1. THE PEACE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS INSIDE YOU. YOU JUST NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE IT.
Probably this is one of the biggest lessons I have learned in my life.
For almost a decade, I was searching for peace everywhere. I searched for it in my family, my friends, and the person I loved. I was constantly struggling in my relationship, thinking it was my partner’s responsibility to give me peace.
I migrated to another country very desperately, believing that I would finally find peace there. I kept changing jobs, working double and sometimes triple shifts, thinking that if I earned more money, I would feel at peace. I moved again to another country, still hoping something would change.
But nothing changed.
No matter where I went or what I did, I could not find peace.
Little did I know, my peace was always inside me. I was never willing to see it. And the day I realized this, my life changed. Now I am at peace with myself. There may still be chaos in life, but inside, I am peaceful.
2.THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD.
Life is hard for everyone. Every person on this planet has their own problems.
Even though people deal with their problems differently, almost everyone falls into two broad categories.
The first group is those who, when life hits hard, give up. They convince themselves that this is what life is; they adjust, they compromise, they continue living like that, they just exist.
The second group is those who, when life hits hard, fight back. Even when they fall, they stand up again. They push against everything and try to shape their life according to their will.
These people are rare. These people are the fighters, the achievers. And most of the time, they are the ones who rise and lead.
Be in the second group.
3.BE WHERE YOU ARE AND WATCH EVERYTHING COME TO YOU.
One of the hardest things a human can do is to be where they are, not physically, but mentally.
If a person can remain still, no matter what is happening in life, whether it is good or bad, things begin to change.
Stay still, no matter what is happening around you or within you. Over time, you will start noticing that people and situations are constantly passing by.
In the beginning, you may not see it. But with time, it becomes clear.
When you learn to stay still, you will see that people who once ignored you may start coming towards you. You will notice people trying to hold on to you with their words and attention.
No matter how uncomfortable you feel, learn to stay where you are and keep doing what you need to do: your work, your routine, your responsibilities, lead your life.
The chaos will pass. And slowly, things will start aligning in your favor.
4.MASTERING SELF-DISCIPLINE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST FAVOURS YOU CAN EVER DO TO YOURSELF.
To remain steady in life, discipline is necessary.
The human mind is unstable. It gets distracted, avoids difficult things, and constantly shifts.
Discipline helps you control that.
It gives you clarity. It builds confidence. It removes unnecessary distractions by keeping you focused on what matters. It protects you from chaos, keeps you healthy, and helps you stay consistent.
Most importantly, discipline helps you trust yourself.
When you stay disciplined even in difficult times, you start believing that you can handle anything. It gives you the strength to act, even when things are hard.
Over time, it changes your life, gives you success and brings you closer to peace.
5.LEARN TO LIVE ALONE.
Learning to live alone does not mean isolating yourself from everyone.
Humans are social beings. We need people in different ways.
But living alone means being able to stand on your own, no matter what.
Be happy even when you are alone. Learn to navigate your challenges by yourself. Do not depend on anyone emotionally, financially, or in any other way.
Do not expect people to always help you, support you, solve your problems, provide you with anything, or even be there in your happiest or saddest moments.
If they are there, it is good. But if they are not, you should still be able to continue living alone and moving on in your life.
That is what it truly means to live alone, and it gives you immense strength.
Inkwellery by Abhi 