Life is
long and full of challenges. Most of those challenges are internal, and depends
on how WE choose to accept and interpert them. Our lives can go on very
different paths, depending on what we do and how we look at what happens to us
along the way. Here are 10 points of advice that if followed, will guarantee a
better life, one that brings with it true peace of mind.
1. Do Not Interfere In Others’ Business.
Unless Asked Most
of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others’ affairs. We
do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way,
our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must
be criticized and steered in the right direction, our direction. No two
human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. Mind your own business
and you will keep your peace.
2. Forgive And Forget.
This
is the most powerful aid when it comes peace of mind. We often develop ill
feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or harms us. We nurture
grievances. This in turn results in loss of sleep, development of stomach
ulcers, and high blood pressure. This insult or injury was done once, but
nourishing of grievance goes on forever by constantly remembering it. Get over
this bad habit. Life is too short to waste on such trifles. Forgive, forget,
and march on. Love flourishes with giving and forgiving.
3. Do Not Crave Recognition.
This world is full of
selfish people. They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives. They may
praise you today because you are in power, but as soon as you are powerless,
they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you. Their recognition
is not worth the aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely.
4. Do Not succumb to envy and jealousy.
We all have
experienced how envy can disturb our peace of mind. You know that you work
harder than your colleagues at the office, but sometimes they get promotions;
you do not. You started a business several years ago, but you are not as
successful as your neighbor whose business is only one year old. There are
several examples like these in everyday life. Should you envy? No. Remember
everybody’s life is shaped by his/her destiny, which has now become his/her
reality. Nothing will be gained by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy
will not get you anywhere, it will only take away your peace of mind.
5. Change Yourself According To The Environment.
If
you try to change the environment single-handedly, chances are you will fail.
Instead, change yourself to suit your environment. As you do this, even the
environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and
seem more congenial and harmonious with your goals.
6.
Endure What Cannot Be Cured.
This is the best way to turn a disadvantage
into an advantage. Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments,
irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control. If we cannot control
them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things. We must learn
to endure them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of
patience, inner strength and will power.
7. Do Not Bite
Off More Than You Can Chew.
This maxim needs to be remembered
constantly. We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of
carrying out. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. Why take
on additional loads that may create more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind
by expanding your external activities. Reduce your material engagements and
spend time in prayer, introspection and meditation. This will reduce those
thoughts in your mind that make you restless. An uncluttered mind will produce
greater feelings of peace.
8. Meditate Regularly.
Meditation
calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. This is the highest state
of peace of mind. Try and experience it yourself. If you meditate earnestly for
half an hour everyday, your mind will tend to become peaceful during the
remaining twenty three and a half hours. Your mind will not be as easily
disturbed as it was before. You would benefit by gradually increasing the
period of daily meditation. You may think that this will interfere with your
daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be
able to produce better results in less time.
9. Never
Leave The Mind Vacant.
An empty mind is the devil’s workshop. All evil
actions start in the vacant mind. Keep your mind occupied in something
positive, something worthwhile. Actively follow a hobby. Do something that
holds your interest. You must decide what you value more: money or peace of
mind. Your hobby, like social work or charity work, may not always earn you
more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement.
10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret.
Do not
waste time in protracted wondering ”Should I or shouldn’t I?” Days, weeks,
months, and years can be wasted in that futile mental debating. You can never
plan enough because you can never anticipate all future happenings. Value your
time and do the things that need to be done. It does not matter if you fail the
first time. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting
back and worrying will lead to nothing. Learn from your mistakes, but do not
brood over the past.
DO NOT REGRET.
Whatever
happened was destined to happen only that way. Why cry over spilled milk?
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