Avoid escapism, accept reality to move on in life

A majority vast of the population in the world today is facing a common problem of how to avoid negative thoughts, when several things are happening against one’s wish?
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CHENNAI: A majority vast of the population in the world today is facing a common problem of how to avoid negative thoughts, when several things are happening against one’s wish? It’s a fact that there are so many negative vibrations all over, hence it may be virtually difficult for a commoner to not get angry, worried or reactive in everyday situations. So how does one survive under such a situation? To start with we need to understand that there is a big difference between reacting and responding to a situation that one faces in practical life.

A reaction is instant; however, if one observes the situation in a detached state and understands the necessity, pros and cons etc. and then acts for good results, most of the decisions or responses taken in this state are highly effective and vice-versa. Most of us tend to avoid a situation instead of facing it. In other words, we all try to run away from it, as a result of which the pain constantly chases us and to get over it ,we end up getting addicted to drugs, alcohol, watching movies, TV or get into new relationships and eventually get exhausted with no productive results.

Sounds silly, but it’s a fact that we all do it because we are afraid of our inner voice that keeps prompting us to move in the right direction. To cure oneself of this modern day disease of ‘escapism’, one needs to just learn the art of acceptance. The real cure begins when we accept the reality first and then move on to tackle the problem. Studies show that people, who pay attention to spiritual and social health, have stronger immune system and, therefore, they are less prone to mental disorders.

Regular practise of meditation helps to develop peace of mind, self-respect and happiness thereby making the mind more clearer and focused. In meditation, the soul experiences its original virtues and powers like peace, bliss, power to judge, to adjust etc., directly from the Ocean of these virtues and powers, i.e., Almighty Supreme. As a result, one can pick up only goodness and nothing else. So let’s be neutral and play our part in the best possible manner.

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