The things You Can See When You Slow Down Book
Have you ever felt like you are constantly running on a
treadmill Juggling various roles and duties in your life yet feeling completely
exhausted You could be someone's son or daughter Parenting Life Partner or
co-worker But do you often ask yourself if you have time for yourself? Have you
ever felt that you are just living, stuck in a routine without really living
your life? The fast pace of today.
It's easy in the world to feel like we have no personal
life. As if we're completely alone in a crowded place. We demand everything
immediately and rarely stop to consider our lives. But if I tell you Say there
is a way out of this turmoil Is there a way that leads to peace Courage and
true knowledge That can change your life Summer of this book The Things You Can
See Only One Slows You Down In We'll Learn How to Live a More Conscious and
Satisfying Life Stay with me to the end and you'll learn how to find peace
amidst the noise, how to build true relationships
and reconnect with your true self when you're sad or happy.
So do you think the world is making you feel these particular emotions Do you
think the world is objective meaning it's based on facts rather than personal
opinions or do you think it's responsible for your moods and emotions Well you
are probably thinking wrong.
The world is objective and not subjective. It depends on how
you see the world. The world has not given us poverty, sadness or happiness but
our emotions depend on the information that we receive. How we take in the
world and perceive it Studies have proven time and again that negative thoughts
come to the human brain first which means it is human nature to think negative
thoughts first.
Now you may ask how does this fact matter to us? Useful Here
is its explanation We need to find happy moments in our life We should train
ourselves to always be happy Because happiness does not depend on circumstances
It depends on whether you choose to be happy or sad There is a famous saying of
Buddha that you are what you see which means that our perspective depends on
our personality for example if we are negative then we will see everything as
negative and if we are positive then we will see everything as positive.
For Buddha every person was a representation of Buddha if
you are happy then the world is a happy place for you and if you are unhappy
then you will see suffering everywhere in other words everything depends on our
perspective of people on the same situation. react differently and this
reaction can bring peace to your mind or headache.
For example, if you have a bad day then you start connecting
everything to it but this thinking is wrong. You should understand that you are
thinking like this because Because you are angry and anger is a temporary
emotion. When you feel negative emotions, be aware of them to avoid letting
them take over. Temporary feelings of anger or stress can affect important
decisions.
As we said earlier, anger is a This is a temporary feeling
which subsides after some time. Think of it like a cloud in the sky which will
disappear after some time. If it does not happen then wait patiently. You can
practice relaxation for a while on your breaths. Concentrate Allow yourself to
feel completely calm and comfortable Before moving on, I thank you all for
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Let's move on to the summary. People often ask the author
Hayan Sunim that negative How to deal with emotions like anger, hatred and
jealousy because these negative emotions can be very tiring but the big
question is how can one save oneself from these emotions? Hayen is happy to
know that people are aware of their state of mind.
Which means they recognize when negative thoughts are
arising. This state of awareness is the first step that can help us change our
mindset. What is your typical reaction when you feel negative? You probably
feel that feeling. Try to suppress it, deny it or quickly distract your mind
with something else. However, this effort is useless because in the end these
negative emotions can defeat you.
So what should you do in such a situation the next time you
feel negative. When you do this, look at it as if it is not a part of you, like
a passerby watching another person walk by. Accept that it is not a part of you
and then it cannot affect you. Of course, it takes a lot of practice to achieve
this level of detached attachment.
Negative emotions are not a permanent part of our reality
and they do not define us so notice every negative emotion carefully. Do n't
try to push them away or make them leave you alone. It is also not possible to
control every negative emotion because you will get angry, jealous and
frustrated but these emotions come and go and then you are back again.
You will feel normal and calm. You just have to wait for
that moment. Apart from the passion, Hien Sune also has a PhD holder who
teaches Introduction to Buddhist Meditation. This was his first class and the
students learning meditation were college students, being a Buddhist himself.
They were so excited to teach their first class.
They wanted their class to be as excited about meditation as
they were. They hoped that they would definitely meditate whenever they needed
it most. They were very excited. They could clearly see that their professors
were presenting each lecture with so much energy and passion. Hayne also
organized tours of monasteries and churches to enhance the knowledge of his
students.
