“Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice – now. The sooner you set yourself to your spiritual program, the happier you will be. The longer you wait, the more you’ll be vulnerable to mediocrity and feel filled with shame and regret, because you know you are capable of better. From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do – now.”
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Its June 2025, and the world is finally acknowledging the fact that there is a crisis of masculinity among men. On the occasion of Mens mental health month, i'm sharing a quote everyday this month to inspire action, in search of personal masculinity. If you resonate with them, suggest me other authors, interesting personalities that we can read, appreciate & learn from their experiences.
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How to Forgive Yourself
We all do things in our lives that we regret, and then we hold on to shame and guilt. The process to forgive yourself is the same:
- Separate the action from yourself.
- Understand your motivation. Was it insecurity or ignorance that drove you to do this thing?
Break your phone!
Pretty sadly, you must put down the phone in your hands now to focus on your tasks. Phone is an unfathomably strong distraction. Put it aside.You could throw it out of your window if you can afford the phone.
Final Words
You can also combine these three meditation practices and practice each of them seven minutes a day which is 21 minutes in total.
Think about your death: What would you regret? How do you want to be remembered? This should be enough motivation to improve your life.
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