An Integral Life is improvement in the main important areas of life — career, relationships, and mental and physical health. By identifying our areas of critical importance and embracing a wide scope of practices, we can construct a healthy, happy, successful life. Let’s explore the aspects of self-growth and personal improvement, to enrich our lives and the world around us.
David Roel is currently studying to become a licensed dietitian, and has long been interested in the fields of psychology, philosophy, self improvement and personal development.
Things to keep in mind
As we progress, we will need resources. Some people try to manage and control the resources they need themselves. This can be done to a certain degree, but it’s less efficient than…
Read MoreThe Middle Way
One of the best things I’ve ever heard is that life is a balance between too much and too little. The dose makes the poison. Anything can be beneficial or detrimental to us — it just depends on the amount. Too much or too little light, heat, nutrients, human contact, work, money, exercise, etc. Everything can be a cause of distress if we get too much or too little of it. For everything, we need…
Read MoreArtists in the Quadrants
In his book, Making Comics, Scott McCloud created a chart categorizing artists according to four intentions — what artists are most interested in, in creating art. His categories are: Formalist; The Formalist is interested in examining the boundaries of an art form, stretching them, exploring…
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