Among so many heritages, many of inestimable value, the 14th Dalai Lama also gave to the entire humanity 18 rules for managing to achieve living life in a happy and fulfilling way. The rules for positive living are by far superficial, instead, they are actually harsh. The 14th Dalai Lama proves as he has done his entire life, a keen and profound sense of deep awareness of the present reality.
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three Rs: 1. Respect for self 2. Respect for others 3. Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
Source: Awakening Path
Positive Words Research – 18 Rules of Positive Living By The 14th Dalai Lama
My favorite is number 17: “Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other“. Which one is your favorite? Share below.
