Life is not static. Everything is in motion. At the sub-atomic level, you are energy. Left to its own devices, your mind and body suffer entropy - a gradual decay into a state of blah. You have to be proactive about guiding your energy (i.e., your entire being) away from this decline and onto an incline; a movement upward.
This post is written to boost you upward, or at least give you a few items to help you in that process. Inspiration is breathing in. Breath in positive, wonderful, and fascinating things and they will flow through you; energizing you and yielding light and life.
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Idea | A Case for Level 3
We live in an affluent society (USA). A slim few of us have ever existed in the lower two levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
This has the strange side-effect of making us feel like failures if we don’t achieve a level of success in the upper two levels - fully disregarding level three. In fact, level three may get sacrificed in the lust of levels four and five (i.e., the pursuit of individual success, wealth, and fame).
I posit that, if we spend our time mastering level three (assuming levels one and two are met). In fact, we can spend a lifetime mastering level three by helping others who don’t have levels one or two met. If we do that, the upper levels may just take care of themselves.
Book | “Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life Audible Audiobook” by Rory Sutherland
This book will blow your mind! I highly recommend listening to it on audiobook.
Video | Lego Man
It’s easy to be cynical about work. Yet, how many of us have pursued an occupation that we find amazing and fun? Below is a video about a guy who loves his job and has fun with it.
There are thousands of jobs out there, and many of them would be a great fit for you or someone you know. Open your mind to possibilities. If you don’t like your job, see if you can find something you want that pays the same or more. I bet it’s out there.
Self-Care | At-Home Alchemy
Is there anything in your home that drives you nuts whenever you see it? For instance, let’s say you have an old, ugly shower curtain liner that you hate to look at when you’re showering. Go to Amazon and find THE BEST shower curtain liner out there and buy it! When it comes in, immediately remove the old one and install the shiny new one.
If you do this routinely - replace crappy stuff with beautiful, high-quality items - over time, you will transform your dwelling from “lead” to “gold.”
Sharable Quote | Coconut Wisdom
I’ve created these quote cards below. Use them however you wish. There’s no branding, no credits. Just pure inspiration for you to share on social media, email, text, wherever.
Right-click the image and choose “Save as” to save the image. If you’re on your phone, press the image and share it or save it to your phone; screenshot it and crop it if that’s your thing.
May you go out into the world with an inspired outlook and a pep in your step. Until next time, keep on keepin’ on!