peace of mind
By tigerdragon
@tigerdragon (4297)
Philippines
February 15, 2008 1:49am CST
lighten up your load , not even a chip on your shoulder. we worry too much about so many things, making us loose faith in ourselves and thus letting frustrations then depression take over our lives. The mind is so powerful that whatever we think and feel becomes our reality. true , there are realities that we cannot escape but it does not mean that you would permit these things affect our personal lives. Recession, oil price hike, politics, terrorism, toys that are harmful, indifferences and the list goes on. these does not mean everything is hopeless, there is always a solution and the solution is within ourselves , we make things worth while and we make things happen. it all has to start from within ourselves. there are only two choices , to make our lives miserable or make it brighter. if we all want it to make OUR world a little brighter then we have to start doing something about it by making it our business. go back to basics and do the little simple things in life and not believe in everything you see in media. belief plays a very vital role in our lives, believe and it will be your reality. we can start by smiling from within and be thankful for the little simple things that comes our way.
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10 responses
@Aussies2007 (5336)
• Australia
15 Feb 08
I wish it was that simple... but it is not.
Even if you decide to get out of the rat race and go bush... you cannot really escape it.
We are part of the system and Big Brother own us. Nothing you can do about it.
Recession affects everyone.
The nouveau rich go bankrupt...
And the poor get poorer.
Oil price affects everyone.
Even if you don't have a car... you still get hit with the cost of food going up... because you need trucks to transport it to your supermarket.
Nobody can pay their bills... and that is enough to get everyone worried.
If you want to make your life easier... stop spending... cut your costs and get ride of your bills.
Smiling won't do the trick.
Facing the reality will... if you are prepare to change.
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@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
16 Feb 08
my friend we can do something in our own little way. it is not escaping reality but facing reality. learning how to manage what ever crises comes our way, we can't just keep on complaining about it , that is the worst thing we can do. be ing flexible like a pliant bamboo when a storm blows the bamboo grass sways with it but with stern grasp on the ground and yet comes out of it alive and upright.no one owns anyone but yourself, you make things happen in our lives. Yes, the high cost of living is reality but we have to learn how to live it.a matter of perspective is all we need in ourselves to gain that peace of mind and it is not hard to do because there are a lot people who are on that boat than you know.
@Jemina (5770)
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17 Feb 08
This is a very timely message. It's true, what I see or watch on television sometimes just make me worry a lot. News frustrate me most of the time. But like you said, we need o loosen up a bit. Count our blessings and thank every single blessing we get like free air, sunshine, love from our family and things like that.
@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
20 Feb 08
there are some people who took it to the extreme of freeing their mind by not watching tv or watching or even not reading the newspapers so they won't get affected by the negativities around the world but the reality is there and it exists. we have to be aware of these things so we would know how to manage our life a little bit better and learn how to make it brighter.
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@Jemina (5770)
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13 Mar 08
I quite agree, we need to know what's going on around us. But we should also keep in mind that it's still our choice to be happy.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
15 Feb 08
good post!
and I agree with you cant worry about every thing it will drive you nuts.
and my daughter is a worrier. about every thing now she is driving me nuts for she isnt working and wants to work from comp at home but seems like nothing pays enough for her to stay at home altho she has got into alot of things. She yells at every one and every thing and I have to step in and tell her off and she sais well If I was making money I wouldnt holler well I am getting tired of it so now I will have to push her out of the house to work or put up with her lol
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@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
16 Feb 08
thank you , my friend and i hope everything will turn out right. this is just a suggestion, have you tried reverse psychology with your daughter? doing the opposite of what you use to do in dealing with her, it will not take overnight but it is worth a long try. whatever your decision is believe that is is right , there are no right or wrong decisions. it is better to make a choice than just brood about it and that gives you a peace of mind. do have a peaceful day! thank you for the response.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
16 Feb 08
awwww we do a blow up then every thing is ok again.
She just need swork to do and some money coming in she will be ok!
She really wants to stay home and take care of her daughter watch me and work at home hope she finds something really fast tho lol hugs
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
3 Mar 08
Oh that is the simple boost of advice. I like your post. Me since i watch The Secret instead of become hopeless i learned to believe of the power of mind. I began to think positive because i know there are still answers and solutions to our problems. And if we don't have hopes nothing will happen to us. We will become bore. Thanks for posting that, it inspires me a lot.
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@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
4 Mar 08
thank you grecy. let us all keep it light and simple and everything will be alright.
@daniraius (98)
• Romania
1 Mar 08
Sometimes we loose our believe , maybe we expect to more from us, sometimes we forgot basic little things because we want too much from ourselves. And, of course, we forgot to be thankul trying to have more and more.Indeed, we really worry to much for things who doesn't matter and we don't see the real important meaning of our life.Thank you to remind me things that i forgot, believes that i loosed during the days,the peace of mind that i was looking for so much time and a very few moments i've get it.Thank you.
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@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
4 Mar 08
just as long you keep you foot on the ground and be aware of yourself on where you are.
@daniraius (98)
• Romania
1 Mar 08
Someone says we are what are we thinking.Our mind and brain is indeed powerfull, but notmany ofus realise this thing.Everyday i promise to myself to make my lyfe brighter and i try to go to basics.Sometimes it works, sometime don't.This an interesting discussion yuo've started, not to loose time.
@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
1 Mar 08
do not make promises just make it a part of yourself. make it a habit by doing it for a month and keep doing it and you will realize that it became a habit of having a peace of mind.
@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
20 Feb 08
i am also thankful , at least i know there are still a lot of people who are aware of these things but needed a bit of a reminder that we can do it. Most of us are caught up in this crazy materialistic world that we thought that that is the only way to live and have forgotten the basic way to live happily. do not get me wrong , i love a lot of things and i make a way for me to get it without being to obsessed about it.it is setting our life's priorities , what do we really want to happen in our lives.
@p3halliwel2005 (3156)
• Philippines
16 Feb 08
Those are very nice words and very nice thoughts to share to all of us. I believe in what you said. I don't get my troubles get a hold of me much because if I let it then I will just feel miserable. I just throughout all of my problems in life..aside from not being so depressed, I don't grow old from frowning because I smile a lot. :)
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@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
16 Feb 08
that is nice to know that there are people in the same boat as i am. do not let other mindset hinder you in being happier because they are comfortable and happy being miserable, it is a matter of choice and survival. if you believe that this would pull you through your day then do so and do things that have your peace of mind in this chaotic world. if you can do it then everyone else can, too.have a great day!
@pismeof (855)
• United States
15 Feb 08
Tiger,I think that we are on somewhat the same wave length today. Someone ask me a question today that really got me to thinking,How many people in the world actually go out and pursue their own dreams?or do you allow outside influences to determine the future for you?Are you surrounded by so much negativity that you are constantly questioning your own self worth or judgement even when in your heart you know that it is right for you no matter what anyone else thinks.
Can you imagine what people such as Copernicus or Einstein or Columbus had to endure to maintain focus on things that in their hearts they knew what was correct.
@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
16 Feb 08
it is better to do what you have to do to attain that peace of mind and get that piece of your mind. We are all in the search for the fountain of youth and feeling happy and feeling good in what you do garners you that peace of mind .thus, making us youthful in a way.let us not stop being hopeful !
@wondericequeen (7876)
• Hong Kong
15 Feb 08
I agree. I totally agree that the brain is a really powerful thing. If you "convince" yourself enough and it actually believes it and you will act according to what you believe. I try to stay positive all the time, well, I have my negative moments too but I wouldn't obsess over them and so far, I think I have been doing quite well! I think the most important thing in life is that "don't ever lose confidence in yourself".
