I have not personally blogged for soooooo long, for
too long.
This says something about how much I am working or
something about how little I am taking care of myself.
As I do so love to blog, think and read. And
re-think. It's part of this re-thinking that has got me to jot down these notes
from a book just read.
Which is a great story. A lovely narrative. Which
covered many of the themes, which are in so many of the books I have read
in my past. So much so it became a "refresher" in things that I had forgotten I
believed.
So the below is really for my daughter Mia. Who
might read it in the future. And realize after I am gone, or after I become
someone I should not, that her father had some decency once.
And a soul too.
It's up to you whether you read the whole thing. I
would definitely read these top nine points, even if you aren't Mia (and have
no idea who she is...)
NINE GATEWAYS TO A BEAUTIFUL
LIFE
#1: The main work of every human
being is inner work.
Each day, do something significant to
deepen yourself. To have more of the life that you truly want, you must first
become more of who you truly are. (This is something I truly had
forgotten.) Do something each day to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
#2: See your life as a fantastic
growth school.
Understand this truth, and keep
asking yourself, “What opportunity does this person or situation represent” in
terms of your personal growth. This is a great source of inner peace.
#3: Be true to yourself—the best life
is the authentic life.
Never betray yourself. Take off your
social mask and have the personal bravery to present the real you to the world.
The world will be richer for it. (But maybe don't post it all over Facebook or
LinkedIn for that matter.)
#4: Remember that we collect what we
project.
Our outer lives are nothing more than
a mirror image of our inner lives. Pour light on your dark side. Become aware
of the false assumptions, limiting beliefs, and fears that are keeping you
small, and your exterior world will change.
#5: We see the world not as it is but
as we are.
The world can seem like it is full of
trouble and darkness. But... Know that the truth in any given circumstance is
filtered through your personal stained glass window—your personal context.
Clean up the windows, and you’ll clean up your life. Then you’ll see the
truth.
#6: Live in your heart—its wisdom
never lies.
Follow the quiet promptings of your
heart, and you’ll be led in the direction of your destiny.
#7: Stand in the curiosity of your
life.
In surrendering control (which the
world will tell you, that you need more and more Mia) you’ll create a space for
possibilities to enter and treasures to flow.
#8: Build human connections.
Dedicate yourself to deepening your
bonds with the people around you. Focus on helping others achieve their dreams,
we are here to enrich this world, and you simply betray yourself once you
forget that.
#9: Leave a legacy.
The deepest longing of the human
heart is the need to live for a cause greater than oneself. I hope you
will find your cause Mia. I hope I was part of you finding it.
Hope you enjoyed the blog.
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Private bit for Mia.
This blog is a gift for you - in November 2015.
From your dad... Dan Sodergren
From your dad... Dan Sodergren
With all his love.
Before he turned 40.
