Summary
Making life worthwhile requires devoting energy in an organized and consistent way to what is meaningful and following the path of the heart. Gratitude transforms what is within us, and working on ourselves helps us reexamine our strengths, flaws, and preconceived ideas, improve our relationships, and welcome even those we do not accept. Loving is almost impossible without this effort to improve every day; love allows us to see ourselves and share our space with everyone.
Source transcript
Make your life worthwhile. Every instant is precious, and we must apply our energy in an organized and consistent way to something meaningful, in order to ensure continuity and expansion. Many times, we think we do not have a right path, but, deep down, we know what to do. There are aspects in our life that demand continuity—they are important and necessary. We must identify what is absolutely necessary and what is important. For me, life is a gift that I give thanks for daily, and I believe everyone should do the same in order to transform their inner content.
Otherwise, we live in unhappiness and complaining, which is the worst possible attitude. Malicious talk and anger toward people who seem to be in a better situation do not contribute to growth. Making life worthwhile is tied to what we are: our thoughts, emotions, feelings, and productions, which can improve the world. Destruction, war, and violence only deteriorate our planet. For me, everyone is a brother, because I believe the world should not have barriers or borders. The world must be open so that we can move about with freedom, affection, and care, expressing the strength of the heart.
That strength allows us to accomplish anything, even in the face of illnesses or difficulties. I believe that we create our own illnesses through our actions and interactions, whether they are positive or negative. For life to be worthwhile, we must follow the path of the heart—a linear path where we work on ourselves, believing that we can improve every day. We must look at people, even those we do not accept, from the point of view of the heart, which is broad enough to welcome all the people and things of the universe. There is no absolute right or wrong, but rather the tendency to do things in a more balanced and organized way. That is each person's course.
Relationships are fundamental. We must relate well to ourselves and to everything around us. When we understand this, we review our qualities and flaws, questioning why we are a certain way. That reflection is the beginning of applying the phrase I always write: "Make your life worthwhile." Ask yourself questions that will tear down all anger, rancor, preformatted ideas, and differences. Being good is more challenging than being bad, and loving is almost impossible without self-work. When we truly understand love, we attain a complete achievement. Love is the greatest technology that exists, allowing us to see ourselves and share our space with everyone around us, attaining total success.
Questions raised by this material
- How can I make my life worthwhile?
- How does self-knowledge help improve relationships?
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Esagüi, M. (2016, June 18). Comments - Make your life worthwhile [Video]. Center for Consciousness Studies. https://centrodeestudos.org/en/library/comments-make-your-life-worthwhile/





