The moment fear strikes and takes hold of you it actually brings hell(the part that condemns all creation, all humans to eternal suffering) outside of us; not liberating it but manifesting it in the physical plane.Fear brings hell from a conceptual and abstract notion into objects(actions, things that can be measured, seen, heard, etc) of reality. Thus, creating real hell. Fear is the catalyst to create hell as we, ourselves envision it.

FEAR

Understanding that most action I take or not take are from fear; this makes me chase after it. It's my new compass. If I fear to speak, I'll speak!

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How do we make decisions when the outcomes are uncertain?One possible way would be to calculate the expected value of each option by multiplying each possible outcome amount by its probability and then choosing the option with the highest expected value.While this strategy would maximize the payoff in expectation, this is not what we tend to do. In particular, we seem to be irrationally influenced by past outcomes of our decisions when making subsequent choices.

Irrationally Influenced Rational Decisions 

Research in the multidisciplinary field of neuroeconomics has mainly been driven by two influential theories regarding human economic choice:<ul><li>prospect theory, which describes decision-making under risk, and</li><li>reinforcement learning theory, which describes learning for decision-making.</li></ul>

Neuroeconomics

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba, Japan have developed and validated a model (“dynamic prospect theory”) that integrates the most popular model in behavioral economics to describe decision-making under uncertainty—prospect theory, and a well-established model of learning from neuroscience—reinforcement learning theory.This model more accurately described the decisions that people (and monkeys) made while facing risk than prospect theory or reinforcement learning theory alone, and revealed a systematic violation of prospect theory’s assumption that probability weighting is static.

Dymanic Prospect Theory

Specifically, the researchers asked 70 people to repeatedly choose between two lotteries in which they could gain some reward with some probability. The lotteries varied in the size of the reward, the probability of receiving it, and the amount of risk involved.The results showed that immediately after experiencing an outcome that was bigger than the expected value of the selected option, participants behaved as if the probability of winning in the next lottery increased.

How A Lucky Win Skews A Known Probability

Senior author of the study Assistant Professor Hiroshi Yamada says “This behavior is surprising because winning probabilities were clearly described to the participants (participants did not have to learn them from experience) and these probabilities were also completely independent of previous outcomes.”Using their dynamic prospect theory model, the researchers were able to determine that the change in behavior is driven by a change in the perception of probabilities rather than by a change in valuation of rewards.

How Winning Changes Perception Of The Variables

Professor Yamada also says: “Such learning from unexpected events underlies reinforcement learning theory and is a well-known algorithm that occurs when people need to learn the rewards from experience.It is interesting that it occurs even if learning is not necessary.”This intriguing findin expands our understanding of decision-making mechanisms.

Probabilities & Prospects: Winning Is Believing

Do we know the odds or do we like the odds? 

Researchers established a model, termed "dynamic prospect theory," which more accurately portrays human and monkey decision-making under uncertainty.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Decision Making: Past Wins (Un)Shape Future Choices

The idea that living a passive and idle life, devoid of learning and personal growth, is the most detrimental way to exist. Human beings have the capacity to learn and acquire knowledge, and this gift should be cherished and utilized to shape one's own identity and purpose.

Staying Idle

<ol><li>Recognize the capacity of the human mind to learn and acquire knowledge.</li><li>Cherish this gift and make a conscious effort to engage in continuous learning and personal growth. </li><li>Seek out new experiences, explore diverse perspectives, and expand your understanding of the world.</li></ol>

Embrace Learning and Personal Growth

My life started changing and bringing in more growth only when I started to learn and understand my personal well being. My purpose was fully visible only because of that decision and the fact that I continued my self growth journey.

Personal Experience 

Humans often fall into a trap of excessive consumption, driven by the illusions and messages perpetuated by the media and consumer society. The negative effects of this excessive focus on consumption, such as the degradation of meaningful relationships, the environment, and the exploitation of resources, kill us slowly.

How Does It Go Down ?

<ol><li>Acknowledge the potential pitfalls of excessive consumption driven by media and societal illusions. </li><li>Take a critical stance towards the messages and images that are fed to you. </li><li>Avoid falling into the trap of mindless consumption and instead focus on meaningful and purposeful consumption. </li><li>Seek out content that aligns with your values and goals.</li></ol>

Be Mindful of Consumption:

Look around you. How many people do you see actively understanding the depths of the content that they consume?

