STRESS IN LIFE AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT

✓ When something doesn’t happen according to our expectations, and when we

have weaker acceptance towards all that is happening around us, that creates

stress. It is equal to fighting against nature because we carry our assumptions

and expectations in life, considering them to be authentic.

✓ ‘True knowing is to know that you know nothing,’ – Socrates.

✓ Stress is both positive and negative. When a change is needed, it creates

stress. And our senses can’t see reality, but when we accept what has been

done and work towards the role we have to play, the stress can be reduced.

✓ Those whose faith is deep and who have practiced controlling their mind and

senses attain divine knowledge. Through such transcendental knowledge, they

can attain everlasting supreme peace.

✓ Stress is the by-product of our perception which is dented, limited, and not

authentic.

✓ Self-management is the only mantra that we have to learn. Deep breathing

and silence have to be practiced for self-introspection. This way we can get

less affected by the happenings outside. This is a life-long process.

✓ One has to focus on one’s own disturbances and confusions, and have control

over the thought process about why others are doing the way they are doing

because it is their perception, their understanding, and their nature.

✓ Vairagya is not to leave everything it is about not holding onto something.

One should enjoy the process of doing, put maximum effort, practice

mindfulness and not think about the results and repercussions. What has to

happen will happen and what cannot happen will never happen, it doesn’t

rest in our hands.

✓ Ultimate goal runs simultaneously along with immediate goals, short-term

goals, and long-term goals to lead a meaningful and peaceful life.