Posts Tagged ‘fulfillment’

Tao may hold the secrets to fulfillment

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

There may be many paths that a person can take in their life. The world lays before everyone nearly limitless possibilities. However, there are few that actually lead to spiritual growth and fulfillment and discovering this Tao can have a major impact on an individual's life.

Tao is a concept in Korean culture that refers to "the way." It talks about the path that every person must follow to reach their optimal spiritual growth. While most people may think they know what they want out of life, and therefore assume finding their Tao to be an easy process, it can actually much more challenging than that.

Upon closer examination, it may become clear to a person that they are actually unsure what they are doing with their life. Perhaps they feel happy, but they may not be using their unique skills and opportunities to help advance humanity. This may leave any life feeling empty and hollow.

This is why searching for one's true Tao can be an important process. It can bring greater fulfillment and satisfaction while also benefiting the broader community.
 

Living free of connections can open a heart to love

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Many people base their life around their personal relationships. However, the Korean phrase Gong-Shim suggests that these connections may actually be somewhat counterproductive and prevent an individual from making positive personal change.

The term means empty mind. It refers to a state in which a person has no attachments, leaving them free to pursue fulfillment and, most importantly, public works. When an individual becomes completely free from personal connections, they may be able to put their mind to public service.

This is the most effective path toward personal change and community development. While it may sound like leaving behind all personal connections may be difficult and lonely, it can actually open an individual up to a brand new world of possibilities that they never knew existed.

By eliminating attachments to any one or two people, an individual is able to cultivate love and respect for all of humanity. In this way, incorporating the principles of Gong-Shim into a person's life may help them to feel more fulfilled and enriched. When more people begin living this sort of lifestyle, the world will be a more harmonious place.