Wisdom can often be very simple, but at the same time, putting it into practice isn’t always as easy. That’s OK! Have a laugh about it and keep going!
For some of us, we live in a fast paced world, for others we make time to relax and enjoy the sunset. In either case, it’s easy to lose sight of the simple wisdom in life and fall into some habits that keep us out of peace. Fear not! Here are 6 quick tips you can throw into action so you can make your way to a more Zen-like lifestyle.
Remember: Practicing the wisdom is everything!
1. Stop Comparing
Comparing yourself, your situation, your actions and your achievements to others is a sure fire way to play in ego and create suffering. When we compare, we open up the need to feel lack and begin feeling like whatever we might have or don’t have is not good enough or better than someone else. Either way, at that point we stop seeing everything for what it is and it’s easy to not respect the path of others and ourselves.
2. Stop Judging
How often are you walking down the street, hanging with friends or watching something on TV and you realize you are judging so much of what you are seeing? Whether its people’s actions, the way they dress, the words they use, their jobs etc. it’s very easy to get caught up in judging all of it. Do you notice that judging never FEELS good inside? Sure we might try to make ourselves feel better with it but in the end the energy of judgment is heavy. Cut down on judgment and notice how much better you feel. If you feel the need to judge, ask yourself why you are judging something in the first place.
3. Stop Worrying
Worry is an interesting thing as we so often associate it with meaning when we care about or love someone or something. Worry comes from fear and a need to feel in control. Worrying not only creates a heavy energy within ourselves but it also surrounds the situation. Do you ever notice that we can worry about something for days on end only to realize that in the end the result didn’t even matter? Most of what we spend so much time worrying about is never as bad as we think once the time comes. In fact, it is generally much better than we thought. What’s the purpose of worry? There is none, so kick the habit and let things be.
4. Stop Blaming
Sometimes it’s easier to feel like a victim vs. taking responsibility for where we are at. Blaming can be a key part of our ego’s defence in protecting itself from others judging us or even us judging ourselves. When we blame we tend not to look at the root cause of why we might be feeling the way we do. Instead of blaming, turn the pointing finger inward and look at why you might have created a situation for yourself. What lesson can be learned here?
5. Stop Competing
Competition can be fun when we are not attached to results; that’s the true spirit of coming together to play or compete in something. But when we begin to care about results and when our actions become infused with the need for the best result, we begin to bring in the ego’s sometimes vicious need to compete in everything. Jobs, conversations, being better than others etc. this is all setting us up for actions that create separation and judgment of others. Regardless of what the ruthless “success” world likes to teach at times, this type of competition sets us up for suffering as it stems directly from ego.
6. Have a Laugh!
One of the easiest ways to not have joy in your life is to take things too seriously. Whether it’s personal growth or how our life plays out, let things unfold and be! The more seriously we treat everything the easier it is to miss out on the fun that goes with the entire journey. Whether your trying to implement the wisdom from the list above or trying to do something you’ve always wanted to, have a laugh with the journey and the results. Don’t let life become too serious.
Of course this list is not useful if we simply read it and say “Ya, I know all that.” We need to take things and truly implement them into our lives. Knowing something is one thing, wisdom is doing it. Be the change.
Did something not make the list that you feel is utterly important for finding peace? Share it in the comments below!
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Simple, yet effective!
Thanks Joe 🙂
Yes, what a light load life really can be if we do this.
I have a feeling that for a lot of us, a lot of the time, we could sum this up and say: stop it, and laugh!
It it extremely important to not take anything personally. That is a big secret to being happy 🙂
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The thing is, no one tells you HOW to stop doing the things like worrying, judging, etc. They just say to “stop”. Personally, I am a worrier. I have that type of personality. It’s pretty much an automatic response for me. As for judging, I think everyone needs to judge others in the sense of who we can trust or not. Again, an automatic response for most people. Comparing is not always a bad thing. Instead of putting someone down for having less than you, comparing yourself to them can show you what you should be grateful for and where you can help others not as fortunate. Instead of trying to “stop” this behavior I believe everyone needs to become more aware of it and exam it in the light of kindness. Simply be kind to yourself and to others. A quote I love is: “Kindness is the highest form of wisdom”. I wholly agree with #4 & 5, and especially 6. Laughter has been our family’s saving grace.
Hi Katie, I agree with your comments, however I think the point about not comparing is to do with those who have’ more’ than you! It’s easy to get wrapped up comparing yourself to those who are prettier, more successful, funnier or more financially stable and this is a mental process that hurts yourself and benefits no one. As for comparing yourself to someone who ‘has less than you’ that’s just plain mean!
You can change anything you want about yourself, there is no innate ‘personality trait’ that can not be altered.
Mindfulness teaches you to watch your thoughts and when things like worry, blame, judgment or comparing arise, you can see those thoughts for what they are, just thoughts, they have no concrete basis in our shared reality, they are only in your mind. That’s how you can change, if you so wish!
Honestly what has helped me the most with worry and anxiety is yoga and meditation. I’m with you – I needed the “how??” Because then I just wound up worrying about how to quit worrying. It literally can spin me around in circles before I even realize it. Good luck, I’ve done much better since I started going to yoga. Sometimes I have to miss a few classes in a row and I can feel the difference in my anxiety levels very quickly. I know studios can be expensive which is what kept me away for so long…now I find myself thinking “what the heck did I wait for??” All of my 20s were spent worrying about stuff. I plan to make my 30s a much more relaxed and enjoyable decade.
I completely see where your coming from and I have felt like this myself when reviewing ways I can build a more positive out look on myself and my life. I believe the idea is to become apathetic and almost disconnected to your mind. This seems to be a heavy practice of meditation from my research, as well as living in the present and keeping yourself in the present instead of the past or future. I may have thoughts of worry and judgement, but I can allow them to leave as they came. This is not by trying to fight the thoughts (the mind) or oppress them with alternative positive thoughts, but by simply not engaging with the thoughts and not giving them attention. Attention and engagement is required for care and/or worry. This is easier said than done, but it’s not as simple as merely stopping judging or worrying. I hope this helps. I have read several articles on this subject and how to gain control of your mind rather than it controlling you. The mind will always have negative thoughts, almost as if it is against your own well being, but engagement, attention and dwelling is your choice. Easier said than done, but possible. I’m still fighting to get there myself.
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meditate everyday
Practise… Practise… Practise… Change will come
Eckhart Tolle may approve of this awareness.
I love the first point of this post! Stop comparing! A few years back, I read an entire article about this subject and as I have stopped comparing, I have found a much more motivating source of happiness. Here is a link to that article: http://www.zionsbest.com/pride.html
A grand hello to all. The notions of happines and well-being are defined by the idividual trying to experience it. For some it is trying to be the best at whatever they are trying to accomplish; ie. sports, business, or even meditation. For others it may be as simple as planting a garden or taking a long walk in the mountains. To place happiness and well-being in a box is impossible, we are all individual in our desires and efforts. Measure yourself according to yourself. Simply be who you are.
That said…
The points brought out on this site are definitive in their nature and key to whatever your desires are and to whoever you are. One needs to look inward, discover yourself and be who “you” are. Never try to live according to the expectations of others; that never works.
I wish the best to all and may you find whatever it is you are looking for.