The eternal question; why is there anything rather than nothing.

 

I have given up the idea of a single entity or multiple entities as creator with a purposeful design. This just does not gel with me and my common sense. The idea of an Anthropomorphic God head seems too absurd and childish to me.

Yet most humans live with some theory or another about a creator or God head. We have ancient theories about the creation of our world which now in the light of new scientific progress and new ideas looks silly and childish. Theories about how the earth was created and is the centre of creation and how beings on our planet were created are imagination of a cave man or a blind faithful.

Despite my disbelief in various religious theories and other creation philosophies and hypothesis the fact of the matter is that there is a universe around us and perhaps multiple universes. A thing can be causeless and without a first cause. This again points to an idea which is beyond my comprehension and grasp.

I can live with the theory of evolution on planet earth for which there is plenty of evidence also the birth and death of stars and planets. Similarly I do not have any problem with there being a creative power far beyond my comprehension.

What is a person like me to do? Shall I live believing as I do that my life is absolutely pointless and meaningless or is there some great wonder to be grasped or sensed which might give solace and meaning to my life? Where do I begin my quest? Which direction to take? Some theory or idea has to be formulated and some direction to be decided upon before I begin to search or even ponder.

I do not believe in signs. I think a creative power which is capable of creating multiverses does not need to talk in sign languages. There is no out of the ordinary miracle needed to prove creation, creation and everything in it is miraculous enough for me. Each and everything around me is a miracle in itself.

I understand that my desires wishes and instincts have been shaped by millions of years of evolution and so is my curiosity about creation. Maybe the mental capabilities I have evolved to are too limited to understand the creation around me then why have the power to be curious about it at all? Seems like a cruel joke.

 

Self Development Skills

Many people drift through life like a ship without a rudder. By simply adding some self development skills to their lives it can give their life direction and propel them towards success.

The act of you even searching for Self Development Skills place you in the top 10% of achievers, to maintain this position and keep momentum in your life, build on the  skills you learn and practice them daily.

There are many facets of personal development, some of the most common are -

• Time Management

• Healthy Eating

• Meditation

• Goal Setting

• Discovering Values

• Education and reading

• Positive Affirmations

• Wealth Creation

Essential Life Skills 
for Personal Development
What is personal development?

• know and understand yourself better

• live life more consciously and deliberately

• attain personal satisfaction and fulfillment.

"All men by nature desire knowledge."

To assist you in your pursuit of knowledge and in expanding your horizons, I encourage you to read and explore the pages on the arts, philosophy, and sports. We often tend to overlook how much they contribute to personal development and to the balancing of the personality. 
Why are these skills essential?
1. Know Yourself

Even by implementing a couple of these strategies can make a huge difference to your lifestyle. What most people find is that once they enter on the journey of self development they almost become “addicted” to feeling good and the positive influences it has on their life.

 

Welcome to Essential Life Skills.net a website dedicated to contributing to your personal development and self-realization. 

Personal development is the pursuit of developing, honing and mastering the skills that help us become the best that we can, with all that we have. It is the reaching for, and realizing of, our full potential as human beings.

We all want to live full, productive lives, but sometimes, we just don't know where to begin. There is so much information 'out there' that it can be overwhelming and hard to sort out. Depending on the problem, what seems to work for one person, may not necessarily work for everyone.  There are so many different programs, strategies and techniques, that it's hard to chose the right one. 

One thing, however, is certain. If we want to accomplish anything in life and realize our full potential, we must have some skills - in this case life skills.

In order to excel at a job, a sport or any discipline, a person must acquire and master certain skills. Living life fully and productively is no different.

Furthermore, possessing life skills enables you to deal with the life's inevitable difficulties and adversities more effectively.  It lessens your chances of overusing prescription drugs, engaging in addictive behaviors, and experiencing overall despair and hopelessness. When you have the proper tools and strategies at your disposal, you have more control over your life and are therefore happier and more productive.

Where do you begin?

You begin by establishing a firm foundation. That foundation is "you". You must know who you are, what you want, and what you are capable of. You must then determine which values, goals and principles you will set up to guide your actions.

Learning about and applying the 9 Essential Life Skills will help you. It will help you to:

Often, the hardest part in any endeavor is getting started, however once you do, there is a surprising snowball effect. You will begin to feel good about what you're doing and you'll  want to continue. You will want to keep improving yourself and you'll want to become the best that you can be. 

As you continue on the journey of personal development, you will become aware that there is so much more knowledge and information to be discovered, and uncovered, than you ever thought possible - knowledge about yourself, knowledge about others, knowledge about life and the world around you.

According to Aristotle:

 

Personal development is about desiring and pursuing knowledge.

Enjoy also the inspirational quotes, and personal development articles that include helpful tips and strategies, as well as other interesting pointers.

The good news is, that acquiring Essential Life Skills will not only contribute to your personal growth and development, it will make you a more interesting and dynamic individual.

 

Because without having developed them, you will always feel that something is missing in your life. What good is all the financial success in the world if you don't have self-confidence, know who you really are, what you  want, or what you're doing here? We've all witnessed many outwardly successful and famous people who have not been able to find personal happiness. No amount of fame or fortune could fill the void they felt inside.

Therefore, in order to enjoy the fruits of any achievement we must first be happy with ourselves and possess the following:

A healthy Self-Concept which includes the three skills of:

2. Love Yourself
3. Be True To Yourself.

The Critical Thinking that is needed to work on developing and honing the rest of the skills including:
4. Having A Personal Value System
5. Perspective
6. Have An Open Mind
7. Sense Of Humor
8. Resilience
9. Acceptance.

Personal development is an ongoing process and journey. As Robert Louis Stevenson said:

"To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end of life."

 

 

Innovative Stress Busters

Try something totally different without inhibitions. After all it’s your life.

Here are some unique methods.

1. Yell! But---be sure you are alone. The best place is in the car with the windows up. Stuck in traffic? Try it.

2. Sing. This is close to the first one. Lots of people swear by the power of music to release tension and stress. Sing wherever you feel comfortable. It doesn’t matter what. Just have some fun with it. Try dancing, small movements’ maybe or wild ones, whatever works for you. Why not, it works.

3. Do something soothing. Start or try an activity like knitting, crochet, pottery making. Don’t worry about being good at it. It’s the process that’s beneficial. Sitting still while performing repetitive movements is calming and stabilizing for many people. It helps to collect your thoughts. It’s your “me” time.

4. Start a garden. Even apartment-dwellers can do this. Inside in pots, pots on the patio, pots, a small spot in your yard. There is a little work to setting it up. Tending plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers and watching them grow, bloom, or yield food is rewarding. Avid gardeners say working a garden is the best way to control stress and worry. An added benefit is the creation of a more beautiful, restful environment.

5. Play with a dog or cat. Experts say Pet owners live longer and have fewer stress symptoms than non-pet owners. Playing with your pet provides good vibrations. It’s a form of social interaction with no pressure to meet anyone’s expectations!

6. Gaze at the stars. Preferably in a still, dark, and quiet area, sit back and observe the heavens. The vastness of space is awesome. This way can make a lot of problems seem very small.