What is Most Important in Life?

 

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What is Most Important in Life?

We have all given thought to this question – ‘what is most important in life?’ Based on individual preferences it could be anything from friends, family, money, wealth, happiness, love, health, adventure, a good home and so on. All these preferences come from thousands of years of ingrained experiences gathered over several births – our focus natural goes on things which are material in nature and which we think are most important for us. This is but natural and it is difficult to think of anything else that is of paramount importance unless you get a glimpse of such a thing.

We consider going with the flow rather than being out of control a more important matter. But all these thoughts, all these considerations are relative and differ from individual to individual. A little bit of moderation – not too tight nor too loose – that should be the approach, a middle path in dealing with life’s circumstances. When we say go with the flow – do we mean the direction in which the world is going today? If that is the case, then it is not a very good idea as we will most definitely get into big trouble!

You need to get into the company of people who are going in the right direction – for that you should ‘know’ the right direction and you should not get misled by con artists who rule the social media world today – so called trend setters with millions of followers who set the trend for what has to be ‘sold’ or ‘said’ for a price! The right direction would typically be one in which you find comfort, peace and happiness.

The most important things in life are never material – though you may argue saying that without material comforts life can never be comfortable and happy. Saving yourself, maintaining high integrity and honesty, raising your standards, helping others selflessly, maintaining your peace – these can be considered to be some of the most important things in life. For the sake of these things, you should learn to give up anything that is not necessary and to hold on to anything that is useful.

In my view THE most important thing in life is to maintain your inner peace, your state of inner bliss and calm which can only come from practicing meditation and learning to become a witness to life. A living Master is always helpful as he sets you off on your journey to inner peace carrying you on his highway and letting you off close to your destination. You can only reach your destination through your own spiritual practice – that is the last mile connectivity which each one of us has accomplish.

Once we reach that stage of inner peace and calm, we live in a world of joy and happiness, selfless love and help others automatically without any selfish motive – that is the most important thing in life – your state of inner peace, bliss and joy.