Daily Thoughts for a Happy Life
Rasayana means "recommendation." The following Behavior Rasayanas are helpful, daily thoughts to think about for a happy, stress free life. It is said that following these instructions will help us to avoid contradictions in the mind and therefore prevent physiological strain. They are a reminder of the simple things we can do to help ourselves, and, in turn, to help the world.
-Be honest and kind.
-Be free from anger.
-Abstain from immoderate behavior.
-Be nonviolent and calm.
-Observe cleanliness in yourself and your environment.
-Be charitable toward others.
-Observe a regular daily routine.
-Be loving and compassionate.
-Be respectful, especially to teachers and elders.
-Keep the company of the wise.
-Be modest, have good manners.
-Follow your religious beliefs, be self-disciplined.
-Keep a positive outlook.
-Devote yourself to the development of higher states of consciousness.
Rasayana: Herbs, foods, or behaviors that support immunity, good health, and long life; that which causes ojas to be produced.
These words are so simple, yet so profound. Try incorporating one concept at a time into your daily patterns and thoughts. It makes a huge difference!!
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I’m good except for the “Observe a regular daily routine” and “be self-disciplined” – how does one routinize self-disciplinize? :)
Love these, and I think you can follow each one with the words “to yourself” because you cannot be the person or the change you wish to see in the world until you fully do these things for yourself, FIRST! And then it is easy to do these for and with others :) Thanks Soph!