In order for us to live, we need an air to breathe, food to eat, water to drink or let’s say our physiological needs. So for me, on top of my basic needs, I’ve come up with my life supports to fill me up.

Pray

It’s my life line connecting to our Creator. I believe I am His masterpiece. It gets me excited when I talk to Him, no pretense at all. It may sound religious for you, trust me I’m not! Whenever I talk to Him, I always feel good. I am encouraging you to set a time wherever you are to pray, a heartfelt prayer will do. If you do, you are making an impact in your life and others.

Read

I make it a habit to read any book, at least one chapter a day. It makes me feel determined to at least put into action the principles that I read, of course whatever works for me. I make it a point to only read self-help, leadership kinds of book for my daily consumption. I only read classic novels for leisure, sometimes. I got to love books since it helps me understand and comprehend, and it makes me feel happy living in my own little world.

Create

I love visual arts. It’s one of my stress-free related activities. If ever I have a decision to make, I use my hands to think. Also, I just draw or paint or do some arts and crafts to express myself. Sometimes it turns into a present for someone whom I appreciate.

Learn

Every day, every situation is an opportune time to learn. At some point in life, whether you’re being productive or busy doing nothing, give yourself a moment to reflect what transpired during the day before going to bed at night. You’ll be thanking yourself for that.

Listen

We all want to be understood, so respect the person talking by listening to them. Easier said than done since we are living in a generation where people wants to speak their hearts out, though I’m not saying it’s wrong, it’s just that more than the words we speak, let’s have a heart to listen so we can understand.

Grow

Telling myself that I am growing everyday helps me not to live selfishly. I’m at my own pace. I don’t have to rush things. I have to prioritize to be patient with myself.

Love

The most wanted and neglected word I would say. I keep this word as a motivation, because it really is. You can’t start your day without loving yourself, you can’t go out on a date without this kind of motivation. We’re all bounded in love. Right?

Live

To me, it is a responsibility. I take ownership with what I have, and that’s my life. Just like seasons, our circumstances change. I may be disappointed of my situation an hour ago, it just meant I’m living in the “now”. And a second just passed. Well, I live in the present, and this is a hope of my destination, so while we’re at it, let’s enjoy the journey.