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10 Principles for Peace of Mind

Submitted by Pravs J on Wednesday, 22 July 200953 Comments

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 and consequently the existence of God.. 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 God within them prompts them that way. Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.

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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. Life is too short to waste in such trifles. Forgive,20Forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.

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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. Why do you wish to kill yourse lf in striving for their recognition? Their recognition is not worth the aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely.

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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 his/her destiny, which has now become his/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. 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.

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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.

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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. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.

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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 prayer, introspection and meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you restless. Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of mind.

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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 meditation. 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.

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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 work or religious 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.

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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. 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. Why cry over spilt milk?

53 Comments »

  • Ravi said:

    This is the my

    - 23 July 2009 at 4:12 am
  • kelebogile said:

    live for today so that u can invest for tomorrow

    peace

    - 23 July 2009 at 7:35 am
  • mushtaq gulamhusein said:

    THANKS For giving this informative

    information

    - 23 July 2009 at 8:15 am
  • Balu said:

    I do agree with your Principles. Thanks a lot for sharing

    - 23 July 2009 at 11:51 am
  • Gorav said:

    Very nice points.

    Thanks

    - 23 July 2009 at 12:12 pm
  • Magdalena said:

    This is the real one, even we know it’s not an easy things to do. Thanks for your valuable thought Pravs.

    - 23 July 2009 at 12:18 pm
  • subbu said:

    nice points to be read until we follow them.

    - 23 July 2009 at 12:34 pm
  • Anjini said:

    That’s real value of human life. If we abide by these 10 principles for Peace of Mind, we will definitely lead a happy life.

    - 23 July 2009 at 12:44 pm
  • Xolisa said:

    My my my wow

    - 23 July 2009 at 12:59 pm
  • vanya said:

    good one, but difficult to follow.

    - 23 July 2009 at 1:51 pm
  • Stephanie Treasure said:

    Numbers 1 and 10 are right on point for me! I make it a point never to ask for more information from people than I am given. In the context of course in personal acquaintance relationships. And I respect people who do the same to me. As for #10, its a constant battle for me. However, I prefer to think that I am a perfectionist, not wanting to start something until the time is just right [wink]. As opposed to thinking of myself as a procrastinator.

    - 23 July 2009 at 2:50 pm
  • Sunil said:

    Lemme add one more . . .

    Don’t be a hypocrite.
    don’t pretend, don’t cheat yourself.
    do not hate yourself for what you are.
    be proud of yourself.

    - 23 July 2009 at 3:56 pm
  • assaqri said:

    Thanks for sharing those valuable Principles.

    - 23 July 2009 at 7:20 pm
  • Teresa Benedict said:

    Very good points to leave a valuable life.

    - 23 July 2009 at 11:03 pm
  • prakash said:

    Good messages,

    Thanks for sharing pravs

    - 24 July 2009 at 3:05 am
  • Raabi said:

    Awesome collection :)

    - 24 July 2009 at 4:18 am
  • Aravindan KP said:

    Excellent one for every one.

    - 24 July 2009 at 4:47 am
  • Saibal Chatterjee said:

    Very encouraging message. Gives a lot of inspiration to move aginst all hurdles and impudence that we face in everyday life.

    - 24 July 2009 at 5:21 am
  • Jugesh B.D. said:

    Very good and valid points and as some one says “Very Difficult to Follow”. Not really, if you make the effort. And if you practice even one point in your daily life - you have moved a step FORWARD. Thanks Pravs …

    - 24 July 2009 at 7:21 am
  • Lillian Lim said:

    This articles: 10 principles for peace of mind is absolutely perfect. An excellent piece of encouraging message to face our daily life.

    - 24 July 2009 at 8:28 am
  • bat said:

    Thank you.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

    - 24 July 2009 at 8:44 am
  • Pinki said:

    Excellent guideline n abselute perfect thinking
    THANK U SOOOO MUCHHH

    - 24 July 2009 at 1:14 pm
  • Eliane Cerchiari said:

    Difficult to choose the best one, the most appropriate one, the most useful one……what leads to the conclusion that they all work together, although we may pick out one or another to suit a given specific situation….

    - 24 July 2009 at 1:23 pm
  • Violette younes said:

    Thank you so much for the 10 points very very nice

    - 24 July 2009 at 3:31 pm
  • Rajesh said:

    Very nice, I agree with most of your points.

