Five Zen Quotes To Calm Your Mind and Make You Think
“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.”
Introduction.
Mindful quotes calm me down and make me think about life often. To be honest, I used to read many quotes but not as much today as I used to.
Still, they make me think twice about life and how to improve my life for the better. I gain a new perspective of situations.
I’m sure it makes you think about your life, as well. It’s always nice to hear how other people see life differently.
I’ve collected five mindful quotes that I deeply admire and they will change the way you will think forever.
1. “In today’s rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much, and forget about the joy of just being.” ~ Eckhart Tolle.
Animals and children enjoy life more than adult humans. They never have to think about doing “this” and “that” but we do as adult humans.
We are always busy that we exist instead of living. I know we have been taught this from a young age but it doesn’t have to be that way forever.
I’ve heard a girl once say “I know that I wasn’t put on this earth to pay bills” – I felt this.
You’re not here to suffer and exist. Your life is supposed to be easy and enjoyable, so go for the path of least resistance.
You can always change and you can always remove the things that stress your life out.
How To Apply.
- Stop taking everything personally and stop stressing over stupid things in life.
- Start making your life easier by removing people who refuse to change and say sorry.
- Find something that gives you passion and go for it, no matter what people say.
- Meditate daily and take a walk in nature to use your mind and body for good reasons.
Path of least resistance: It means you live a life without struggle, suffering, and resistance.
2. “How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” ~ Wayne W. Dyer.
I love Wayne W. Dyer and his teachings, and this is why I listed one of his quotes. I studied about him many years ago.
I truly believe everyone receives the same energy they give out to the world.
What comes around, goes back around.
Sometimes it’s smart to not react and watch life handle it for you. The only thing you can do is never respond to their negativity.
Just be calm like a lion or lioness and watch the monkeys make a fool of themselves.
It’s never about you anyway, they treat everyone horrible and are miserable in life, so they make others feel miserable so they don’t have to deal with it alone.
Sometimes, silence is power.
How To Apply.
- Take a step back and try not to react but think about the situation. Think before reacting.
- Even if you reacted, don’t worry. Keep moving forward by paying less attention to the negativity.
- Allow the other person to show their true colors in the room while you remain silent and calm.
3. “The real question is not whether life exists after death. The real question is whether you are alive before death.” ~ Osho.
There are so many theories about what happens after death, and we feel anxious about death because we fear the unknown.
It makes us forget about living in the moment.
You didn’t worry about life before birth, so why worry about life after death?
Worry about not living a full life now!
You only have one life so live your life the best you can. Have you ever stopped for a moment and enjoyed the moment you’re in?
Do you live your life in regret or without regret? Have you hugged your loved ones and told people you’re sorry for hurting them?
How To Apply.
- Try to enjoy life a bit more and do the things that make you feel alive.
- Go out with your family and friends to a fun place to make the bond stronger.
- Follow your passion and go for what makes you truly happy.
- Listen to what feels right for you and not what feels right for your parents.
4. “Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” ~ Louise L. Hay.
We are our own worst enemies and there’s nothing worse than punishing ourselves for making mistakes we didn’t intend to create.
Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance”
Do you want to fill the void in your heart? Stop seeking love from other people, they can’t heal you, only you can heal yourself, and you heal by giving yourself the love you always deserve.
On top of that, forgive yourself for what happened in the past. It’s gone, it’s dead, it’s not alive anymore, and it doesn’t exist anymore.
How To Apply.
- Find a few affirmations to improve on your self-love. I can’t find the one that’s right for you. You will find the one that’s right for you.
- Forgive yourself and everyone who hurt you in the past. Be nice to yourself and everyone because most people struggle enough.
- Treat yourself the way you want to be treated; don’t wait for people to treat you right, start treating yourself right, in the right way.
5. “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung.
I truly believe we all have a unique purpose in life. I believe your heart knows what’s best for you.
This is why we say; “Listen to your heart.”
You learn more about who you are when you spend some alone time reflecting on your life. This will be the way for you to realize that maybe you’ve been living a lie your whole life?
Ask yourself, “Did I choose the right friends or do I have friends to avoid loneliness?”
How To Apply.
- Meditate more, I know I repeat this but repetition is the key. You find answers in silence.
- Ask yourself questions such as “Did I choose the right path?” and “What makes me happy?”
- Be aware of your dreams, I truly believe dreams are “the Seer” who show you things before they happen (If you believe in supernatural stuff)
The Seer: A person who sees visions of the future.
The Final Insights
Well, I hope these quotes made you think twice about life with some new input.
Every day you learn something new about life. You’re always learning, and you’re only getting better, not worse.
Listen to your heart, start living an abundant life, think before reacting, love yourself with kindness, and be more in the moment.
Never stop learning because we are all students of life.
The only thing you should stop is the hate you give to yourself.