However, over time the students lost their They started
losing interest and got tired very quickly. This hurt Hayen a lot. He felt
terrible thinking that the students were losing their passion. On one hand, he
was putting all his hard work into teaching them and on the other hand, the
students were not appreciating their efforts.
Hayen looked deeply at his feelings of sadness and realized
that his students were not just studying other subjects in his class, so it was
not his fault if they were not as enthusiastic as him. Once he understood this,
Hayen tried to control his enthusiasm. He tried to match his energy level to
that of his students.
Gradually he noticed that the students started taking
interest in the class again and started showing excitement and enthusiasm. Too
much enthusiasm is not a bad thing but too much enthusiasm can reduce the
effectiveness of a thing. This is what happened to Hayen when he controlled his
enthusiasm a bit to become a better teacher.
This may have benefited his students a lot. You may also
have such an experience in any area of life. You may feel disappointed seeing
that people are not as dedicated and passionate as you are but you have to
endure it. You have to focus on being effective. You have to work together with
others because This is the only way both parties can be happy Maintaining
Relationships Maintaining good relationships with others makes you feel safe
and secure.
It also helps maintain mental stability in times of problems
and conflicts when you need someone. Someone who stands by you Imagine if you
break up, will your expensive car console you? Will your luxurious house help
you get out of your problems? No, because material things cannot replace human
relationships, no matter how rich you are.
Yes, only your family and friends will help you in times of
trouble. If you find it difficult to make friends, change your attitude. Avoid
being judgmental about your colleagues or classmates. The more open-minded you
are, the more you will understand people. It would be easy. Often we form
opinions about someone without really knowing them.
We assume a person is a certain way so take some time to get
to know and understand others. Once you get to know them your opinion will
change. Sometimes people reflect our own behavior. Let's say there is someone
you want to be friends with but you think they are cool and emotionless.
It could be that they think you are cool and the friendship
is If you are hesitant to extend a hand, be open and friendly so that people
can approach you, although politeness is important. True friendship happens
when you are genuine. When you talk openly, the other person will feel
encouraged to share his feelings.
Remember people usually avoid people who seem cold and
distant. It's all about making new friends but what if you already have friends
and your relationships are on the verge of collapse Hayen experienced something
similar. When he went on a backpacking trip in Europe with a friend they met in
a monastery and had many common interests and were enjoying each other's
company because his friend did not speak English well so Hayne left him alone.
Didn't want to leave and stayed with her to help her. They
went everywhere together and did everything together. By the seventh day they
both got bored of each other. There was no problem in their friendship nor did
they fight. They just had some personal issues. Space was needed. The next day
Hayen suggested to his friend why do n't we explore different places today and
find new places. His friend happily agreed.
After his friend left Hayen felt a little relieved that Now
he would not need to ask his friend for everything and he could do whatever he
wanted but by the afternoon Hayen started feeling lonely and he realized that
the joy of being with someone is not the same as being alone. For example if If
he wanted to take a picture, whom would he ask? He was shy to ask strangers.
When his friend was with him, they would take lots of
pictures of each other. If Hayen liked something, whom would he ask? Look how
beautiful it is. In the evening, when Hayen And when his friend returned to the
hotel, he shared his experiences and what he discovered. Hayen realized that
maintaining good relationships is like sitting near a fire on a cold night.
If you sit too far away from the fire, you will not feel its
warmth and if If you sit too close, you will feel very hot. Similarly, when
there is too much closeness in a relationship, boredom can come, so you have to
maintain balance in your relationships. Strengthen your bonds but do not get so
close that the other person feels suffocated.
It is necessary to maintain space in relationships so that a
healthy and strong relationship can last forever. Love is a topic that has been
widely discussed by great philosophers artists and writers. Love gives us
immense joy but it can also bring deep sadness. Hayen Sunim learned from her
experience that love is shy When we chase love it often runs away from us But
there are also times when love knocks at our door unexpectedly Love is the
sweetest thing in the world Truly there is nothing more precious than love
It brings immense happiness in your life Love is as innocent
as the smile of a small child When we are in love we find everything in the
universe beautiful However as mentioned earlier It is important to control your
excitement and passion but do not become so obsessed or driven by love that it
scares your partner.
