Feel Things

Many times I wonder what is the use of “getting more and accurate information at the right time.” Fundamentally, do we really need to know more? And how much more can be regarded as sufficient?

It is probably a mistake to believe that more refinement, more analysis and more information would lead to better result and better understanding of life. 

I believe that life has to be made “simple”. And here is my idea of simplicity:

1. Listen: WE tend to read in between the lines, when we listen attentively. We understand the nuances of behaviour if we observe things attentively. By observing and listening, I mean, to feel things in a non-judgemental way. This is tremendous learning, for it offers us insights as to how thought pattern is structured, how our mind works, how people think, and what’s left unsaid. We understand people without really trying to explain our stand. Listening and observing can be very theaurepatic - to the listener and the talker. Herein, I am not concerned regarding what you are saying and neither I am validating or disapproving what you say. I am letting you say and feel things the way you feel. What this thing does is that it automatically makes the talker aware of his/her own mind, and a transformation/ revelation/ discovery happens. This is an automatic process and it results in a change of our perception, and therefore our quality of life. This is what constitutes an intimate conversation. Usually, revelation will tell you that not much is required for staying happy – we require really less.
2. Take your time: This is the most crucial phenomenon to learn in our life. Time does not stop for anyone. And by that, we mean that our thoughts can’t stop and we are compelled to act on something. However, learn to be the “spectator” of our own creation of thoughts and actions. Time is not going to stop, but we have every right to take a decision to the best of our abilities.
3. Do things: Talk less and do things. You learn more by doing.
4. Feel things: Everything has a place in this world. We can’t shut out the bad or the ugly from the good. Because they are inter-related. Because you cannot get one, without having the other. Thus, experience all the moments of your existence. Nothing is unimportant or useless – there is joy in listening and observing everything around us – from the gossips to the critical decisions people take.
5. Love: This is supposed to be the most natural state! By love, I mean to be open hearted, being compassionate, being non judgemental, being relaxed, being kind, honest and simple.
6. Forgive: Forgive ourselves for our mistakes and forgive others too. We are humans after all – not machines designed to be perfect! WE must be considerate to all. This will lift off a lot of load from our minds.
7. Faith: Trust God or a person or a principle or something. It is the basic force to keep us going ahead.
8. Think less: Be more direct and less complicated or sophisticated. If you feel things from your heart, you will say thinks less and act more.

Perhaps it is just a matter of doing things and smiling, rather than commenting!