Smita Pani: [World Malayali Club] Nine Virtues to be happy

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

[World Malayali Club] Nine Virtues to be happy

SERENITY

Be quiet within. Let that peace and inner joy radiate through a serene countenance. A serene countenance is peaceful, smiling and serious and shows no violent emotion. It is like the surface of a calm lake.

REGULARITY

Be regular in your daily habits, in your spiritual practices and your work. always get up at the same time. Be punctual in your activities. That will free you from worries and anxieties. You always do the right thing at the right moment.

SINCERITY

Let your words match your thoughts. Let your actions coincide with your words. Let there be harmony between your thoughts, words and actions.

SIMPLICITY

Be natural. Speaks simply. Do not twist the words, not the topics. I am plain. Avoid diplomacy, dissimulation and crookedness.

VERACITY

Be truthful. Keep your promises. Do not overdo it or wring the facts. Think twice before speaking. He speaks softly. Be precise in what you say.

HUMILITY

Do not boast of your birth, position, spiritual qualities or achievements. Remember the evanescent nature of all things. Commends others. See God in everyone. Try even the smallest of creatures as your equal.

SERENITY

Irritability is the precursor of violent outbursts. Monitors changes in mental balance. Look at the small waves of anger that curl the lake of your mind. Do not let acquire large proportions. Then you will reach a state of irritability, peace and love.

EQUANIMITY

Be calm. patiently endures the insult, slander, suffering, failure and lack of respect. Do not boast over with praise, success and honors. In both situations keep a balanced attitude. Like work with friends and enemies. Never let anything disturb your peace

FIXITY

Remember that an inconstant mind has no chance of achieving anything. Awaken your discrimination. Choose your ideal. Keep this always present. Do not let your mind apart from him not a single moment.

(Unknown author)