Our modern lives are littered with stress. By retuning your
approach to it, you can create a pure, lasting inner peace in place of
modern worries. Here are some suggestions to help guide you towards
lifelong happiness.
Live every moment. Be totally invested in life right
now — not in the past or future. Many people are so busy worrying about
last week and detailing tomorrow, that they forget to live today. Put
more effort in “the now” and stop worrying — it just makes you older.
That being said…
Don’t get old. Getting old means abandoning your
creative instincts. It means stressing more. It means being serious all
the time. But, there are many ninety-year-olds with
who certainly don’t act “old.”
Being young and creative is a state of mind, regardless of age. And
creativity is the fuel of happiness. So, go lie in the grass and pick
out shapes in the clouds. Roll around if you want to. It is perfectly
alright, regardless of what society has lead you to believe.
Have experiences. Good or bad. Open yourself up. Be a
vessel for new ideas, cultures, foods. Don’t pass judgement on people,
things, or places that you haven’t yet experienced. Forge deep, human
connections. That’s what life is all about.
Banish negative thinking from your life. It serves no purpose for anyone, and only makes life more toilsome. Stop it.
Tread lightly upon the Earth. Living lightly feels more purposeful and brings you closer to the planet. As hikers practice
“Leave No Trace”,
do so with your own life. When you are gone, how much of your imprint
will be left here on the planet? Will you have left thousands of pounds
of trash? How many non-renewable resources did you yourself consume? If
you desperately need to be remembered when you’re gone, maybe you should
commission a statue or portrait of yourself (supporting the arts at the
same time!). Don’t leave future generations with piles of
your waste to clean up.
“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen…” (Thoreau). Stop stressing about everything and frantically multitasking. Do a few things, and do them well.
“Our life is frittered away by detail…” Stop
wasting your precious seconds halfheartedly doing twelve things at
once. Do one thing at a time — wholeheartedly and passionately. Simplify
your life, possessions, thoughts, and you’ll find yourself much more at
peace.
Get out of your comfort zone. Try everything once, even if you are weary. You’ll be glad you did. See “H
ave experiences.”
Use your mind. Don’t squander it. Stop relying on
technology to do your thinking for you. Your brain is unique and
brilliant in its own way. Use it more and you’ll be amazed at your
increase in creativity and overall satisfaction.
Treat your body with respect. Practice yoga, play
tennis, go swimming. Eat natural foods. Have some chocolate, drink a
beer. To put it simply: get exercise, eat well, indulge in
moderation. Love your body and it will continue to serve you. As soon as
you start disrespecting your body, it will start wasting away.
Reconnect with nature. There is no separation
between humankind and nature; we are simply an extension of it. Be
outside. Breathe in fresh air. Let the sun warm your soul. From a
scientific standpoint, being outdoors boasts numerous benefits. From a
human standpoint, it just feels right. Isn’t that all that matters?
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enjoy it One love guys.