Ten commandments for 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. There is God to look
after everything. Why are you bothered? 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. Believe in the justice of God
and the doctrine of Karma. Let Him judge the act of the one who
insulted you. 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 yourself
in striving for their recognition? Their recognition is not worth the
aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely and leave therest
to God.
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 or her previous Karma, which has now become his destiny.
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 beenunfriendly 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 thinking, "God wills it so, so be it." God's plan is beyond
our comprehension. Believe in it 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 mediation. 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 temple 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. Always
remember, God has His own plan, too for you. Value you 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. Take it as the Will of
God. You do not have the power to alter the course of God's Will. Why
cry over spilt milk
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. There is God to look
after everything. Why are you bothered? 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. Believe in the justice of God
and the doctrine of Karma. Let Him judge the act of the one who
insulted you. 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 yourself
in striving for their recognition? Their recognition is not worth the
aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely and leave therest
to God.
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 or her previous Karma, which has now become his destiny.
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 beenunfriendly 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 thinking, "God wills it so, so be it." God's plan is beyond
our comprehension. Believe in it 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 mediation. 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 temple 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. Always
remember, God has His own plan, too for you. Value you 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. Take it as the Will of
God. You do not have the power to alter the course of God's Will. Why
cry over spilt milk
