We are all capable of imagining how great it would be to learn Spanish, apply for that new position, write that book, or just introduce ourselves to that interesting stranger on the street. But how many of us actually do it?

There is consensus around defining meaning in life as “the extent to which people comprehend, make sense of, or see significance in their lives, accompanied by the degree to which they perceive themselves to have a purpose, mission, or overarching aim in life” (Steger).

Think about a circumstance in which you believe you have been under the illusion of choice. You thought you decided something, but it was circumstances from your past that had already decided for you. Why do you think you made this choice? What would be at least one other choice you can now see you had in that situation?

The power of the universe resides in your very being. You are made of light and stars. You are already perfect exactly the way you are. There is nothing outside you that can complete you because you are already complete.

There are many aspects of awareness – awareness of reality, awareness of the presence of others, awareness of the environment, awareness of choices and options. Let’s talk about self-awareness - your belief system, values, thoughts, feelings, and emotional responses.

What if your life could be experienced eternally and repeated an infinite number of times, with no possibility of changing any aspect of the life lived? If you could live the same way, follow the same routine, and change nothing, would you be content with reliving your life?

A shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world. The lad wandered through the desert for forty days, and finally came upon a beautiful castle, high atop a mountain. It was there that the wise man lived.

Have you heard about the mechanism of surrender? How do you handle the vicissitudes of ordinary life, with its losses, disappointments, stresses, and crises?

Do you always surround yourself with inspired, passionate, motivated, and open-minded people? Do you cultivate life satisfaction by focusing on your wellbeing, contentment, and happiness? You will be surprised how energy influences your quality of life.