Who doesn’t want to be happy? People do anything in search of happiness. The desire for happiness is universal. But how many really see it? The sages say that a person’s face, expression and behavior always shines with true happiness.
Let’s hear the story of a happy man-
Matthew Rickard. The 64-year-old man once worked as a microbiologist. Currently, he is a writer, photographer, researcher, translator and a devout monk. With so many titles, the title of the happiest man in the world has now been added to his name. This has been proven in scientific studies. Rickard’s face is like the face of a peaceful man. He believes that every human being can fill his life with a sense of immense joy and happiness.
A small smile has been placed on the corner of the lips of this patient person forever. What is the secret of Rickard’s constant happiness? The answer is only one – regular practice of meditation in daily life. In 2004, after several laboratory tests, Rickard received the title of world’s happiest person. A multi-step study has proven that it has an incredible capacity for a happy life. During the study, scientists wrapped his entire head with 256 electrodes. With boundless enthusiasm, they continued to investigate the effects of meditation on Rickard’s brain.
After research and various experiments, the thing that has been revealed in front of the scientists is, in a word, very surprising. Studies of Rickard and other meditating monks have shown that the prefrontal cortex of their brains is extremely sharp. It should be noted that positive emotions such as human satisfaction, happiness and joy are controlled from this part of the brain.
Benefits Of Doing Meditation In Several Years!
Matthew Rickard has been practicing meditation for over 35 years. As a result he can now control his mind with great efficiency. According to him, meditation is the key to permanent and eternal happiness. While defining happiness in the book A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, Rickard wrote, happiness is a deep feeling originating from a healthy and beautiful mind. This book, published in 2007, later became a bestseller. In this book, Rickard has basically highlighted his feelings and perceptions about happiness. He travels from country to country and conveys the secret theory of happiness to people. All kinds of people from students to corporate professionals came to listen to this happy man with deep interest. In simple language, in a gentle manner, he continued to say – ‘Happiness is a peaceful feeling, which floats away all unwanted sorrows and turbulent emotions…’.
What does Rickard say about meditation?
Ricard says, for happiness, we look for refuge in many things around us. But actually one should look for it in one’s inner bliss. And we need to remember – it is not important what is happening around us, but how we see these surrounding events, that is, the happiness and joy of life depends on our perspective. The fact of the matter is that, regardless of the circumstances, we all have an amazing capacity to be happy. For this we must first learn to control our mind. You have to know the way. Because it is necessary to establish control over the mind for everything in physical and mental health, regular living.
How important is meditation to keep the mind healthy?
How many things we do every day to maintain the health and beauty of the body. But the most important thing is the one we pay the least attention to. That is to look at your mind, take care of your mind. In fact, this attention to the mind, to the inner existence, sharpens our perceptions. We see constant happiness. And the most effective process is meditation. Meditation for half an hour a day will take you to a state of amazing bliss and peaceful mind.
And the greatest threat to blissful happiness is pride and self-centeredness. So if you want to be happy, first of all be kind and benevolent to others. This is how your happy journey will begin. The title ‘the happiest man in the world’ is so catchy and catchy, but Matthew Ricard’s message is so simple. Which is easy to understand and follow. That is – be kind, flood your heart with selfless compassion. May your entire existence be filled with inner strength, generosity and gratitude. Meditate regularly. True happiness will meet.
What is constantly happening around us?
What is constantly happening around us is not the cause of our sadness, but the way we react to these events is what makes us unhappy. Ricard’s understanding in this context – ‘I can never change everything in the world as I want, but I can change my mind. And he who can change his mind means to change himself
He can change the world.’ Experts say that the pursuit of happiness and constant pursuit has become an obsession of modern man. As a result, we are constantly being defeated in the battle with all the unwanted emotions around us.
What is the easiest way to be happy?
Cultivate gratitude, contentment, and benevolence, Rickard’s advice for happiness. You will be happy. You cannot be truly happy just by chasing pleasant and pleasurable experiences. Because being happy depends on some human behavior like: generosity, altruism, empathy, inner strength.
1. No more negative thoughts
Exams tomorrow and tonight a thousand worries crowd your mind, most of them negative. In very simple words keep yourself away from such thoughts. Avoid not only such thoughts, but also negative people and discussions. Because, you will understand your own scope, not easily influenced by others words.
2. Don’t compare yourself with others
‘He has it, why I don’t have it’ – this type of thinking reduces your own mental strength. Even depression will work in you in the long run. So remember, not everyone has the same talent. Some may have talent in studies, some in sports. So try to develop your talent.
3. stay positive
As you do the work, so will the result. Reassure yourself by not worrying about what will happen in the late afternoon. Every event has two sides—positive and negative. Always try to find the positive side. You will see the good side of it yourself.
4. Proper food and sleep
Body and mind are dependent on each other. So try to follow a certain routine. Such as moderate amount of food and sleep. Apart from this, you can do physical exercise or yoga every morning or evening. It reduces anxiety a lot.
5. love yourself
Learn to love yourself first. Set aside some time for yourself. Your loved one is not near? Don’t get busy yourself! Take a trip somewhere or practice a hobby. Or cook something for the whole family quickly.
6. Enjoying time with family and friends
Spend time with friends or family. Discuss with them. Both parties will be happy with it. There are many things that we feel more comfortable revealing to a friend than to a loved one. So go out with your friend sometime.
7. Let some things go
Let go of the need to be first in everything. Think about the timing of each task and think, ‘Something good is waiting ahead.’
8. be grateful
When you return to the nest at the end of the day, think about how successful you were. There are many, struggling to get your very life.
9. Cooperation with others
Many are suffering from the use of people nearby. But try to think why that person did that. This can be done through empathy. So always try to understand the problems of others without looking at your own issues.
10. Trust yourself
However, you have the power to understand yourself. Avoid all negativity and tell yourself, ‘At the end of the day I am the winner!’