Personality Development and Character building Issues

Organization of Journey


   

Few components of personality development and character building The Art of positive thinking Living values Constraints Methods to overcome the constraints to lead good quality life

Personality and character building: few components

   

Self discipline, punctuality, simple living Positive attitude and broader outlook Presence of mind, sense of humour Sense of responsibility & accountability Enthusiastic, giving appreciation, encouragement and power of tolerance Cooperative, helpful and kindness

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Time and crisis management Stress management Leadership quality Ability to work with own hands and in a group Respect to professional ethics and moral values.

Positive thinking and attitude



 

What is the difference between a man/woman and a machine? What is the difference between a man/woman and a brute? The power of thinking Machine can not think nor a brute; it is given only to the human being to think

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Even the most wicked rogue, a crook or a criminal can raise himself to the height of the most pious man, just by changing his or her way of thinking. This cannot happen in animals or machines A man who does not think is not a human being at all

Brain and Mind :

         

Brain Shape is same Brain size is same No. of nerves connected is same Flow rate of blood is same Blood color is same WHY ? they behave differently Their capabilities are different Their interests are different They have different minds

Mind :


Mind is responsible for both bondage and freedom Mind is flow of thoughts The body and the mind tend to absorb the negative language very fast-------Beware fast-------Beware Brain is hardware and Mind is software

 

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What is mind ? A bunch of thoughts. All these thoughts, accumulated tendencies in the subconscious mind, make us dance to their tune We are just machines manipulated by our thoughts You are your own friend and you are your own enemy

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We cry and weep; We blame God We blame kith and kin We blame the stars and planets and we blame our fate We blame our surroundings and circumstances We blame everything for our misfortune, But WE DO NOT BLAME OUR OWN SELF

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You are not what you consider your self to be Your negative thinking has brought you to this situation It is you who created these situations by your thinking Blame yourself and stop blaming others Learn art of positive thinking Everything will change the moment you change your way of thinking

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The World is a mixture of good and evil The choice is yours Choose as you like; make or mar yourself Ex: Duryodhana and shakuni Kaikeyi and manthara The choice of wrong persons marred their lives Who has to be blamed ?

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The selection of thought process is main reason which creates physical, mental, and social problems Negative thinking is the cause of many physical and mental disorders Protect yourself from evil thoughts by selecting the right ideal, an ideal which can fulfill all your aspirations It helps us to achieve our goal and ultimately lead us to goal of life, that is Freedom.

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To develop a positive attitude, we must cultivate the habit of reading good, strengthening and inspiring literature It is food for the mind Reading will help our thinking process Out of deep thinking will come conviction Firm convictions alone will help us to put ideas into practice

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We have wonderful illustrations in the lives of great people and their teachings show us the right way of thinking It is not age that makes us old or young, but our way of thinking Cheerful & healthy thoughts are a sign of youth, whereas sickly, weakening and negative thoughts are a sign of old age

Most people die not because of disease, but due to the fear of death. If life is lived fully, enjoying every moment, the fear of death vanishes It is an attempt made by me to focus on few human values for meaningful living Living with values

Living values

Living Values
 

      

Simplicity Responsibility (share and work in team) Respect and self-respect selfTolerance and forgiveness Cooperation and Unity Honesty Happiness Humility Freedom

Living Values
      

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Love and peace Humble and kindness Positive thinking Forward looking Inspiration and encouragement Counseling and guidance Prosper and let others prosper

Constraints
            

Negative Attitude and thinking Arrogance Ego Jealousy Anger Greed Lust Delusion Lack of understanding Lack of mental maturity Lack of interest and Confidence Lack of awareness Lack of opportunity

Simplicity:


Simplicity combines sweetness and wisdom It is plainness of mind and intellect People living simply normally enjoy a close relationship with nature It teaches simple living and high thinking

Responsibility:


Circumstances, necessity, and choice place people in particular situations and roles. Moral responsibility of a person to fulfill the assigned duty by staying true to the aim. Duties are carried out with integrity and a sense of purpose. Attention is paid to ensure that benefit is for all without discrimination

Respect:
  

Respect begins within individual With self-realization, one selfexperiences true self-respect selfTo know ones own worth and to honor the worth of others is the true way to earn respect. Respect is an acknowledgement of the inherent worth and innate rights of individual and collective

Tolerance and forgiveness

 

When there is lack of love there is lack of tolerance Tolerance develops the ability to accommodate the problems of everyday living When an obstacle comes to a child, because mother has love for child and she prepared to & has power to tolerate anything.

