The short-lived answer to this question is because I want
to be happy. And by this, I mean experience joy in all areas of my life.
I have only one life. And this life that I was given has
several components/spheres to it.
i) Social Dimension
On one part is the social aspect in which I have to
connect or live with others in order to survive (no man is an island).
ii) Work (Vocation) Dimension
This consist of what I will do with my life which will
enable me to make a living while contributing something to this world.
iii) Spiritual Dimension
A part of me wants to find meaning to this life. It asks
questions such as; why am I here? what is the whole reason for this life? Why do
I and others suffer and die?
All the above spheres cross our paths as we live in this
life daily.
How The Dimensions Interact
Each day I wake up at home, I must connect with my wife
before proceeding to work where I pursue/make a living to support my
family.
I must contend on a regular basis with emotions of joy
and sadness and several questions which cross my mind on what this life is for.
Once work is done, I must link up with my friends or
family at home.
Each part of life is important and the condition of one spills
over to the next.
I can be doing so well at work (career) but can be
miserable in my marriage/relationships and that wouldn’t complete my joy.
The key is to strive for wholeness. Invest in all areas
of my life; Spiritual, Social as well as Professional.
Everything affects everything else.
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