PS -
I know!
How ridiculous to start with a PS.
But that’s just how I roll.
Read this, then read the PS (the bottom PS),
Or skip this, and read the PS only - if that’s how YOU roll.
Whatever you want to do, do it.
Now, onto the main message:
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I just found out that Bill Gates - the world’s richest man,
Has just given away US$4.6 billion to charity.
Since 1994, his wife and his good self have given a total of US$35 billion - all to charity.
Isn’t that awesome?
I think so.
No hanging on to billions of dollars,
No swimming in a pool of cash a la Scrooge McDuck,
But sending a huge chunk of it to those who don't have anything.
Awesome.
A question, if you don’t mind,
And I’ll explain why it’s so important in a minute:
How much do you give?
^^^
You may be thinking, “It’s alright for Bill, he can afford to …”
But the fact is, you can’t afford NOT to give.
Studies have shown time and time again that the happiest and most satisfied and fulfilled people are those who have found a way to regularly give.
It’s true.
Now - when I’m talking about giving, I’m not talking just about money.
It could be time, advice, some appreciation, or doing something for someone.
And as always, it’s not about what you give -
It’s not about billions of dollars …
It’s about the attitude behind it that counts.
Why? Why bother?
Ahhh, that eternal question.
Well - just to start with:
Having an attitude of service makes every single part of your life easier, more fulfilling, more joyful.
It’s the end of stress and resentment too.
Seriously.
Picture this:
You're doing something menial, cleaning for example, for someone - say your family.
You’re doing the thing, but in your head you’re thinking all too much about how you hate cleaning, and they should have done it last week, and why am I always doing it …
Whether you have a conversation about what they do and don’t do is definitely something you need to consider …
But right now:
You’re over thinking, you’re full of resentment,
There’s no joy, no presence to this moment.
You’re winding yourself up.
If you drop all that, and assume the attitude of service,
The whole situation changes.
It becomes an act of love - both for the people you’re doing it for,
And yourself.
You stop choosing to be miserable, and really embrace what you need to do.
You jump into complete immersion in the task in front of you -
Complete presence -
And that is a wonderful experience.
The only thing I can suggest is you just DO it -
See what happens.
Give, give, give and find out why.
Good stuff!
Go well,
Arjuna
PS.
Announcing the “Forget No More! An Hour a Day Mindfulness Challenge”
Want to end stress?
Live a really Alive life, being the best version of you?
Of course you do!
The secret to Life (with a capital L) is fully showing up for it.
That’s why the “Forget No More! An Hour a Day Mindfulness Challenge” is for you.
A very cool challenge that will boost your “mindfulness muscle” (or habit if you prefer)
So you can remember to be present and forget to be stressed – no matter what you’re busy doing, in Real Life.
If you want to:
• end overwhelm and stress; “I’ve got too much to do and no time to do it”
• no longer feed negativity; “I’m useless, I can’t do this, I’ll never get it right”
• ditch anxiety, worry, regret, guilt and over-thinking; “I’m scared, I’m did it/am doing it wrong; I need to be in control”
• stop unconsciously reacting and then regretting it
• find happiness that is uncaused, enjoy this moment as it is and who you are, as you are
This challenge is for you.
There’s a free guide with some nifty tricks,
A Facebook group for questions, support, to keep you reminded and inspired with regular little goodies such as videos from me.
Everything you need to stop forgetting, end stress and get super present and super Alive.
If you want in, head this way to get the (short) guide and get going:
https://arjunaishaya.lpages.co/houradaymindful/
Join us!