We are always quick to celebrate job promotions, new homes, cars, etc. But what about life's little moments that get tucked away into the pockets of our memories? Why do we fail short on celebrating these? And why do we often forget them and fail to pay hommage to them?
The following list was created by the Dalai Lama. Notice that he never once speaks of material or worldly possessions. Rather, he focuses on teaching us ways in which we can live our best life possible, and still be rewarded; just not monetarily.
Measuring your life by your good deeds as opposed to how much money is in your bank account will provide for a much richer life experience. Money is good to have; it pays the bills. But it shouldn't be the primary focus of anyone's life.
Rich in the bank and poor in the soul is not the bedrock of happiness.
Rich in the bank and poor in the soul is not the bedrock of happiness.
I ask you to put one of these strategies to the test. Start off adopting one or two and gradually increase as you begin to master them along the way. Your soul will begin to sing; a greater reward than any material item.
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
7. When you realise you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
10.Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.
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