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Humans 101
Guiding Principles for a More Meaningful Life
It may feel like the world is crumbling, but that just means it’s time to look inward
Now more than ever, we need to find our strength, courage, and fulfillment from within. Real contentment is not — and never has been — a result of other people, places, and things. It’s within us, and there are practical ways to experience it. It all starts by being curious — wanting to know your inner world, what makes you tick, what makes you conscious.
Being conscious means to be awake, to be aware of one’s inner and outer worlds. When we aren’t paying attention to our inner world, we miss what we need, we don’t grow, and a richer, fulfilled life slips through our fingers.
When we pay attention and are more conscious, we can have a happier life. Here are some principles that can help:
1. Have a regular inner practice
There may be nothing more important than having a practice that connects you to your higher self. Meditation allows us to experience our essence, the universal life energy within us. When we do this, we understand we aren’t our thoughts, ideas, or beliefs: We are consciousness. We become the observer of our thoughts and the questioner of our…
