If you have given a second thought to improving the quality of your life, then you must try Buddhism for yourself. Thus, Buddhism is much more than just a religion. It is something which has been known for ages and anybody can apply it to improve his or her life. Some of the individuals practice Buddhism ritually, while others make use of Buddhism to gain philosophical guidance.
But what is it in Buddhism that makes one happy regardless of the circumstances? And even if you are not a follower of Buddhism can the teachings of Buddha contribute to having a happier life?
A Life of Compassion
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Caring about other people and the better world that surrounds you can change your life. It all starts with self-acceptance. One has to look inward and forgive themselves before they can start looking outwards. A high level of compassion helps in understanding why people act the way they do in the society. Compassion is the recognition of the potential for good in every individual. It is the foundation of authentic and fulfilling interpersonal connections and improved existence.
Do Not Neglect The Simple Things That Bring Happiness
Think about all the activities you perform on a daily basis – getting ready for the gym, brewing your morning coffee, driving to work – and you realize that most of it is automatic. These are tasks that a Buddhist would carry out with a lot of consideration in terms of virtue. Focus on the feelings of taking a shower or drinking your coffee. It’s not only to be given in the morning but it has to be a daily practice.
If There Is No God, Then It Is Good
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Of course, many other important religious and philosophical traditions contain meditative practices, but, basically, they seem to have the same idea.
It is only that Buddhists have taken these
strategies of the art of manipulation to an advanced level for achieving more
happiness. And since they exist, they are easy to grasp and apply especially
when dealing with organizations that do not subscribe to a religious
environment. However, the goal of these tactics is to explore how such
implications could be useful for the man in the street who does not hold
religious beliefs.
But it is noteworthy that in this list the
religious affiliation is identified as one of those factors that are connected
to happiness. Also, empirical evidence shows that religious individuals are
less prone to be sad, worried, or suicidal than non-religious individuals. You
may also cope better with life stressors such as illness, and bereavement.
Attend to the Situation
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Do not just cover up the hours like you’re
just existing, but instead be alive to the moments in your life. And this may
range from eating in a manner that excludes the use of screens, to focusing on
ones breath or on what one is doing and thinking. When practiced, mindfulness
can change every hour, day, year, or period of a person’s life.
End the day with a positive statement or
reiteration, that puts you in the right mindset for the next day.
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Take a short time to meditate or, at the very
least, do not bring your phone, laptop, or any other electronic devices near
you half an hour before sleeping. One should watch movies, play with their pet,
or spend quality time with their family during this time. As you switch off the
light, affirmations are also helpful in getting back to the stream that you
wish to engage your day with. Well, literally millions can testify to the
effectiveness of affirmations for helping them change undesirable aspects of their
lives, whether in the area of economics and careers, relations and figure, or
self-esteem.
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