Four Thoughts To Contemplate

How can we make our life more meaningful and live it responsibly? One way is to start each day by contemplating the following points:

1 - my life is special and so I should cherish it and use it to help others. If I cannot help, I should at least not harm anyone.
2 - all of my happiness and sadness are impermanent, so I won’t hold on to them as though they were everlasting.
3 - my actions have consequences, not in another life, but here in this life. So I should act skilfully by being mindful of my actions of body, speech and mind.
4 - my attachment to this life brings me discontentment. So I should try to let go and see life as an every-changing thing.

I believe by spending 10 minutes a day on contemplating each of these points, you will start to live a more enjoyable and responsible life. The best time to contemplate these points is in the morning before you start your day. This will ensure your day gets off to a good start and your mind is in a positive place.

These points are not religious or dogmatic in anyway, so you don’t have to be a Buddhist, or even religious, to make these contemplation’s a part of your daily routine. try them!