10 commandments for peace of mind

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font-family:Romantic;color:purple;font-weight:bold">Ten Commandments for Peace

of Mind

color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">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 kind of attitude on our part denies the existence of individuality and

consequently the existence of God, for 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 to do so by the

Divine within them. There is God to look after everything. Why are

you bothered? Mind your own business and you will have your peace.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">2. Forget and

forgive

This

is the most powerful aid to peace of mind. We often nurture ill feeling

inside our heart for the person who insults or harms us. We foster

grievances, which in turn results in loss of sleep, develops of stomach ulcer,

high blood pressure and many other ailments that stealthily gnaws us from

within.

We forget that the insult or injury was done to us once but by nourishing the

grievance we go on excavating the wound forever. Therefore it is

essential that we cultivate the art of forgiving and forgetting. 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.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">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 rich and have

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

start criticizing you. Moreover, each person is a mortal with a bundle of

defects in them. No one individual is picture perfect. Then why do

you value the words of praise of another mortal like you? Why do you

crave for such false recognition and lose your peace of mind if the world does

not praise you? Believe in yourself. People's praises do not last

long and are not worth it. Do your duties ethically and sincerely and

leave the rest to God.

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12.0pt;font-family:Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">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 do, but they get promotions,

you do not. You started a business several years ago but youare 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 that 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, but will only give you restlessness.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">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.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">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. 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.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">7. Do not bite

more than you can chew

This

maxim should be always remembered. 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

inwardlife of prayer, introspection and meditation. This will reduce

those thoughts in your mind, which make you restless. Fewer the thoughts,

greater is the peace of mind.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">8. Meditate

regularly

Meditation

makes the mind thoughtless. This is the highest state of peace of mind.

Try and experience it. 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.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">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 mustdecide 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.

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">10. Do not

procrastinate 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?

Romantic;color:#993300;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">"Live, love,

learn..."

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