Big picture…
When you look at the big picture, you don’t see anything to brag about, nor do you see anything to feel sad about.
– Raj H.
Beginner’s mind…
Experience is going to help you make better decisions only in stagnant and predictable environments. In the fast changing world, experience is not of much use. It’s a burden and a drag.
In the present times, perhaps the best way to live one’s life is to look at things with fresh eyes and with a beginner’s mind.
By Raj H
Why not celebrate now?
Being able to do what you like is a success in itself. Go ahead and celebrate your success. Don’t wait for anybody’s acknowledgement or appreciation.
If everybody followed the crowd, there wouldn’t be any art or science. Let’s hone our unique skills and add some color to our immediate surroundings.
By Raj H.
What’s the Right place??
Today, while I was at work, something popped in my mind: The solution to any problem is….you just have to separate things and place them where they belong. In other words, place them in the right place. I think it applies to your clothes before and after you do the laundry, your mail, your groceries, your mail box, your money, your time, and people as well. That’s it. You got to put them in the right place and you live a happy and fulfilling life.
That looks simple, doesn’t it? But you got to have the knowledge of the so called “right place.”
I don’t think gaining the knowledge of the right place is that difficult. You can learn it from others, from your experience, or sometimes you come can come up with your own definition of “right place.”
Well, then there is a challenge… “is my definition of Right place the same as anybody else’s definition?”
No, I don’t think so. It’s not the same most of the times. This mismatch is the root cause of all the conflicts and chaos in the world.
So, what do we do now?
Perhaps, getting your definition of “right place” in sync with others, perhaps deepening your connection with your fellow human beings is the only way to live a happy and fulfilling life.
Written by Raj H.
My younger version was wiser…
I had written this in my diary 10 years ago; I think my younger version was much wiser:
When you feel low and depressed, it means you lost your rhythm, you haven’t had a chance to spend time with yourself to get your rhythm back. So it doesn’t make any sense to think and plan about the future when you are feeling low and depressed. At this point, you have to find ways to get back in rhythm.
Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX
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Am I doing ok?
There are times when nothing seems to indicate that you are doing ok. There are times when you are not even sure if your actions are right or wrong. What do you do in these kind of situations?
Here are a few things that I watch or do to keep myself motivated. Perhaps they might work for you as well:
- Don’t let reward/punishment motivate your actions. Let your values guide your actions instead.
- Don’t worry about people (and their reactions). Pay attention to the process instead.
- And remember that you are free. It is always up to you what you want to do.
It is all about learning, improving your knowledge and skills, and most of all, adding value to people. Remember, every day is a new day. Every day is a new beginning… And don’t forget to smile.
By Raj H.
It’s not personal…
Unusual and unacceptable life situations do arise.
There is nothing personal about them; they are as impersonal as the force of nature – wind or storm.
Do not resist; just pause and face them.
When you stare at them long enough, the solutions reveal themselves and there comes the strength.
Perhaps the purpose of every life situation is to make us free.
Written by Raj H.
Serenity Amidst Chaos….
Buddhist temple in San Antonio, TX
I wonder why…
Isn’t change the basic necessity for progress? I wonder why sometimes, or perhaps most of the times, we don’t like change, even though we are aiming and working towards progress and growth.
Isn’t facing the challenging life situation the only way to understand where we are lacking (in knowledge or skill) so that we can improve ourselves and overcome the situation? I wonder why we procrastinate and wait until the situation becomes toxic to our future selves.
Is it the fear of failure making us procrastinate and resist any form of change?
Isn’t fear just a thought, a thought of a worst possible outcome?
Well then why don’t we stop following our thoughts and start doing whatever we can do NOW?
Written by Raj H.
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