WHY A 3D APPROACH TO LIFE?

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The short-lived answer to this question is because I want to be happy. And by this, I mean experience joy in all areas of my life.

I have only one life. And this life that I was given has several components/spheres to it.

i) Social Dimension

On one part is the social aspect in which I have to connect or live with others in order to survive (no man is an island).

ii) Work (Vocation) Dimension

This consist of what I will do with my life which will enable me to make a living while contributing something to this world.

iii) Spiritual Dimension

A part of me wants to find meaning to this life. It asks questions such as; why am I here? what is the whole reason for this life? Why do I and others suffer and die?

All the above spheres cross our paths as we live in this life daily.

How The Dimensions Interact

Each day I wake up at home, I must connect with my wife before proceeding to work where I pursue/make a living to support my family.

I must contend on a regular basis with emotions of joy and sadness and several questions which cross my mind on what this life is for. 

Once work is done, I must link up with my friends or family at home.

Each part of life is important and the condition of one spills over to the next.

I can be doing so well at work (career) but can be miserable in my marriage/relationships and that wouldn’t complete my joy.

The key is to strive for wholeness. Invest in all areas of my life; Spiritual, Social as well as Professional.

Everything affects everything else. 


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