Thus far, one of the hottest R&B joints in 2010 has been Ne-Yo’s “Champagne Life.” This mid-tempo track has a signature feel-good sound that is reminiscent of some of the great songs performed by the late legend and icon Michael Jackson. Immediately upon listening, most avid music listeners across the board would agree that the song embodies a very positive vibe that makes you want to just relax with a glass of bubbly or simply dance.
Whether you consume alcohol or not or whether you enjoy “fast car nights and big boat days” or not, the following principles will help you to start living the “champagne life” and help you to begin enjoying life with enthusiasm:
Let go of the past. All of us have had to endure some pain, hurtful words and other harmful acts directed against us. For some individuals, forgiveness is relatively easy. However, for most people, the past and unforgiveness lingers on in our minds on a perpetual basis, which prevents us from developing a positive thinking pattern and expecting the best in life. There is nothing you can do about the past- it’s gone. The past should really be like bubbles in the glass. One has to develop the type of thinking that today is a new day, and tomorrow will be filled with new and great things.
Maintain a quiet inner life. In our current time and space, many individuals are extremely busy. We go through life without taking any substantive time for ourselves. It is essential for us to continually take time out of our busy schedules to find a quiet place and to just sit and be quiet. Being still with no agenda will seem very awkward, but it pays big dividends in helping us to truly enjoy life.
Be at peace with others. Some people have established a relative amount of peace within but are always in constant battle with others. Unhealthy competition, jealousy, envy, bitterness, and constant judgment also prevent us from truly enjoying life. It is imperative to maintain peace with others and to respect their opinions and beliefs.
Speak your visions and dreams. Oftentimes, most of us find ourselves speaking all of the negative things that are occurring in our lives. And, we spend little time actually speaking about our visions and dreams. Our words have a lot of creative power, thus it is imperative that we speak out our visions. Many people across the world can attest to enunciating their visions and dreams and actually seeing them come to fruition.
Be adventurous. What do you want to do that you have never done before? Try it! Whether it is mountain climbing, skydiving, jet skiing or simply trying a new ethnic cuisine or hobby, just do it. Being adventurous permits us to go through life with enthusiasm, less worry and fear and youthful vitatility.
