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I’ve heard that Einstein is responsible for saying, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. I’m not sure if my 5 consecutive trips to the fridge, expecting a miraculously cooked meal qualifies me for a straitjacket, but I’ve definitely met Einstein’s definition.  And to my defense, I’ve been heavily influenced.  I live in a society that reinforces many illusions that I gladly participate in.  If you try to wake me up with a dose of the truth, who knows, I may be liable to hurt you.  It’s inconvenient, and you’re messing with a very comfortable guy.

Ok, I’m probably more the opposite. I had to at least describe the times in my life where the threat of change has produced some resistance.  Most of the time, I’m proactive in diagnosing the areas in my life that don’t reflect my core values.  It hasn’t always been easy.  I believe that most of us, at some point in our lives can relate to the discrepancy between our most treasured values we claim to hold, and the way we are actually currently living our lives.  This has shown up particularly in 3 areas of my life.  Maybe you can relate, and also share your thoughts, and whats worked for you.

3 Areas To Check For In-congruency

Spiritual Insanity

This can be where you are living the lie of immortality. You think you’re going to live forever.  At least on this side of life.  You don’t want to think about your inevitable death.  I mean its no ones favorite subject, but living in an outright denial can be the source of a lot of stress and issues.  Call is procrastination of the highest order.  We cannot delay or ignore the inevitable.  This form of denial may express itself in subtle ways.  Procrastination being one of the most sinister revelations.  For example, you may tell yourself that although you do value family, you don’t have to tell your family that you love them today, you have tomorrow to do that.  You don’t have to wrestle with those hairy topics of religion, spirituality, or the how of mankind’s existence.  Finding ways to keep life’s unpredictability before us, reminds us to keep things in perspective, live with a sense of urgency, and to value the things that matter most.

Work Insanity

Considering the fickleness of life on earth, wouldn’t one want to spend these few uncertain years doing something professionally that they enjoyed, were passionate about, or could make the world a better place?  For so many, a life of simply existing has overshadowed that instinctual understanding that we are capable of more.  Is clocking in for 30-50 years at jobs that you hate, or at best tolerate, the way you really want to spend you’re working life?

Health Insanity

I’m not going to pretend to be your favorite vegan health freak telling you to start eating nuts, berries, and 72 grain whole wheat bread. However, If you’re anything like me, you want to be able to live to see your grand kids, and have the intestinal fortitude to bend over and pick them up, without loosing your stool.  McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and half the stuff in the center isles of our local supermarkets don’t seem to share these ideals.

Quick, Someone Call A Doctor

Well in this case, you and I will just have to play doctor. The cure is a healthy dose of congruency.  You have to diagnose the areas in your life, where you know good and well you aren’t satisfied with the way you’ve been living up to what matters most to you. I usually make a list.  It helps to face the music on paper…I think that made sense.  If you hate your job, start thinking, and acting on ways to earn a living doing something you love.  If you have questions about life and your purpose here on our spinning sphere, spend some time thinking about why exactly you’re here, and how you want to be remembered.

That’s where I am.  I’m figuring out ways to eradicate the repetitive, ill serving  habits that threaten both short and long term quality of life.  I didn’t say it was a quick fix, but at least its a start.

What is your thoughts regarding Work, Spirituality, and your Health?