Dr Suman Bharali
(dr.s.bharali@gmail.com)
Life is to be lived with ease. One should not be in a state of emergency all the time. A little stress is necessary occasionally to overcome critical situations or to accomplish an important task. But one should know to detach from such situations at the end of the day and learn to rest in peace when alive. It is because, after death, nothing matters.
Life is to be lived in moderation. Extreme of anything is injurious. We need to follow our passion so that we can produce outstanding results in what we do and feel good. But too much attachment to anything takes away our peace of mind. So, we need to become dispassionate at times and just be in the present moment totally without worrying about anything. Otherwise, if the stress level rises too high it can take a toll on our physical and mental health.
With rising literacy rates, global awareness and modern facilities, our standard of living have improved drastically. The incidences of infectious diseases have decreased significantly. But due to improper lifestyle and stressful living, non-communicable diseases, metabolic disorders, auto-immune diseases, hormonal disbalances, degenerative diseases, and psychosomatic and psychiatric disorders is on the rise. So, everybody should be aware of these lurking dangers and live consciously. There should be contentment, gratefulness, acceptance, tolerance, peace and harmony in life.
A lot of people strive for perfection in every field but most of them are distracted easily and lack commitment, hard work, consistency and patience. People get attracted to anything glamorous and try to accomplish it immediately. But to excel in any field one needs years of practice. Most people don't finish what they start and give up easily to jump over to a new target. Most of the work done is superficial without any dedication or precision.
Many people exist somewhere but their imaginary world is somewhere else. They are lost in their fantasies and stay disoriented. Due to a lack of awareness, people can't perceive reality and thereby can't accept the truth. It's like they are running in the desert continuously; exhausted and depleted in search of an oasis. What they realize later on is that it was just a mirage and they have too far to return.
One needs to understand, what's important in life and for life. In which direction one should proceed? Why one is doing what he or she is doing. One should not lose herself in the process of attaining something. Life is a continuous process every moment gone will never return. So, when we strive for a long-term goal, we should not wait for it to be finished before we start living. Rather we should be fully alive every moment. Every achievement should make us better. We need to evolve with time. What we become is more important than what we achieve.
Following the crowd and engaging in the rat race for accumulating materials and fame is not a meaningful life. For survival, we have to do our work sincerely and to love life need to do what we like. Life should be lived with ease. It should not become a burden on us. Only when we will feel free, we can expand our dimensions and do something extraordinary for the benefit of all.
We should be grateful for every little gift life offers to us. We should be grateful that we are alive and functional. We can do anything we want. We should be grateful for what we have and who is with us. Rather than focusing on what we lack we should see the blessings we have in our lives. The Universe doesn't differentiate among its components. Every living being is provided with equal love, care, blessings and resources. It is how much we prepare ourselves to receive them that makes the difference. We need to clear the barriers that are blocking the flow of energy from reaching us and connect with the Universe. If we are not aware, we will not know when the blessings are showering on us.
At times we need to detach ourselves from worldly illusions and shred the layers of ego accumulated in us. We should rise above our greed, lust and desires and become aware of the vastness and diversity of the Universe. The Universe is full of opportunities and we all have potential. When we become aware of reality, we can do miracles. Every person is important and so is every work. A sword has its importance and a needle has its own. One cannot replace the other.
We all are interconnected and interdependent. One individual does not have enough time and energy to do everything even if he or she is capable. So, we need to prioritise our work. What we need to do and where we should seek assistance from others. We should utilize our potential to the maximum and bring out our best performance. It will benefit the world and boost our self-esteem as well.
The concept of gender equality should be understood correctly and respected. Every individual should get equal opportunity, reward and appreciation in every field. There should be any bias based on it. There should not be comparison or competition between them. The world is in balance due to the balance between the masculine and the feminine energies. Both need to exist in their pure and optimal form. Their characteristics should not be diluted. One is not superior or inferior to the other but has its role to play. The union of both is the source of creation and life. One should complete and complement the other. Every soul is independent and interdependent as well.
One should not get blinded by a false ego. We should not think that we can control everything or we are responsible for everything. Many people stay anxious worrying about who will do the work if they don't do it or who will take care of their loved ones in their absence. But one should have faith in the energies of the Universe. Most of the events in the Universe are happening spontaneously and are beyond our control. There is a natural harmony among different components of the Universe and a balance in its phenomenon.
The same is true for our body and mind as well. Most of the vital functions are going on involuntarily and we need not have to keep worrying about them all the time. But occasional awareness and conscious activities to keep them in balance are necessary. We need to take care of our diet, sleep and daily self-discipline to keep our bodies healthy. Being connected with nature, deep breathing and meditation keep our minds and emotions stable. It gives clarity of thought and fineness in action. By keeping the body and living environment clean, staying presentable and communicating clearly and calmly one can attract positivity.
Our time in the world is limited so we should utilize it consciously. We should savour every little joy and try to give our best to the world. We need to avoid unnecessary conflicts and stay compassionate to our fellow living beings. We all are mortals fighting our battles for survival and evolution. We meet people for a short period so let the memories be good. There should have equanimity in our emotions in good times as well as bad times. Nothing is permanent. The toughest times and situations don't last forever so do the good and successful phases. We need to keep moving on in life to complete our journey of experiencing everything. The greater the pain, the stronger we become. One should have patience and endurance to be successful in life.
Nobody is perfect. To err is human. So, we should not hold on to negative incidences in life. We should forgive others for their mistakes and should not become too harsh on ourselves as well. Every soul is pure. It is the external influences that lead to wrong actions and behaviours. We should give time to ourselves as well as others to understand our own mistakes and overcome them. We should not breed hatred or guilt as these hampers our life and those connected to us.
Life is a process of evolution. We need to keep improving ourselves with time. With strong will power and consistent practice, we can change ourselves as well as our circumstances. We should not give up on what is right and good.
We should know that our life is precious. A lot of people love us and need us. The Universe loves everyone equally and blesses everyone equally. We should find our potential, know our worth and have self-love. We need to do our best in what we can. We should not bother about other people's opinions. We should learn from our mistakes and utilize criticisms for self-improvement. Learning never ends. We keep learning in every stage of life and from every person and situation. We should accept some imperfections in ourselves and others. We should try to improve the modifiable factors and accept the non-modifiable factors. Blaming others or complaining about situations does not help anybody.
The Universe is unlimited, and we are not restricted to the little cocoons we build for ourselves. We belong to the vast Universe full of infinite possibilities. When we become full of positivity, we radiate positivity and attract positivity from everywhere.