Meaningful Life Archives - liveyourtruestory.com https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/category/meaningful-life/ Authentic Success and Happiness Mon, 06 May 2024 15:16:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/live-your-true-story-300x200-v2.png Meaningful Life Archives - liveyourtruestory.com https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/category/meaningful-life/ 32 32 Choose the short-term pain https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/choose-the-short-term-pain/ Mon, 06 May 2024 15:16:50 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=3562 For the largest part, the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the decisions you make. We all like to think that one or two big events in our life will help us to create the life that we truly want but this is a long way from the truth. In each […]

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]]> Embracing empowerment: A lesson from Mark Manson https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/embracing-empowerment-lesson-mark-manson/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:00:28 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=3489 In a world where the pressures of conformity often dictate our actions, Mark Manson's poignant quote serves as a beacon of empowerment. "Stop saying yes to things you hate. Stop saying yes to people you can't stand. Stop saying yes to a future you don't want." These words, while seemingly simple, carry profound implications for how […]

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]]> Don’t dodge reality – start making your contribution now https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/dont-dodge-reality-make-your-contribution-now/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:46:14 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=3457 This week I turned the ripe old age of 45. It seems quite young but it is still a cause for reflection. I have two dead Brothers and if I combine their ages at the time of their deaths it only totals 43. Also, my grandfather died at 42. This may seem like a morbid way […]

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]]> The Power of Silence: Why reacting to insults is counter productive https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/the-power-of-silence-why-reacting-to-insults-is-counter-productive/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:31:55 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=3385 Today, I want to share an important insight with you, one that has the potential to transform the way you navigate difficult interactions and relationships. It's a simple yet profound principle: Not reacting to insults. Let's explore the reasons why this practice is of utmost importance.Insults often provoke an immediate, emotional response within us. It's […]

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]]> The importance of taking responsibility https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/the-importance-of-taking-responsibility/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:55:21 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=3374 Looking back upon my life is something that I do quite a bit. I try to identify the habits which have led me astray or, have produced results that I had not wanted. When I first started doing this reflection, I used it as a tool to beat myself up. Is it any wonder that […]

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]]> Freedom comes from commitment https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/freedom-comes-from-commitment/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:41:02 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=3296 Over the years, I have discovered that the best advice often seems contradictory or counter intuitive. As someone who practices Zen Buddhism, I try to consume a great deal of content from teachers in the area. One such piece of content, is the podcast ‘The Way Out Is In’ which is produced by Plum Village […]

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]]> The danger of the victim mentality https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/the-danger-of-the-victim-mentality-meaningful/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:07:27 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=2936 I was watching a course by one of my favourite authors, Robert Holden, last night. The topic was happiness which is something Robert has become a real expert on. In last night’s talk, Robert addressed the importance of identity in our happiness.  How we perceive ourselves is critically important in experiencing our happiness. At one […]

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]]> Choosing the right opportunity for you https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/choosing-the-right-opportunity-for-you-meaningful/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:25:45 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=2807 There is so much going on in the world at any time that it is really a world of opportunity, Even in times of difficulty, there are opportunities available in each area of your life.  Some people struggle because they can’t see any opportunities but one of the most common problems you are likely to […]

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]]> How to attract the right people with your purpose https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/how-to-attract-the-right-people-with-your-purpose-meaningful/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:11:26 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=2765 I have always hated the idea that we should all be the same, think the same, and act the same.There are over 7 billion people on Earth and we are all different in our own ways. The human body has trillions of cells, each with its own unique function.We are all cells in the great […]

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]]> Gaining perspective with purpose – an effective way to solve problems https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/gaining-perspective-with-purpose-meaningful/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:35:00 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=2744 I love a good coffee so, when Laura called and asked me to join her for coffee, I didn’t hesitate to say Yes.I could tell by her voice that she wanted to talk about something that was bugging her.And when I got there, I found that was the case.Laura was an old college friend who […]

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