A good life mix
I am subscribed to daily Philosopher’s Notes and find them very refreshing, perfect to get me inspired about my daily attitude and experience, at the start of the day. Here is one I particularly enjoyed:
The Five Pillars of Wealth: Financial, Relational, Mental, Physical, and Spiritual. Without these five pillars, you might be rich, but you’ll never be wealthy. Interestingly enough, I’ve found that the more you reach this state of true wealth, the more money rushes to you—and all that money can provide. The universe is at your command and lines up in joyous support of your awakening.” ~ “James Arthur Ray from Harmonic Wealth”
The essence of “Harmonic Wealth” is the idea that we need to have “harmony” between the different areas of our lives. Think of a great symphony–you’ve got the musicians playing different instruments and it’s the harmony among them that makes for an outstanding performance. Same thing with our lives! If we don’t have the Five Pillars (Financial, Relational, Mental, Physical, and Spiritual) harmonized, it’s like we’re at a REALLY bad concert. 
James continues: “Understand that your pillars are interdependent: When you attend to each of them, all increase in strength. When you take care of your health by working out regularly and eating well, you create multiple benefits. Sexual relationships become enhanced by your greater confidence and stamina. Business booms from your increased energy. You’re more alert and receptive in spiritual pursuits. You’re more alive. Similarly, spiritual growth translates to deepening intimacy in friendships and romantic relationships, fueling your desire to keep up with your physical exercise.”
I like the idea of balancing out these pillars or finding your “life mix” just like a business needs to fit its marketing mix I have been intrigued by the Integral Life Practice kit of Ken Wilber ever since I saw it, as it combines a balanced approach to lifestyle, personal development etc. and hope I can pick it up myself soon.. I realize I am procrastinating it, as I feel I want to share it with my partner in the morning and fail the discipline and willpower to rise up in the morning and practice alone. To ponder on, especially after my previous post on revitalizing morning habits!
You can’t be success at everything. Any vision of success has to admit what it is losing out on, where the element of loss is.
– Alain de Botton
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