Art of Living
In our modern 21st century life, it is easy to feel disoriented, distracted, and confused. It is vital that we as individuals develop a way of living that can transcend the rapid changes. Self-respect, self-control, and self-mastery are the cornerstones of the art of living.
Summary
In the expression"'the art of living," the word "art" refers to skill and "living" to a manner of life.The phrase suggests the living of a good life. If you are a "life-artist," you make the most of the life you have been given. As mortals on this evolutionary world, we all have been given life, along with certain abilities, and a body/mind that houses our indwelling spirit. Along the way, we may acquire useful skills to help us succeed. We have a choice of how we use these gifts. One who chooses to create an artful life is a step ahead of those who allow life to just happen to them. Factors that contribute to the success of an artful life include spiritual development, personality expression, and character growth. It is vital to identify one’s goals for life, ideally, a supreme purpose that will help bring forth our best nature. The addition of religion into one’s life is beneficial; not necessarily religion in the traditional sense, or in an organized religious setting, but a personal kind of religion that reflects one’s attitude towards God and spiritual values like truth, goodness, and beauty. Making a choice to believe and trust in God will provide a solid foundation for all of our efforts. Sincerely seeking and persistently trying to do the will of God will bring increased happiness.