Ask Yourself

Humans should actively seek knowledge, experiences, and ideas from the world around them, while also critically evaluating and shaping them according to their own needs and lifestyle.

What Needs To Be Done

<ol><li>Understand the consumption of various forms of content is essential for inspiration and creativity. However, actively filter the knowledge and information you consume. </li><li>Evaluate it based on your own needs, beliefs, and lifestyle. </li><li>Take what resonates with you and use it as a foundation for shaping your own ideas and perspectives.</li></ol>

Filter and Shape Knowledge:

I don't create content on the baisis of what is going viral out in the world. I create content that is of value and is derived from my own personal experience.That alone makes me authentic and brings value to my work.

Be Authentic 

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When you lose you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, "I am in the heart of god."

When you kill a beast say to him in your heart: "By the same power that slays you, I too am slain; and I too shall be consumed."

But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born.

Say not, "I have found the truth,"but rather, "I have found a truth". Say not, "I have found the path of the soul," Say rather, "I have met the soul walking upon my path."

The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that holds your wine the cup that was burned in the potter's oven?

You who travel with the wind, what weather vane shall direct your course?

he silence of aloneness reveals you who seek the talkative through fear of being alone.

Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror. But you are an eternity and you are the mirror.

You are not enclosed within your bodies, nor confined to houses or fields. That which is you dwells above the mountain and roves with the wind.

A 20th century classic, The Prophet is thought-provoking, comforting and wise, and its simple truths remain compelling and rewarding to this day. Utterly unique and beloved around the world, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic essays by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Kahlil Gibran. Telling the story of the prophet Al-Mustafa and his conversations with various acquaintances as he returns home after a long absence, the book touches on subjects of universal concern, including love, friendship, passion, pain, religion and freedom.

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Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages, and the American editions alone have sold more than nine million copies. The Prophet is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Gibran’s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, housing, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death. Each essay reveals deep insights into the impulses of the human heart and mind. The Chicago Post said of The Prophet: “Cadenced and vibrant with feeling, the words of Kahlil Gibran bring to one’s ears the majestic rhythm of Ecclesiastes . . . If there is a man or woman who can read this book without a quiet acceptance of a great man’s philosophy and a singing in the heart as of music born within, that man or woman is indeed dead to life and truth.” With twelve full-page drawings by Gibran, this beautiful work makes an incredible gift for anyone seeking enlightenment and inspiration.

Kahlil Gibran is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Kahlil Gibran has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Kahlil Gibran's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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How many times have you bought things you didn’t need or couldn’t afford?We often make these wrong financial decisions because we do not have a budget.

Budget

Rules that will help you make a success of budgeting:<ul><li>Don't create any debt you cannot repay within a month.</li><li>Don't make buying expensive things a habit.</li><li>Check your account balance at least twice every week.</li><li>Don't assume savings will happen automatically.</li></ul>

Success Budgeting

Your cash flow is healthy if:<ul><li>50% of your income pays your fixed costs like rent, telephone, and utility bills.</li><li>30% of your income pays for variable and lifestyle costs like groceries and travel.</li><li>20% of your income pays for short and long-term investments.</li></ul>

Healthy Cashflow

You also need a pyramid of bank accounts in place.<ol><li>Top of Pyramid: Checking account. This is where you keep your day-to-day expenses.</li><li>2nd Top of Pyramid: Savings account. It houses your emergency fund.</li><li>Middle of Pyramid: Semi-liquid savings account, which would help save up to buy a house in a few years.</li><li>Bottom of Pyramid: Account for longer-term investment.</li></ol>

Pyramid of Bank Accounts

<ul><li>Save up an emergency fund equal to at least three months of your living expenses.</li><li>Create a debt repayment schedule that pays down your debt at a minimum cost of interest and maximum benefit in profit to you. Compare the interest on your debt with the return on investment you are getting per dollar for the month.</li><li>Open up a retirement account.</li><li>Consider investing in the likes of mutual and index funds because they are low-risk.</li><li>Consider investing in the individual stocks of companies you feel a strong affinity for (only if you feel confident of your investing savviness).</li></ul>

Start Your Journey

Nothing scary or complicated about investing.None of your money should sit idle in a bank account except your emergency fund.Your money should actively work toward reaching a goal on its own to your benefit.

Investing

Cooking your own meals is a great way to save money. Financial security means you must embrace the Italian grandmother's mindset — cooking for yourself and your family members is imperative, and eating out or ordering food is a treat.The next time you’re tempted to go to the nearest restaurant, remind yourself there is food at home, and you can save for the future.

