Have you ever felt adrift in the relentless demands of daily life, questioning the purpose of it all?
Amidst the relentless ‘to-dos’ and exhausting ‘musts,’ a poignant question emerges, echoing within the confines of our inner selves: What’s the purpose of all this?
This question echoes within me and leads me often to evaluate the starting point of my personal journey - a search for my lost sense of meaning… It used to feel like running an endless marathon, dreams scattered along the way, yet stuck in the same place.
I guess that this might be kind of familiar to you… many of us keep all our energy in the present in an elusive attempt to reduce that endless to-do list. And who knows… that same overwhelming endless list is also defending us from embracing the sometimes-scary unknown that moving forward might be. We all want to be productive and answer all big and minor demands that step at our door every day. But that isn’t being productive, it is simply keeping yourself busy.
What does it truly mean to move forward?
Contemplating this, I wondered, what does it truly mean to move forward?
This reminds me of Seneca, the ancient Greek Philosopher, who said:
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.”
So, let me ask you a few questions here:
Do you know where you want to go? Which port are you sailing to?
Do you know why you want to get there? Is it aligned with who you are (Refer to the article on Values)?
So, what does ‘moving forward’ mean, then?
My answer to that is Flourishing.
Flourishing –a Holistic Way of Well Living
The essence of Flourishing lies in the heart of holistic well-being, a dynamic state where various facets of your life harmoniously align as a sequence of movements of a beautiful, timeless dance.
Envision Flourishing as the outcome of living, evolving, and developing in harmony with who you are and who you aspire to become.
For me, Flourishing is about sculpting the future, your future, in perfect alignment with the higher values and standards you hold for yourself and for those you love.
Flourishing encompasses diverse approaches and models in the field of well-being, each offering a unique perspective on what contributes to a life that is truly experienced and is worth living.
What are your thoughts on moving forward in life?
Do you resonate with the idea of Flourishing? Share your experiences in the comments below!
The PERMA Model
Personally, I like to navigate this exploration using the PERMA model as a compass.
If you are wondering what is the PERMA model, stay tuned for Part 2 of this article and discover what PERMA means and how you can apply it as a tool for well-being?
Thank you for this rich insight into leadings good life. I’m very curious what PERMA is.