Seven Essentials 7i Lifestyle

The book is all about going back to basics that make life possible in the first place.

We are living in the most technologically advanced age in the history of civilization. Despite all the benefits that technology has bestowed on us, we are a generation inflicted with a deep sense of discontent, which manifests in our lives in various ways: sadness, deprivation, worry, incompleteness, insecurity, lack of self-confidence or even outright fear, all of which hold the potential to engulf us from time to time.

What’s really ironic is that we are now digitally connected with the whole world like never before, yet we face an epidemic of loneliness. This feeling of loneliness is rampant, afflicting people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds in workplaces and homes across many developed nations. Tragically, loneliness can shorten our lifespans in a way that compares to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day.

I have traveled extensively around the world for more than twenty-five years, and this has made me aware that we are a highly fragmented generation, suffering silently from deep within irrespective of our nationality, ethnicity, race, gender, education, profession and possessions. These sufferings are often difficult to describe in words, which can do little justice to the multi-dimensional nature of our internal reactions.

The potential consequences are disheartening, as we are gradually becoming entrenched in a milieu of deteriorating physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Tragically, we have now accepted stress and its consequences as normal byproducts of modern living, which is, in my opinion, a silent minefield threatening the carnage of our inner self.

Deeply intrigued with this growing phenomenon, I undertook a long journey to seek its underlying causes. Long story short, I have now come to better understand how we can overcome this ongoing inner-carnage and enhance our lives to become jubilant and truly successful human beings.

What we make out of our life is essentially built upon the right combination of seven essential ingredients (7i) that have the potential to reverse this ongoing trend. It is very important to understand that everyone has access to these 7is. However, our real success invariably depends on how effectively we bring these ingredients into our daily living experience to enable a jubilant and fulfilling life. It’s like being a great cook—given access to the same ingredients that any other cook has, it is the manner in which these ingredients are integrated in the preparation of a gourmet dish that makes all the difference.

This ability to transform these 7i into an enhanced life is a vital skill set. The sooner we learn this, the better our chances of living a truly successful life.

This book is all about sharing what I have learned, so that people who need the help can reap the benefits and live a jubilant and a truly successful life, endowed with the abundance of the 7i.

The question is, how can we connect our inside world with the outside one to claim our unity with our fellow humans, nature and the cosmos? In simple terms, how do we pursue a meaningful life and enjoy every moment of it, while leveraging the bounties that nature has gifted us, all while successfully realizing our dreams?

This book is all about simplifying our lives through consciously focusing on seven essential ingredients (7i) that are fundamental to human living. The aim is to focus on things that actually matter, instead of getting caught up with innumerable mundane things that ultimately lead to misery and lost opportunities. Also let us not allow technology to dominate our lives, rather use technology to enhance our lives.

These 7i are so basic to healthy living that having even just one out of balance can become a roadblock in the path toward fulfilling a healthy, prosperous and jubilant life. The good news is that if one is fully aware of these imbalances, it becomes possible to rectify them using the simple tools, techniques and methods suggested in this book. The key is to be conscious of these seven elements every day and, if possible, all the time. Let awareness be your guide in everything you do. The more aware you are of everything that actually matters, the better your chances of leading a fulfilling life.

This book also provides some measures and benchmarks to assess ourselves daily, which in turn allows us to make necessary lifestyle changes through prioritizing the 7i. With some practice you will realize that this self-assessment is only a journey into higher realms of self-awareness that will allow you to experience life with heightened intensity.