    - 24 July 2009 at 3:56 pm
  • SUBHASHREE said:

    hi

    very good one. not that difficult to follow if we really want a peaceful life. distiny is always there..but we can handle it in a very peaceful manner if we have bit patience and acceptence…just give TIME SOME TIME everything will be fine..all these ten priciples are too good. thanks to pravs.

    - 24 July 2009 at 6:46 pm
  • ronny tandela said:

    yesss….pravs…thx!!! ive just understanding some of the point inside the 5th point…hohoho\\

    thx pravs…im lovin it (McD is moving hahahhaah)

    - 25 July 2009 at 4:37 am
  • Satya said:

    Good. If we follow these rules it will benefit to us and as well as our nation. We will see golden age of India again.

    - 25 July 2009 at 5:04 am
  • sandeep said:

    This is a wonderful article, Meditate for half an hour daily and see the difference. with Meditative mind any thing in this world, every phenomenon in this world is better understood

    - 25 July 2009 at 7:14 am
  • kesini said:

    sometimes i dont know how to thank you guys seriously . you teach us a lot . thank you so much!!!! pravs

    - 25 July 2009 at 8:29 am
  • samannaz said:

    really.Im agree , but difficult .

    - 25 July 2009 at 10:21 am
  • dinesh said:

    thanks.i’ll make it a point to read everyday.

    - 25 July 2009 at 12:41 pm
  • Srinivasa said:

    This is excellent

    - 25 July 2009 at 1:37 pm
  • Bhavin said:

    In one sentence ” It is so simple to be happy but so difficult to be simple”

    Cheers!

    - 26 July 2009 at 10:42 pm
  • John Lee said:

    very very good one, thank’s a lot

    - 27 July 2009 at 8:47 am
  • Anu said:

    Well Said!!!!!!!

    Everyone should understand the pinch of every statement

    - 27 July 2009 at 9:20 am
  • barnali said:

    these are the pearls of life’ thanx.

    - 27 July 2009 at 11:31 am
  • Veena said:

    very well said, pravs - you have outdone yourself this time. Simple principles in theory, but very effective in practice.

    - 27 July 2009 at 1:07 pm
  • Sweety said:

    I Love Pravs !!

    - 27 July 2009 at 1:49 pm
  • China said:

    If we all live or strive towards living like this, just maybe our world will be a better place. Thank you for the 10 principles.

    - 27 July 2009 at 3:25 pm
  • wingstofly said:

    good thought. I really need to work on this 10 points. Especially #2 and #10.

    Thanks Prav

    - 30 July 2009 at 10:54 am
  • Ved Solanki said:

    very nice, very nice.
    I will follow all points in life today onwards
    ………Thanx Prav

    - 1 August 2009 at 9:12 am
  • G said:

    Thanks Pravs !

    Meditation greatly calms the mind. 20 minutes a day is good to start with. It lets us appreciate things as they are rather than interpreting based on our conditioned mind. Studies show that anything that is followed for 3 weeks continuously becomes a habit. So with discipline, nothing is difficult to follow.

    - 2 August 2009 at 2:48 am
  • himani said:

    really nice….gave alot of mental peace
    should be applied by everybody everywhere

    - 4 August 2009 at 10:45 am
  • Joyce said:

    Your words always inspire me to hold on to this life… Thank you for sharing.

    - 5 August 2009 at 12:36 am
  • Amit bobhate said:

    points are really well placed. difficult to follow in todays world. but yes if followed can be of gr8 help for everythng fr us.

    thanks

    - 20 August 2009 at 3:10 am
  • vera osei said:

    God bless you so much am very greatful, very touching and wonderful

    - 24 August 2009 at 4:01 pm
  • Dr.R.Shanmugam said:

    I will try to follow to make my life meaningful

    - 27 August 2009 at 12:15 pm
  • manu said:

    hi..just a small doubt i wanted to express..i see that pravs believes in destiny..and whatever happens, we should think that it is destined to be so..but i dont know whether to believe in destiny or not..is not ourselves who shape our own destiny? but, overall..very good principles that everone should follow..

    - 19 September 2009 at 6:55 am
  • Ivan said:

    This 10 principles are so true…

    - 16 October 2009 at 11:12 pm
  • shri said:

    It’s nice…..

    - 24 November 2009 at 11:41 am
  • shri said:

    The truth of Life is reflects in this site….

    - 24 November 2009 at 11:42 am
  • Mohan Vernekar said:

    Really very good article which should be followed by everyone who are in search of peace of mind.

    - 26 February 2010 at 11:55 am

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