Everything we do in life is fundamentally to be happy. We put a value on things, possessions, and relationships, measuring our lives with the value that we have created. In the frenzy of doing more and having more, we often forget the true value of things and only realise it when we lose them. One of them is often the most precious of all, our peace of mind.
We say that our peace of mind is most important, and we have experienced that when we are peaceful within, the world and life feel good. Yet, we let go of this so easily sometimes, begging the question – do we really value our peace of mind?
The opinion of others matters so much to us that even though we know we have no control over it, we get badly affected. If our peace of mind is so important, why do we give control of it to others over whom we have no control?
The past is over. We cannot undo it, and yet we love living in it. The more we relive mistakes we have made and the regrets we carry, the more we lose our peace of mind. If our peace of mind is so important, why are we letting go of it by holding on to the past?
In our heads, we often decide that we will only be happy when we achieve something. Of course it drives us and puts us on a focussed path, but if we are not careful, it often takes away the joy of the journey. Peace of mind is not a destination but a state of being. If our peace of mind is so important, why is having become more important than being?
Conflict disturbs our harmony. There are times we need to stand up for what is right and maybe have a different point of view. But sometimes our ego gets so bruised, that fighting and winning clouds our judgement. If our peace of mind is so important, why are we willing to win the battle of egos and lose the war of inner harmony?
We safely lock away our valuables so that nobody steals them. We can only unlock true joy and happiness in our lives when we understand its true value and ensure that nothing robs us of our peace of mind.
(Picture – English Bay, Vancouver)
Excellent. Worth sharing and keeping to remember from time to time.
Superbly articulated.
Statement well taken and would be true in many cases. Yet, not everybody do everything for happiness. In fact most in our country are ‘obliged’ to work, for instance for they have to earn a living to look after a family which may give happiness or it can be a ‘duty’ and ‘obligation’. Lucky are the ones who can be happy while doing their duty. Of course, there are many in that category. Amongst my own friends/relatives I know a few who hate their work, but can’t afford to stop. There are also some who enjoy their work and earn as well. They don’t have the means to explore what can give happiness as well as a living.