Having a philosophy of life is critical for everyday living - to stay on an even keel and to live the best way we can, using our abilities, talents and potentials.
Our mind and body are linked. And therefore impact on each other. For instance, when you are physically very tired, you would have noticed that your mind shuts down, or throws up things that don't lead to anything constructive or peaceful. Likewise, when we feel all pepped up, the mind is optimistic and sharp.
Bruce Lee expressed the mind and body as being 'each end of the battery constantly charging the other.'
Here are a few gems borrowed from Lee's wisdom:
- You will never get any more out of life than you expect
- Keep your mind on the things you want and off those you don’t
- Be a calm beholder of what is happening around you
- There is a difference between a) the world, and b) our reaction to it
- No one can hurt you unless you allow him to