Think Like a Monk: The secret of how to harness the power of positivity and be happy now

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Negativity is a trait, not someone’s identity. A person’s true nature can be obscured by clouds, but, like the sun, it is always there. And clouds can overcome any of us. We have to understand this when we deal with people who exude negative energy. Just like we wouldn’t want someone to judge us by our worst moments, we must be careful not to do that to others. When someone hurts you, it’s because they’re hurt. Their hurt is simply spilling over. They need help. And as the Dalai Lama says, “If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.” I highly recommend Think Like a Monk to any individual. The content shared can help everyone, not just in their career, but in their whole life. This book can help those who feel swarmed by the thoughts in their head and the stresses in life. Shetty gives three ways to create space for reflection. First, sit down to reflect at the end of each day. Think through the emotions you experienced and decisions you made. Second, once a month, go somewhere you’ve never been before. A new environment will give you a new perspective for self-reflection. Finally, get involved in an activity that is meaningful to you—a social or political cause, a charity, volunteer work. This will help confirm your passions. 4. Focus on Values The point of a morning routine to have a simple structure that spares you from the stressful complexity of decisions and variation. The energy and mood of the morning carry through the day, so making life more meaningful begins there. You will also need an evening routine. Routine frees your mind. Rules and routines ease our cognitive burden so we have the bandwidth for creativity.

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Stay present. When thoughts of scenarios ahead turn into anxiety and worry or unrealistic aspirations, they are no longer productive. If you don’t know who you are, you will not know what you want from a relationship. This means you will send out the wrong signals and attract the wrong people. In every relationship you have the opportunity to set the level of joy you expect and the level of pain you’ll accept.No matter what you think your values are, your actions tell the real story. What we do with our spare time shows what we value.”

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Use your breath to short-circuit fear. Inhale slowly to a count of 4. Hold for 4. Exhale for 4. Repeat. When most people think of monks, they think of meditation and peace. While this book does include those topics, it also includes a more comprehensive coverage of thinking and living like a monk. Because fear is attachment, the cure for fear is detachment. Detachment is about understanding and accepting that all things are temporary and that we cannot truly own or control anything. With that in mind, we can fully appreciate things and people in our life. Detaching means escaping the hold of the senses, earthly desires, of the material world. You have the perspective of an objective observer. Only by detaching can we truly gain control of the mind. Detachment is not that you should own nothing, but that nothing should own you. Practice detachment. Understand that things are temporary and you will appreciate things more. Detach and realize nothings owns you and that you own nothing. See: Book Review: The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

We have 3 core emotional needs: peace, love, and understanding. Negativity – in conversation, emotions, and actions – often springs from a threat to one of three needs: a fear that bad things are going to happen (loss of peace), a fear of not being loved (loss of love), or a fear of being disrespected (loss of understanding). During the journey of mastering your mind and emotions, you’ll become more positive internally. You’ll have positive thoughts and practice gratitude. And you’ll know how to deal with negativity and fears. When people gain what they want but aren’t happy at all, it’s because they did it with the wrong intention. He gives an analogy that if you wanted to know how to dominate the basketball court, you would ask Michael Jordan. If you wanted to train your mind to find peace, calm, and purpose, you would ask a Monk. Discovering your purpose is tough and you won’t find it overnight. Think Like a Monk will guide you on how to find your passion and purpose. Additionally, the book will share how you can stay aligned to it.

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Monthly, try to go to an environment you have never been to before. Visiting these new places will help you explore yourself within a different environment.

Reframe the way you look at things. If you are experiencing suffering or doing things you don’t like, think of those moments as lessons and steps to your progression. The end goal is not a life without problems. Living a life of peace and purpose means having a clear picture of your identity and values. So, when life swerves, you are not thrown off course because you have a solid foundation. If you’ve made a commitment to be kind and someone is rude to you, you’ll know how to react and respond, and you’ll return to your values. Focus on the process, not the outcome. If you’re in love with the day-to-day process, you can do it with depth, authenticity, and a desire to make an impact.