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How to Start a New Life Without Actually Starting a New Life

By Operation Meditation

Do you dream of starting over, but can’t just walk away from your life now? Would you love to have a life that feels fresh and new?

It’s common to, at some point in your life, feel like you want to just want to start over. Life gets heavy and you dream of creating a new world with a whole new identity.

But, if you’re like most people, you can’t just pick up and move away. There’s family that keeps you planted, or a good job that, financially, you can’t leave without enduring some major hurt.

The good news is, there are things you can do to feel like you have a new life, without actually having to leave everything behind. You can get a taste of what it’s like to start over but keep the comforts of life as you know it. Here are just a few ideas:

Rearrange things. When you get bored of the same old thing day in and day out, that’s generally when the idea of wanting something new and exciting starts to enter your head. So, shake things up a bit and change your physical environment.

Rearrange your furniture at home and make it feel like a different house. Switch the sofa with the TV or change the direction of the kitchen table. At work, move things around on your desk to freshen up your office. Although you may only move things a foot or two, sometimes it’s just enough to change your perspective and help you feel like you’re in a whole new environment.

Do something you normally wouldn’t do. Just as rearranging your house or office can help give you a fresh outlook, so can partaking in new experiences. When you do something you wouldn’t normally do, it reminds you that a whole new world exists out there and, even if you can’t totally start over, you can still enjoy a wide variety of things.

So, do something that’s out of character for you. Think outside the box. Take an exotic dancing class or sign up for sky diving lessons. Go rock climbing or learn how to belly dance. Pick something that is exciting, gets your heart racing and tests your physical and mental capabilities.

Wear something you wouldn’t normally wear. If you’re bored with yourself more so than your environment, go outside your comfort zone and wear something you normally wouldn’t. Pretend you’re a doll and try on a new and different you.

If you’re a jeans and t-shirt person, dress up a bit. Or, if you are usually more conservative, try something that is colorful and bold. Push your limits and try a fashion or style that makes you feel daring and courageous.

Work part-time or volunteer in a field you enjoy. Most often, when people dream of starting over they think of switching careers. However, it’s not always easy to choose this option when you have a family to support or a retirement to plan for.

So, while it may not be possible to work full time in your field of choice, see if there are opportunities to work part time or volunteer. That way you can satisfy your desire while still having the security of your full time employment.

Dream of becoming a writer? Get a job in a book store or writing on the side for a local paper. Want to be a doctor? Volunteer at the hospital. Want to be a police officer? See if your local department has a reserve program you can join. Most fields offer some sort of option for you.

Volunteer for a mission trip. If you truly want to get away and can’t afford to, you can volunteer for a mission to a third world country. Maybe it’s not exactly what you had in mind, but it gives you the opportunity to get away from your current life at minimal cost and give back to humanity.

To find a mission trip that interests you, you can search online or contact a local church. Sometimes they do missions of their own and would love to have additional help and resources.

Resolve issues. Sometimes you think you want a new life when what you really want is to resolve issues that have been bothering you for some time. You don’t necessarily want to walk away from where you are, you just want some peace in your world.

Meditation is a great way to achieve this goal. You release yourself from whatever is has a hold on you and, sometimes, this is exactly what you were looking for. You didn’t need a physical fresh start, just more of a mental one.

No, you can’t always start over, but you can do things to make your life feel fresh and new. Remember that variety is the spice of life. Maybe it’s just time to season yourself?

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