Seven shortcuts to happiness

1. Practice silence everyday

It’s not about the surroundings. Many people work amid all that din, still keep themselves peaceful. If you get yourself a silent place where you can be at peace with yourself, consider that as a bonus.

2. Trust that God is with you always

You must have this deep-down awareness that God is everywhere. This thought will make you humble, and you will see life in a different light.

3. Always be engaged

Whatever it is that you are doing, at any moment, do it with full attention. Put your heart and mind into the work that you are doing. This is what skill is – one-point concentration.

4. Do not let your mind wander

If you find that your mind is wandering away, don’t let it. Bring it back to the task at hand. The mind can be very deceptive with the unnecessary thoughts it generates. Have control over them.

5. Be careful with your emotions

Whatever may be triggering your emotions, keep them at bay. If your emotions are troubling you, ask the big question, ‘Why am I feeling this way?’ Your emotions will vanish.

6. Come from abundance

Life is not a zero-sum game. The law of conservation of energy does not apply to the Universe. There is an abundant supply of things for everyone. So do not think shortage – think abundance.

7. Realize that truth is not said, but felt

You may have read a lot, but all words are just metaphors. Your experience is what counts. Listen to your intuition and act. True learning (wisdom) happens through action and not thoughts or words.

God Bless!