Lifestyle

With your partner, you need to have goals and dreams involving investments, property ownership, and retirement, not just falling in love and hoping all turns out well.You should willingly postpone your fairy-tale ending to build some stability for yourself.

Money in Your Relationship

<ul><li>Find a non-stressful time to have a money talk.</li><li>Begin the conversation by appreciating each other.</li><li>Both you and your partner should then, in turn, share how money was regarded and handled in each family.</li><li>Both of you should, in turn, share money hopes and dreams, as well as fears and concerns.</li><li>Both of you can mention the facts ― the subject of the (potential) dispute.</li><li>Both of you should agree not to blame the other concerning the money issues that have now been resolved.</li></ul>

Discuss with Your Life Partners

Money is nice, but there has to be a point to it. Otherwise, you’ll never have enough.

Having a written financial plan gives us a measurable goal to work toward. We can reduce doubt or uncertainty about our decisions and adjust to help overcome obstacles that could derail us.

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Discovering your purpose is not about finding something external, but rather uncovering the unique gifts and passions within you that can impact the world.

Discovery

Life gains its deepest meaning and fulfillment when we align our actions with a purpose greater than ourselves.

Align

Your purpose is not determined by your circumstances; it is found in the depths of your heart and the calling of your soul.

Listen To The Soul

Every person has a vital role to play in the grand tapestry of life. Discovering your purpose is realizing the significance of your part in the greater whole.

Your Part

The search for purpose begins with a willingness to ask the question: 'What on Earth am I here for?' and a commitment to seek the answer with an open heart and mind.

Your purpose may evolve and change over time, but its essence remains rooted in bringing love, joy, and positive transformation to the world.

Fact

Discovering your purpose requires self-reflection, deep introspection, and a willingness to question the status quo.

Self-

Don't be afraid to take risks and step outside your comfort zone, for it is in those moments of stretching that you may uncover your true purpose.

Courage 

Let go of the fear of failure and embrace the learning that comes with it. Your purpose may unfold through the lessons learned in moments of perceived setbacks.

Goal 

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As philanthropists, Rick and Kay Warren give away 90 percent of their income through three foundations: Acts of Mercy, which serves those infected and affected by AIDS; Equipping the Church, which trains church leaders in developing countries; and The Global PEACE Fund, which fights poverty, disease, and illiteracy.

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Locate a quiet, comfortable place where you won't be interrupted. This could be a cozy room or a peaceful garden. Your environment plays a crucial role in this sensory journey.

Find Your Space

Start by closing your eyes and taking deep breaths. Allow your body to relax gradually, starting from your toes to the top of your head.

Relax Your Body

Shift your attention to your hands. Notice any sensations you feel warmth, coolness, tingling. This is the beginning of your sensory exploration.

Focus on Your Hands

Using your dominant hand's index finger, gently trace circles on your other hand's palm. Pay attention to the feeling as your finger moves across your skin.

Trace Circles on Your Hands

Even with your finger lifted, focus on the sensation in your palm. Visualize the circle still being traced on your palm. This is your mind creating subtle energy sensations.

Engage Your Mind

Revisit the process, adjusting speeds, pressures, and even tracing different shapes. The aim is to heighten your awareness and sensitivity to subtle energy sensations.

Experiment and Repeat

When ready, conclude the session by taking a few deep breaths, wiggling your fingers and toes, and slowly opening your eyes. Feel the tranquility and calmness this sensory journey brings.

Close the Practice

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Embarking on this sensory journey has added a layer of tranquility to my daily routine. Has anyone else experimented with hand-circling techniques? Share your experiences in the comments.

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7-Step Journey to Mindfulness: Mastering the Hand-Circling Sensory Guide

Embrace the present moment, for within it lies the power of mindfulness, the wisdom of self-reflection, and the opportunity to align our actions with integrity.

Embrace Life

Amidst the winds of change, let us cultivate the virtue of patience, for it is through patience that we find resilience and maintain inner tranquility."

Cultivate Patience 

"Meditations" underscores the importance of regular self-reflection as a means of self-improvement. Aurelius encourages individuals to set aside time for introspection, contemplation, and the examination of their thoughts and actions.

The Practice of Self-Reflection

Aurelius reflects on the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death. He suggests that contemplating our mortality can bring clarity and a sense of urgency to our actions, helping us prioritize what truly matters.