Like any relationship, personal space is important in a love
relationship. Remember that your levels have to match in order to be together.
If you are afraid to express your love, know that Hayen had a similar
experience. After giving a speech on religion, a girl came up to Hayen and
asked lovingly, "Can I give you a bottle of hot soy milk?" Because I
have nothing else to give right now.
She wanted to give this gift to Hayen because her words had
touched the heart of an ordinary girl. Before Hayen could answer she
disappeared into the crowd and they saw her again. Hayen deeply regretted that
he did not talk to her a little more. He wanted to tell her how much he
appreciated her simplicity. Do you know why? Because Hayen considered himself a
very simple and ordinary person.
No matter how famous someone is or how unreachable they may
seem, they are still human because they too have experienced pain and struggle
at some point in their lives, they too have faced hardships and endured
heartbreak. It's just like us so remember this the next time you're afraid to
share your feelings.
Life When you meet someone for the first time, what's the
first question you ask? Naturally you'll ask their name. Next question is you?
You might ask where they work or what college they attended. There's nothing
wrong with asking about someone's career or education when you first meet them.
It's a normal way to get to know someone.
You can also share something about yourself. But this
exercise made Hayne think about why we try to make social judgments about
someone based on their introduction. Why do we want to know how much they earn
or their What are abilities? Are these factors enough to truly know someone?
Hayne disagrees with this notion.
He believes that a person's true identity lies in how much
and what they choose to share about themselves with a person. There's more to
know than just background and qualifications. When Hayne reached his 30s, he
developed the habit of paying attention to conversations. During this period he
realized three new things he knew contributed to happiness.
The first thing she noticed was that people are n't as
interested in you as you think. Hayne often does n't remember small things like
what her friend wore or how she did makeup last week. He realized that just as
he did not remember such small things about others, perhaps he too did not
remember such small things about himself.
This realization taught him a lesson that if people do not
remember much about him, then he Why Care About What They Think? In reality,
people don't think as much about you as you believe. The second thing Hayne
learned was that it's not necessary for everyone to like you.
Do you have to like everyone? So why do you expect everyone
to like you? If someone likes you then it is a good thing and if not then it
does not matter. You should not be influenced by anyone's choice. Learn to
accept that it is a part of life. It's impossible to please everyone, so why
should we care? The third thing Hayne observed was that most of the things we
do in the name of others are actually done for ourselves, so it's important to
be honest. It's important to be honest with yourself.
If you have a big heart the world will be generous to you If
you are selfish the world will respond in the same way You pray for your family
to always be safe and healthy Why because you love them You fear that Something
might happen to your partner because you do n't want to be lonely.
Actually everyone is selfish unless you are Buddha or Jesus.
It is difficult to avoid selfishness so do what makes you happy. It sounds
simple does n't it? Sometimes simple things are all you need. Focus on what can
be done in the present instead of worrying about what if. Life is not easy so
don't make it more complicated but enjoy the future in your childhood.
Hayen always considered himself ordinary. He was average in
everything, including his height, grades and even his family. He never thought
of himself as extraordinary. He remembers his third grade teacher, Miss Lee,
who was very strict, much to Hayen's average. She was so tough that everyone
was afraid of her.
Miss Lee had a son who was the same age as Hyeon. One day
Miss Lee's son invited Hyeon to play with his new toys that his parents had
bought. But Hayen refused, thinking that if Misli returned he would be in
trouble. However Misli's son reassured Hayen that his mother would not arrive
before 4:00 and if Hayen left before then he would be fine. They would never
know.
Both the children were so engrossed in playing with the toys
that they lost track of time. After some time Misli came home and went into her
son's room. Hayen was shocked. To say that Hayen was scared would be an
understatement. After all he She was the strictest teacher in the school but
then something unexpected happened.
Miss Lee did something that Hyeon had never imagined. She
hugged Hyeon and brought breakfast for her son and Hyeon. Hyeon could n't
understand why she was so strict. The teacher whom he feared so much was now
treating him like a loving aunt who treated him like her own son. Miss Lee
explained to Hyeon that she had to be strict to maintain discipline in the
class so that little children like Hyeon would pay attention.
