Why some people are always unhappy while others face same problems with smile on their face. Cicero, a famous philosopher and statesman of yesteryears (2000B.c) belonging to Italy (Rome), enumerated the following causes for unhappiness, which holds well for ever. 8 weaknesses in the personality of unhappy people: 1. Dominating mentality:Human in-born trait (may be weakness) is by suppressing others, we may achieve our goals and personally be benefitted. It is a wrong notion and of selfishness in nature. This type of thinking is merely an illusion and also we are building castles in air. 2. Un-necessarily worrying about the things or situations which we can’t change. It is a waste of time and energy also. 3. In-accurate estimation of our strengths and weaknesses and at certain times facing heavy losses during our career. 4.Many a time giving importance and evincing keen interest in petty things, which are of no use to us in any way. 5. Never trying sincerely to improve our mental power and not gaining maturity. 6. Always be under the impression that our views are only genuine and factual and also wishing that others also should give their consent to our beliefs. 7. Egoism: “I know everything and I need not other’s advice”. Ultimately such type of personalities will land in darkness and troubles. 8. Arguements: These types of people think that “arguing always pays and meekness is weakness”. But what is the remedy? The surest and simplest way is: Applying commonsense depending upon the situations. But the pitiable thing is, as quoted by a noble personality- “commonsense is uncommon with the common people”. Unhappiness leads to depression and is … [Read more...]
Art of Living by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Swamiji says-usually we heard the following statements from the people as: I, My life, what I achieved, my name and my fame. Does the above statement have any real meaning? Remember one thing: Our life is of very short duration on this earth. Many people lived here before your birth and they left this world already. We are also like that. No exception. Ignorance is the base of egoism. Usually you are of the opinion that ‘’I KNOW EVERY THING’’.First of all it is better to know about yourself, then the shallow in you comes out, and then the following questions gradually arise in you. They are:1. Who am I?2. Why I came to this world?3. What has to be achieved by me?If you could get answers to the above questions, then you stop thinking in these terms as below:1. Somebody said about me like this and that.That person did not answer to my enquiry or to my questions. By hook or crook I must my strength to them and teach them a lesson.Our life goes on depending on circumstances. Certain troubles are common in life, but you enjoy the every minute of life given by the Almighty - GOD.So do not go on worrying about minor ailments and spoil your life. The meaning of human being is filling happiness in the mind. Nothing will give trouble to us provided we have strong faith and loving others feeling in us.As everything available in this universe is not sweet, like that all our experiences are not good in nature. Sometimes we may commit mistakes. But have faith in you and think like this:I can face any trouble and GOD is there to look after me.Suppose you never did any mistakes in life and face no troubles, then you would never have pleasant moments in life. Failures and troubles … [Read more...]
Happiness and Anger
We never get happiness either from anger or jealousy. Nobody says like this: "today I am very happy why because I scolded somebody." If at all he wants to say something, he would say like this, "today I am very sad because I scolded someone with anger". So it is ridiculous to be happy when you are when you’re in angry mood. Anger is temporary madness and also anger is once enemy. Anger rises one's blood pressure. How to get happiness? 1. Understanding one another 2. Excusing one another 3. Showing kindness to the helpless 4. Giving respect and taking respect 5. Having common-sense. (It is rightly said that “commonsense is” uncommon with the common people) By observing the above five points we get: 1. Happyness 2. Mental peace 3. Satisfaction 4. Respect in the society If we remove ‘D’ from “danger”, the remaining word is “anger”. So, it clearly shows anger and danger are bosom friends. … [Read more...]
17 ways to be happy and enjoy life
Everybody likes to see an enthusiastic person with a laughing face. Laugh is a foundation stone of one’s future life. The following 17 points help us in keeping us happy. 1. Utilize the leisure time by spending in the gardens, in green fields or in parks. 2. Spare sometime to spend with your family members.3. Take meals at least once a day with family members. 4. Often and on see the old albums and videos which bring sweet memories and happiness. 5. Never miss an opportunity to attend functions of closed ones. 6. Have aquariums, pet dogs, bird cages in your home.7. Regularly visit new places along with family members and friends. 8. Never postpone any thing to future date. 9. Do exercise daily for 30-45 minutes.10. Have body and hair massages at least once a week. 11. Do meditation daily.12. Try to participate in spiritual programmes. Visit religious places. The serene atmosphere at those holy places gives unexplainable joy and peace. 13. Control your emotions and try to keep your coolness in crisis situations. The adage is “one who control himself can control others”. 14. Recreation (singing, dancing, playing games etc.) is highly essential in this busy life.15. Enjoy the work entrusted to you either big or small. Dignity of labour is our motto. 16. Sincerely praise others for their achievements. 17. Help others and serve others in times of need. Please share your ideas. … [Read more...]
15 ways for successful family life
The family life is like a heaven as per Vedas (divine sacred books). Family is the foundation for the well being of the society. If every home has to become a heaven- the wife and husband should observe certain norms. How to turn your home into a heaven: 1. They should be righteous and behave lovely. 2. They should behave courteously with each other. 3. Wife and husband are like two wheels of a cart. Unless the wheels move coordinately, the cart can not move smoothly. 4. Their mind should be pure and blameless. 5. Their character and conduct should be perfect. 6. They should be honest and have good consciousness. 7. There should be discussions in their homes on spirituality and knowledge. Children keenly observe the behavior of their parents from their childhood. 8. They should not be separated. They should not think about taking divorce. They should support each other through thick and thin. 9. Both should feel happiness and get mental peace by their good behavior. 10. Husband should cooperate with the wife in keeping house clean. As is wife; so is their house. 11. They should be like parrots (i.e. move together and live together). 12. If there is no love and attachment in that house- the house is like a hell. Parents are the first teachers and the teachers are the second parents to their children. 13. Devotion towards GOD and Almighty is highly necessary in parents. The devotion towards GOD should become hereditary in that family. Strong belief in the existence of GOD does not allow the parents to commit wrong doings. 14. They should show keen interest in charitable activities depending upon their economical … [Read more...]
7 tips for happy and successful life
Researchers at Boston University conducted a research on the causes of longer life span in some persons. Tips for happiness in life: 1. Genes: The effect of genes on longer life is 20%-30% only. Life style is the major factor in deciding longer life time. Ex: 7th Adventists – They live longer because of their life style. They stay away from alcohol, tobacco and caffeine products. 2. Relationships: Happily married people live longer than lonely living persons. Men live at least 7 years more and women add two years to their life span. Married persons having heart disease lived 4 years more than unmarried lonely persons without any heart disease. Maintain healthy relationships with family members, relatives, friends and neighbors. 3. Contentment: Contentment in life decreases stress and strain on the body and mind. It helps to increase the life span. 4. Vegetarian Diet: It is better to take vegetarian food like fruits and vegetables in which Potassium and Sodium are present in 10:1 ratio which is good for our heart. They prevent cancer as they contain anti oxidants. Fast foods contain more Sodium than Potassium. Sodium increases the blood pressure. 5. Adventures with enthusiasm: Life without any bold acts brings boredom. Occasionally do some adventures to make life beautiful. Ex. Climbing Mountains and Sea voyages. 6. Smile: Smile reduces stress and strain. Stress reduces body resistance (immunity) by producing Cortisone. Positive outlook towards life increases life span. 7. Exercise: Exercise to body and brain are essential to increase life time of a person. The ability of logic, thinking, and remembrance was full attained by the age of 20 years. From 20 years onwards, mental … [Read more...]
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