The art of living....?

what according to you, is the "art of living"...





NOTE- I am not talking here abt the society "the art of living" founded by Shri Shri Ravi Shankar Ji....I am talking abt the phrase as a whole....





what is the art of living according to u ? which u have learnt frm urs or other's experiences and maybe some theories too ?





thank u very much for ur response and stars :)

The art of living....?
Dear Madhavi,





We have taken several births to become humans. Every time we improved and enhanced our knowledge and wisdom, hence we were promoted. Being born as humans in itself is a great reward as we can think and have intelligence.





Before we learnt the art of living, we need to understand why we are born and where we are heading towards.





Actually all are progressing to reach god. We can lead a normal life and keep taking several births. In each birth you will have ups and downs. You will have material gains. Learn the same thing again and again still remain the same.





Imagine you studying in the same class for 5 years, don’t you think it is so boring. You need to pass and move to the next class.





Life is an examination every day you have question to your life. At the end of your life, your answer paper is evaluated accordingly you are given next birth.





Finally when you keep taking birth you progress to become more and more good, finally take the spiritual path to reach the god.





Why should we reach god, why not enjoy human life. We get happiness in this world too however it is short lived.





Whenever we get happiness it is followed by sadness. As we desire things in life which are perishable. You like furniture and buy it, and then it becomes old. You love the beauty of a person and that person looses their beauty.





You love your parents and one day they have to leave you. You love your children, one day you have to leave them.





We always rely our happiness on changing things due to which our happiness is short lived.





We need to desire the one which is changeless. The only thing in this world which doesn’t change is God. Your parents don’t come to your next birth but the same god is around.





Now what is that happiness (blizz) we are talking about? That blizz or ultimate happiness is shown to us in this life too. He has given a sample of that happiness in our lives. When someone reaches organism they get this ultimate pleasure / blizz / anadam / ultimate happiness for few seconds. We love it so much we want it again and again which leads to lust.





Imagine that pleasure / bliss / happiness with us forever. Hence god gives you two options, whether you want that few seconds’ happiness or happiness forever. If you want that small happiness then live with it.





However if you want to gain something big you need to sacrifice small things in life.





God wants you to be good hearted, smiling and follow Dharma. Apart from this he wants you to love him and keep thinking of him. Once you do that you are becoming more and closer to him.





As much closer and closer you become, you will start enjoying life. You will feel that he is protecting you in every way. He is doing everything great for you. Once you have a secured life because of his blessings you will have lead a peaceful life.





This is according to me is “art of living”





With love


Gentleman
Reply:Art as such is different and opposite to mathematical formulas, scientific theories, which are logically founded and understood. Whereas the Art is to be learnt by intutive understanding and it is a sort of Knack like Swmimming which keeps you floating or riding the Bicycle which keeps you from falling on ground.





Now the Art of Living is part of the Life as the name denotes. The day to day activities, interactions with family society and market/shop/boss/office colleagues etc will make one exchange and react the thoughts, verbal talks and emotions in the given situations. Normal person will get pleased, elated, when the comfortable talks, emotions, situations are there and when adverse talks, emotions, and situations are there gets disturbed. This is normal reaction of a normal person. But when the person who knows the Art of Living, gets into favourable or disturbing sitiuations, s/he reacts to the situation without loosing the track of her/his inner peace and balance, if the Art of Living is learnt Well.





Art of Living consists of being in touch with Self, Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually at the same time.
Reply:Well first of all, the word "art" is used for the things which are difficult for majority. Its not that I'm saying most people don't "know" the art of living, many do, but the problem is to "implemen", to "follow" that pattern which is actually difficult but rewarding. One can give all the theories- "keys to happiness" -confidence, healthy life style, peace of mind, these are the things which can make a person to be "happy" which is the main purpose of the "art of living". So we know what to achieve, but the problem is how to achieve, unfortunately I'm not blessed with this "art" to answer this "how".......
Reply:It is a quite difficult question, as it seems to be simple.





Living is looking for happiness.





You can reach it by several ways, and for everyone there's a different meaning for the word "happiness". So, as it is very subjective, the way to reach it, absolutely depends on everyone.





Life is worth living if you think about the smile of a child (for someone)... or life is such when you find love, or when a real friend shows his friendship in some hard situations.





I think that the art of living is that of taking the best from everything we have to face each day.





