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Live to Fulfill the Measure of Your Creation
We live in a well-ordered universe where the sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. The
sun gives out light and warmth in the day. At night, the sun provides its light through the moon.
This cycle repeats every twenty four hours. In places away from the equator, there are climatic
seasons such as Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. The seasons repeat every year.
The lives of all plants and animals fulfill the measure of their creation. When I stand in my vegetable
garden I know I will not find cabbages hanging from the tomato plants, only tomatoes. The tomato
bush must fulfill the measure of its creation in producing an abundance of beautiful red tomatoes. It
is doing what all tomato bushes do. It is doing what its ancestors have done for generations. Have
you noticed when sunrise and sunset approaches, there is a chorus of birds that chirp and sing?
They cannot avoid this. Nature, if you like, has programmed this into them and they must fulfill the
measure of their creation. If we can observe order and beauty in the creation of nature, then
should we not consider the order and beauty of our creation, the greatest of all the species?
We, like nature, also have to fulfill the measure of our creation. In doing this we experience true
happiness because we are living at the most ethical and productive level. For each of us the
measure will be different according to the role we have to play.
The Psychologist Abraham Maslow
The American psychologist Abraham Maslow called this concept ‘selfactualization.’ Some schools of
philosophy use the term ‘self-realization.’ Maslow loosely describes self-actualization as “the full
use and exploitation of talents, capacities and potentialities”. Self-actualized people are those who
have developed or who are developing to reach their full stature. Whatever it is called does not
really matter. What does matter is that we understand that our purpose in life is to rise to our
highest level of development.
Maslow was interested in what motivated successful people. He undertook a study of people living
exceptionally effective lives. His study included Albert Einstein, William James, Eleanor Roosevelt,
Abraham Lincoln, John Muir, Walt Whitman, and other creative people, artists, writers, and poets.
He wanted to know what made them different from what we might call the ‘average person’.
Hierarchy of Needs
In Maslow’s research he discovered what he called ‘the hierarchy of needs’. He said that our needs
have to be satisfied at a lower level before we can move to a higher level. The pinnacle of the
hierarchy is self-actualization. Maslow believed that self-actualization is an innate drive, i.e.,
something we were born with.
At the base of the triangle are our basic needs - oxygen, food, and water. We will take whatever
steps are necessary to secure these requirements just to survive. In the Western society most of
these needs are fulfilled with little effort. Few of us would have experienced real hunger and thirst.
In third world or less affluent
countries people struggle daily to meet these basic needs.
The second level is the need for safety and security, shelter and protection. We all need
somewhere to live, a home that will protect us from the elements, an environment that provides
safety and security.
Once we have reached this level we are now prepared to move to the third level, which is the need
to belong, to bond with people who are like-minded, people who believe in the things we do and
see life in the same way. Belonging to these groups we are more likely to feel that these people
love and care about us. This
group gives us self-expression beyond our immediate family.
The fourth level is the need for self-esteem. We want to feel good about ourselves and have others
feel good about us. When we succeed at some difficult challenge we experience deep feelings of
satisfaction.
At the highest level Maslow says our need is to self-actualize. In developed nations we have the
luxury of being able to strive for the higher levels in this hierarchy. At the higher level we become
creative because we are free to develop our gifts and talents, to write, to sing, to paint, to
concentrate on the spiritual aspects of life. To reach this pinnacle we must make full use of our
potential. This is living life to the max.
Characteristics of Self-Actualizing People
For those who reach this level, Maslow’s research showed that these people had similar
characteristics, habits and actions. Self-actualizing people can be identified by the following
characteristics.
These people can see reality for what it is. They have the ability to separate their hopes, fears,
anxieties and theories from what is real.
They are people who have been able to accept weaknesses and imperfections in themselves and
other people. They consider weaknesses to be a part of human nature. They see them as a part of
the growing process and so they allow people to be themselves. They do not get upset or
disturbed because of other people’s behavior.
These people are naturally spontaneous and open with their feelings. They avoid pretence
although they do act tactfully in areas that might hurt other people’s feelings.
