Positive Aids to Peace of Mind - 9

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9. Do Something Positive

 

Always be doing something positive, something worthwhile. Do not

waste time wondering, " Shall I do this? Or shall I do that? " You will

spend days, weeks, months†" why, years†" in that futile mental debating

and end up doing nothing. Don’t plan too much. The planning is done

by God. Be doing something good all the time. Allow no gap in your

concrete activity. You can never do enough to take time for rest. Let

there be no spare moments, no wasted moments in your life. Even a few

careless moments can pull you down in life. Time is life. Value your

time and spend it most profitably.

 

Even if you are resting physically, do not keep the mind vacant.

Occupy yourself in healthy reading or Japa or mental prayer. All

havoc starts in the mind. Harsh words and evil deeds originate in the

mind. Keep the sources clean. The river of your life will flow as

crystal.

 

Doing things gives self-confidence. It does not matter if you fail

the first time. You can rectify your mistakes and succeed the next

time. Sitting back in the chair and worrying will lead to nothing. It

will only make you a total pessimist.

 

Some people get upset when they attempt to do something good and

obstacles come in. It is natural for obstacles to crop up in the way

of any good work. They come to test the mettle of the performer of

the good work. They come to test his sincerity, his patience, his

faith. You will experience that the stronger your resolve to do

something worthwhile, the more powerful the opposing forces. Do not

feel frustrated. Do not give up. Do not yield. Overcome the obstacles

by faith in God and faith in yourself. You cannot win laurels in any

field without undergoing tests and tribulations. It is unfair to

expect a Degree while showing unwillingness to undergo a qualifying

test.