Often, people wish each other happiness, prosperity and peace, but only a few seem to know how to be peaceful — like only a few know how to make money. So here are some steps that might help one to find the most needed inner peace.
- Take Time for Yourself
Often, we become so engrossed in our day-to-day activities that we simply gather more information and do not take time to think and reflect. Then we feel dull and tired. A few quiet moments every day are the source of creativity. Silence heals and rejuvenates and gives you depth and stability. So, sometime during the day, sit for a few minutes; get into the cave of your heart, eyes closed, and keep the world away.
- Know the Impermanence of Life
See the impermanence in this life.
Millions of years have passed, and millions more will come. Nothing is permanent. In this broad, universal context, what is your life? It is not even a drop in the ocean.
Just open your eyes, and ask, “Who am I? Why am I on this planet? What is my lifetime?”
An awareness dawns, and you will stop worrying about little things. All smallness will drop, and you will be able to live every moment of your life.
When you review your life in a broader context, the quality of your life improves.
- Perform Random Acts of Kindness
Commit to making this world a better place to live. Do some acts of kindness without expecting anything in return. Service alone can bring contentment in life. It creates a sense of connectedness. Good vibrations come to you when you bring some relief to someone through selfless service. When you show kindness, your true nature, which is love and peace, comes to the surface.
- Make Your Smile Cheaper
Every day, every morning, look in the mirror and give a good smile to yourself. Don’t let anybody snatch away your smile! Usually, you give your anger freely and rarely smile, as though a smile is costly. Make your smile cheaper and anger expensive!
- Make Meditation a Part of Life
Having higher goals in life leads to stress and restlessness, which can be released through a few minutes of meditation and introspection. Meditation gives you deep rest. The deeper you can rest, the more dynamic you will be in activity.
- Be a Student Always
Know that you are a student forever. Do not underestimate anybody. Knowledge may come to you from any corner. Each occasion teaches you, and each person teaches you. The world is your teacher. When you are always looking to learn, you will stop underestimating others. Humility will dawn in your life.
- Feel Grateful
Our love, faith and belief should be deep-rooted, and then everything else moves on its own. The feeling that “I am blessed” can help you overcome any failure. Once you realise that you are blessed, all the complaints and grumbling and insecurities disappear, and you become grateful, contented and peaceful.
