CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE OF LIFE

 

Most people associate the word philosophy with the teachings of leading a satisfactory life. But there is more to it than that. Philosophy gives us a new perspective towards life, making us more understanding and sensible in the way we view and deal with situations. Every human being must strive to become a better person and Philosophy can give us the best guidence in this regard.

 

A situation is pain causing only as long as you view it in that way. If you view it positively it becomes the fuel that adds energy to the fire in you. When you start looking at life in this way, you will realize that difficult situations arise only to bring out the best in you. So, this means you can solve even the biggest problem in life, simply by changing your perspective.

 

Another interesting thing to note is that, all the emotions that we experience in life are brought upon by our mind and not by any external stimulus. You feel whatever you think, you must feel. Therefore, it is important for us to realize that an office file or a traffic jam are not the cause of our stress but it is our mind that views these things or situations in the negative light.

 

Maintaining certain principles like honesty to your self and others can help you deal with things in a better way. Find someone you look upto and pick up such qualities from him or her. Striving to learn something from others, always takes you towards becoming a better person. Set a standard for yourself, based on the qualities of the person you idealize.

 

Don't let failure bring you down. Take it as a challenge and work to emerge successfully from it. This kind of attitude will give you the motivation to deal with troubles life throws at you. Keeping these few things in mind, will help you experience bliss. Live life to the fullest!


-Kruti Beesam