PEACE of MIND
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 the
rest 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 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 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 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.
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?
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 the
rest 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 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 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 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.
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?
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