Living Well And Having Fun

Living well and having fun, finding and maintaining one’s spiritual self involves carving out time and space to explore, nurture and refuel one’s inner self!

To focus with intention on opportunities for change and growth and to remain open to new ideas, feelings and ways of interacting with the world.

Although time and energy may both be in short supply, you may well find that instituting some daily practices into your routine pays off.

• Set a spiritual intention – set aside quiet, personal time for prayer, mindful meditation, journaling or reading religious or spiritual materials
• Practice gratitude – take a moment to notice good things in your day and express gratitude for them. The goodness may be reflected in different ways, for example, acts of kindness by others, beauty in the world around you, a happy event, a beautiful piece of music or something that inspires you.
• Take a life-affirming action – do something each day that makes a difference to others, whether it’s helping another person, protecting the environment, taking care of animals, promoting a cause or volunteering your time and talent.

Journaling – regular writing about one’s thoughts, feelings, experiences – has been found to help people clarify their thoughts and feelings, get to know themselves better, reduce stress, solve problems more effectively and resolve disagreements with others. Read more about the basics of journaling.

Mindful awareness is the moment-to-moment awareness of one’s physical, emotional and mental experiences. It involves an orientation toward one’s experience in the present moment that is characterized by curiosity, openness and acceptance. Read more about mindful awareness.

We all have an ideal lifestyle that we aspire to, and for many of us, our later years are the time we get to realize our lifestyle goals.

Whether we imagine ourselves pursuing new horizons or simply enjoying the relaxing and entertaining pastimes we’ve always loved, we all have an idea of what it means to live well.

Having fun might just be the most underrated part of getting older. In fact, I know it is!

I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about all the free time and the relaxation that comes with getting older, but how many people make it a priority to have fun?

Why not search for ways to raise your spirits, express yourself, and even walk on the wild side of life?

Whether it’s an activity you do alone or with friends, make sure you plan lots of time in your life to fill it with plenty of fun.

Lastly, an important element to living well during our later years is having a sense of purpose.

However you find it, purpose can elevate every other part of your life to fill it with meaning and contentment.

Whether you find purpose in volunteering, spending time with your  grandchildren, pursuing a hobby or simply giving a genuine smile to everyone you meet, be sure that your living well and having fun!