Ten Commandments for Peace of Mind

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By Gyan RajhansIn the modern age , it would appear that most of us are in a

state of perpetual restlessness despite enjoying good health care and basic

economic security.Analysing the causes of this restlessness has led me to find

ten solutions to attain peace of mind. I have called them "ten commandments"

because they need to be followed religiously if we are sincere in achieving

perfect peace of mind.Here they are with brief explanations:-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 they are prompted that way by the God within them. There is God

to look after everything. Why are you bothered? Mind your own business you will

keep your peace.2 Forget and forgive - This is the most powerful aid to peace

of mind. We, often develop ill feeling 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 ulcer and high blood pressure. The 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. Forget, forgive and march on.3 Do

not crave for recognition - This world is full of selfish people. They seldom

praise anybody without selfish motive. They may praise you today because you

are in power but no sooner you are powerless they will forget your achievement

and start finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill yourself in striving

for their recognition? They are not worth it. 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 you work

harder than your colleagues in the office but 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 every walk of life. Should you be jealous? No, remember everybody's

life is shaped by his previous Karma, which has now become his destiny. If you

are destined to be

rich, not all 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, will only give you restlessness.5 Change

yourself according to the environment - If you try to change the environment

single handedly, the chances are you may fail. Instead, change yourself to suit

the environment. As you do this, even the environment which has remained

unfriendly for you will mysteriously appear to be 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 which are beyond our control. We must learn to put up with these

things. We must learn to endure them cheerfully thinking, "God will it so, so

be it". God's logic is beyond our comprehension. Believe it and you will

gain in patience, in inner strength, in will-power.7 Do not bite more than you

can chew - This maxim needs to be remembered constantly. We often tend to take

more responsibilities than we are capable to carry 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. If you have extra time, then spend it in an inward life of prayer,

introspection and meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind,

that make you restless. Fewer the thoughts, greater is the peace of mind.8

Meditate regularly - Meditation makes the mind thoughtless. This is the highest

state of peace of mind. Try and experience. If you meditate earnestly for half

an hour every day, you will tend to become calm during the remaining twenty

three and a half hours. Your mind will not be disturbed as much as before. You

must

gradually increase the period of daily meditation. You may think this will

interfere with your daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your

efficiency and you will turn out more work in less time.9 Never leave the mind

vacant - Empty mind is the devil's workshop. All evil deeds start in the 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 if you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy

reading or mental chanting of God's name (Japa).10 Do not procrostinate and

never regret - Do not waste time in 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. Value your time and do things. It does not

matter if you fail the first time. You can rectify 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 the spilt milk?MAY

GOD HELP YOU REMAIN AT PEACE WITH YOURSELF AND THE WORLDOM SHANTI SHANTI

SHANTIBy Gyan Rajhans

May the Merciful Sri Sai Baba always shower His grace on us and our families and

remove our problems and anxieties by giving us all - strength , goodluck,

success and happiness with peace of mind.

Courtesy of Sai bhakt,

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