Are There Rules for the Art of Living?

What does it mean to know your own way? It sounds simple enough, to choose a life path that take us where we want to go while hopefully bringing the experiences we need. But who in the world knows what those are?

We're led around by our desires and dropped into situations that challenge our ability to survive, much less extricate ourselves from them with grace and style and still get where we want to go.

While our inner voice may lead us to whatever experiences our souls need, at an egoic level we're left with more practical concerns, like building a life that works for us.

The Making of a Life

What goes into making such a life? Getting along with others comes to mind. So does survival, if not actual prosperity. Finding a life path that fulfills us wouldn't hurt, either. Neither would pursuing our passions, being creative, and even being heard.

Being loved would be nice, too. And having someone to love, too, as well as family to accept you no matter what you do or become. Getting along with others is high on the list also.

Finding a little peace and happiness along the way would probably be welcome, too. Let's not forget about making a contribution to the world, either.

Oh, yeah. Being healthy is real important, too. And maybe even having a relationship with whatever god we know inside.

So many things go into making a life. And the problem is, there's no rule book. We're left to figure it out as we go along.