Virtues of life – Part 4

All right guys, finally we have reached our last part of this series. Thank you so much to be part of this journey. So far I have presented six virtues and will discuss the last virtue in this part. Also, I will conclude this by adding a few more quotes that I like most in the book. So let’s discuss the last virtue.

The next Virtue is the “Embrace the Present”

Living present moment is one quality where people stop worrying about the future and ruminating about the past. We should taste every moment and live the fullest. It has been proven that people who live in the current moment are happier, more optimistic, less depressed, and more satisfied with life. You will be free from anxiety, a more productive and positive state of mind.

“There are two days where you cannot do anything, i.e. yesterday and tomorrow” – Mahatma Gandhi.

Live your life in “now”. Taste the gift of a present. Never too much sacrifice happiness for achievement (Obviously, this does not mean that we won’t be disciplined or not focused). Enjoy the journey of the present moment.

“Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.”

It is natural that we are thinking about the past and worrying about the future. We think of pain or success in the past. Past is already gone and you can’t change your past. Too much anxiety about the future will impact your present. Yes, the future should be planned well and executed the same in the present moment. You can nourish your life by focusing on your current challenges.

So let us conclude the “Virtues of life”. First of all, I would like to share my gratitude to Rabin Sharma for sharing his thoughts on these qualities. When I start this book my interest keep amplified with every page. These days I am trying to read as many books and trying to complete 3-4 books in a month and believe me this gives me a new vision of myself, I am feeling much younger and full of strength in me.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’s primary message is built on the Seven Virtues of Enlightenment and nourishment to our lives. As a final summary, the Seven Virtues are:

1. Master Your Mind
2. Follow Your Purpose
3. Practice Kaizen
4. The Power of Discipline
5. Respect Your Time
6. Selflessly Serve Others
7. Embrace the Present

I would like to sincerely thank you all for going through all these virtues and I would be happy if you could try to practice these virtues. I would be grateful if you could come with any queries and provide comments on all these virtues and love to answer your queries. I would keep writing my learning from reading books and will share it with you on my site.

Finally, I would like leave it by putting some best quotes from the book:

“Happiness is a journey, not a destination.”

“You will never be able to hit a target that you cannot see.”

“Life doesn’t always give you what you ask for, but it always give you what you need.”

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”

“Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.”

“Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.”

“Your “I CAN” is more important than your IQ.”