Day 334 Value of Love

 

Day 334

วันที่ 30 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 334 ของปี

Value : Love

"Self-love brings joy to one's life."

Contemplation

People look for love through relationships.  Yet this love is colored with expectation.  When these expectations are not fulfilled there is a tendency to get upset.  Before we can love others, we need to learn to love ourselves.

Application

When I love myself, I am able to appreciate all the unique qualities and virtues that are part of me.  I feel happy and secure within myself, and I am able to project that love out toward other people.  The more love I express, the more love I receive in return, filling my life with joy.

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Day 333 Value of Self-Control

 

Day 333

วันที่ 29 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 333 ของปี

Value : Self-Control

"To be free from desires is to be full of all attainments."

Contemplation

Although we are generally free from big desires we are often full of little desires.  Even though they are only small, they have a noticeable effect on our well-being: because of these little desires we are not able to experience and enjoy all life's attainments.

Application

I need to tell myself that chasing desires is like chasing my own shadow: the more I try to follow it, the more it runs away from me.  All I have to do is to turn back and move toward the sun (my destination).  Then my shadow will follow me and I will feel contented and fulfilled.

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Day 332 Value of Giving

 

Day 332

วันที่ 28 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 332 ของปี

Value : Giving

"To be giver is to be powerful."

Contemplation

It is easy to give to those who are positive toward us.  It is more difficult to recognize that those who behave negatively toward us are often more in need of our help.

Application

The only way I can remain positive when someone is behaving negatively toward me is to remind myself of my inner power.  When I connect to what I have, I am able to be a giver without expecting anything in return.  The cool waters of my positivity help put out the fire of anger.

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Day 331 Value of Balance

 

Day 331

วันที่ 27 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 331 ของปี

Value : Balance

"With the balance of love and discipline, energy can be saved while speaking."

Contemplation

Throughout the day, we find ourselves having to explain many things to many people.  In doing so, we expend a lot of words.  In the process, we tend to lose a great deal of energy and become tired.  It is not the work but the words that make us feel tired.

Application

In order to save my energy and use fewer words I need to make sure I maintain the balance of love and discipline when explaining things to others.  Discipline will equip me to give the right directions while love will make my directions effective.  I will soon find that a few words are enough to get my message across.

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Day 330 Value of Calmness

 

Day 330

วันที่ 26 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 330 ของปี

Value : Calmness

"To be calm is to work to build relationships."

Contemplation

It is easy to speak negatively when we do not like something about someone and to react to a situation and become angry.  The other person naturally responds negatively to our negative thoughts, and then it becomes almost impossible to build a positive relationship.

Application

When something goes wrong in any relationship, the first thing I need to do is to keep calm.  When I do this, I will not be caught up with the negativity of the situation or the negative trait of the person at that time.  Instead I will be able to see the beauty in that person.  I will be able to appreciate and connect to the uniqueness of that person and so create a positive atmosphere that helps to rebuild the relationship.

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Day 329 Value of Self-Control

 

Day 329

วันที่ 25 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 329 ของปี

Value : Self-Control

"To be free from careless words is to be light."

Contemplation

While we tend to avoid saying things that are negative or harmful toward others, we often speak carelessly.  Sometimes we say things that are of no use to others, or may even hurt their feelings.  Careless words weigh us down and stop us from feeling light and free.

Application

I need to pay attention so that I so not speak carelessly.  If I keep in mind the phrase "Speak less, speak softly and speak sweetly", this little thought will help me make my words more meaningful and I will never hurt others' feelings.

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Day 328 Value of Giving

 

Day 328

วันที่ 24 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 328 ของปี

Value : Giving

"The way to get what we need is to give."

Contemplation

We usually want to get the best out of everything.  We have expectations about what we feel we should receive.  But sometimes we find it difficult to get what we need.  We may try harder, but still find ourselves unable to get the best out of people or situations.  This only leads to frustration.

Application

If I am not getting what I want or need, I may need to adopt a different approach.  Instead of focusing on my own desires, I need to understand that perhaps I'm not getting what I want for a reason - perhaps I'm not ready for it yet.  If I concentrate instead on what I have to give others, I will find that what I need comes to me naturally.

