Habit 1: Live in the present moment. We need to be present for the miracles of life. “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” (Buddha)
Habit 2: Simplify life. Outer de-cluttering. Keep material possessions to a minimum and
only hold what you really need. A simplified life is more enjoyable and less complicated. Own only what you
need.
Habit 3: Inner de-cluttering. Take care of others. Make room for others and
dump selfish habits.
Habit 4: Meditate. “The earthly obscures the
heavenly. Human voices drown out the
voice of God. Only in solitude can you
begin to sift away the chaff and come at last to the golden grains of
truth. Silence will speak more to you in
a day than the world of voices can teach you in a lifetime. Find solitude – and having discovered her
riches, bind her to your heart.” (Frances J. Roberts)
Habit 5: Follow the wise. Look around, there are
always insightful people to learn from, especially older people. Develop a passion for learning.
Habit 6: Listen mindfully and without judgment. Take in everything that someone is saying
without evaluating it. This leads to mutual respect, understanding and a chance
for progress in conversation.
Habit 7: Accept that change is a law of the universe.
Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like (lao Tzu). The moment
is all that exists.
Habit 8: Focus on one thing. Whatever is happening in your present moment,
give it your full attention. You will
experience more peace and calmness as a result.
Don’t confuse activity (or multi-tasking) with productivity. Give it everything you've got.
Habit 9: Let go of what you can't control. Letting go gives you freedom, which is
important for happiness.
Habit 10: Strive to keep balance. Living in the extremes of life
challenges balance.
Habit 11: Have a sense of purpose. “He who has a why to live for can endure
almost any how.” (Nietzsche) Purpose give you the “why”.
Habit
12: Pray for wisdom. Wisdom is the power
to see the truth without having to fit it into any mold. Wisdom- Knowing that there is always more
than what we see and know in this moment.
You can unlearn habits and
learn new habits! If you want to.
(Some sources – Come Away my
Beloved, Frances J. Roberts; Hackspirit.com; ideapod.com; Chabad.org)
