Saturday, May 30, 2009

Thought 19: Good Times and bad Times in Life


There will be difficulties and adverse circumstances in every life. This is the nature of life in this world of mortals. When we are constantly beaten by hardship, misfortune and adversity, we are bound to become disillusioned and lose faith in our ability to cope with them. Instead of coming to grips with each situation, we tend to become pessimistic – and develop negative attitudes. When we do not have the know-how for enthusiastic living, we find this world a joyless place to live in.

Prejudice is a negative attitude. People take psychological positions based on prejudices. Ignore these positions - and cancel their power.

Never be negative. Learn to come out of the frame, look at the picture and see, whether you like, what you see. You will then know how you appear to others.

Always be positive. Always be objective. Always be happy. Always be enthusiastic. Always be cheerful. Let enthusiasm and cheerfulness be your constant companions - like the Sruti of a musician. When you do that, you are no longer overwhelmed by the world and its uncertainties and adversities.

Lose anything but your enthusiasm and cheerfulness. Sing in the bath room. Say good morning to every one you see – you need not know them. Always pump out an outstretched hand several times enthusiastically. Never miss an opportunity to say “thank you”. If you can say it to god daily, through a prayer, it is even better.

The next thought is “About worry”

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