True spirituality

True spirituality alone can rescue mankind from the distress that the world is being subjected to by the greed and selfishness of man. Religion alone, if understood and practiced rightly, is capable of moulding the moral fibre of man.

A life of virtue, goodness, forbearance, sacrifice, tolerance and live is the only assurance of peace and happiness to both the individual and the world at large. This must be understood by everyone. Religiosity is not spirituality. One may be formally religious and yet possess a negative character. Therefore, the practice of spirituality in the right sense of the term is of great importance.

Pray: “May we all work together harmoniously in peace, with the spirit of self-sacrifice for the well-being and solidarity of the world! May we all possess an understanding and forgiving heart, broad tolerance and adaptability! Grant us that eye with which we will behold the Self everywhere.”

Swami Sivananda, The Divine Life Society, PO Shivanandanagar, Distt. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttranchal.

TIPS FOR A PEACEFUL LIFE

Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
Sleep for 7 hours.
Live with the 3E’s – Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
Play more games.
Read more books than you did in the last year.
Find time to practice meditation, yoga and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
Dream more while you are awake.
Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and less food that is manufactured in plants.
Drink plenty of water.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear ande fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
Smile and laugh more.
Life is too short to waste time in hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
Don’t compare your life to other’s. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don’t compre your partner with other.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Forgive everyone for everything.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
GOD heals everything.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
The best is yet to come.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
Do the right thing!
Call your family often.
Your inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
Each day give something good to others.
Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
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