How can I bring the magic back into my life?

Rob Maggs · 11-22-2009, 04:52 AM

I'm not bad at Internet Marketing, I have a regular recurring online income, I own my house, I don't have any debts. A well crafted email or a well created sales page usually makes me some good money practically instantly. Money is never an issue,but...

I feel a bit lost at the moment though, I've completely lost my "Zest for life". I am able to get everything I want and yet I feel completely dissatisfied, how can I shake this feeling?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

john2k · 11-23-2009, 04:57 AM

Maybe you need a challenge? Find someone who really needs your help... and then help them.

hally0301 · 11-23-2009, 05:03 AM

Growth and contribution are two of the most basic human needs. When you miss these it can really drag you down.

I agree with john2k - find a challenge to make you grow and in the process help someone less fortunate than you.

And, everyday wake up and be thankful for what you already have.

SergeyT · 11-23-2009, 05:24 AM

The question you put is rather broad.

If you mean IM, change the scale. Where you worked for yourself and your family move to your city or society, may be start some project facilitating the whole country.

If you speak generally, look around - you're sure to find spheres of interest you overlooked in your life. Start exploring them. Enegry, enthusiasm and magic comes only in movement, development and change of what you perceive.

keithng · 11-23-2009, 09:12 AM

Hi moonfish,

Do you know that your achievement is most wanted by many people out there?

Appreciate what you have, grateful with all you have achieve, and start giving to community, or anyone need your help..

I think that will find your way back to your life you want it to be!

SeanLandon · 11-23-2009, 11:41 AM

Hi moonfish,

I'd suggest traveling - go to India or Thailand or somewhere exotic like that. A complete break from your daily routine and life. Dramatically interrupt your patterns.

Do it for at least 90 days.

Then mentor others in what you have learned and get them debt-free as well!

A friend of mine started a school in Cambodia:

Sustainable Cambodia: Sylvia Lasky School

Doing that was a great achievement for him. His life has really changed.

Let us know how it goes...

- Sean

avani · 11-23-2009, 12:26 PM

Oh, dear - I see where you're coming from - being content can be rather tricky! And this is even when you got all you wanted, ironically enough

You could either pick up a serious hobby, or do what has been suggested here - travel, raise the bar (take up new challenges within IM), or (it'll be great if you could get around to this) help someone less fortunate than yourself.

Also, a good time to look within, and meditate on life, the universe, and everything? In this pensive mood, you may make interesting discoveries. If you have the time, reading books and watching films (you'll have to find appropriate stuff, of course) can really get you to feel inspired. Amusingly enough, when I hit a low, a depressing film makes me feel quite lucky - and all of a sudden I feel rather privileged to be alive, and it cures any discontent that I may have for a good while!

And aww, is it just me, or does the expression on your profile pic match the sentiments just described in your post?

css · 11-23-2009, 12:36 PM

I went through this recently as well. What you need is a new "something" to peek you're interest again. A new hobby if you will. For me, I found IM. Now its my new passion. Pottery perhaps? Fishing? Find something you always wanted to do but never did for whatever reason, and DO IT! Grab the bull by the ...uh horns. Vacation time.

MissTerraK · 11-23-2009, 12:57 PM

Moonfish,
Hey! Won't ask you how you are because you just told me!

However, may I ask you a question?

Do have someone special, or someone's special to share your success with?

A lot of people who meet their goals feel as you do because they don't have anyone to share and rejoice with!

Love conquers all, Love is the greatest "magic" that exists, Love costs nothing to give and nothing to recieve!

Just start showing some love and know that there are many types of love, not just romantic love! Then your "magic should come back! Loving is fun!

Just showing some love and compassion to a fellow warrior who sounds like he needs some!

Go on now, go have some fun!
MissTerraK

Kay King · 11-23-2009, 01:05 PM

Go to an animal shelter and adopt an adult dog that needs to be someone's best friend - do volunteer work to help those who are worse off than you are.

What is amazing is that while you are helping others - you help yourself even more. Being "content" is not enough - and can be boring. Being involved is often the spice you need.

Showing kindness and knowing you made a difference in an animal's life or a person's life focuses on things outside your self and your well-arranged life and can often provide perspective very quickly.

kay

MemberWing · 11-23-2009, 01:06 PM

I just opened a thread on discovery of way to find your passion.
I really want to learn from people - how they find their real passion in the middle of stagnation.

Gleb

clicktechs · 11-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Perhaps reading on the subject? Friends or family. what is missing in your life? Only you know that.

mello · 11-24-2009, 04:13 PM

I feel for you, man. Losing your 'mojo' sucks. That lack of a joy for life and feeling like you're walking through life just going through the motions... maybe I'm projecting here!

