Peace of Mind (Author Unknown)

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. There is

God to look after everything. Why are you bothered? 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. Believe in the 

justice of God and the doctrine of destiny. Let Him judge the act of

the one who insulted you. Life is too short to waste in such trifles.

Forgive, Forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and

forgiving. 

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 rest less.

Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of mind.

6. 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.

6. 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.