“As the chaos grows, so does the need to simplify.”
—The Minimalists
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A Time Tested Virtue
A path to wisdom and a motor vehicle that allows discipline and dedication to become progress
By Filip V.
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
In life, there are a significant number of situations that could test our patience. Patience is vital in regards to goal setting, and it is one thing many individuals do not have because we’ve grown up in an immediate news atmosphere. It enables us to see and feel circumstances as they are evolving, and it increases our capacity to empathize. The best technique for patience is acceptance. Patience is necessary to see small ongoing benefits and to secure you to the desired result. Having patience is one of the secrets to contentment. It is the capacity to distance yourself from instant gratification and permit things to come to you at the most suitable time and in the proper way. Patience is the path to wisdom and a motor vehicle that allows discipline and dedication to become progress. It can become your friend if you find out how to wield its power. Patience is the foundation of a wholesome relationship. It enables us to consider what others could be going through.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
—Harriet Tubman
Patience is a virtue that has to be practiced, a lifelong spiritual practice and enables us to come across emotional freedom. One moment of impatience may ruin an entire life. If you discover any life situation challenging or find it tough to bear, attempt to re-frame that circumstance, and try to see its positive side. Utilize your persistence that will help you accomplish the desires of your heart. You should pay attention to your feelings. As you look closely at your feelings, you are going to feel better about nurturing yourself. Or, if a person shouts at you because you're not paying attention, turn and give her or him a compliment. The value of patience needs to be realized by every person.
“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.”
—Leo Tolstoy
Success depends upon a particular amount of patience. Our long-term success demands the discipline to follow our inner investment procedure, even if it produces short-term losses. To master any art or maybe to boost your talent, you must make a continuous effort for a lengthy time. Pausing, even for a minute, before reacting to a troublesome situation, is a useful type of patience. Frustration isn't the secret to any door. Rather than getting frustrated once you face a challenging situation, patience can help you respond in a suitable way without getting upset or losing your temper. Even reading this short article until the very end required a certain amount of patience.
The Power of Silence
A language everyone should master within
By Filip V.
“Silence is a true friend who never betrays.”
—Confucius
Silence, can you hear it? One of the most effective techniques in a negotiator’s arsenal, yet the most difficult to master. In today’s world of never-ending communication, we are taught that being silent means we are shy, or, in the worst-case scenario, dull. It’s quite evident that we live in a terribly noisy world, however, silence is far from being considered silly or shy. Silence permits you time to not only to listen, but gives importance to what it is that you are hearing. Silence may also teach you to speak more eloquently. Throughout our daily practices, our senses are continuously bombarded, which can create an essential challenge for those practicing to still their minds.
Sometimes, when a conversation can’t be carried on any further, a moment of silence can stretch into an uncomfortable situation. To me, silence is the ultimate power—a power nobody can take away from you unless you allow. One of the best ways to practice and appreciate silence is by sitting comfortably and observing the outer world, or even better, meditation. Peace of mind, clarity, and focus are a few of the outcomes of regular meditation.
It is widely known that meditation is shown to give many benefits. It is the most potent level of silence through the process of letting go of the thoughts in your mind, bringing release and recharge. Meditation is an ideal way to reach a whole relaxation state, and a way to get some grounding and understanding of your day-to-day existence. Through this process, you can come to know that some expectations are misplaced, and the worries you have today may not be there tomorrow. For many, meditation is an excellent method to find inner peace and become more mindful of what is happening around you.
“Meditation is the sharp tool you dig out the great treasure hidden within everybody’s inner personality.”
—Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Life was made to be joyful, but our lives are so full of noise and distraction that we have evolved to be uncomfortable with silence. You see, it’s impossible to envision your life before the initial comprehension of what you want. Find a peaceful spot, sit down, and make a list of what’s currently happening in your life that’s positive and negative, and what is taking up your time. One of the most beneficial opportunities you could take is to recognize a desire and envision precisely what you want your life to look like. Moreover, silence is going to prevent you from reliving the pain of the separation, along with giving you a chance to recover emotionally and begin rebuilding your life.
Once our hearts and minds are awakened, we can think mindfully about our lives. You will shortly discover that you’re becoming more relaxed and less tense, even in the middle of our noisy world. There’s immense courage within your heart and mind. Take a brief walk outside in nature, and you may discover a peace that silence offers. If you are searching for effective methods of changing your life for the better, then you can be sure to see lots of useful discoveries in everyday silence. All essential things in life are within us.
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