An Authentic Life (Free Writing)
“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. ”
-Thomas Jefferson
For those of you that are interested my daily routine looks like this.
One of the things I’ve learned while being on this planet and having been around so many different types of personalities and socializing with all types of people is that one thing I do know for sure, is I live a life that isn’t measured so much what people want from me.
Authentic Lifestyle
I try to keep a normal schedule for writing, but I fail sometimes. I ask beautiful girls out on dates and sometimes they say no. I start projects that feel good at the beginning only to not fall through.
This is what makes my life from my own perspective authentic. I do projects, and sometimes I mess up. I do projects and sometimes I succeed.
This is why I get better and smarter each time.
I’m willing to try something and I work on not beating myself up when it doesn’t work out as I planned. I remain enthusiastic.
Sometimes, I reach peaks of success and things not only go as planned, but even more successful than I first imagined.These are days I treat myself to double fudge chocolate ice cream.
Beingness
Even at that level, I’ve learned not to view life as linear as I used to. I’m in the journey for the enjoyment. I’m on the journey, simply to BE.
Sometimes I do so remarkably well in life, that I wonder how I do it. But, I know its not up to me to decide or figure that out. I simply continue on. I enjoy the journey.
Abundance Online
One of some of my passive income streams is from creating ebooks that I create once and it pays me ongoing royalties for as long as I have the books up for sale. The rich get richer online. I earn passive income from blogging sponsorships ads that pays me regardless if I work or not, but I do love blogging. This is abundance. This is powerful and just the cherry on top to my authentic life, it gets better.
As a creative type with so much passion for life, I see that the route that I’ve chosen is unique to me, and I enjoy that fully. I know my mistakes and mishaps are all part of this wonderful journey. I know someone will read this today and feel deeply drawn and inspire by the words I speak here, because they speak to the persons heart. They speak of something that they once felt, and can resonate and relate to authentically without effort.
Authentic Flow
I’m not concerned with competition at this level I just do my best and everything falls into place. I am about to launch an awesome book: Baker Style with practical tips that will change people’s lives forever and I’m already on to other exciting projects that will make a difference in the world, and I’m just grateful for this journey and the ability and opportunity to launch it and share it with people.
I remain grateful for all the opportunities that continue to flow my way. I forgive myself for not always being perfect.
Stuff I shouldn’t share: But I remember…
When I was younger I was afraid to express my creativity because I was shy about it, and I didn’t like that and feeling growing up. I felt stuck, and in a box even when I was young. I was an average C student in school. I failed Intermediate algebra in Junior College 3 times, and it bruised my ego, felt so embarrassed for not being quick enough to understand the concepts, and then I passed it finally.
But, I am still here feeling free and fulfilled because I know that this is where I should be at this time. Being me authentically, not caring what people really think of it. My blog continues to soar, behind the scenes and I’m grateful for the opportunities that continue to flow my way as a result of my stubbornness and unbreakable spirit of consistently plowing away at my passion, with utter enjoyment.
Upwards
At the start of this 2012, especially the start of the dragon year [ the real new year? =) ] for me has been nothing short of miraculous filled with opportunity for me in the form of sponsorships etc, and also me inching closer to completing my awesome new book. I know these times I’m currently living is truly remarkable on my path. I visited one of the largest Buddhist temple in California and I felt a deep peace watching the monks. I don’t want to blink sometimes, because the energy of the planet and where I am at creatively feel like bliss.There is a simple happiness that comes from my spirit. I continue to see much prosperity, joy , and freedom from being in this authentic space that I’ve been fortunate enough to live. The journey for me continues to be awesome.
I have a good time with life. I keep it simplified. My authentic life begins and ends with each moment I live on this beautiful planet.
I no longer have to chase the things that I desire from this almost surrendered space of flow. It is just something only a true artist will ever feel.
This is my authentic life. I am free.
Great stuff Baker. We can’t be afraid to try something for the fear of “failure.” I would rather try something and not succeed as planned than to not try at all.
Life is an ongoing process of discovery including trials and errors.
Hey Justin,
Thank you. Yes, life tends to become a lot more enjoyable when we look at the learning process as something fun. As long as we are here, we are going to learn new things, why not make the journey fun?