Think About It - There Is An Art To Everything and Is No Exception. of Any Art, This Would Be The One To Master Since It Encompasses All The Others

The document discusses the art of living an ideal life. It states that life is a precious gift that must be cherished through developing one's physical, intellectual, and spiritual faculties. Physical well-being requires good health habits like a nutritious diet, exercise, and medical checkups. Intellectual development involves training the mind and will. Spiritual fulfillment involves dedicating time to prayer and meditation. Living well is an art that involves living in harmony with one's nature, social surroundings, and the natural world.

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Think About It - There Is An Art To Everything and Is No Exception. of Any Art, This Would Be The One To Master Since It Encompasses All The Others

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Life is a very precious gift from God that has to be nourished, cherished and

protected diligently and artfully. Man is defined as a rational animal. The art of
living an ideal life would, therefore, imply the full development of the faculties
of his animal nature and rational nature and effectively playing his role as a
social being.

Physical well - being is a necessary condition for a happy and contented life.
Therefore, one has to take utmost care of one’s physical fitness. Nourishing
food, intake of unpolluted air, regular physical exercises and periodic medical
check-up will ensure physical fitness. Good health is necessary to carry out
various tasks of our life. It is vital even for our mental health as the old proverb
says. “A healthy mind in a healthy body”.

Intellect and will are the two faculties of man’s rational nature. Training of
these faculties is of utmost importance of lead and ‘ideal life’. The intellect
enables him to think and learn, and the will to chose what is best of or what is
least evil. These two faculties help man to make informed choices and take
right decisions in every circumstance of life.

Man is also endowed with deep spiritual yearning. Whatever be one’s religion,
one should set aside some time in one’s daily life for spiritual pursuits through
prayer and meditation. The art of living an ideal life is the art of regulating
one’s activities in harmony with his nature, his social surroundings and Nature
itself.

Think about it - there is an art to everything and living well is no exception. Of any art,
this would be the one to master since it encompasses all the others.
The art of living well is to make your life an expression of
who you are, what you believe, and your hopes, dreams and desires.

Of course, to create your life as a work of art is an ongoing, evolving, and creative
endeavor. And so it should be.

The difference between living well and just living would be analogous to preparing a

meal.

When you're hungry you can just throw something together from whatever is handy
without considering the nutritional value, taste, or visual appeal of the dish. You can
shove something down that fills your tummy and satisfies your immediate appetite.

Or, you can prepare a pleasing, nutritious, tasty meal that not only satisfies your visual
and practical needs, but also makes it a joy to experience.

Of course, the second meal requires more thought, planning, imagination and work, in
general, but the rewards are exceedingly greater on every level.

So it is with life. You could live it indiscriminately not paying attention to anything in
particular, or you can make it a delicious, nutritious treat.

How to make your life a work of art:

1. Make each moment count and live it to the fullest. When you get up in the
morning decide to welcome all the challenges and delights each day brings.

Be aware that everything you experience contributes to your knowledge,

enjoyment and understanding of life.

Every activity can have meaning and purpose and by acknowledging and
recognizing it, you enrich your participation in it.
2. Express yourself and create the life you want. You are unique. Express your
individuality and share your observations and insights with others.

Make your surroundings a comfortable reflection of that individuality and

uniqueness.

For instance, if you're a collector, a sports fan, or have a particular hobby,

decorate your home with artifacts and mementos that express that part of
your personality. It makes for good conversation and reveals something about you
to others.

3. Establish an open, accepting and appreciative mindset. Prepare yourself for

whatever comes your way. When you do, the possibility of attracting adverse
circumstances lessens because of your willingness to confront and face what is.

When you maintain an open, accepting attitude life actually goes more smoothly
and without incident. It's as if you're daring life to throw you a curve, but because
you aren't afraid, it becomes unnecessary and therefore loses its impact.