Do you regularly ask yourself 'what should I do?' Maybe there is another question that we ought to ask ourselves first. It is 'how ought I live?' Thinking about this small question can make all the difference because living the good life holds the potential for happiness.
While we generally want to be happy and have a good life we rarely put time and effort into thinking what this means. The good life is not about following rules. It is about living in a way that supports our human development without causing harm. Happiness is the by product of living this way.
This challenge is put to us by Aristotle - the famous philosopher who was born in 384BC. His understanding of the human condition is such that the questions he asked so long ago can still benefit us in today's world. He is very clear that the good life is not a life devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.
Living a good life does not mean we spend our lives battling with our desires. We simply choose the right thing whatever the situation or circumstance. To do this we first need to know what kind of life we want. Taking action is what makes the difference and that is what the good life is all about.
This time of year is famous for making resolutions which are rarely kept. Another approach is to discover what a good life is for you? After that every choice you make will either support this way of life or reject it. Your choices can make all the difference.
For support in meeting this challenge I am available for one to one meetings or phone consultations.
My e-mail address is info@psyche.ie. and my website is www.psyche.ie
May 2011 be another stepping stone on your good life.
