new year
I've been doing a lot of thinking lately and decided to compile all my realizations into a list to remind myself of these things every day. They're pretty much the mantras I use to help me cope with daily life. Just thought they might help someone else out too
1- IMPENDING DEATH: Think about the imminence of death. Nothing really matters. Time is the most precious commodity. Focus on the most important things.
2-PERSPECTIVE: Think about how lucky you are to be in this instance of the universe, to be in this country, to be at this socioeconomic level, to be in this moment.
3-PRESENCE: Remember that there is only now. Be aware of it, be present, enjoy the experience - even if it is difficult. Feel emotional pain - don't resist. Separate analytic thought as a project and think of it at a predetermined time. Recognize that you have the power to decide not to feel an emotion. Fear is an illusion.
4-AWARENESS: Be aware of your emotions and thoughts and recognize how your AWARENESS is separate.
5-HUMOUR: Remember to laugh. Take the humorous route. Don't take things too seriously.
6-SELF-ASSUREDNESS: Remember that you know yourself, and you have nothing to prove to anyone. You are who you are. Nothing anyone says can change that. Nobody can make you feel anything with their words. The only person who can fix you is you. All you have is you. This is true freedom.
7-EGO: Take nothing personally. Recognize your ego. Remember the seven deadly sins. Realize your insignificance in the universe. Forget the need to feel special. Stop identifying with labels. Stop seeking approval. Ask if your negative comments or actions are coming from a place of fear and anger.
8-PATIENCE: Recognize that everyone and everything is created and driven by the universe and what happened previously. Realize this is what is. Remember the child self and the higher order thinking self. Be patient with people and yourself. Realize that you can't always know now. Realize that you
1- IMPENDING DEATH: Think about the imminence of death. Nothing really matters. Time is the most precious commodity. Focus on the most important things.
2-PERSPECTIVE: Think about how lucky you are to be in this instance of the universe, to be in this country, to be at this socioeconomic level, to be in this moment.
3-PRESENCE: Remember that there is only now. Be aware of it, be present, enjoy the experience - even if it is difficult. Feel emotional pain - don't resist. Separate analytic thought as a project and think of it at a predetermined time. Recognize that you have the power to decide not to feel an emotion. Fear is an illusion.
4-AWARENESS: Be aware of your emotions and thoughts and recognize how your AWARENESS is separate.
5-HUMOUR: Remember to laugh. Take the humorous route. Don't take things too seriously.
6-SELF-ASSUREDNESS: Remember that you know yourself, and you have nothing to prove to anyone. You are who you are. Nothing anyone says can change that. Nobody can make you feel anything with their words. The only person who can fix you is you. All you have is you. This is true freedom.
7-EGO: Take nothing personally. Recognize your ego. Remember the seven deadly sins. Realize your insignificance in the universe. Forget the need to feel special. Stop identifying with labels. Stop seeking approval. Ask if your negative comments or actions are coming from a place of fear and anger.
8-PATIENCE: Recognize that everyone and everything is created and driven by the universe and what happened previously. Realize this is what is. Remember the child self and the higher order thinking self. Be patient with people and yourself. Realize that you can't always know now. Realize that you