For most folks, really living life will involve some sort of ‘practice.’ I’m not just talking about the repeat-the-behavior-over-and-over type where you get more proficient at something; I’m more talking about a deep commitment to something that though its ‘practice’ you actually bring more balance into your life.

The focus of this is not as important as the follow through . . . of course, it’s easier to follow through on something you get some sort of enjoyment out of, so I suggest taking something you already enjoy to the next level: Music, art, speaking, writing, baseball, whatever . . . just be mindful, and purposefully engage your entire awareness in the activity when you are doing it. In other words, be fully present and really enjoy it, really love the feeling of progress; even get to where you can enjoy somebody else’s success in the practice. . . for example, there was a time when I was very engaged in practicing/playing foosball. I eventually got to where when an opponent fired off a great shot and scored, that I had as much fun as when I was the one making the great shot. I should clarify that the practice of foosball in no way comes close to what the practice of meditation, Qi Gong and Tai Chi has done for me and many, many other people. There’s much still to be done, but these sorts of practice do seem to carry a deeper impact that feels more efficient and meaningful.