Fit Mindset

Below are some tips for making meditation a blissful lifestyle. They are based on the monastic way of thinking and living. Though not all will apply to you, please enjoy whatever helps:

Living Light

  • Be content with who you are, what you have, and where you be.
  • More downtime, less downloads.
  • Let go of heavy baggage—both literal and figurative.
  • Screen-free Sundays, if possible.
  • Don’t give opinions unless they’re welcome.
  • Less tabs and windows open—only what you need.
  • Find time each day to simply be.
  • Give away everything you don’t use.
  • Don’t worry about shoes.
  • No scheduled meetings before lunch.
  • Airplane mode all afternoon.
  • Catch sunrise and sunset.
  • Silence is golden.
  • Don’t ask unless offered. If offered, seldom refuse.
  • Keep few possessions, but take really good care of them.
  • Empty space and a full heart.

Inner Bliss

  • Care more for others; care less what they think of you.
  • Observe your mind constantly.
  • Keep a small smile going all day.
  • If you don’t feel like smiling, then laugh. (credits to Bhante V)
  • Everyone is your friend and teacher—even the TSA agent.
  • Listen fully without anticipating your response.
  • Remember that life is fleeting.
  • Become a warrior for good in the world, serving others humbly.
  • Seek to understand how your mind works.
  • View challenges as chances to train fit traits (i.e., positive qualities).
  • Just this pleasant moment.
  • Don’t act with an angry mind. Put it in a “timeout.”
  • Random kind deeds, like someone else’s laundry.
You can even pick a few of these and review them daily for more mental clarity, tranquility & joy.
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