For me what worked was ACTION. As you said - SHAKE yourself out of it. Go back to what you get a kick out of, what gives you joy, what makes you feel alive. Usually that's physical rather than mental. Go for a run, a fast walk. Go dancing. Pick up a guitar and strum the heck out of it. Go to the cricket and watch the Poms beat the Aussies (joking of course!). Do something for yourself that gives you enjoyment regularly. Be kind to yourself. The slump will disappear eventually - taking action to make yourself feel good makes it happen quicker!

All the best mate.

Danny Turner · 11-24-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonfish

I feel a bit lost at the moment though, I've completely lost my "Zest for life". I am able to get everything I want and yet I feel completely dissatisfied

sounds like a wonderful opportunity for self evaluation ....
material possesions bring comfort, pleasure from satisfying the senses - but true joy comes from within - finding it is a rewarding journey

It may be useful to evaluate your beliefs - try some meditation and read a few spiritul books
I would recommend "The Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama

good luck with your journey

markfoo76 · 11-25-2009, 12:50 AM

Seems like you lack a purpose in life and that's probably what you should focus on doing - find your purpose in life. Steve Pavlina has written a great article on finding your purpose. Check it out.

How to Discover Your Life Purpose in About 20 Minutes

Hope it helps.

Cheers~

Mark

Isaac Bennett · 11-25-2009, 02:06 AM

Helping people is really REALLY rewarding. Teaching and mentoring and giving your time toward charity can make you feel really good from the INSIDE OUT. Think about it man. All the best!

Myheavens · 11-25-2009, 03:10 AM

Well , I can tell you , What is missing in your Life.. Well , There are Two parts in Human ..One is our body and second is our Soul..You are fulfilling your body requirements but not your Soul requirements .. That is a issue with you..If you interested and wanted to be live in peace then PM me..Will talk to you...

Rob Maggs · 12-02-2009, 04:57 AM

Thanks for your feedback and support folks, I'd just hit a rut. I took some time out to do some non IM related activities and I feel fine now. I live a bit of an insular existence and most of the time it suits me but sometimes I guess I take life for granted,when I should be thankful for what I have.

Thanks again Rob

LauriNiskasaari · 12-02-2009, 06:41 AM

Do what you love and love what you do would be my advice.

If you do IM and still you have that nagging feeling...well you should find what makes your heart sing!

-Lauri

2d0k · 12-02-2009, 07:18 AM

"you do not bring magic into your life, you MAKE it for yourself, for your happiness and pleasure."

remember that magicians do not bring magic, they DO magic..

John M Kane · 12-02-2009, 11:06 PM

I worked as a medical photographer years ago.
Some of the most happy and content people I have ever met in my entire life were the hospital's volunteers.
Some were very well off and young, while some were very old and poor.
They were also some of the most kind and calm yet energetic people too.
Might be some kind of message in that

11-22-2009, 04:52 AM	#1
Rob Maggs IM Software Developer War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anglesey, United Kingdom. Posts: 700 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 153 Thanked 585 Times in 122 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	How can I bring the magic back into my life? I'm not bad at Internet Marketing, I have a regular recurring online income, I own my house, I don't have any debts. A well crafted email or a well created sales page usually makes me some good money practically instantly. Money is never an issue,but... I feel a bit lost at the moment though, I've completely lost my "Zest for life". I am able to get everything I want and yet I feel completely dissatisfied, how can I shake this feeling? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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11-23-2009, 04:57 AM	#2
john2k Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Maybe you need a challenge? Find someone who really needs your help... and then help them.
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11-23-2009, 05:03 AM	#3
hally0301 Learning for Earning War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 71 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Growth and contribution are two of the most basic human needs. When you miss these it can really drag you down. I agree with john2k - find a challenge to make you grow and in the process help someone less fortunate than you. And, everyday wake up and be thankful for what you already have.
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11-23-2009, 05:24 AM	#4
SergeyT Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moscow, RF Posts: 40 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? The question you put is rather broad. If you mean IM, change the scale. Where you worked for yourself and your family move to your city or society, may be start some project facilitating the whole country. If you speak generally, look around - you're sure to find spheres of interest you overlooked in your life. Start exploring them. Enegry, enthusiasm and magic comes only in movement, development and change of what you perceive.
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11-23-2009, 09:12 AM	#5
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11-23-2009, 11:41 AM	#6
SeanLandon Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Hi moonfish, I'd suggest traveling - go to India or Thailand or somewhere exotic like that. A complete break from your daily routine and life. Dramatically interrupt your patterns. Do it for at least 90 days. Then mentor others in what you have learned and get them debt-free as well! A friend of mine started a school in Cambodia: Sustainable Cambodia: Sylvia Lasky School Doing that was a great achievement for him. His life has really changed. Let us know how it goes... - Sean

