3 Simple Steps to Move Beyond Asking “Is This All There Is?”
If you consistently ask yourself, “Is this all there is?” you’re living superficially.
And when you settle for living superficially w/o ever going deeper you:
- Feel empty
- Feel stuck
- Feel lost
Here’s the thing:
You’ll never find a rich, deep, and meaningful life on the surface; it requires excavation and exploration.
It requires a deeper connection to the version of yourself that exists below your numb, superficial life on autopilot.
If you don’t know where to begin, here are 3 simple techniques to start your journey, cultivate that connection, and ultimately fill that void.
1. Contemplate Death. Morbid? No, it’s not. It’s a fact. You will die, and you don’t know when. The sooner you genuinely understand the limitations of time, you’ll stop spending it on the superficial and instead start investing in meaning. The quote below exemplifies the importance of this practice,
“You act like mortals in all that you fear, and like immortals in all that you desire.”
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
2. Journaling. Journaling is the greatest tool I’ve used to connect with myself and…