Sometimes, we worry so much about our current problems and forget to think of finding the solutions. This gets us stuck in a rut. Worry drains our energy, both physically and emotionally.
If only we could learn to divert the amount of energy we use in worrying about a problem into doing things that help us find a solution to it, the quality of our lives would be greatly improved.
In dealing wi
th personal problems on a daily basis, Shantideva, an 18th Century Indian Buddhist teacher suggests that, "We should analyse the situation and if the problem is such that there is a solution, there is then no need to worry about it. In that case, we should focus on finding that solution. If, on the other hand, there is no possible solution, there is no point in worrying because you cannot do anything about it anyway."
Worrying about a personal problem which is beyond your control is tantamount to telling yourself that you are alone in the universe.
Finally, permit me to share the following quote by Mahatma Gandhi about worry:
" There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever."
If only we could learn to divert the amount of energy we use in worrying about a problem into doing things that help us find a solution to it, the quality of our lives would be greatly improved.
In dealing wi
th personal problems on a daily basis, Shantideva, an 18th Century Indian Buddhist teacher suggests that, "We should analyse the situation and if the problem is such that there is a solution, there is then no need to worry about it. In that case, we should focus on finding that solution. If, on the other hand, there is no possible solution, there is no point in worrying because you cannot do anything about it anyway."
Worrying about a personal problem which is beyond your control is tantamount to telling yourself that you are alone in the universe.
Finally, permit me to share the following quote by Mahatma Gandhi about worry:
" There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever."
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