11-23-2009, 12:26 PM	#7
avani Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 23 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Oh, dear - I see where you're coming from - being content can be rather tricky! And this is even when you got all you wanted, ironically enough You could either pick up a serious hobby, or do what has been suggested here - travel, raise the bar (take up new challenges within IM), or (it'll be great if you could get around to this) help someone less fortunate than yourself. Also, a good time to look within, and meditate on life, the universe, and everything? In this pensive mood, you may make interesting discoveries. If you have the time, reading books and watching films (you'll have to find appropriate stuff, of course) can really get you to feel inspired. Amusingly enough, when I hit a low, a depressing film makes me feel quite lucky - and all of a sudden I feel rather privileged to be alive, and it cures any discontent that I may have for a good while! And aww, is it just me, or does the expression on your profile pic match the sentiments just described in your post?
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11-23-2009, 12:36 PM	#8
css IT Freak Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty South Posts: 93 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? I went through this recently as well. What you need is a new "something" to peek you're interest again. A new hobby if you will. For me, I found IM. Now its my new passion. Pottery perhaps? Fishing? Find something you always wanted to do but never did for whatever reason, and DO IT! Grab the bull by the ...uh horns. Vacation time.

11-23-2009, 12:57 PM	#9
MissTerraK The Terra-izer War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 445 Thanks: 480 Thanked 246 Times in 177 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Moonfish, Hey! Won't ask you how you are because you just told me! However, may I ask you a question? Do have someone special, or someone's special to share your success with? A lot of people who meet their goals feel as you do because they don't have anyone to share and rejoice with! Love conquers all, Love is the greatest "magic" that exists, Love costs nothing to give and nothing to recieve! Just start showing some love and know that there are many types of love, not just romantic love! Then your "magic should come back! Loving is fun! Just showing some love and compassion to a fellow warrior who sounds like he needs some! Go on now, go have some fun! MissTerraK
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11-23-2009, 01:05 PM	#10
Kay King Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gulf Coast, USA. Posts: 15,146 Thanks: 3,713 Thanked 4,144 Times in 2,259 Posts	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Go to an animal shelter and adopt an adult dog that needs to be someone's best friend - do volunteer work to help those who are worse off than you are. What is amazing is that while you are helping others - you help yourself even more. Being "content" is not enough - and can be boring. Being involved is often the spice you need. Showing kindness and knowing you made a difference in an animal's life or a person's life focuses on things outside your self and your well-arranged life and can often provide perspective very quickly. kay

11-23-2009, 01:06 PM	#11
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11-24-2009, 04:13 PM	#13
mello HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Down Under - Australia Posts: 143 Thanks: 20 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? I feel for you, man. Losing your 'mojo' sucks. That lack of a joy for life and feeling like you're walking through life just going through the motions... maybe I'm projecting here! For me what worked was ACTION. As you said - SHAKE yourself out of it. Go back to what you get a kick out of, what gives you joy, what makes you feel alive. Usually that's physical rather than mental. Go for a run, a fast walk. Go dancing. Pick up a guitar and strum the heck out of it. Go to the cricket and watch the Poms beat the Aussies (joking of course!). Do something for yourself that gives you enjoyment regularly. Be kind to yourself. The slump will disappear eventually - taking action to make yourself feel good makes it happen quicker! All the best mate.

11-25-2009, 12:50 AM	#15
markfoo76 The Big Dreamer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 131 Thanks: 10 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts Social Networking	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Seems like you lack a purpose in life and that's probably what you should focus on doing - find your purpose in life. Steve Pavlina has written a great article on finding your purpose. Check it out. How to Discover Your Life Purpose in About 20 Minutes Hope it helps. Cheers~ Mark
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11-25-2009, 02:06 AM	#16
Isaac Bennett Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 69 Thanks: 29 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Contact Info	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Helping people is really REALLY rewarding. Teaching and mentoring and giving your time toward charity can make you feel really good from the INSIDE OUT. Think about it man. All the best!
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12-02-2009, 04:57 AM	#18
Rob Maggs IM Software Developer War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anglesey, United Kingdom. Posts: 700 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 153 Thanked 585 Times in 122 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? Thanks for your feedback and support folks, I'd just hit a rut. I took some time out to do some non IM related activities and I feel fine now. I live a bit of an insular existence and most of the time it suits me but sometimes I guess I take life for granted,when I should be thankful for what I have. Thanks again Rob
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12-02-2009, 11:06 PM	#21
John M Kane HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a Van Down by the River Posts: 456 Thanks: 44 Thanked 69 Times in 55 Posts Social Networking	Re: How can I bring the magic back into my life? I worked as a medical photographer years ago. Some of the most happy and content people I have ever met in my entire life were the hospital's volunteers. Some were very well off and young, while some were very old and poor. They were also some of the most kind and calm yet energetic people too. Might be some kind of message in that