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Day 327 Value of Self-Control

 

Day 327

วันที่ 23 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 327 ของปี

Value : Self-Control

"To progress is to be careful with one's inner resources."

Contemplation

We usually pay attention to accumulating wealth and take care not to waste money.  But we rarely think about how we waste time or thoughts.

Application

Every day I need to check where and how I use my two main resources: time and thoughts.  When I am aware of how I spend them, I will realize where I use them well, and when I could make better use of them.  Constant checking will help me use them in a more constructive way and I will soon notice how much more easily I progress in all my tasks.

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Day 326 Value of Positivity

 

Day 326

วันที่ 22 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 326 ของปี

Value : Positivity

"To be free from questions brings the ability to fly."

Contemplation

When difficult situations come our way, we tend to create a lot of unnecessary questions in our minds.  These wasteful thoughts fill our minds with negativity, draining us of energy.  At the time, it seems natural to have such thoughts and we get caught up only with these ideas, leaving no space for constructive thoughts.

Application

When difficult situations come my way, I need not be caught up with "why" things happened, but instead make the effort to "fly".  I need to find a way to empower myself so that I become stronger than the situation; so that I can fly above it.  Then the situation will seem tiny and I can overcome it easily.

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Day 325 Value of Self-Control

 

Day 325

วันที่ 21 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 325 ของปี

Value : Self-Control

"To be free from careless words ensures easy success."

Contemplation

We often waste a lot of time and energy in gossip or slander.  We focus on pointing out the mistakes of others rather than paying attention to learning new things or looking for the positive.  When our attitude, words and actions are full of negativity, there can be no real success.

Application

When I free myself from careless words and a negative attitude, I will be able to use my resources in a positive and useful way.  If I believe in myself and others, the words I speak will be filled with the power of faith and positivity.  I will soon find I accomplish much more, and receive the good wishes of those around me.

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Day 324 Value of Awareness

 

Day 324

วันที่ 20 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 324 ของปี

Value : Awareness

"An elevated consciousness brings specialty to the task being done."

Contemplation

Sometimes, while engaged in a special task, our consciousness tends to become ordinary because of negative feelings for the self or others.  Such thoughts turn even the most special task into an ordinary one.

Application

I need to understand that my consciousness (or how I feel about something) affects what I do.  If I feel negatively towards it, the quality of what I produce will drop.  When I am able to start each task with a special consciousness, thinking "I am creative", or "I am happy" or even "this task is for the benefit of all", I become fully aware and able to appreciate the experience of doing the task.  This allows me to carry out the task to the best of my ability.

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Day 323 Value of Discernment

 

Day 323

วันที่ 19 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 323 ของปี

Value : Discernment

"Feelings change intentions, which in turn change actions."

Contemplation

Everything we do is affected by how we feel about it, even if we are unaware of our feelings at the time.  Sometimes we are caught up with negative feelings, such as jealousy or hatred of another person.  These feelings create misunderstanding and conflict.  Even if the other person does something with good intentions, we may not be able to see this.

Application

Instead of being caught up with negative feelings, I need to look for the positive in everything and make the effort to understand my feelings.  When I start seeing the world in a different way, this will affect the things I do.  I will start behaving positively toward others, and this will affect their behavior toward me.

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Day 322 Value of Courage

 Day 322

วันที่ 18 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 322 ของปี

Value : Courage

"The one who has the power to face situations with courage is free from tension."

Contemplation

It is natural to feel worry or tension in a difficult situation - or to run away from the situation altogether.  Although this may work for a short time, it is not a solution.  We have to draw upon our inner courage in order to meet the challenge head on.  When we do this, we often realize it is not as bad as it first appeared.

Application

Courage drives out fear and negativity.  When I can face every situation with courage, I will no longer encounter difficulties.  I will become free from tension, and better able to tackle anything that life throws at me.

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Day 321 Value of Appreciation

 

Day 321

วันที่ 17 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 321 ของปี

Value : Appreciation

"To be careless means to misuse our gifts."

Contemplation

We are often careless with our gifts.  Sometimes we misuse them or neglect them.  We often rely on certain gifts to get us through, rather than making effort to address situations properly.  We become careless, and unable to recognize the need for self-development.