And listen to them Before Hayen left, Miss Lee said
something that he still remembers. Miss Lee said that you are a good student
and a role model. She also expressed her belief that Hayen will grow up to do
something important and help others. These words will bring happiness in life.
These words deeply inspired Hayen. He excelled in school and later became a
spiritual teacher and professor. It is a wonderful feeling when someone
believes in you unconditionally.
It makes us love ourselves more. Motivates to do better It
brings us a feeling of hope and confidence When you feel that some group or
person is rooting for you then you already start feeling like a winner if you
are getting such support. If so, consider yourself lucky to have such wonderful
people in your life.
You should strive to be a person that others can trust and
depend on. You may not realize it, but your words can help others to encourage
and move forward. Have the power to inspire to grow Spirituality There is a
rule in Buddhism which is called the Law of Karma It is a very popular concept
which is also given importance in other religions The Law of Karma says As you
sow so shall you reap It means That you will receive results based on your
actions What we give is what we get in return While Hayne was deeply influenced
by this teaching
he was equally inspired by other religions. For example
during his college years he converted to Christianity. He observed that some
teachings and lessons are similar in different religions. Overall, there is no
single definition or one truth of spirituality. No religion has exclusive
rights to any belief or lesson.
Many beliefs are universal, which Hayen then understood.
When he and his Buddhist brothers went to a French village, there was a
Christian monastic community in this French village. Hayen and his Buddhist
brothers met this community and spent a few days with them. During this, Hayen
noticed that there were many differences between the Christian community and
Buddhism.
There were similarities for example some customs and
traditions were similar in both religions for example both religious followers
wore clothes although the colors were different Christians also spent most of
the time in silent prayer like Buddhist monks they had rings which showed their
devotion to God Hayen and his brothers also lit small incense sticks in honor
of the Buddha.
These observations helped Hayen understand that faith means
different things to different people, despite the many religions in the world.
There is a place for every religion and we have a golden opportunity to learn
from each other's beliefs. In fact no religion is bad. Every religion tries to
guide us on the path of truth.
What is important is that we Respect your religion as well
as other religions In this summary you have learned about eight aspects of life
that demand your attention Focusing on these will help you live a peaceful and
happy life Firstly Let's talk about rest. In today's fast-paced world, people
are losing their health by constantly running after work and money.
But we should slow down a bit and take time out for
ourselves. This will give you knowledge and a way to reflect on life. You will
get the opportunity Constant busyness is not good for mental health so it is
very important to take time for yourself The second aspect is mindfulness
Mindfulness means paying attention to what you are feeling Negative emotions
are normal and often we ignore them But this will not solve your problems.
Keep an eye on every emotion, only then you can remove your
anger, frustration and sadness. Accept that these emotions are not a part of
your personality nor your reality. The third aspect is passion. Passion is
about you and yours. It can change the people and environment around you. It
motivates you to achieve your goals.
However, your passion can also weigh you down because not
everyone has the same passion as you. Try to match your energy levels with
others as much as possible. The fourth aspect is relationships. If you want to
be happy then you have to understand the importance of relationships. You need
someone who will stand with you in good and bad times.
However, it is also very important to maintain boundaries in
relationships with others. Give time to others and yourself. The fifth aspect
is love. Love fills our lives with happiness. It is the sweetest feeling in the
world. Love has so much power that it can heal even the deepest wounds. The
more love you give, the more You will get in return especially from those who
need it most.
The sixth aspect is life. Keep a few things in mind. Not
everyone is as interested in you as you think. It is not necessary that
everyone likes you. Learn to accept. There is nothing wrong with being selfish.
We are human and humans are never perfect. The seventh aspect is the future.
You never know how much your words can affect others.
If possible, say things that will teach others. Do things
that benefit people. Your spoken words can positively impact many lives. The
eighth aspect is spirituality. There are many different religions in the world
but the faith and belief behind them is basically the same. There is debate
about this. Do n't get caught up in which religion is right or wrong.
Every religion teaches something valuable. Today the world
needs love and peace more than religious beliefs. What you learn here is not
difficult to apply in real life and Hayne did it Made even easier because the
simplest things are often the most important. Try incorporating these lessons
and teachings into your daily practice and you will see how much happier and
freer you will feel.
Thank you.
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