Life

Your family is not just your spouse and kids. It also includes your parents.

Don’t ever forget them. Respect them like you want your kids to respect you. Listen to them.

They’ve lived longer than you, and they don’t just talk to hear themselves speak.

Figure out what’s important.

Stop being a machine and focus on what you love. Do it lovingly.

When you do less, you accomplish more meaningful things in life. You also have less anxiety and more time and space.

There’s far more happiness in giving than getting.

I see selfless service or seva as the world’s most authentic and pure religion. Give with no expectation of getting something in return, and it becomes a beautiful act.

Try to let go of that expectation, and just give.

For instant inspiration, look here.

There are few joys that equal a good book, a good walk, a good hug, or a good friend.

Try all of these at least once a day. They are all free.

Gratitude is the master key to real happiness and boundless joy.

And all it takes to bring gratitude in life is to say “Thank you”.

It’s such a small gesture but we don’t usually do it. Why? Because the things that are easy to do are the things that are easy not to do.

So pick up the pen and write a thank you note to someone. Start with your parents, siblings, spouse, or friends.

Believe me, it feels great. Try it!