I am restless and desire more in life. Is there a philosophy or religous approach to day to day life for me?

Question

I am Catholic but doubt all.

Answer 1

The truth of the Bible holds the answers to all our problems, but so many have been blinded by untruths that are being taught as though truths, that many are very confused. I once was myself. I suggest that you read one or more of the following ... (I tried to put them in the most logical sequence for you to read all of them in.):

How Can You Find Inner Peace? :
... The Search for Inner Peace
... "Happy Are Those Conscious of Their Spiritual Need
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2005/7/1/article_01.htm

What Is the Purpose of Life? How Can You Find It?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/pr/index.htm

"Can I Worship God in My Own Way?"
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2002/4/22/article_01.htm

What Is Your Life Worth? :
... Life - Precious or Cheap?
... How Precious Is Your Life?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2005/2/1/article_01.htm

"Make Sure of All things; Hold Fast to what is Fine!" (1Th5:21)

Answer 2

Live life more on impulse.When it rains, go outside without an umbrella and dance.When someone asks your name, say "god".Act a little crazy.Go out places and meet people.Go on a road trip by yourself or with friends.Write an angry letter to the president.Look around the world and see what needs changing.Question absolutely everything.Argue a lot. Question yourself.Think about infinity, and think about nothing.Literally think about the concept of "nothing".Complement someone.Read childrens books.Write a terrible, unrhyming poem. Write lots of letters.Finger paint.Learn how to sumersault again.Write a list of things you want to do, and things you want, be it to see the perfect sunset or to eat a piece of rich chocolate cake.Make a survey of something and go door to door asking people to fill it out.Climb a tree and sing Yankee Doodle.My point is, practice doing things. The better you get at it, the more interesting life will be.And then you can do something,er, more serious.Please do not worry about making a fool out of yourself. This is life.Enjoy.

Answer 3

Yes, there's a simple way. Keep in mind that most boredom comes from thinking we already understand something. This breeds expectations, and when they are realized, it tends to confirm our understanding. We get bored and disinterested becuase we've already summed it all up in our minds. But here's the trick: every particular thing is unique. It is NOT summed up by our general conceptions of it; there is always something different to see in it, always something new to learn from it. As long as you realise this SIMPLE TRUTH, you will not be bored or restless again. The 'more' you desire is everywhere, in everything. It awaits you all the time.

Answer 4

There are a number of ways to approach this question.

One avenue might be to pursue a course of spiritual direction. You can probably get the name of one from someone in your church; some churches offer free or lost cost spiritual direction as well.

Some people find a sense of peace in developing a mediation practice--there are a number of different ways to do this.

Others have developed personal ways of worship or living lives of gratitude, simplicity, and/or service that are not part of a particular denomination.

It's good that you are asking this question. Keep asking until you find satisfaction!

Answer 5

I think you should take note of your priorities and values, and be honest about what you do believe. Understand what you want in life, and what you can do to achieve that. Then explore spiritual paths that hold those same values.
Because you specifically mentioned desire, here is a link that you might find helpful:

http://www.buddhanet.net/

Answer 6

I highly suggest reading The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. I know it seems scary because it sounds really "self-helpish", but it really isn't flakey. Its really good. That might help you. Check it out from the library or something so you don't have to commit to buying it before you read it. Hope this helps!

Answer 7

Dear,
Your answer is present inside this quote : " There are two ways to see life, one that NOTHING is a miracle, other that EVERYTHING is a miracle.".

Try to analyze the essence of this from your own and share with me what you think about this quote. And then I will share my thoughts on this.

Answer 8

Please, if I may, send you my testimony. I went through the same thing. [e-mail]