TEN
PRINCIPLES FOR TRANQUILITY OF MIND
1. Do Not Interfere In Others Business
Unless Asked: Most of us create our own problems by
interfering 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 to the
right direction, our direction. This thinking denies the existence of
individuality and consequently the existence of God. God has created each one
of us in a unique way. No two human beings can think or act inexactly the same
way. All men or women act the way they do because God within them prompts them
that way. Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.
2. Forgive And Forget:
This is the most powerful aid to 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 in such trifles. Forgive &
Forget, and March on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.
3. Do Not Crave For 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 no
sooner than you are powerless; they will forget your achievement and will start
finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill your peace of mind in striving
for their recognition? Their recognition is not worth the aggravation. Do your
duties ethically and sincerely.
4. Do Not Be Jealous:
We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind. You know
that you work harder than your colleagues in 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 be jealous? No.
Remember everybody's life is shaped by his destiny, which has now become his
reality. If you are destined to be rich, nothing in the world can stop you. If
you are not so destined, no one can help you either. 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, the 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 congenial and harmonious.
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. Uncluttered mind will produce greater
peace of mind.
8. Meditate Regularly:
Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. Try and
experience it yourself. If you meditate earnestly for half an hour every day,
your mind will tend to become peaceful during the remaining twenty-three and
half-hours. Your mind will not be 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. It is easy to say than to do it.
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
religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense
of fulfillment and achievement. Even when you are resting physically, occupy
yourself in healthy reading or chanting of God's name.
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 may 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 spilt milk?
Remember well and bear in mind.
A good - true friend is hard to find.
And when you find one who is good and true.
Don't trade him off for one who is new.
Remember well and bear in mind.
That a life of sobriety is hard to find.
Now that you have it - stop and think.
Before you reach for that first drink.
The joys of sobriety are many and great.
But take one drink and many hearts you'll break.
The heartaches, hangovers, remorse and pain.
I'm sure we don't want to experience again.
So in all sincerity I say to you friend.
MAY YOUR LIFE OF SOBRIETY NEVER END?
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