Ten principles for the PEACE of MIND

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Ten principles for the 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 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 in exactly 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,20Forget,

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 yourse lf 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/her destiny, which has now become

his/her 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.

 

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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. 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 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.

 

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 mental 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?