Thanks Pooch and Murphy. Excellent sweet and short insights 🙂

Hi Little Buddha

I had to read your other posts to understand where you are coming from. I am sorry that you find yourself in this state. Have you sought medical attention as yet ? Sometimes, our bodies need that extra little support to raise us above the line.

You are in the habit of regretting every decision you make, yeah ? Hey, have you wondered why you do that ? Where is the root of this issue ?

Once, you realise that you are 100 % responsible for all that happens in your life (good or bad), perhaps you wont feel so guilty. What you need is the courage to accept the outcomes or consequences of your decisions. What is the worst that can happen with wrong decisions ? If you ask me, nothing major. It is not like any of your decisions are going to cause life harm to anyone unless you are doing it intentionally !!!

All our decisions (good or bad) lead to outcomes. Some outcomes are favourable and some not so favourable. Favourable results give us immense joy and peace, while not so favourable ones lead to grief, guilt and fear of failure in the future. But hey, have you ever tried to look for the silver lining for the unfavourable outcomes ? Nothing happens for no reason in this world. Look around in the nature for proof.

Every incident, relationship, event etc can teach us something valuable if we allow it to…..and then this new learning helps us move forward in life and expand even further. There is no stopping or graduation days in life school. Those people who refuse to learn the lessons get stuck in the rut of guilt, grief, denial, unhappiness, lack of clarity etc and the cycle continues day in and day out.

There are only very few things, which are actually in OUR control: our reactions, feelings, emotions and actions. Rest is all out of bounds for everyone’s well-being. Other people’s reactions, actions, emotions or what happens in their lives because of us or themselves is NOT our issue at a basic level. We cant take ownership for anyone else on this planet even if we wanted to. Life doesn’t work this way. We come alone and we go alone. Your decisions are yours to make and my decisions are mine to make. Your results are yours to bear and mine are mine to bear. We cant share or dissipate as we please 🙁

The major reason for all negativity in life is due to lack of awareness. Most of us are not aware of our own power. We have been conditioned to chase and chase and chase but no one knows what we are chasing. If you sit down quietly, you will hear your inner voice tell you what Little Buddha seeks. Once you tap into that inner voice, you will be on the right path and negativity will not cause destruction in life.

We all need negative emotions to keep us on our toes so that we are learning and moving forward. It is all about a balance – yin and yang, male and female; sun and moon, dark and light etc. Don’t be afraid of these emotions. Learn to deal with them head on. Only saints or those with very high consciousness can just sit and let these emotions pass through. For the rest of us, we need to take personal responsibility and learn the lesson and march ahead. The more we are able to do this, the more confident we become in our innate abilities. We don’t need to then depend on others for our sanity 🙂

These things work for me when I am feeling low:
– music – soul soothing music, loud music, dance music etc. Don’t listen to sad music please as it only worsens the current state of mind

– charity – making a meal for a homeless, orphaned kid, buying a cuppa for a lonely elderly in the mall etc. You cant imagine how much positive vibes are sent your way when you bring a smile on someone else’s face. If everyone’s basic needs could be fulfilled on this earth, we would have an illuminated planet.

– being close to nature – walks in the park, playing with pets, sitting around a lake or an ocean watching a sunrise or set etc; we get a lot of positive energy from sun so even sitting out for 10 mins a day, you will feel the difference in your outlook.

– meditation : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b05pGueHux8

The above meditation will balance out your chakra if you believe in energy. Try it for 10 mins a day for a few days and see the difference. Love will flow easily through you for self and others.

– praying for other’s well being – again, I cant tell you how much blessings you get in return when you are able to offer prayers for loved ones or other earthlings. I am not sure what you think about this concept as a bloke but try it before you buy it.

Two principles which help me stay sane and keep moving forward and it has been good so far:

1. We are 100 % responsible for whatever happens in our lives and if we do not like the life film being played in front of us then have the courage to change the inner film (ie, inner state of my mind).

2. We get what we give out. Give more love and receive more love. Give more negativity and receive more, lol

Sending you loads of positive energy and hope this post will bring a smile on your face 🙂

Jasmine