Ten principles for Peace of Mind

1. Do Not Interfere In
 Others' Business Unless Asked. 
 
 Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often
 in others' affairs. We do so because somehow we have
 convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic
 is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our
 thinking must be criticized and steered to the right
 direction, our direction. This thinking denies the
 existence of individuality and consequently the existence of
 God.. God has created each one of us in a unique way. No two
 human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. All
 men or women act the way they do because God within them
 prompts them that way. Mind your own business and you will
 keep your peace. 
 
 2.. Forgive
 And Forget: 
 
 This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind. We often
 develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who
 insults us or harms us. We nurture grievances. This in turn
 results in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and
 high blood pressure. This insult or injury was done once,
 but nourishing of grievance goes on forever by constantly
 remembering it. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short
 to waste in such trifles. Forgive, & Forget, and march
 on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving. 
 
 3. Do Not Crave For Recognition: 
 
 This world is full of selfish people. They seldom praise
 anybody without selfish motives. They may praise you today
 because you are in power, but no sooner than you are
 powerless, they will forget your achievement and will start
 finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill yourse lf in
 striving for their recognition? Their
 recognition is not worth the aggravation. Do your duties
 ethically and sincerely. 
 
 4. Do Not Be Jealous: 
 
 We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace
 of mind. You know that you work harder than your colleagues
 in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do
 not. You started a business several years ago, but you are
 not as successful as your neighbor whose business is only
 one year old. There are several examples like these in
 everyday life. Should you be jealous? No. Remember
 everybody's life is shaped by his/her destiny, which has
 now become his/her reality. If you are destined to be rich,
 nothing in the world can stop you. If you are not so
 destined, no one can help you either. Nothing will be gained
 by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy will not get
 you anywhere; it will only take away your peace of mind. 
 
 5. Change
 Yourself According To The Environment: 
 
 If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the
 chances are you will fail. Instead, change yourself to suit
 your environment. As you do this, even the environment,
 which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change
 and seem congenial and harmonious. 
 
 6.
 Endure What Cannot Be Cured: 
 
 
 This is the best way to turn a disadvantage into an
 advantage. Every day we face numerous inconveniences,
 ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our
 control. If we cannot control them or change them, we must
 learn to put up with these things. We must learn to endure
 them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in
 terms of patience, inner strength and will power. 
 
 7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew: 
 
 This maxim needs to be remembered constantly. We often tend
 to take more responsibilities than we are capable of
 carrying out. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your
 limitations. . Why take on additional loads that may create
 more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding
 your external activities. Reduce your material engagements
 and spend time in prayer, introspection and meditation. This
 will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you
 restless. Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of
 mind. 
 
 8. Meditate Regularly: 
 
 Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing
 thoughts. This is the highest state of peace of mind. Try
 and experience it yourself. If you meditate earnestly for
 half an hour everyday, your mind will tend to become
 peaceful during the remaining twenty-three and half-hours.
 Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before. You
 would benefit by gradually increasing the period of daily
 meditation. You may think that this will interfere with your
 daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your
 efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in
 less time. 
 
 9. Never
 Leave The Mind Vacant: 
 
 An empty mind is the devil's workshop. All evil actions
 start in the vacant mind. Keep your mind occupied in
 something positive, something worthwhile. Actively follow a
 hobby. Do something that holds your interest. You must
 decide what you value more: money or peace of mind. Your
 hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always
 earn you more money, but you will have a sense of
 fulfillment and achievement. Even when you are resting
 physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or mental
 chanting of God's name. 
 
 10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret: 
 
 Do not waste time in protracted wondering " Should I
 or shouldn't I?" Days, weeks, months, and years may
 be wasted in that futile mental debating. You can never plan
 enough because you can never anticipate all future
 happenings. Value your time and do the things that need to
 be done. It does
 not matter if you fail the first time. You can learn from
 your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting back and
 worrying will lead to nothing. Learn from your mistakes, but
 do not brood over the past. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened
 was destined to happen only that way. Why cry over spilt
 milk?