The Contemplation of Death

Aurelius emphasizes the practice of mindfulness, the ability to be fully present in the current moment. By cultivating mindfulness, individuals can better understand their thoughts, emotions, and reactions, and make conscious choices aligned with their values.

The Power of Mindfulness

The virtue of patience and the ability to endure challenges with composure and perseverance. Patience allows us to navigate difficulties with grace and maintain inner tranquility.

The Virtue of Patience

Aurelius highlights the significance of living in alignment with one's principles and values. He encourages individuals to act with integrity, honesty, and moral courage, even in the face of adversity or temptation.

The Importance of Integrity

Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." From expressing his gratitude to the ones from whom he had learned important qualities and lessons in life to detailing his thoughts and reflections over a wide range of subjects including our mind and thoughts, life and death, goodness, self-judgement, virtuousness, nature, leadership, and human rationality, Meditations gives an insight into the inner life and philosophy of the last of the ' Five Good Emperors, ' Marcus Aurelius. With ancient wisdom that is as relevant in modern times as it was then, Aurelius' Meditations is one of the greatest works of Greek and philosophical literature. A series of twelve books, it has continued to influence its readers throughout the centuries.

Meditations (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, romanized: Ta eis he'auton, lit. 'things to one's self') is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova (modern-day Hron) and the second book was written at Carnuntum.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known, noncontemporaneously, as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calmness and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD.

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Life's greatest tragedy lies in a stagnant existence, where boredom breeds evil.

Life's Tragedy

Many philosophers and thinkers have long warned about the dangers of idleness and the untapped potential of the human mind.They have emphasized the significance of learning and the profound capacity we possess to shape our own destinies.

It Has Been Said Before

By embracing the power of learning and self-awareness, we can avoid the bleak fate of a passive life.Our minds hold immense potential waiting to be unlocked, and it is up to us to harness it and create a meaningful existence.

Do It Yourself 

<ol><li>Break free from the shackles of mere consumption and strive to become architects of your own lives.</li><li>Embrace the gift of learning, nourish your mind with knowledge, and mold your experiences into a unique expression of your true self. </li><li>Dare to move beyond the confines of societal expectations and chart a path that aligns with your own desires and aspirations.</li></ol>

Build Your Life On Your Own

"Man is condemned to be free because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does. "

Sartre, an existentialist philosopher, ignited the need for us to find our own meaning and purpose in life. By delving into the essence of his philosophy, we can uncover answers to our burning questions about the human condition.

Sartre's Philosophy 

Recognize that as humans, we are not mere animals or machines. We possess the remarkable gift of learning, which enables us to grow from experiences, history, and knowledge. Embracing this gift is vital to avoid becoming a mere product of consumption, living a life devoid of purpose and significance.

Utilize What We Have

<ol><li>Cherish the immense capacity of your mind to absorb knowledge and continuously expand your horizons. </li><li>Reject a life of passive consumption and instead strive to create, to inspire, and to leave a meaningful legacy. </li><li>Embrace the words of wisdom from great minds, but also remember to critically consume and mold ideas according to your unique needs and values.</li></ol>

What We Can Do

By understanding the dangers of mindless consumption and the potential for self-directed growth, we can break free from the constraints that hold us back.Choose a path of purposeful consumption, seeking wisdom and inspiration from the world around us while actively shaping our own destiny.

We Can Choose Our own Path 

Choose your own path 

Winners don't do different things did do things differently

Never leave it tomorrow, which you can do today

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance

Being ignorant is not so much a shame as being unwilling to learn to do things the right way

Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

You maybe disappoint if you fail, but you will be doomed if you don't try.

Super achievers don't waste time in unprotective thoughts, esoteric thoughts or catastrophic thoughts. They think constructively and they know that they are level of thinking determine their success

If you really want to succeed, from the habit of doing things that failures don't like to do

Success is the progressive realisation of a worthy goal

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not think to be waited fo,r it is a thing to be achieved.

Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I have never Banked on it, and I am afraid of the people who do. Luck to me is something else ; hard work -- and realising what is opportunity and what isn't.

Far and away the best place that life offers is the chance to work hard at something worth doing.

Try not to become a success, but rather try to become an man of value.

If you work for a man, for heaven's sake work for him.

If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep even as MichaelAngelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great Street sweeper who did his job well.

The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubt of today.

Life is like a 10 speed bicycle. most of us have gears we never use.

Man is the hero not because he is a braver then anyone else, but because he is Brave for 10 minutes longer

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