Quotes 13

Find Some Peace Of Mind:
Duke University did a study on “peace of mind.” Factors found to contribute greatly to emotional and mental stability are:
The absence of suspicion and resentment. Nursing a grudge was a major factor in unhappiness.
Not living in the past. An unwholesome preoccupation with old mistakes and failures leads to depression.
Not wasting time and energy fighting conditions you cannot change. Cooperate with life, instead of trying to run away from it.
Forcing yourself to stay involved with the living world. Resist the temptation to withdraw and become reclusive during periods of emotional stress.
Refusing to indulge in self-pit when life hands you a raw deal. Accept the fact that nobody gets through life without some sorrow and misfortune. Cultivate the old-fashioned virtues- love, humor, compassion, and loyalty.
Not expecting too much of yourself. When there is too wide a gap between self-expectation and your ability to meet the goals you have set, feelings of inadequacy are inevitable.
Finding something bigger than yourself to believe in. Sedlf-centered, egotistical people score lowest in any test for measuring happiness.

Of course these principles lead to peace of mind! The Bible has expounded these truths for many years, even if the researchers at Duke thought they had come up with something new. Here are verses reflecting the gist of each point above.

Suspicion and Resentment: Colossians 3:13
Not living in the past: Philippians 3:13
Fighting Conditions you cannot change: Philippians 4:11
Staying involved in the world: Mark 16:15
Refusing to indulge in self pity: James 5:10-11
Not expecting too much of yourself: Romans 12:3
Finding something bigger than yourself to believe in: John 14:1
Fletcher, Jim, and Roger Howerton. Simple Tips for Simple Living - For Women. New York: New Leaf P, Incorporated, 2003.