Are you alive?

Obviously if you are reading this you’re breathing, so you must be alive. Right? Well it depends on what your definition of alive is. Dictionary.com defines alive as: having life; living; existing; not dead or lifeless.

Do you have the life you want and are you living the way you want? If not, then you’re not completely alive. Many believe it’s a struggle to be alive while other’s rejoice every morning they wake up. What makes these people so happy to be alive? Is it because they live in a sprawling mansion and have millions in their bank account? Or is it because they’ve enjoyed everyday in their past and are enjoying every present day, no matter how much money they have? Most likely it’s the latter.

If you want to feel this happiness then you need to know the true definition of alive, the Lyved.com definition. Lyved’s definition is really an acronym, each letter represents something that indicates you’re alive.

Aware

  • If you want to be alive you must be aware. Aware of your life and what’s going on around you. You cannot be closed-minded and shutout the rest of the world. See, smell, and hear what’s in your environment.

Laughing

  • Have fun and laugh as much as you possibly can. If you’re laughing, you’re living. Don’t be a miserable person, be happy and thankful you’re alive.

Involved

  • To be alive you should be involved. Help others live life and achieve success. Be a mentor to someone who needs it.

Vacationing

  • Even if you’re working long hours give yourself mini vacations when you get home and on weekends. Put up your feet, relax, eat what you want, and enjoy yourself as much as you possibly can.

Evolving

  • If you’re alive, you’re changing. Everyday your evolving, you’re different than the day before. You should always be learning and refining those things that you see fit.

If you’re aware, laughing, involved, vacationing, and evolving, then you’re alive. If not, get going and become ALIVE!

Body & Soul | February 18th, 2008 | Written by Andrew Galasetti

2 Responses to “Are you alive?”

  1. Lindsay says: February 18th, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    Nice acronym! I especially like the Vacationing part. So many people fail to take this time for themselves, and it is so crucial to be able to ENJOY life. It’s hard to do if we are sitting behind a desk all day. Evolving is equally as important..the most “lifeless” people I know are those who are stuck in a rut, never changing, never growing. Great advice…

  2. Andrew says: February 18th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    Thanks Lindsay. I think vacationing is also the most important part. You have to treat yourself along the way to help keep you moving forward.

    -Andrew

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