Application

I need to understand the importance of the gifts I have been given, and that they have been given to me for a reason.  I will remind myself today not to take them for granted.  Instead, I will use my abilities to try to help others as well as myself.  The more my gifts develop, the more quickly I will grow.

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Day 320 Value of Freedom

 

Day 320

วันที่ 16 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 320 ของปี

Value : Freedom

"The desire for perfection ends all other desires."

Contemplation

Our life is full of desires.  When one desire is fulfilled, ten others take its place in a never-ending cycle.  We tend to get disturbed or upset when our desires are not fulfilled, yet we often continue to justify them.  Life then becomes full of expectation followed by disappointment.  We become slaves to our desires.

Application

The desire for perfection only brings the capacity to keep learning from all situations.  Since the mind is busy bringing about perfection, there is no time for negativity.  I no longer think about what I want to obtain, but continue to gain through the knowledge I accumulate.  Then I become free from all other desires, and experience progress.

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Day 319 Value of Tolerance

 Day 319

วันที่ 15 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 319 ของปี

Value : Tolerance

"The one who is tolerant is most successful."

Contemplation

Tolerance frees the mind of careless thoughts because then we experience no negativity toward anyone.  When we are tolerant, we are accepting of others and situations.  This means we adapt easily and will soon achieve success.

Application

When things go wrong and I find obstacles in my way, instead of worrying or sinking into negativity, I need to draw upon the power of tolerance to help me accept the situation.  When I have acknowledged that I cannot change what has happened, I am freed to focus on the solution.

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Day 318 Value of Lightness

 

Day 318

วันที่ 14 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 318 ของปี

Value : Lightness

"To experience lightness is to let go of our burdens."

Contemplation

When we have a problem, we usually carry the entire weight of it ourselves.  We sometimes feel that to ask for help is to admit weakness.  We find it difficult to let go, even though the weight of the problem is bringing us down and making it difficult for us to enjoy life.

Application

I need to look at the burden I am carrying around with me and work out if there is a way to lighten the load, or even to get rid of it all together.  Sometimes, sharing a problem with others is the easiest way to take the weight off my shoulders.  Then I will begin to experience lightness and this will enable me to find the right solutions.

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Day 317 Value of Hope

 Day 317

วันที่ 13 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 317 ของปี

Value : Hope

"To transform negativity into hope brings progress."

Contemplation

When someone behaves negatively toward us, we get disturbed and upset.  Although we try to stay calm and balanced, our own negative feelings make the situation worse.  When this happens, we find ourselves losing hope, and then there is no benefit in anything we think, speak or do.

Application

The only way I can remain positive and experience progress in the most negative situation is to hold on to hope.  I need to understand that no situation is ever totally negative or completely without hope.  This will give me the strength to look at the situation more closely and find the positive hidden within it.

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Day 316 Value of Simplicity

 

Day 316

วันที่ 12 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 316 ของปี

Value : Simplicity

"The one who lives a simple life is free from pain."

Contemplation

Learning to live in a simple way means learning to see things clearly.  We have a choice about how we see things - the best choice is to concentrate on what is important and detach ourselves from what is not.  Then we can let go of the negative feelings associated with the past, and remember only what we have learned from it.

Application

Living a simple life means focusing on the things that can help me, and letting go of those that bring suffering.  When something goes wrong today I need to focus on thoughts and actions that help me see clearly in the present.

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Day 315 Value of Respect

 

Day 315

วันที่ 11 พฤศจิกายน เป็นวันที่ 315 ของปี

Value : Respect

"Respect for others enables them to strengthen themselves and progress."

Contemplation

When we have respect for others, we create a positive environment in which they can strengthen themselves and grow.  By focusing on their positive qualities, we encourage them to take control of their own success.

Application

When I see someone trying hard to improve themselves, I need to show my respect for them by thinking of ways in which I can support them.  Everyone needs help to fulfill their potential.  I can offer support in a variety of ways, from simply listening to another person's ideas to offering them constructive criticism or practical help.  Then we will all benefit from their good wishes, and the skills they share.

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