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Several years ago the sociology department of Duke University did a study on "peace of mind." Several factors were found to contribute greatly to emotional and mental stability

Several years ago the sociology department of

Duke University did a study on

“Peace Of Mind”Several factors were found to

contribute greatly to emotionaland mental stability.

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1 Forgive. Rid yourself of suspicion and resentment.

Nursing a grudge was a major factor

in unhappiness.

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2 Forget. Live in the present. An unwholesome

preoccupation with old mistakes and failures leads to

depression.

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3 Accept life. Don't waste time and energy fighting

conditions you cannot change. Cooperate with life, instead of trying

to run away from it.

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4 Stay involved. Force yourself to stay involved with the

living world. Resist the temptation to withdraw and become reclusive during

periods of emotional stress.

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5 Roll with the punches. Refuse to indulge in self-pity when life hands you a raw deal. Accept the fact that nobody gets through life without some

sorrow and misfortune

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6 Be old-fashioned. Cultivate the old-fashion virtues

-- love, honor, compassion and loyalty.

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7 Be reasonable. Don't expect too much of

yourself. When there is too wide a gap between self-expectation and your ability

to meet the goals you have set, feelings of inadequacy are inevitable.

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8 Go outside yourself. Find something bigger than yourself

to believe in. Self-centered, egotistical people score

lowest in any test for measuring happiness.

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The End

Open your heart,Watch your mindAnd you will find

Love and Peace Sublime.

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin