Weekly Words of Wisdom
chosen by Lama Surya Das
for Dzogchen Center

16 October 2000

THREE STEPS TO SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE


1.    Body/physical

       Learn better to breathe, exercise, eat right, manage stress and
release tension, sleep sufficiently, and to act mindfully/consciously with
full awareness and presence of mind.

       Find a special place of calm, peace and tranquillity to go to, in
your environment.

       Simplify your schedule, obligations, relationships and commitments,
and your life will become simpler and more calm.


2.    Speech/energetic

        Learn better to deal with impulses, idle chatter and gossip, speed,
and to speak mindfully and truthfully.

        Simplify your various forms of movement and expression, and your
energy will become more balanced, peaceful and harmonious.


3.     Mind/psychological and emotional

        Learn better to understand, love and accept yourself, your needs and
desires. Simplify your wants and needs, and your life will naturally become
simpler.


        ***  The secret is that in order to simplify our lives and balance
our energy, we must simplify and purify our hearts and minds. Meditation,
yoga, prayer,  breathing exercises, and healthy eating and lifestyle habits
can take us a long way in the right direction.

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