FEED YOUR SOUL, STARVE YOUR EGO
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I was underemployed working part-time and sporadically as a coach, personal trainer, and substitute teacher; my finances a mess and only getting uglier by the week. Then I received what I saw as a sign, a sign to keep going, to stay the course. It wasn't a job or anything that would improve my financial situation at all but it was something I had been seeking far longer than I had been looking for work; a woman with strength and discipline beyond my own, a woman I would have to improve for daily to stay worthy of her company. Unfortunately our paths in life did not lead us in the same direction as she was on her own journey with her own struggles. As quickly as she entered my life and gave me hope she left it filling me with doubt about where my life was going. This book is not about the woman, or me, it is the product of my attempt to rebuild myself from within; with a concrete foundation that would withstand the many obstacles and often punishing times life presents us. I turned to reading and writing. I read anything I thought might give me insight on what it really takes not just to survive life, but to thrive in it. I wrote just about anything that came to mind, keeping a journal that would often include multiple entries per day. Those entries ranged in topics from my recent failed relationship, my failed career choice, reflections on what I was reading at the time, future business ideas, and words of wisdom that would hit me spontaneously throughout the day. A few months into my rebuilding “feed your soul, starve your ego” came to me. It seemed to encompass the general message of the book I was reading at the time and of several I had read prior. I continued to read, write and rebuild myself over the following months and the words only grew in strength. I will show you how this simple piece of advice can be applied to work, money, relationships and even your health and fitness. If you embrace this message and keep the words fresh in your mind I believe you will see its relevance in countless aspects of your life and eventually with enough effort and awareness of your thoughts and actions achieve your own personal greatness. What makes this book unique is that the author (me) is still very much on his own journey towards greatness. I could not however wait to share these words as I felt it was very likely a major stepping stone for me in my climb out of the hole I was writing from.
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To the handful of individuals (both friends and family) that I shared this book with prior to publishing that were open minded about this project and supplied me with positive feedback which I took as encouragement to continue on, and to the person I fell so hard and fast for that ultimately set me on the path leading to my immeasurable growth within.
So my search started in the book store, with no idea what I was looking for. I just roamed the shelves taking in titles until something caught my eye. The few books prior to reading The Book of Secrets had been books on meditation, finding peace, being mindful of each moment, and obtaining enlightenment. After completing The Book of Secrets I moved onto The Secret written by Rhonda Byrne, a book recommended to me by a friend. I had looked over reviews of the book online and for every positive review it received it also received a negative one. Needless to say I began reading The Secret with some skepticism. In the end I felt it was a worthwhile read and it had many similarities to The Book of Secrets. I believe they essentially had the same message however for me personally Chopra’s method of delivering the message was much more powerful.
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If you’ve opted to read this book you’re likely searching for something yourself, maybe something you haven’t quite defined yet. Or maybe you too have acknowledged that your outlook on life, and the expectations you tend to set are causing you pain and suffering instead of contributing to your success and happiness. I believe strongly that this message will serve you well but please also understand that I am in no way writing this book from the perspective of an expert that has mastered life and all obstacles it tends to present. My writing is the result of observations I’ve made of others, my own experiences in life, and even more so searching for the wisdom within me. My journey is far from over, I will surely have many more struggles before me but I also have recognized a significant improvement in my ability to see the opportunity in these struggles. This book is the product of my first conscious effort to maximize the input of my soul (what I believe to be our greatest source of wisdom and ultimately success) and minimize the input of my ego (what I believe to be our greatest source of self doubt in our pursuit of success and happiness). I hope my words speak to the essence of you (your soul) and you are able to tap into it to find your own greatness.
I use the example of work not because I believe work should be a major aspect to your life but because for most of us it simply is. It’s become a reality of the modern world, we eat sleep, and work. If we can find work that affords us the lifestyle we desire but also fulfills us and gives us a sense of accomplishment and importance then we will find enjoyment in what for many is simply a necessity; a means to survive in the modern world, not something they derive happiness or fulfillment from.
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