{"id":56,"date":"2007-10-09T13:41:25","date_gmt":"2007-10-09T20:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.srichinmoybio.co.uk\/blog\/life\/simple-and-practical-ways-to-live-a-better-life\/"},"modified":"2007-10-09T13:41:25","modified_gmt":"2007-10-09T20:41:25","slug":"simple-and-practical-ways-to-live-a-better-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srichinmoybio.co.uk\/blog\/life\/simple-and-practical-ways-to-live-a-better-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple and Practical Ways to Live a Better life"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul><\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.srichinmoybio.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/10\/hold-fast.jpg\" alt=\"hold fast\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listen to the promptings of the heart a little more, and listen to the complaints of the mind a little less.<\/li>\n<blockquote><p> O my mind,<br \/>\nYou talk too much!<br \/>\nDo follow my heart<br \/>\nThat lives in silence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; Sri Chinmoy<\/p>\n<li>Value Inner Peace above all other desires. \u00e2\u20ac\u201c If we have inner peace we will be content no matter how many material possessions we have.<\/li>\n<li>Be a good listener. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t always talk about Yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t expect from other people. If you expect from other people you will be disappointed at some time.<\/li>\n<li>Be willing to do things without demanding recognition. It is only the ego that wants recognition.<\/li>\n<li>Think of others more than you think of yourself. Self-giving is the secret of happiness.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid acting or speaking when angry or upset. If you wait your mood will improve and you will avoid regretting it later.<\/li>\n<li>Be Tolerant of Others. People are trying in their own way to do the right thing.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t try and do two things at once. If you are with someone, give your whole attention to them,  &#8211; don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be planning how to pay your gas bill.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Try to Impress Others. There is no need.<\/li>\n<blockquote><p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153When you are content to be simply yourself and don&#8217;t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; Lao Tzu<!--more--><\/p>\n<li>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Be Jealous. Feel other people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s success as your own.<\/li>\n<li>If you make a mistake don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t dwell on it. Resolve not to repeat it, then forget all about it.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be inflexible &#8211; Be Willing To Change.<\/li>\n<li>Keep fit. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t neglect the body. Being active helps to avoid lethargy and boredom.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t count your Happiness through material accomplishments. Happiness is everyone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s birthright, no matter what our outer prosperity.<\/li>\n<blockquote><p>Success is not the key to happiness.<br \/>\nHappiness is the key to success.<br \/>\nIf you love what you are doing, you will be successful.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; Albert Schweitzer<\/p>\n<li>When you act. Act with enthusiasm. It never helps to be half hearted.<\/li>\n<li>Love what you Do. \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Even if it is the smallest of actions.<\/li>\n<li>Do Not Give up! See obstacles as opportunities to transcend yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Spend some time in solitude for reflection and meditation.<\/li>\n<li>Live in the Present Moment<\/li>\n<blockquote><p>Life can be found only in the present moment.<br \/>\nThe past is gone, the future is not yet here,<br \/>\nand if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment,<br \/>\nwe cannot be in touch with life.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; Thich Nhat Hanh<\/p>\n<li>Do not Feel you are indispensable. This creates feelings of pride.<\/li>\n<li>Offer Your Goodwill to others. But, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel responsible for the problems of other people.<\/li>\n<li>Replace a negative Thought with a positive Thought.<\/li>\n<li>Smile. &#8211; Smile sincerely and many of your illusory problems will disappear.<\/li>\n<li>Be Patient with yourself and understanding of others.<\/li>\n<li>Value the beauty of simplicity.<\/li>\n<li>If something is worth doing, it is worth doing now. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Delay and procrastinate.<\/li>\n<li>Never underestimate the beauty and power of gratitude<\/li>\n<blockquote><p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153A Moment of gratitude<br \/>\nGladdens<br \/>\nMy entire day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; Sri Chinmoy<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Listen to the promptings of the heart a little more, and listen to the complaints of the mind a little less. O my mind, You talk too much! 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