4. Just as we cannot build a house without first securing a solid foundation, we cannot achieve fulfillment without first ensuring that our body is sound, thanks to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

5. To be free to do what we please is a precious right that we have as members of a liberal society. This right comes with a corresponding duty: to respect that right in others. Indeed, we are free to do what we please if what we please is not to make our fellow creatures suffer. Mutual respect is sine qua non of collective harmony. It is chief principle behind human justice.

The right to freedom, within liberal society, also means that we are free to believe what we please. No institutionalized ideology is imposed on us besides basic moral principle dictating that we respect one another so that society, however liberal, remains sufficiently ordered to be operational. The reverse of order is chaos, which only knows law of jungle: dog eat dog.

Now, right to believe what we please comes with a corresponding duty: to think by ourselves and for ourselves to define our own ideology according to which we see and do things in a certain way. Again, only imposition is basic moral principle dictating that we respect one another.

6. Within context of my own ideology, which I cannot impose, but only propose, love is essence of life, its essential purpose. It includes love of ourselves, which consists in promoting our own life. This love is instinctive and foundational; it is instrumental in love of others, as we feel solidarity with them.

At a deeper level, love extends to that of everything. It proceeds from divine principle behind universe, thanks to which everything is way it is, capable of being and better still, within certain limits, capable of flourishing. Like this principle, these limits can be ascertained through their obvious manifestations, but never explained. Ultimately, universe and our relative knowledge of it are founded on a fathomless mystery.

Laurent Grenier’s writing career spans over twenty years. During this time he has broadened and deepened his worldview, by dint of much reflection and study, and in the end has crafted A REASON FOR LIVING, his best work to date.

3. Sometimes its not really shyness that is problem. Occasionally a lack of social skills lead people to believe they are shy when in reality they just do not have tools and knowledge to develop appropriate social behaviors.

If a lack of social skills is keeping your self-esteem low and making your life miserable, search for one of many sources of information that are designed to help you develop your social skills and overcome shyness.

There are many informative publications that deal with these issues and you may find just right tips on ways to beat shyness that will allow you to alleviate your social discomfort, expand your circle of friends, and support professional advancement.

4. There are numerous ways to beat shyness and not every suggestion or idea will work for everyone. Find tools that are most helpful to you personally and use these tools to best of your ability.

Overcoming shyness will not happen instantly or overnight. It takes perseverance and a desire to succeed if you truly want to overcome shyness and learn to interact easily and naturally with other people.

Shyness often causes a person to withdraw from society altogether. Do not let shyness rule your life. Start slowly and make small changes each step of way.

You will be able to see your progress with each negative personality trait you change into a positive one. Soon enough all effort you put into changing your life will become evident to not only you, but to all those around you.