What would you change about your life if you know this was your last week to live? Your answer to this question is a good litmus test to see how consciously you are living.

Ideally, if asked this question, you should be able to say that you would change nothing about your life. Is this possible? Well, yes, but perhaps for a different reason than you are thinking about.

I am not inferring that you can live in a perfect environment (beautiful climate, no health problems, good relationships, etc.), or at least not right now. However, it is definitely possible to live fully according to the paradigm that you have set for yourself.

If you set a paradigm that challenges and stretches you, but is within your capabilities, and believe that following that paradigm will ultimately bring you the most joy and fulfillment, you can reach a spot where you are consciously satisfied with your existence.

So, if you are feeling depressed or unmotivated, think of this as your last week to live, and give it all you have got. Then, if you happen to make it to next week, give that all you have got. Make sure you live in both scientific and philosophical modes of existence.

Experience the power and fulfillment of living in appointed times by faith. Don’t live in the future. Live right now.

Breathe. Believe. Succeed.