Following our instincts.
Failure is just a lesson; don’t stop.
Perspective is everything:
- discomfort = growth
- problems= challenges
- rejection = redirection
- triggers = unhealed wounds
- pain = power
- fear = teacher
- failure = lesson
- darkness = shine a light
Even when you think you can’t, you can. Take a breath, tell yourself you can, and take another step.
“At your very best, you still won’t be good enough for the wrong person, but at your worst, you will be good enough for the right one” ~Tom Hardy
Just because they wouldn’t doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t.
Surround yourself with people you respect, those achieving what you desire. This will stimulate your mind, curiosity, and desire for life.
Find the strength in quietness.
- Quiet people are often deep thinkers with highly developed intuition.
- Quiet leaders lead through example and actions.
- Quiet spaces allow us to heal and recharge.
Stop being so angry at everything. Just let it go. Just let it be. Just let it.
” The magic you seek is in the work you avoid.”
Doing something hard that you don’t want to do is good for us. The Misogi effect stems from a tradition that pushes us to test our limits.
Listen to your heart.
Take time away from social media.
Catch up with an old friend if someone crosses your mind. Call them, text them. Life is short.
You can disagree or even be mad at a best friend, but don’t let those times disrupt all the years of connection disappear. Find a way to forgive, let go, and reconnect. Those that we have known throughout our lives are priceless.
Spend as much time in nature as you can. Discover the Japanese concept of forest bathing: shinrin-yoku.
Perform random acts of kindness.
You may not be able to control your feelings, but you ultimately control your behavior.
Never leave a conversation or go to bed angry.
Universe Laws:
- People (and animals) come and go from our lives when required.
- What is happening is happening as it needs to.
- Everything begins at the right time.
- When something ends, it is over.
Be unapologetically you.
Intimacy requires trust. Yet, we must not trust others more than we trust ourselves.
Live and love every day like it is your last.
There is no FOMO (fear of missing out) if you do what you love and focus on your goals and dreams.
Vibrations are genuine and telling. Heed how you feel.
Always follow your intuition.
Thoughts are things. Be mindful of your thoughts and create the life you always dreamt of having.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
~Confucius
