2. Sharing with you result of my Life experiences so far.
My purpose of writing this book will be achieved, if,
• It makes you think about few simple aspects of life….
• It inspires you ….
• It is helpful, when things do not go your way……
3. Peace of Mind:
If you are at peace with yourself, you are at
peace with the world. Happiness is within you,
and not outside .
Mind Matters:
Everything in life boils down to your Mind, the
ultimate source of your Peace and Happiness.
It's all in the mind. You and your mind will
decide whether you are happy or not.
4. Perception:
Your happiness boils down to how you see the world and people around
you. The way you perceive things will decide your mood for the Day.
Be Content:
Be content with what God has offered you to live with. It is more than
enough compared to what you actually require.
5. Karma & responsibility:
Be responsible for your action and do Karma. You only have choice to
perform, results will be decided by almighty. Things may go in your favor or
may not go. But don’t give up. Keep trying and live your life the way you
want to live.
Change is inevitable:
Good or bad moments will come and go. It will not stay forever. Cherish the
good moments and be strong during tough times.
6. You have a choice:
You always have a choice to responses of life.
Choose Happiness, love & peace.
Happiness always comes in small packages:
Happiness is not about possessing cars, homes,
wealth. It always comes in small packages,
making some one smile, helping someone,
playing with kids, talking to elders, loving them
respecting them. It can be a small bicycle ride or
a 10 minute swim.
7. Limited Expectations:
Have limited expectations, because there is no
end to rat race. Take time to pause and enjoy
what you already possess. Do not leave any
regret for tomorrow. Fulfill your dreams today.
Family:
Give love and time to your Family.
Quality life:
Go for Quality, not Quantity. It doesn’t
matter how many holidays you went on. What
really matters is how well you have enjoyed
them. You can enjoy your vacation even in your
beautiful home.
8. Give:
If you want to receive something
in life, start giving. Give Love, Peace
and Happiness to others.
They will be returned to you, in some
form or the other.
Share:
Share things that you can. Share knowledge. It will multiply. Give away things
that you do not need. Remove clutter from your home, mind and Life.
Let Go:
Let go of things which you can not hold on to, or things which are bothering you
and eating your mind. You will feel very relieved. It is difficult, but try it.
9. Forgive:
Forgive yourself and others. Don’t be so serious
about your life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Relax and have fun. Everything is momentary. It
will end, eventually.
Detachment:
Do not get very attached to any thing or person.
If that thing does not exist tomorrow, you should
be able to survive without it. Love them, like
them, but only to an extent.
Withdrawal:
Withdraw, if you think that your presence is not
required or it's not worth it, from any situation or
from the life of any person.
10. Humility:
Always be humble and stick to your roots.
Count your Blessings:
Always, always, always count your blessings.
There are people who are less fortunate, then
you in this world.
Positive:
Being positive throughout adversity is the only
option left with us. So please be positive. It will
take you away from your distress and move you
to a better direction.
11. Live every Moment:
Try to live each and every moment of your life.
Be present physically and mentally, wherever
you are and whatever activity you are doing.
Listen with all your attention, if you are listening
to someone. Focus 100%, if you are performing
a task. There will be good moments, bad
moments and also, at times, boring moments.
Just live through the experience. Life is short.
Make most of it.
Flexibility:
Always remain flexible under all circumstances.
If things do not go your way, don’t get
frustrated. Be flexible and wise enough to
accept the sudden change and respond to it
with a calm mind.
12. Go With the Flow:
Go with the flow when required. Not everything
in life happens as per your wish list. In the end
everything will stabilize, but until that time,
have patience to go with the flow and wait for
your time to come.
Keep things simple:
Keep things simple in life, because there are
already so many complications. Don’t add any
more to the list.
Smile :
Keep smiling even under the worst
circumstances. It will help you fight through
troubled times.
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13. Knowledge:
Continuous learning and adding knowledge in your day today life is
essential for growth. This applies to both personal and professional life.
Communication:
Always keep your communications open. Be it in your office or home.
Speak up. Ask questions, if you have problems. Praise people. Don’t fall
short of words and appreciation, when it comes to praising people.
Praise:
Praise the things and people around
you. There are many good things
around us, which we never appreciate.
14. Nature:
Stay close to the nature and greenery. It calms
your mind and gives you energy. Always stay
close to the nature.
Listen:
Listen to people, who want you to listen. Who
wants your love, praise, motivation and
attention.
Focus:
Pay attention to the work you do, Focus hard, be
it play, work, relationship or anything.
Proactive:
Be proactive. Reach out to people. Face your
fears. Come out, be expressive. It’s one life and
one chance.
15. Look within for all the answers:
All your quest, queries are answered within you.
You do not need to go outside places, or visit
temples to resolve them. You know what is best
for you and you have a right to select the best for
yourself. Look within.
Skills:
Learning new skills in your life adds feathers to
your success, Happiness and well being.
Silence :
Silence Is very powerful. Spend some quiet
moments with yourself, during the day. It purifies
your thought process.
Give surprises:
Give surprises to people and yourself.
16. Play with kids:
Play with kids whenever you find time.
Creative:
Be creative to break from routine.
Music:
It's a big healing factor in our life. If you learn to
play any instruments, its even better.
Read:
Occupying your mind is an important activity.
Please do the same, instead of thinking negative
thoughts and thinking about things you cannot
change. Read good books and surround yourself
with a positive environment and positive
people.
17. Writing:
Writing down your thoughts on paper is a good
way of de-stressing.
Sleep/ Rest:
7 to 8 hrs a Day. Take enough breaks if you are
working long hours.
Colors:
Use many colors in your life, be it cloths, home,
office. It brings energy and uplifts your mood.
Play/ Exercise:
45 minutes a day , spend time with yourself in
exercising or sports.
