Spiritual Energy - Why to Live

Book Title: The Power of Full Engagement

Book chapter: Spiritual Energy : He Who Has a Why To Live

Author: Jim Loehr& Tony Schwartz   Reviewed by: Jason Cheng Qi Quan

Why am I here? What am I doing in this world? If you can answer  this question consciously and confidently. it means you hold your belief and live with purpose! Sometimes these questions appear in my mind.  I am trying my best to search for the answer. I realise the answer can be found from my inner voice. I just need the courage to believe it and do it! I am on my way to slowly hold my value and believe in my life. It can be found in my story later!  

    Most  people are in a hectic lifestyle. They just live without clarity.  Life is full of clutter because they live without planning and clear values and beliefs. They choose to follow the pace of the society.  This will bring long-term consequences in life. Why? Their emotion is depending on the external environment. They are vulnerable to the changes in environment. It is like a tree. The root is the analogy to belief. If the root didn't hold tightly, Tree will fall easily when there is a storm. Don't always ask what is the meaning of life. 

    

    The  meaning of  life is discovered from the right action.  It is a feeling sense of satisfaction and deeply connected with your values. It is worthy to struggle and strive for a meaningful goal.  Identify your  core values.  What makes you here? Why do you like to do that ? You must have the courage to  hold these values tightly regardless of how is the situation. Some people keep adapt and raise the courage to hold their values tightly. There is no right or wrong whether got own value in life or not.  In my opinion, live with values can help us overcome difficulties confidently. How to cultivate our own beliefs and value? Spiritual energy! 

    Spiritual energy is about what we believe.  Courage and conviction are the two main characteristics that can recharge our spiritual energy. Supportive muscles are passion, commitment,integrity and sincerity. Develop spiritual muscles that can help you boost your performance.  Believe in your  religion is also able to help you live without fear and worry becauase you hold the belief tightly.

        Everyone of us is unique. We have our  own outlook, style and characteristics. We have also our unique values and convictions! Live yourself with your values will bring you to your true fulfilling life.  It is undeniable that sometimes we need some courage to live the life we want.  Try to search your values from your inner voice , hold it tight and deepen it.  Authentic to ourselves and listen to our inner voice. 

        I believe in  karma. I belive doing good things will always bring positive things into life.  I always like to practice loving-kindness and care for others.  I also believe a good life is a life that lives for others.

    

        I  joined the children's dharma camp at the end of the year 2013. I joined because I want to plan some interesting educational and fun activities for kids in the long holiday!  This dharma camp also lets the kids learn about loving-kindness and provide a wonderful holiday to them.  My role in the camp is an entertainment group leader. My team is to plan some interesting games and campfire. 

    I recalled that one of the games was the model-building competition. Campers were divided into few groups. Recycle materials were given to each group and they were required to build the model in 1 hour. I was one of the facilitators in the group. Firstly I encouraged the kids to articulate their idea so that they can build their confidence.  After I had take some efforts to break the ice, they start smiling! They can  build  amazing models because they are happy!

 

        Moreover, I am excited because I was given an opportunity to host the campfire. Therefore, I try to find the few dance songs that is suitable for kids to learn such as chicken dance. After that , I try to choreograph the dance steps and practice dance steps deliberately. 

            I simplify the dance steps so that the kid can learn easily. I have taught my team member so they can assist me to teach the kid during the campfire. Now is  campfire time! I was standing on the stage and bring the audience to the peak! I lead the kid to start the dance!

            I have danced for two hours nonstop and the night is still young! Dancing is not about showing off on the stage. It is about  conveying the positive message from the lyrics and bring positive emotional energy to the audience. I feel happy and energized when I see the kids smiling faces,they are so adorable!

    Although I am tired physically, I feel happy and satisfied internallybecause the children smiling face is my reward! I feel good because I live for others! It matches with my belive and values. 

        Lastly, we can maintain our spiritual energy level by commit to others with our values. You do it because you think that it is worth it to struggle and strive for it! A fulfillment life is a life that lives for others. Don't wait the correct time to help others, start to help others until you find your  values and hold your values tightly!