{"id":180,"date":"2011-03-03T01:11:24","date_gmt":"2011-03-03T01:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/2011\/03\/the-real-game-of-life-a-journey-to-self-actualization.html"},"modified":"2011-11-27T19:00:13","modified_gmt":"2011-11-28T00:00:13","slug":"the-real-game-of-life-a-journey-to-self-actualization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2011\/03\/the-real-game-of-life-a-journey-to-self-actualization.html","title":{"rendered":"The Real Game of Life – A Journey To Self-Actualization"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“There is a fundamental purpose of our lives.\u00a0 To know it, we must understand where life comes from and where it is going,\u00a0 look beyond our immediate goals to what we ultimately want to accomplish and consider life’s highest potential for development<\/em>.”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Paramahansa Yogananda<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Life is a journey; a learning process for us to discover and actualize our divine, creative potential.
\nIt is a game of giving and receiving….energy, love and joy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even death is not real, because only the physical body turns to dust.
\nThe spirit and soul cannot be destroyed and continue on in a different form.
\n(Einstein proved that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it only changes form)<\/span><\/p>\n

Our society tends to focus on the material and financial success in life.
\n“Money, sex & power” appear to be the most important interests for people.
\nIt is easy for fear to run people’s lives instead of faith, trust and truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, the true game of life is a much higher and nobler process of growth and development.
\nIn the end, the only thing we take with us is love and kindness.
\nHow much money, sex or power or possessions can you take with you when you die?
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

True success in life comes by expressing our natural essence as Spiritual Beings and children of God.\u00a0 <\/strong>It comes from helping each other with unconditional love, kindness, gentleness and compassion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When we look at another person, we must be careful not to lapse into judgment, righteousness or superiority.\u00a0 Remember, “For there by the grace of God go I.” <\/span><\/p>\n

The lessons we learn, the challenges, problems, losses, physical & health conditions, hurt, etc give us our greatest growth.\u00a0 Each of us has our own, unique “cross to bear.”\u00a0 From these experiences we actualize more of our true self and divine potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

May you manifest the divine plan of your life, under grace and in perfect ways.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Life is so precious, make the most of your time and energy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

smiles,
\n\ud83d\ude42 Lee
\nThe Mega Coach<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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