Peace of Mind : Way to Happiness

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……

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have a Great Life…