Ten commandments for peace of mind

by isha_verma7 on February 15, 2006, 04:02:50 PM
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*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 andconsequently the existence of God Who 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. 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 or useful to them, 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 Nature, which has now become his/her
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 prayers, introspection and meditation. This will
reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you restless. Neat 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 and charitable 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.  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. And learn to submit to It.You do
not have the power to alter the course of God's Will. Why cry over
spilt milk? *
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«Reply #1 on: February 15, 2006, 11:46:22 PM »
EGGJACTLYYYYY


nice
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Pooja
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«Reply #2 on: February 16, 2006, 07:38:51 AM »
Good one Isha......It is nice to remind these facts time to time Usual Smile
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isha_verma7
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«Reply #3 on: February 16, 2006, 09:15:26 AM »
thanks for appreciation guyz!!!!
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Suhas
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«Reply #4 on: February 17, 2006, 09:14:32 AM »
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isha_verma7
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«Reply #5 on: February 17, 2006, 07:03:56 PM »
glad u like it suhas!!!!!!
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nirbhay
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«Reply #6 on: February 19, 2006, 01:50:14 PM »
Its Nice to see a another usefull and motivating post again and as usual keep it up Isq!

I do agree with your thoughts to a Better and meaningful Life....!!

Jai shri krishna!
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Karan.sri
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«Reply #7 on: February 19, 2006, 02:49:34 PM »
Nice commandments, Isha!

May God help us remember them in our hour of need!
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isha_verma7
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«Reply #8 on: February 19, 2006, 09:07:46 PM »
glad u both like it guyz!!!!!!
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