One of BlueMind’s central pillars is ‘The Real You’. Within that is a process of self discovery to understand your true purpose. Why are we all here on this wonderful rock? How can we find meaning in our lives? Essentially. This mean co-elevating our community. We rise by lifting others.
Beyond the search for security, food and material possessions many of us are trapped in a meaningless and shallow existence of consumerism, selfishness and self sabotage either via social media or alchohol, food or other destructive behaviours as we numb the pain of everyday life
Many people have awakened to a deeper sense of who they are, an understanding of their person and what their calling could be. Many haven’t. We believe that having a more meaningful purpose comes from an integral human search for connection and that co-elevation is core to that. Basically, it means putting others before self.
It would be reasonable to say that BlueMind in it’s very essence is a desire to connect people together. That real power comes from stronger relationships. Infact we would go as far to say that seeking improving, loving and purposeful human relationships are the essence of BlueMind’s heart.
We all seek closer connections, more transparency, stronger boundaries and clarity on where we stand. Strip away the car, the house, the material possessions, the delusional social media and connections between people are what make life truly wonderful, or indeed toxic.
“Deep human connection is the purpose and the result of a meaningful life – and it will inspire the most amazing acts of love, generosity, and humanity” – Melinda Gates
In a nutshell, making co-elevation core to your daily and long term habits will make you a happier and more contended soul. We talk from experience but we also talk from research and found this excellent blog here with excerpts below
Contributing time or hard-earned money automatically links us to a person, a cause, or the greater good in general. This connects us to a larger purpose and creates meaning and investment that is integral to mental health. A recent study found that having a purpose in life had measurable cognitive benefits for participants from their 30s all the way into their 80s.The same is true for teens. Those with a greater sense of purpose had a more positive self-image and better transitioned into adulthood.
Giving back can also create a community of like-minded, altruistic people. Whether it’s curing cancer or helping alleviate world hunger, getting behind a meaningful cause can lessen certain mental health risks while also reducing loneliness and isolation. We rise by lifting others.
Even when we give our own money or time, the giver — not just the recipient — can feel a renewed sense of gratitude. Seeing others benefit from our actions instills a sense of thankfulness for the gifts we have to offer, which research shows is linked to happiness, health, and social bonds. The directors of the Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness focused on teaching college students to “count their blessings.” They later found those students exercised more, were more optimistic, and had a better outlook about their lives overall.
Feeling and expressing gratitude can apply to the past, when you’re thankful for a previous blessing; or the present, when you don’t take what you have for granted; or the future, when you’re hopeful and optimistic. No matter how we experience gratitude, giving thanks can make us happier and even lessens the risk of depression.
In a long-term twenty-year study published in the Oxford Journal, researchers found that environment-based volunteers reported fewer depressive symptoms. Other studies have shown a link between generosity and lower rates of depression.
About the Author – Ed is a start up and business development coach and business owner with a record of business and personal growth. He can be contacted at ed@atthebox.co.uk