3 Secrets You Must Live By
Do you ever have those days where things just don’t feel right? You feel like there’s a storm in your mind and just don’t know which way to turn.
Sometimes there’s a reason behind it. Sometimes there isn’t.
Keep these words in mind to find your way through the storm.
Word #1: Embrace
Specifically, embrace discomfort.
Exposing yourself to difficult and uncomfortable situations will allow you to conquer them.
Think about it. Our ancestors worked together in small tribes, hunted all day for survival, and rested under a pitch-black night sky.
They didn’t have comfort. They had purpose.
The modern world takes away our sense of purpose and replaces it with comfort.
Don’t fall in the pursuit of pleasure.
Be like our ancestors.
Embrace discomfort.
Remember —
Life is like a box of chocolates.
Just kidding.
It’s more like a video game (or simulation).
Without defeating difficult situations, you can’t reach the next level.
Each level will get harder and harder, until you beat the final boss.
Then you can coast on sandbox mode.
Word #2: Calm
Be calm, collected, and happy.
Your goal should be to attain a monk-like state of calm in moments of inactivity.
The overexcitation of the mind is an unnecessary burden.
Instead, work towards complete awareness of the present.
Implementing breath meditation throughout your day can help.
Next time you find yourself waiting in line, don’t pull out that iPhone 37.
Simply focus on your breath.
And appreciate the moment.
Word #3: Acceptance
You might believe that input = output.
It doesn’t.
What I mean by that is —
Actions don’t always create rewards.
When I was younger, I used to do everything in my power to control things that I never had any meaningful control over.
Yes, we should act and work to our fullest ability.
But we should not expect a reward for doing so.
Once I learned how to accept, my anxious desire to control evaporated with the storm.
Acceptance is crucial. Here’s a guide that offers more on the topic below.