Self-actualizing people do not need permission to laugh. They have a well developed sense of
humour. Laughter is spontaneous and they are prepared to laugh at themselves. They see certain
foolishness in taking themselves or life too seriously.
These people are solution-focused rather than ego-centered. They see the world outside
themselves rather than within themselves. They normally have some mission in life or some higher
task to fulfill. Actions are based on the deeper issues of life that may center around religious,
philosophical, social, or ethical
issues. This gives them a defined purpose for life.
They do not depend on others for their security and satisfaction. Their security comes from within.
They do like moments of solitude and privacy as this allows them time to meditate and think about
the important issues of life.
They are self-starters, and control where possible, their own destiny. They have a level of humility
that enables them to learn from anybody who has something worthwhile to teach them.
They have the ability to see newness in the ordinary events of life. Sunsets can be enjoyed over
and over again. There is newness in flowers, food, weather, nature, relationships, etc.
These people generally have deeper and stronger relationships. Although their friendships are
more intense, they are fewer in number. They have many associates but very few true friends
because, in some ways, they expect more of friendship than other people do. Friendships are built
regardless of class, education, and political belief, color or race, they are not xenophobic, that is
they do not fear people from other countries.
Ethical behavior plays a large role in self-actualizing people. They have a clear concept of what is
right and wrong. In general, their principles are ethically based, and although they may be religious
they may not be what some would call ‘orthodox’.
Maslow labelled these people ‘The Peakers’ - those who have peak experiences in life. These peak
experiences generate intense feelings of achievement, success, and passion. They are likely to be
felt when something of value has been achieved, when one’s creative abilities have moved to a
higher level. It may be in areas like leadership, sport, religion, intimate friendships, music and art.
These conclusions have made Maslow’s teachings important in the area of personal development
and human performance.
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Here are some interesting points for you to consider:
Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who never put a lid on his basket of lobsters. When
asked was he not afraid of them climbing over the edge and getting away, he said, “Heck no, the
moment one makes a bid for freedom all of the others drag him back in”.
Do you have lobsters in your life?
The lobsters are in the form of parents, children, relatives, friends, work associates, those in
authority, etc who, though well intentioned, will attempt to discourage you from your ambitions.
The greatest gift you have been given is the freedom to make choices. Use this gift to its maximum.
You have in front of you the key to secret wisdom. If you use it, you will unlock the secret to
having all your dreams come true.
7 Ways To Live Life To The Max is that key and it's just within your reach! Within the bytes and
bits lies wisdom for the ages. Not just a guide to happier living, it is a treasure chest of principles
that will make your every wish come true.
- Are you down in the dumps?
- Do you suffer from depression?
- Looking for a new lease on life?
- Are you lacking goals or direction?
- Wondering what life is all about and what your role is?
This book has been written to empower people to live with excitement and energy. What are the 7
Ways To Live Life To The Max?
- Maxers Know the Big Picture While Not Ignoring The Small One
- Maxers Live In The Real World
- Maxers Live By A Code Of Ethics
- Maxers Live Their Dreams By Conquering Their Fears
- Maxers Give And Know That Giving Is The Measure Of Greatness
You were not created to fail. You were created to win, to live a meaningful life, and to fulfil the
measure of your creation. Remember, the greatest gift you have been given is the freedom to
make choices.
Use this gift to its maximum. Do not let it sit on the shelf and rust, or gather dust and become a
museum piece. Do not give anyone your Power of Attorney to make decisions and choices about
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How to Conquer Panic Attacks? The term "panic attack" has become a
"trendy term" for anything that creates feelings of anxiety and/or fear in a
person.
Truthfully, there are many manifestations of anxiety. Panic attacks are just
one of them. Do you know the others? Do you suspect that you or
someone you love may be experiencing some type of anxiety disorder?
Presently, anxiety disorders are assuming alarming proportions. Many
adolescents and children also develop such disorders. It afflicts more than
forty million American adults. The instances of such occurrences are mostly
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You face continuous spells of fear, concern, or apprehension of some
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Brought to you by Jacob Gan, PhD (Michigan)
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