How to live a meaningful life
- bonniejoseph

- Mar 25, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Apr 30
What does a meaningful life mean to you? I know someone who graduated from college and needs to know which direction to go. He was passionate about music and the arts but thought these areas could not sustain him financially. At the same time, with the rapid advancement of technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), he is afraid that it will replace his job. He is interested in a computer science career but is unsure if this is what he wants to do.
I can feel his pain because I felt the same way when I was younger. I thought a Computer Programmer would be in demand and pay highly, so I became one. However, after working for six months, I could not stand staring at the computer all day, coding, compiling, and debugging the program. I need human connection, various tasks, and a
fulfilling job! I felt lost, unhappy, and sometimes depressed. Feeling trapped and stagnant, I had nowhere to go. I was struggling to find the direction and meaning of my life.
Do you feel the same way? Are you bored doing your job repeatedly day in and out?
Do you feel stuck and don't know what to do?
Finding the meaning of your life can take time and exploration. Please watch the video to learn three helpful ways to live a meaningful life!
Three Helpful Ways to Live a Meaningful Life!
Video Transcription:
Hi everyone. In this video, I will talk about how to live a meaningful life. I know of someone who graduated from college and doesn't know which direction to go. He was taught in school to find their purpose in life and passion, and that's exactly what he did in school; he enrolled in liberal arts and majored in film studies, but when COVID hit. Everything was shut down, and he realized that that was not a promising career for him. He pivoted in business major instead, he was passionate about arts and music, but he thought that these areas will not going to sustain him financially. At the same time, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, he's afraid that AI will replace his job. Now he's interested in computer software engineering, so he will be paid decently and be financially stable, but he's not sure if that's what he wants to do.
I can feel his pain because I felt the same way when I was younger. I thought a computer science career would be in demand and pay well, so I took that direction. However, after working as a computer programmer for six months, I could not stand staring at the computer, coding, debugging and compiling an application. Working as a help desk analyst and security analyst became a mundane job for me, because I'm doing the same job repeatedly, and it became dull and not challenging. I felt lost and unhappy and sometimes depressed, feeling trapped and stagnant. I had nowhere to go. I was struggling to find the direction and meaning in my life.
Finding how to live a meaningful life is a process, and it can take time and exploration. Here are the three ways to get you started and how to live a meaningful life. Number one is discovery. Explore your interest by taking a class, trying a new hobby, or traveling somewhere where you want to go. Don't be afraid to try new things outside your comfort zone. It can open doors to unexpected passions and hidden talents. Understanding your values, strengths, and passions are critical to find a meaningful path.
Reflect on what brings you joy, what you're good at. And that's how I discovered myself, when I realized that I like to write a book and I cannot wait to finish the product and share it with others, and at the same time, I overcome my fear of recording myself on the video, and I discovered too that I like editing the video, journaling or taking personality quizzes can be helpful, perhaps for introspection.
it is also important to know what are your true needs. Is growth, variety, significance, deep connection with self, with others, with the divine or the universe important to you? Number two is impact. What kind of impact you want? How can you help others and how others can help you? How can your skills and passions be used to address the issues you care about? Make a positive contribution, volunteer your time, and donate to improve the lives of others around you.
And number three is fulfillment. Having an intention and aspiration that feels important to you, provide a sense of direction and motivation, transform your purpose into action. This could be achieving a mastery in a particular field as a co-creator, channeling a love of creativity, finding your true essence, expanding your consciousness, and expressing yourself without limiting beliefs and programs.
Remember, it's a journey and not the destination. Keep exploring, learning, and growing, you'll be well on your way to a meaningful life. Life is a constant change. Design your life as a masterpiece. Create your own blueprint. Meditate and visualize your ideal future. Create a vision statement, living your fullest potential, and that will help you create a roadmap to find the direction and spiritual path for you to follow.
By following your passions in life, you'll be able to find a support group or community, or even build your own community. Teachers, mentors, and coaches can help support you and find the meaning in your life.
Life is an adventure. Surrender to the mystery of life and allow it to unfold. Have faith and trust. As a co-creator, 50% will be your creation and contribution, and the rest will be the community, Mother Nature, other people, the universe, or the divine.
Practice self compassion. Take care of yourself, embrace and accept and love yourself. Take time each day to appreciate the good things in your life and be patient. Connect with your heart, yourself, and your inner child. What did you want to become when you were a child? I remember when I was growing up as a child, I played the role of being a teacher, a business woman selling goods at the market, as well as a nurse taking care of others.
Let's do a recap, three helpful ways to live a meaningful life. D for discovery, I for impact, and F for fulfillment.
Remember to live in the present moment completely, so the future will take care of itself. Savor your experiences and avoid dwelling on the past or the future.
Now, I'm living peacefully and happily, living a fulfilling life as a holistic health practitioner, Tai Chi chat teacher, and spiritual mentor. I help others improve their quality of life, discover their past life experiences and unresolved karma to help them optimize their well-being, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
If you have some questions, please visit my website, Awesomehealing.com. If you enjoyed this video, please click on like and subscribe. Spread the Love. By sharing it with others. And thank you for watching. Infinite gratitude. I will see you soon. Bye.
These steps can help you design your life as a masterpiece and can help achieve fulfillment:
Discovery
Explore your interests through new classes, hobbies, and experiences
Understand your values, strengths, and passions
Use journaling and self-reflection to gain deeper insights
Try personality quizzes to understand yourself better
Impact
Identify how you can help others using your unique skills
Volunteer or contribute to causes you care about
Find ways to make a positive difference in your community
Fulfillment
Create a clear vision statement for your life
Set intentions and aspirations that motivate you
Transform your purpose into concrete actions
Pursue mastery in areas that resonate with you
Channel your creativity and express yourself authentically
Additional practical tips:
Practice self-compassion
Connect with your inner child and childhood dreams
Seek support from mentors, coaches, and like-minded communities
Stay open to learning and personal growth
Live in the present moment
Enjoy your journey as an adventure
Be patient with yourself
Remember, designing your life is an ongoing process of exploration, learning, and self-discovery. It is a co-creation with the Divine, the universe, the community, and humanity.
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