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How to Turn Work Stress into Happiness

Stress at work

“When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.”
Horace (BC 65-8)

This quote is important for one big reason. And that reason is that Horace knew that “things” that are outside of us can only be dealt with effectively by using our internal skills and thoughts by remaining “level-headed”.

There will always be jerks at your work.

Your boss is always going to ride your back.

Deadline are always going to creep up on you.

The pay check is always going to seem a long way off.

Your mind is the only solution…

Why we need to shift our focus inwards

As you can see there is always going to be external things going on that make us stress out. Money, workmates, deadlines, etc. will always be there and they will always get the best of you if you try to make them go away physically.

Consider another quote:

“Instead of covering the whole world with leather, simply put on some sandals.”
Shantideva, Indian Buddhist Saint.

What Shantideva is saying that we always try to deal with things on the outside. If we have a jerk in the cubicle next to us we try to get transferred. What we don’t realize is that there is only going to be someone else that annoys you at your next desk. So instead of transferring how about shifting your focus inwards and dealing with your own mind. [Read more…] about How to Turn Work Stress into Happiness

Originally posted on February 22, 2008 @ 4:21 pm

Finding Peace Beyond the Comfort of Normal Life

There is nothing about our current experience that would be identified as normal. We, as a global community, are brought together in a common cause. We are joined by our compassion for those who have lost loved ones and those that have given so much. We share gratitude for those that continue to stand strong in the face of despair and personal risk. Amid the upheaval of normal, peace may be found and may be the key to moving forward powerfully into the new paradigm of our world. [Read more…] about Finding Peace Beyond the Comfort of Normal Life

Learn How To Go With The Flow

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” Lao Tzu

There is a popular saying that what we resist persists. But what does it really mean? The suggestion is to learn to go with the daily ebb and flow of life. Whatever you put your energy on is what will continue. Instead of resisting, we should go with it, accept it as part of the process. [Read more…] about Learn How To Go With The Flow