10 Principles 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. No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way.

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. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short to waste in such trifles. Forgive, Forget, and march on.

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.

4. DO NOT BE JEALOUS:  We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind. Remember everybody’s life is shaped by his or her destiny, which has now become his or her reality. 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.

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.

7. DO NOT BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW:  We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of carrying out. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. Reduce your material engagements and spend time in 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.

9. NEVER LEAVE THE MIND VACANT: 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 religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement.

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. 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. Learn from your mistakes, but do not brood over the past. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened was destined to happen only that way. Why cry over split milk?

Have a wonderful 2012!!!!