At the beginning of spiritual growth, you are only learning to apply the laws of the universe in everyday life.
Over time, your worldview changes, applying the laws becomes a way of life, and it becomes difficult to separate them from yourself.
They form a whole system of life values — principles of mindfulness, without which it is simply impossible to manage your own life.
I have described the most important ones in this material.
If you have just started working on your spiritual development, these principles will help you bring order to your life.
You will learn to distinguish the important from the secondary, gain inner freedom, and harmony in relationships with loved ones.
Principles of a Mindful Person
I wrote them in the first person so that, as you read, you can absorb the meaning and try each principle on for yourself.
1. I take responsibility for everything that happens to me in life
This means I fully realize that my thoughts and actions shape the events in my life.
If something unpleasant happens to me, I do not fall into a victim state for long.
If I fail and get upset, I am able to pull myself together, look at the situation from the perspective of a creator, and understand what actions led me to this.
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2. I do not make claims against anyone
I understand that no one owes me anything, and at the same time, I do not owe anyone anything.
This frees me from any obligations. Relationships with people are based on mutual agreement and freedom of choice.
If the other party does not fulfill the agreements, I treat this with understanding.
Afterward, I decide how to interact with such a person in the future.
If I do not like some attitude of other people towards me, I do not voice complaints but simply explain that I do not accept such treatment.
Then I figure out how I attracted such a situation into my life.
As a mindful person, I do not blame the government for my troubles, do not complain about a bad fate, but do everything in my power to change the current situation.
I let go of the offender with gratitude and try to find wisdom in the situation.
3. I seek answers within myself
Before turning to the external world with a question — to friends, more experienced masters — I ask it of myself, listen to my intuition, my heart.
I turn to my Higher Self, my spiritual guides for help, and carefully watch for signs and messages from the universe.
Because no one knows better than me how I should act.
If I do ask others for advice, I always check whether it resonates with my heart.
Someone else’s advice for me is not a direct guide to action, but one of the ways to gain awareness on a specific topic.
See also: Spiritual Practices as a Way of Life, or How to Follow Life Principles
4. I accept everything that happens to me in life
This means I try to approach any unwanted events with acceptance and understanding, knowing that there is a higher meaning in every situation.
Troubles are not a punishment for misdeeds, but the result of previous actions. Or a lesson laid down before birth that my soul chose to experience in this incarnation.
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5. I respect myself and put myself first
This is not about egoism, but about healthy self-love.
I don’t put myself at the center: “I am the center of the universe,” but ahead of others, first giving myself the necessary care and attention.
I am the most precious thing I have in life; no one will take care of me better than I can myself.
Love for others begins with love for yourself.
You cannot love someone if there is emptiness inside. Therefore, I first fill my inner vessel of love, so that this love can then pour out onto my loved ones.
I share my love from abundance, not from a desire to earn favor.
See also: How to Stop Sacrificing Yourself Without Being an Egoist
This article provides compelling reasons why you should give up self-sacrifice and put yourself first.
6. I try to be honest with myself and others
As a conscious person, I try not to lie to myself. I am not afraid to look at a problem because I know that any issue can be resolved.
Since I created this problem, it means I will also find the solution.
I openly speak about my feelings and express my opinion if necessary.
I allow myself to experience negative states and emotions because I accept myself in all my manifestations.
If I feel joy, I express it; if I am sad or angry, I forgive myself for these feelings and allow myself to experience them.
See also: Honesty as an Indicator of Spiritual Growth
Read more about honesty towards yourself in the article The Path to Yourself, or How to Be Honest with Yourself.
7. I allow another person to be themselves
I accept other people as they are. I do not embellish their qualities. I am tolerant of their shortcomings and do not strive to fix them.
This allows me not to take offense at the behavior of others. I do not judge people, understanding that every action has an explanation.
If a certain behavior of a person irritates me, I understand that I also have that quality within me, and I try to find and accept it.
See also: Why Some People Annoy You for No Reason
8. I do not manipulate people
I am self-sufficient. I do not become dependent on other people, respecting their right to free will and choice.
I build relationships with other people based on this right — everyone is free to choose what they like best.
If someone disagrees with my opinion, I will not use deceitful methods to make them act as I want.
I understand the desires of my loved ones and the people around me and find an ecological way to get what I want without harming others.
See also: What It Means to Be the Creator of Your Reality in the Vibrations of the New Earth
9. I have no expectations
This means I don’t count on a specific attitude toward me, and I don’t expect to get what I want right now and no other way.
I know that I deserve the very best and will receive what I need at the most favorable moment, because I trust the universe.
This attitude automatically removes any grievances toward the world and other people and opens up endless possibilities of paths and choices.
See also: What expectations lead to and why you need to get rid of them
10. I don’t assume things about others
If other people’s behavior is unclear to me, I do NOT assume or make up reasons.
I openly ask about what I don’t understand, especially if it concerns me.
If I don’t know where a loved one is, I do NOT fall into worry from not knowing, I don’t make up “scary stories,” but calmly wait for them to show up and then ask about everything.
I always know that the situation will unfold in the best way for everyone involved.
These seemingly simple principles will allow you to remain the creator of your life.
Following them is not so easy, but if you are on the path of conscious living, they will help you stay on the right track.
What principles of mindfulness do you follow?
In the comments below, you can add your own life values, by following which you achieve success and become better day by day.