Telefon Tel Aviv - Electronic band says that "Life Is All About Taking Things In And Putting Things Out"...





Just think about that!
Reply:The art of living is seizing each day and taking something from everything. Never taking for granted the blessings bestowed upon us. Giving and getting and being happy with each experience because you know that it will better you somehow. Knowing you are here for a reason and taking the time to search through and find out why. The art of living is never settling but always wanting something more, and trying to make it happen.
Reply:Dear Friend,





Really Living well is an Art.





Hate none and Love all.That is the foundation.





Next do not do things to others, that if done to you hurt you.





Do not give unsolicited advise.





Do not interfere in personal matters of others.





Help what ever you can to the needy and destitute.





If you believe in God , pray to Him daily and you get energy to all this.





God bless you.
Reply:The art of living.. we born in the earth and we have to do some duties.. and to earn money, fame, to do good deeds..nothing but a good life. The main thing is how to live.. This is all not to learn from others like yoga, excercises,.. this is not correct. Doing drills is a routine matter to maintain our body. while living, what we have to the family, to the people, and how our behaviour weighed by others..high thinkings, name in the society.. this is art of living. Those who have no time for all these things go somewhere and learning .. how to live. and art of living. go to jungle.. see the deer .. which is surrounded by enemy animals, even otherwise, it lives, it grows , it yields calfs .. now say wherefrom it learnt the art of living..have you heard of any animal worried about tomorrow? it eats today and going without any worries about tomorrow.. wherefrom it learnt the art of living. we know fully well, but it is a reminder by someone to deliver a discourse.. if i give a discourse on art of living.. who will come except you. The daily routine works, our duties, our behaviours, understandings, acceptance, involvements are the arts for living.
Reply:The Art of Living is...





Loving your neighbors as yourself.( Even if he hurt you.)





The Art of Living is...





Doing what is right.





The Art of Living is...





Living life to the fullest.





The Art of Living is...





Keeping a positive attitude even when you feel bad. Keeping a smile on your face shows people you appreciate life.
Reply:live more for today... make your world look more likely to become rich... expect to and try more to participate in pivotal events.... be more entertaining and praiseworthy... and keep the famous people around you happier and more interested in you....this is art of living according to me.
Reply:1.do not purchase unnecessary items really not needed by a person as per gis/her choices


2.never be idle,it becomes a devil's workshop.


3.time wasted is tome last


4.live happily with family %26amp; UNITE Ain the emtire fly%26gt;


5.HELP EVER WHAT IS FEASIBLE ONL;Y


6.TEACH KIDS WHAT EVER U CAN DO


7. BE A FRIEND ONLY IF YOU ARE IN DEED IF NEEDED


8.NEVER SPEAK IN LOUDER WAY TO AGED PEOPLE


9 GT THEIR EXPERIENCE


10.ALWAYS THINK OF GOD WHO DWELLS IN YOUR HEART.
Reply:He is from OSHO.His name was Pandit Ravi Shankar. There is another famous. musical personality in the same name.


Now the confusion is over.


If living is an ART and not seeking the real purpose of our existece in the world, the world is a MUSEUM
Reply:smiles ...when sadness intrudes


comfort ...on difficult days


rainbow...to follow the clouds


laughter ...to kiss your lips


hugs ....when spirits sag


sunsets ...to warm ur heart


frnship ...to brighten ur being


beauty ....for ur eyes to see\


faith ...so tht u can believe


confidence ..for when u doubt


patience ...to accept the truth


courage ...to know urself


love ...to complete ur life





this is the true art of living ..
Reply:.......Is experience and sensation. Exploration and what you learn. Simply, life is discovery. For how do we grow, if we do not learn? How do we learn, if we do not experience? How do we live, if we do not experience?
Reply:Good question Madhavi.........





As per me, the art of living is "live and let live"





and I beleive that "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle" and "If we help poor, we will never be in need"














Have a great day sweet friend :-)
Reply:The Arts is a luxury afforded by and for "The Privileged"... Survival is what's left over for the rest of us...
Reply:harmony is the secret.


do not let your intentions contradict to your actions...and you will have productive results.





love


Pluto
Reply:live happily and with satisfaction and let other also live happily
Reply:the S.killed E.xcecution of E.xcellent D.eliberation





the 'seed' of life
Reply:Art of Living is making best use of what nature has given us with out destroying it.
Reply:always in same state... overcoming joy and sadness. treating them as same