FOR THE SOUL 2: Ten Things Not To Avoid

It was really encouraging to get such thoughtful comments and feedback from you on my recent post FOR THE SOUL: Ten Things To Avoid. So here's part 2 to this - let me know what you think. Ponder. Reflect. Live.

Ten Things Not To Avoid

If you seek salvation and perfect wisdom, here are ten things not to avoid. For me, it leads to less suffering and more happiness.

The First. Do not avoid ideas, since ideas are light to the mind.

The Second. Do not avoid thinking, since thinking is the means of playing with the truth.

The Third. Do not avoid being honest about your emotions, since honesty about your emotions enables you to control them.

The Fourth. Do not avoid simple comforts, since they are like manure for spiritual growth.

The Fifth. Do not avoid illness and distress, since these are teachers of piety.

The Sixth. Do not avoid enemies, since they remind you of why you have chosen to pursue spiritual growth.

The Seventh. Do not avoid that which cannot be avoided, since that which cannot be avoided is a divine gift.

The Eight. Do not avoid rationality, since in all situations rationality is your best friend.

The Ninth. Do not avoid exercises of body and mind which maintain your health.

The Tenth. Do not avoid planning how to help others.

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