Cooperation and Unity

 

  

One who cooperates receives cooperation Cooperation ensures equanimity empowerment, easiness, togetherness and enthusiasm Unity is harmony within and among individuals in the group Stability of unity comes from spirit of equality and oneness Basic human need is to feel a sense of belonging, to be part of unified whole

Honesty and happiness



 

Honesty means there are no contradictions or discrepancies in thoughts, words or actions. Honesty makes for a life of integrity because inner and outer selves are a mirror image Selfish motives, hidden agendas negative feelings and habits are stains on the mirror of life Honesty acts as the stain remover Courage of truth makes one worthy of trust

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Through the power of truth there is wealth, and through the power of peace there is health. Together they give happiness Happiness cannot be bought, sold or bargained for Happiness is earned by those whose actions, attitude and attributes are pure and selfless

Humility


A person embodies humility will make the effort to listen to and accept others Greater the acceptance of others, the more the person will be held in high esteem and more that person will be listened to A humble person can defuse someones anger with just a few words One word spoken in humility has the significance of a thousand words. Humility enables individual to become dependable, flexible and adaptable

 

Freedom


The man must have freedom in order to develop his personality to the full and have his dignity respected. Full freedom functions only when rights are balanced with responsibilities and choice is balanced with conscience Misuse creates conflict and imbalance in self, in others and in nature

Love and peace

  

Peace is inner silence filled with the power of truth Peace consists of pure thoughts pure feelings and pure wishes. wishes. When the energy of thought, word and action is balanced, stable and nonviolent, the person is at peace with self and in relationship

Love and peace



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Love is the principle which creates and sustains human relations with dignity and depth The basis of real love between people is spiritual When spiritual love prevails, neither internal nor external animosity, hatred, anger or jealousy are possible Negative feelings are transformed into positive feelings with the coolness of love.

Leadership Qualities
    

Honest ForwardForward-Looking Competent Inspiring Intelligent

TO ATTAIN EXCELLENCE
Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it Becomes your destiny."

Summary :1 Body-Mind-Heart Body-Mind-Hearttheir interrelations, how to balance them for a harmonious life. Feed the body with right food; feed the prana with right breath; feed the mind with right thought;

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Life is mastered, if mind is mastered; Mind is mastered, if thoughts are mastered; Thoughts are mastered, if breath is mastered; Breath is mastered, if body is mastered; Enjoy inner peace and tranquility

Life:

Life with out problem is like food with out spice and taste taste

Enlightenment :


Work done with happiness enhances its creativity and productivity. Then the very process of working will rejuvenate you and takes you towards enlightenment

3 Hs: Head, Heart and Hand



Head should be intelligent and creative; Heart should be pure and innocent; Hands should be efficient and supportive;

Rule system:
  

The heart should rule at home; The mind should rule at job; The hand should rule in the society; Maintain a perfect balance between them;

Money: Can do & Cannot do

    

Money can give food but not appetite; Money can give bed but not sleep; Money can give building (House) but not home; Money can give medicine but not health; Money can give entertainment but not bliss;

Live in every moment of life



Past is history; Future is mystery; Present is the present (enjoy);

Accept whatever comes every moment and participate totally without any expectations and enjoy


Gnanendriyas (sensory organs): Eyes, Ears, Nose, Tongue and Skin

Experiments:


Experiments in outside life is science; Experiments inner self is spirituality; Life is joyful and thrilling when participation is 100% and expectation is 0%, live your life totally

Quote:
   

Good Better Best Let us never Rest Till our Good Is Better And Our Better The Best

The Inspirations:


Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny. All power is within you; you can do anything and every thing. Believe in that, do not believe in that you are weak. Stand up and express the divinity within you.


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Swami Vivekananda

Mantra for success:

Competence Confidence Commitment

Thank You Wish you Blissful life