Every human on this earth is seeking something or the other to better his/her life which has happiness and a true sense of being alive in it. But ultimately, every human soul’s purpose is to achieve peace of mind and go through life peacefully.
So, what is this peace? And how can you have peace in life?
The only answer to all of the troubles and frustrations of our lives is peace. Peace is a feeling that depends totally on your own thoughts and actions. You can choose whether to be at peace or not, it’s totally up to you.
Your peace is your responsibility. No one or no situation in your life has the power to rob you of your peace unless you let it. The human mind works in crazy ways, it mostly ends up thinking about the far-fetched things or things that make sense at all, and the result of all that is–anxiety, frustration, and lack of peace in life.
I understand you cannot be at peace at all times because many situations in your life can be so overwhelming that they may rob you of your peace. However, there are some rules you can follow to maintain your peace, even in times of trouble and frustrating situations in your life. These are some simple, basic rules that have always helped me retain my peace even in times of turmoil, and I call them 6 rules of peace in life.
And here they are — 6 Rules of Peace:
Rule No. 1. Always mind your own business, unless someone asks for your help or it is a matter of life and death for someone you know.
If you have a good, caring heart, many times, it may happen that out of your goodness, you offer your helping hand to someone who doesn’t even acknowledge it. You try to act selflessly, but that other person doesn’t even care about your goodness and all that you’ve done for him/her.
And then, you end up being hurt despite being caring and kind. And, you begin to doubt your goodness or hold a grudge against that person. In both cases, you’re robbed of your peace.
I’ve been through such situations myself many times, where despite being caring and kind, I was badly hurt. So, I made it a rule that I’m always going to mind my own business. I’m not going to help anyone unless they ask me for my help.
At the same time, I’ll go ahead and help them if it is a matter of life and death for them. It won’t matter to me if they acknowledge it or not in such a situation. I will uphold my heart’s goodness and help them if it is a matter of life and death for them. But in other scenarios, it’s a strict rule to mind my own business. And when you follow this rule, you’ll find that you’re at peace most of the time.
Rule No. 2. Don’t ever give a damn about the negative people and what they talk or think or gossip about you.
Your life is your life, and it is your unique, precious gift from the Creator. If you’re living your life in a way that is not causing anyone any trouble, nor yourself, then you should never be bothered by what other people talk or think or gossip about you.
When you are in pain or hurt, you are the only one who is going through that pain. Your loved ones or friends may come to comfort or console you, but eventually, it’s you are the only one who has to deal with that pain and try to overcome that hurt.
So, all those wicked, negative people who make fun of your pain, those who laugh at you seeing you hurt, they don’t matter. Never give a damn about those who don’t matter in your life. If you follow this rule, you’ll always find peace by your side.
Rule No. 3: Never compare yourself and your life to others.
As I mentioned above, you and your life are uniquely created and gifted to you by the Creator of the universe. So, I think it’s absolute nonsense to compare yourself and your life to others.
When you compare yourself to others, you lose your sense of existence and become someone else’s shadow. And then, you end up being frustrated and devoid of peace. So, never compare yourself to others.
Always keep trying to get better at yourself in terms of your knowledge, appearance, and thoughts. Read books or articles such as this to improve your ways of thinking.
Learn things that you find interesting, and add them to your knowledge.
Exercise, go for walks daily, or do your daily house chores to keep active and improve your physical appearance.
The long and short of it — be a better version of yourself each day, each month, and each year. When you stop comparing yourself to others and start focusing on yourself, you’ll see that your lost peace is now finding its way back into your mind and heart.
Rule No. 4: Always pray in whatever faith you follow, and be grateful for what you already have.
When you cry wishing for grand things in your life, involving monetary and material possessions, you tend to overlook all of the small things you already have — the things that make your life more meaningful, cheerful, and peaceful.
And these are some things that many other people in the world may not even have access to. These things may be some small things to you but for some, they may be grand luxuries. The things such as a roof over your head, a warm bed to sleep in at night, warm and fresh food to eat daily, clean water to drink, and a handful of dear ones and friends to laugh and discuss your problems with. A lot of people in this world may not even have these things, but you have them freely and easily.
So, be grateful for those things you already have. Of course, dream big and grand for your life, but never let that rob you of your peace. Always count your blessings, and peace will never abandon your heart.
Always pray in whatever faith you follow, and be grateful for your life, your good health, and all of the little things in your life that are actually no less than those grand things you wish to have. And when you follow this rule, peace is always your best friend.
Rule No. 5: Always prioritize your health, both your mental and physical health.
When you are down with sickness, even if it’s a temporary fever, you don’t feel like doing anything. You feel weak, and you lack strength. Unfortunately, for people who are suffering from something terminal, it’s their ultimate fight for life, and peace is kind of a rarity for them.
And I pray — May God bless them and bring them back to good health.
So, when you don’t have good health, no matter how much wealth you have in your life, millions or billions of dollars, you won’t be able to wallow in your wealth.
Without good health, you cannot enjoy the pleasures of this human life. Without good health, you cannot even go after your dreams and goals in life. And then, your precious life, which has so much potential to create something beautiful, is wasted just like that. And that’s the most tragic thing in the world, wasting a precious gift of human life.
Therefore, always prioritize your health–your physical as well as your mental health. During the times of the Coronavirus pandemic, I think we’ve all learned the lesson of the importance of health in our lives. Please read my other article Health Is Wealth, where I talk extensively about the importance of health in life.
When you have good mental and physical health, you have peace of mind, the zeal for life, and the love and passion to live your life to the fullest. And isn’t that peace when you enjoy living? Please answer that question for yourself.
Rule No. 6: Always live in the present.
Whatever past you had good or bad, it has passed. And whatever future you are going to have, you don’t know that yet. Of course, you should always be hopeful about your future because hope is the driving force of this human life. But never spend time worrying about your future.
When you worry about your future or past, it’s a senseless thing to do. You can’t go back and change your past, nor can you bring your future now.
When you worry about your future and think about your past and how it should have been or how your future will be, you rob yourself of your peace.
So always live in your today, in your present. Try to learn something today that can give you wisdom and more knowledge.
Eat well today, it’ll keep you fit and make you healthy.
Think positive about today. Today is a gift, a precious gift to you from God.
Today is all you have to better your life, to better yourself. And when you start focusing on your today and start living in the present, you’ll always find that peace beating its peaceful beats in your heart.
So, these are the rules that you must follow in your life to have long-lasting peace. If you strictly adhere to these 6 rules in your life, which, I’m sure is not that difficult to do, nobody or nothing will ever dare to rob you of your peace.
Remember this — your peace is your responsibility that rests totally on your shoulders. So, always choose your peace.
Peace to your heart and peace to your mind.
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