Three practices for instant satisfaction

      Being as we live in a culture that seems to demand instant satisfaction I thought this would be a great way to introduce some practices that work to bring relief in the moment. The best part is it makes now and later better the more often we engage in these things. Whatever we practice we develop neuropathways that become the preferred route, or what we often call our nature. The amazing part of our brain is neuroplasticity that allows us to make new roads, and we do this by what we repeat. Our actions, mindsets, habits, and default thought patterns are all examples of this. We have all actually experienced being able to change it in some form or another. All of  these practices have instant satisfaction, however my hope is for you to make these daily and you will have better days.


   1. Gratitude. 
       We often hear to just be grateful for things, and blow it off as a good idea. I spent many years just thinking oh that is nice, before I actually spent time doing this in several different forms. However, there is nothing better than this to me because you  simply can't be grateful and anything else at the same time. Just finding this as I began to practice in different ways really leads to remind me that every thing we need is already there. Just like the idea of taking time to be grateful. Long time of hearing, over 30 years till I actually did. It is the ultimate get out of bad place, because it comes from inside.This is a wonderful antidote to greed, desire, resistance, and a start to breaking the cycle of suffering that is associated with being in those states. It is full proof at any moment able to open you to a place of being okay. Just actually do it. If you woke up in a bed, have shelter, running water, you have a luxurious life. Nothing is promised, so take a look around on daily basis. Endless ways to practice. You then start to recognize that happiness comes from you not to you, and it was already there.

   2. Loving kindness, sending others love, prayers, energy, Metta.
       Spending time to send love, wishing living beings to be free from suffering, prayers, sending energy, are various forms that are individual to us yet the same intention. In sending energy for others, we instantly create a space of what we wish for others. Notice how you feel if you are spending time thinking negative about some one, talking badly about some one, or are even around angry people. You create energy around you with your actions and speech, and they start in your mind. When we make the choice to send love in some manner we then create a space of that around us, it is better for us in the moment and those around us. It cost nothing, can  be done any where, and always works. You will also develop a greater sense of compassion as a byproduct, as well making memories to yourself of what kind of person you are. Spending time for others immediately brings us to a place of the same thing. This is when we start to notice we have the responsibility, and freedom to decide what kind of space we want to be in according to what we are thinking towards others. The best way to experience this is taking time to actually practice this, and it is amazing. The more you do it, the more you are rewarded. Doing this is a powerful antidote to hatred, jealousy, judgmental states of mind, fault finding that leads us to suffer in the moment. You can just do this instead, it is a better use of your time. Love comes from you, and you don't have to wait for it to come to you because you can see it was already there.

  3. Generosity.
      Setting your intention to give to a living being to make their life better. Most of us think of money when we hear that word, and think we are limited. Most people don't really need more money, it will be spent and passed along any way. Time is more valuable than money in many cases. Taking even a few minutes to actually listen to some one is meeting them where there are, this is connection and is becoming less of an occurrence with technology. Make it a goal to give out at least one compliment a day. This cost nothing, and doesn't take much time, yet it will immediately make some ones day. I am pretty sure most of us like getting compliments, or kind words, and have possibly a memory that sticks with you in which that has made a difference. You will notice you start looking for the good around you, and this a amazing transformation of our perception of the world around. How we choice to view the world comes from us, not to us. Here lies great wisdom.

Creating causes for the future today

       Creating causes 

   All that exists in the present moment has been a result of previous causes that have been created by our actions, speech, and mind. What we practice on regular basis becomes what we call our nature. We tend to neglect the responsibility that is actually coupled with freedom to change that. Conditions play a large role in the likelihood of recognizing this freedom, and that is not to be dismissed as a real limitation, however humans were meant to go beyond condition. I like to think of conditions like weather and landscape, its gives space for optimal results but is never the end of possibility.  This is very well exemplified in the term nurture over nature. It is a great testament to the power of the mind, which is our route to freedom when practicing right actions, speech, and having pure intentions. All of what we do, say, and think will be with us, and this can be used to create good or not so good. You will end up happy, or looking over your shoulder. Is what we do helpful or hurtful? No one knows your intentions, and that is the strongest part of the process.

    Action/body
     This is probably the most obvious because we can often physically see the cause and effect. Starting with how we take care of ourselves. Most of the population doesn't get enough sleep, is rarely properly hydrated, and consumes more caffeine than vegetables on a daily basis. How we take care of ourselves is important to our mindset as well. With that being said we can also see the results of those who intentionally get proper nutrients, and actually enjoy exercises and activity. Being able to enjoy nature on a hike, being connected on a team, and appreciating what we can do. More likely happier, less stress, and what others look to be. The body is more likely to serve us in return, and what we don't see is the positive brain patterns we develop by doing so that is a lifetime of benefits. Taking care of yourself is a benefit to others, you are available and happy. No one is going to be better off with the constantly tired and cranky friend or coworker.

   Another consideration is what we do with our time. This can be engaging with others with intention to help, or a self centered pleasure chase. One of these will leave a better impression on our mind, both will become who we are. Our actions are what are important to us in motion. I am not saying that pleasure is bad, but it is temporary.

  Speech
    Yes, here we go with what gets most of us in trouble. The power of our words can help or hurt, and that is up to us. There is no rest in the midst of angry people, words of judgement, slander, gossip, or the pure intention of degrading some one. Its like offering foul trash to others, and no one enjoys being in that space. Words are not just speech anymore, but what words we communicate with others as a whole. Since many people text more than they talk.
 
 There is a sense of genuine connection with words that can help, encourage, inspire, give direction. We even find that with lyrics of songs.

   We have all been with some one, or have been that some one that almost takes on criticizing all that is in existance according to only our personal perception. This is a practice, and we get very skilled. Complaining is another practice we get good at, and leaves no room for happiness. I have long had a view of complaints if you are entering some ones home univited and wiping feces all over. It is a violation to others. What we get good at we call our nature, and have been told that is just how we are. The brain has an amazingway of being able to change. You can't be happy and complain at the same time. You can choose to allow one or the other.

   Being able to notice when we start shifting to negative speech is the first step of allowing ourselves to create better causes with our words. Much of this is reflected in our self chatter.  It won't happen over night, and it will involve mindful attention. One thing I have drawn to is that it makes no sense to be anything but happy. When I notice the urge I have found most effective to resort to stating what I am grateful for. Another powerful antidote is silence.

 
   Intention
     The underlying most important aspect that only you know. Many people help others and speak nice, with not so great intentions. No surprise there. I think of intention as a seed, you create conditions for growth with words and actions. It will ripen according to intention in due time, whether good or bad. This also can't always be seen.

     Our intentions set the course for our actions and speech. When they are in line with one another and for the good , you will experience peace of mind.  Saying one thing, doing the opposite, and thinking of deception will never lead to happiness.

  Take for example a shady business man, who may seem to have alot of success. He will constantly be in fear of being found out and has created the impression on his mind of engaging in actions that aren't helpful. There is no place for happiness here.  

  Contrast that with a small business owner with the goal of serving his community, in doing so he hears them, builds meaningful relationships, as well as giving employment to support families. He makes enough to get by, and has been a help to others. This man can enjoy his days, all of them.
   
    I will be launching a podcast to cover these subjects soon, follow me and please share. My hope is to see others enjoy more moments of happiness in life. 

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