We all know, how to create beautiful gardens. Do we know how to create beautiful life?
To make beautiful gardens, we have to clear all the weed, make the field soft by digging, make it fertile by adding organic matter and water. After field is ready we plant seedlings and while they are growing we take care that weeds does not grow, we protect it from animals or pests and extreme weather. All the hard work is needed for a healthy crop.
Have you ever wondered that you mind is like a fertile field. You sow seeds of thoughts in the field of mind. To enjoy a beautiful life, we need to cultivate our mind in such a way that waste thoughts are cleared, thoughts which brings in more noise should not be entertained.
How? we can achieve this by simple practises:
- Practising mindfulness: If we are aware of our thoughts, we have power. Thoughts come at such a speed that it is not easy to be aware of our thoughts. If we can witness our thoughts without acting on it, it will pass and slowly we will start clearing the noise and start finding some gap in our thoughts. When this stage come you have some power to choose your reaction rather getting overpowered by compulsive reaction of your mind. You have gained certain mastery of your mind, you have power not to act as per programming of your mind.
- Keeping good company: It is vital for healthy mind and well being that company you keep should uplift you, support you. You become what company you keep. Your associations have power to influence your mind and consciousness. Higher is your awareness better you are.
- Cultivating good habits: A disciplined life is beautiful life. Start your day early, keeps you fresh and in good energy .Start you day with yoga or exercise, do some deep breathing, it will bring your mind to a calmer and peaceful state. A peaceful, calm mind can handle challenge well. It has ability to think of solution in a creative way.
- Having a hobby: Everybody is unique and every person is here to share their unique talent. It is vital to express yourself creatively. When we do not express ourselves our creative energy remain bottled up and leads to frustration. It is important to release these creative forces within us. The key is when you creatively express yourself, it put your mind in a happy state and it uplifts whole surroundings.
- Motivation: You wire your brain by motivation. your actions are guided by motivation. Whatever is projected outward is guided by inner motivation. Make a inner resolve that whatever you do it is not only for personal good but for general good.Always ask yourself, will my actions impacting others in a negative way? Your outer and inner life should be harmonious and balanced, there should not be any conflict between them.
- Let GO: Drop your negative programming by letting go. Beliefs which are not serving you should be dropped.
- Stay Away: Keep yourself safe by staying away from toxic people and environment. Once you are hurt, it will have cause to bring more misfortune to you. It is important to wash off any unpleasant hurt so that it does not bring hurt again.