jamal Ammouri
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Kamand Kojouri:
Hi, The sign of a good business is profit. What are three signs of a good life?
Kamand Kojouri
I really appreciate you taking the time to pose such thoughtful questions, Jamal. I apologise for taking so long to respond—I have only seen your question now...
I suppose the three signs of a good life can be divided into three spheres that interact with one another: the physical, emotional, and mental spheres.
1. Physical: If we take good care of our bodies, paying attention to what we consume so that we aren't depriving ourselves but instead practicing moderation and awareness. If we spend time outdoors, being in nature, saluting the sun and moon. If we exercise so that our heart is pumping, and we can feel the oxygen reaching the cells in our toes. If we don't let anger, aggression, shame, and guilt build up in any of our organs, but instead find ways to sublimate those emotions through creative acts. If we treat our bodies with respect and are grateful for each scar and imperfection, and we kiss those imperfections and give thanks for them. If we take deep and conscious breaths, then we are leading a good life.
2. Emotional: We are social beings. Sure, we grow in solitude and learn about ourselves, but our soul's growth hits a threshold in isolation. We must be surrounded by those we love, those who love us, and accept us for our true selves. Only then can we manifest more of our authentic selves and maximise our full potential.
3. Mental: If we strive to continuously learn, to consistently unlearn, and to relearn then we will advance. Each day ought to be spent with a little bit of poetry, a little bit of dance and music. We mustn't specialise our knowledge, especially when we don't know what it is we wish to pursue. We must learn about anything and everything, and be open to this learning, especially from other people, because we will find that every human being is a privilege to know. And we will find that nothing is a coincidence, and everything we come across, everything we pay attention to will come back to us again, because everything is connected.
I hope you have a great day, Jamal. Love and light to you.
Kamand
I suppose the three signs of a good life can be divided into three spheres that interact with one another: the physical, emotional, and mental spheres.
1. Physical: If we take good care of our bodies, paying attention to what we consume so that we aren't depriving ourselves but instead practicing moderation and awareness. If we spend time outdoors, being in nature, saluting the sun and moon. If we exercise so that our heart is pumping, and we can feel the oxygen reaching the cells in our toes. If we don't let anger, aggression, shame, and guilt build up in any of our organs, but instead find ways to sublimate those emotions through creative acts. If we treat our bodies with respect and are grateful for each scar and imperfection, and we kiss those imperfections and give thanks for them. If we take deep and conscious breaths, then we are leading a good life.
2. Emotional: We are social beings. Sure, we grow in solitude and learn about ourselves, but our soul's growth hits a threshold in isolation. We must be surrounded by those we love, those who love us, and accept us for our true selves. Only then can we manifest more of our authentic selves and maximise our full potential.
3. Mental: If we strive to continuously learn, to consistently unlearn, and to relearn then we will advance. Each day ought to be spent with a little bit of poetry, a little bit of dance and music. We mustn't specialise our knowledge, especially when we don't know what it is we wish to pursue. We must learn about anything and everything, and be open to this learning, especially from other people, because we will find that every human being is a privilege to know. And we will find that nothing is a coincidence, and everything we come across, everything we pay attention to will come back to us again, because everything is connected.
I hope you have a great day, Jamal. Love and light to you.
Kamand
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Lynn Watson
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Kamand Kojouri:
Hi Kamand, And I'm just as tardy responding back again. . . I left it in a comment, but maybe putting in a reply to the original question is better. May I have your permission to include the quote in my next devotional, "The Essence of Joy"? All credit to you, of course! Praying to have the devotional available in October. Thank you, Lynn
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