Pursuing meaningful life requires structure and discipline. XindaDil philosophy is how we define our methodology to a meaningful and fulfilling life. It is an essence, a lifestyle, a way of life.
We have derived this methodology by blending ancient wisdom and life philosophy with researched based psychology theories.
In this life philosophy we have tried to answer three basic questions about life, The Why?, The What? and The How?
Let's see a summary of the philosophy below and then explore them one by one.
XindaDil Philosophy at a Glance
Question 1
Why am I here?
This is one of the oldest questions in human history, figuring out the reason for our existence. “The Why?” For some it may be a coincidence that we exist and there is no purpose behind it, but for us it is to "Be Fulfilled" i.e., become the best version of what, one can be.
This can be achieved when we live life fully.
“Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest – well, that is a choice.”
- Andy Andrews
QUESTION - 2
What paths to take to Live Life Fully?
Once we figure out the why, we have a sense of direction.
The next logical step is to identify what paths to take that lead us to a fulfilled life, “The What?”
There are possibly numerous paths to a fulfilled life. For some, it could be money, status, power, beauty or all of these. But for XindaDil, meaningful relationships, exceeding one's potential, serving humanity and holistic wellness are the four most rewarding paths to a fulfilled life.
"Heroes are made by the path they choose, not by the powers they are graced with."
- Ironman
QUESTION - 3
How do I live a full life on these paths?
We believe in 12 life themes that are essential on your journey to a meaningful and happier life.
Life themes are the concepts & virtues that we value the most at XindaDil and that we would want you to learn, practice and master to be the best version of yourselves.
Some of you would be naturally good in a few life themes and may struggle in others. That is okay, because no one is perfect here.
The idea is to bring these 12 themes on your radar and help you excel in them on a regular basis.
See the descriptions of these life themes below.
Introduction to Life Themes
Here is an overview of our 12 selected life themes that we believe help us live a fuller and meaningful life.
Why do we love? Companionship, connection, sharing, fun, and emotional support are all parts of the love process. But as per M. P. Scott, “Love is the will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth."
Our idea of love is primarily influenced from romantic novels and movies. However, what they don't tell us is that love is a skill that everyone needs to learn. Also, love is a practice, the more you practice the better you become.
Hence at XindaDil, we believe that we all have unlimited capacity to love unconditionally. But we can only do it once we learn the "Art of Love." Hence at XindaDil, adopting meaningful life style teaches us the Art of Love.
"... Love is an art, just as living is an art; if we want to learn how to love, we must proceed in the same way we have to proceed if we want to learn any other art, say music, painting, carpentry, or the art of medicine or engineering."
- Erich Fromm
Growth mindset is the only way to be the best version of yourself. There are four dimensions to this growth, physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Only holistic growth will enable you to achieve your full potential and purposes in life. The speed of growth doesn't matter, what is important is that your today should be better than your yesterday.
Growth requires the willingness and ability to take massive actions. You need to acquire knowledge, develop skills and practice those skills. Discipline and adaptability speed up your growth journey.
Meaningful lifestyle teaches you to follow your heart and grow passionately.
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
- Walt Disney
Purpose refers to your objectives in life. One should create multiple goals for different aspects of life e.g. romantic, spiritual, social, health, career and financial etc. However, the prime objective in XindaDil philosophy is to serve humanity. Other objectives include exceeding your potential, having meaningful relationships and holistic wellbeing.
Meaningful lifestyle teaches you to have clarity on your purposes in life.
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."
- Maya Angelou
Tipu Sultan believed that "A lion's one day life is better than a 100 years life of a jackal."
Courage doesn’t just mean how brave you are. It is also reflected in your persistency, your honesty and your confidence. Courage teaches you to stand up for yourself and others, to break self imposed limitations and incorrect societal conditioning.
Courage is an essential element of a meaningful lifestyle as it makes your life limitless.
"Courage is nothing more than taking one step more than you think you can."
- Holly Lisle
Life is all about choices and actions. Our key decisions and actions should be primarily driven by a mixture of logic and our emotions and passions. There was a reason why Steve Jobs often used to ask this question in team meetings, “What makes your heart sing?”
Passion is that consistent strong signal that highlights the secret powers and abilities hidden inside us. Listening to those signals help us grow faster. Ignoring them result in a mediocre, regretful life.
Hence, meaningful lifestyle encourages you to follow your heart.
“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.”
- Mary Dunbar
Adventures are fun and make our lives exciting.
However, most of the fun is outside our comfort zone. Hence for Xindadil, adventure means, the willingness to experience new things, the openness to learn new concepts and the strength to take calculated risks in life.
Adventure also means approaching life with lightheartedness, an element of humour and the ability to enjoy the beauty of little things around us. Adventure also teaches us that the journey at times, is more important than the destination.
Hence, the adventures life theme brings growth, fun and excitement in the meaningful lifestyle.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So…, sail away from the safe harbour. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
- Mark Twain
Body grows when it "takes in" and the soul grows when it "gives away”.
Spirituality is a network in which we are connected with our creator, the universe, the nature, each other and the deepest part of ourselves. It also refers to our sense and expression of gratitude towards these connections.
Spirituality is also about our value system and our intentions which help us make the right choices in life. It also teaches us to be fair & just in our daily affairs.
Hence, in meaningful lifestyle, spirituality helps us to be calm in the middle of all the daily chaos that life has to offer.
"We live in a universe that responds to what we believe."
- Unknown
Health is a state of body whereas wellness is the state of being.
Humans are constantly generating energies and vibes. These energies are generated with four batteries inside us i.e., emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual batteries. Unless we take care of our batteries i.e., recharge them as and when needed, throughout the day, we cannot perform at our optimal and have a healthy interaction with people around us.
Meaningful lifestyle teaches us to take care of our holistic wellbeing, daily.
"Fall in love with taking care of yourself.
Spirit - Mind - Heart - Body".
- Unknown
We believe that the greatest of virtues is to bring ease to peoples' lives. This is what humanity means in XindaDil philosophy.
To put it simply, humanity is to understand the needs of people around us in our daily interactions and then taking an action to make a difference to their lives. If nothing else, with a few kind words and gestures.
Meaningful lifestyle is nothing without nurturing humanity.
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."
- Albert Pike
Mindfulness is our ability that tells us what is going on inside and around us at a particular moment. It is a practice of being fully present in the moment and being aware of self and the environment around us.
At XindaDil, it has a broader definition and also includes self knowledge, that gives us perspective to our thoughts and feelings.
Mindfulness in a meaningful lifestyle means to take it slow so that you absorb more of the life you are living.
"Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life."
- Buddha
Growth and wisdom go hand in hand. Wisdom comes from curiosity, learning from others' mistakes and applying our skills in real life. Our creative expressions also falls under the definition of wisdom.
Wisdom is a pillar of meaningful life that gives us perspective, helps us in our judgement, that we use to make important decisions and take actions every day.
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."
- Confucius
Temperance is about harmony and leading a well-rounded life in all the life themes in XindaDil Philosophy.
We are all struggling with our focus due to constant distractions or demands from one or the other life theme. Prioritising, exercising self-control and self-accountability are some of the ways to achieve a balanced life in your pursuit of meaningful life.
“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
- Dolly Patron
Where do I begin?
We understand that this philosophy may seem overwhelming to some of you, but for us it is better to have a structure around our life than living life in a haphazard or aimless manner.
The good thing is, this philosophy can be applied in your life at your own pace and liking. Select the life themes that resonate with your more and apply the principles as and when you feel like it.
Remember that Team XindaDil is here for you on your journey to become the best version of yourself.
Good luck and talk to you soon :-)
