Jay Shetty’s book has a lot to teach for its evergreen nature. It is the book of reason, a season and forever. How he has differentiated between the Monk mind to the Monkey mind is note taking. This modern-day relevant book stands as a savior where people suffer from mental hamper and physical turmoil for it has all it takes-preaching, examples, and exercises.
He has divided to book into parts- Let Go, Grow, Serve. The Importance of Breathe, Self-Awareness, Gratitude, Service, and Chant is fostered in this highly honed book which created miracles when says you are not your mind.
Here are Some Takeaways From Jay Shetty’s Book “How To Train Mind For Peace and Purpose”-
- Daily Basis-Reflect on what emotions you’re feeling.
- Visit once in a month a different environment.
- Get involved in something that’s meaningful to you-hobby, charity, political cause.
- How filling up the space we have and whether those choices reflect our true values.
- No matter what you think your values are, your actions tell the real story. What you do in your spare time shows what you value.
- How much time do you devote to the following-family, friends, health, self
- According to Gita-higher values and qualities, fearlessness, purity of mind, gratitude, service, charity, acceptance, sacrifice, deep study, austerity, straightforwardness, non-violence, truthfulness, absence of anger, renunciation, perspective, restraint from fault finding, compassion toward all living beings, satisfaction, gentleness, integrity, determination.
- Conscious choices
- Self-awareness
- SPOT, STOP, SWAP
- COMPLAIN, COMPARE, CRITICIZE
- Petty, negative thoughts and words are like mosquitoes- even the smallest can rob our peace.
- Choose words carefully and use them with purpose.
- When our complaints are understood by ourselves and others-they are more productive.
- We are all lucky vacationers enjoying our stay at Hotel Earth.
- Deattachment
- Change “What if”- “What is”.
- Don’t Judge the moment and be open to opportunities.
- Fear makes us fiction writers.
- Time is another form of wealth.
- We are most satisfied when we are in a state of progress, learning, or achievement.
- It is only a matter of how consciously you do these ordinary things…”
- Feed your strengths, amplify them, and you will find your way.
- Being present is the only way to live a truly rich and full life.
- “Yesterday is but a dream. Tomorrow is only a vision, But Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.”
- The location has energy; time has memory. If you do something in the same time and space every day, it is easier and more natural.
- Read and hear, Spend time, do, and focus our energy and attention.
- Self-control- greatest power.
- “There’s more for me out there.”
- Broader view-Minimize our pain and appreciate
- Gratitude is the mother of all qualities.
- Love is like a circle. It comes back to you.
- People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
- Relationship sees looks, success, and intellect also emotional and spiritual the last two on which relationship and compatibility depends.
- Focus on reality
- Wants, Needs, and Expectations
- Nobody can read minds.
- Presence and Attention
- 6 Loving Exchanges- Gifts(giving and taking), conversation(listens, speaks), food(prepare and serve).
- “Om” or affirmation-chanting(energy, frequency, vibration)
- Service is the direct path to a meaningful life.
- Whatever you are giving was given to you.
- Service -connects, gratitude, compassion, happiness, and self-esteem.
This book has much to explore. The most satisfying book I must guarantee you. Unless one reads it and unfolds the pleasure of experiencing things in oneself. Comment down below to let me know what was best in Jay Shetty’s book to share!
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