The Noble Eightfold Path:
or at least how I explain it.
(wisdom)
1. Right View
Always seeing the world exactly as it is; there will be pain, there will be suffering, there will be death. And that is okay.
2. Right Intention
Always living with the best intentions, free from ill will.
(ethical conduct)
3. Right Speech
Never using speech to intentionally hurt others. Always thinking of how your words might affect others. No lying, bullying, or hate speech.
4. Right Action
Taking action to be a better person and never harm others. No stealing, no killing or harming living beings, no misconduct or over indulgence of sex, drugs, or alcohol.
5. Right Livelihood
Don’t live in a way, or take part in activities or occupations, that will cause direct or indirect harm to other living beings. (that’s right people, no circuses)
(concentration)
6. Right Effort
Always putting effort into being a better person and making the world a better place, and never giving up on that.
7. Right Mindfulness
Always being the best you can be for YOURSELF. Taking care of yourself physically and mentally and always showing yourself love and compassion.
8. Right Concentration
Focusing all your energy into reaching enlightenment, concentrating on being the best version of yourself and doing all you can to make your time here on this planet count. Always concentrating on radiating positivity.
this is extremely helpful if you struggle with meditation as I do.
“you are a mountain, and your thoughts are just clouds. Meditation is not the absence of thought, but the practice of stillness.”
(Source: highexistence.com)
(via simply-kenna)
