25 ways to transform yourself

The Spiritual Guru and Art-of-Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar mentioned 25 ways to transform yourself and live a better lifestyle. His detail commentary for each of the 25 points can be read from 'The Week'...(section 1 - 2 - 3). This article can be a good start for setting-up your new year resolution. Wishing you all a very happy new year~ God bless 2007!



I wish I could quote every line from the article, since each one of them can bring enlightenment and transformation. But, I will let you read it from the source. Following is just an excerpt from the intro-paragraph of section-1.

In this era of science and technology, we can be creative and productive, and at the same time not lose the humanness that we are all born with. Just material things or comfort alone do not make you comfortable. You may have a good bed to sleep on, but unable to sleep because of insomnia or worry! You need to get a broad understanding about yourself and your priorities. Clarity in the mind makes things much easier-understanding your basic emotions like love, your interaction with people around you, knowing about your ego or what your intellect or mind is saying to you and introspection will give you a few minutes of relaxation which is very vital. So, what is most important is introspection about one's own life and how to improve the quality of life-this intention itself will open many doors for you to feel better about yourself. First of all, find out for yourself whether you are healthy.
Health is...

Here is the cheat-sheet:

1. Review the context of life.


2. Know life's impermanence.


3. Make your smile cheaper.


4. Be enthusiastic and praise others.


5. Make meditation a part of your life.


6. Go to the most beautiful place


7. Communicate effectively.


8. Take out time for your self.


9. Better the world around you.


10. Nourish your emotions.


11. Plan short and long term goals.


12. Prayer is a vital tool.


13. Implement the changes if needed.


14. Identify your limitations.


15. Do not lose your friends.


16. Don't look for perfection.


17. Let us be unpredictable.


18. Have a sense of humour


19. Don't be afraid to make mistakes


20. Overcome your prejudice.


21. Feel that "I am blessed"


22. Do random acts of kindness.


23. Be a student always.


24. Dream the impossible.


25. Compare your performance.