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Resilience is the ability to adapt and positively respond to stress and misfortune. Though we all have resilience many neglect tapping into this power. Here are eight ways to build resilience.
#1). Look ahead. Though no one can change the past, everyone work toward creating a more meaningful and happier future. This will mean looking ahead rather than constantly looking back at what was and what could have been. Ask yourself, "what can I do today to ensure that my future will be brighter?"
#2). Be flexible. Adapt and adjust to emerging circumstances. Avoid remaining rigid, frozen in place, stunned by a situation. Being soft and pliable is a healthier (and quicker) way to get through a tough time.
#3). Take action. Make a list of things you could do to improve your situation . . . and then do it. Taking constructive action will prevent you from being paralyzed by negativity and overwhelmed with discouragement. "Vision is not enough, it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs," says Czech leader Vaclav Havel.
#4). Be positive. Being positive means making the choice to see the bright side of a situation. The Dalai Lama says it well: "Choose to be optimistic. It feels better."
#5). Nurture yourself. Make time to do things you enjoy. Make time to be with people you enjoy. Make time keep yourself healthy in every way: emotionally, spiritually, mentally, physically.
#6). Reject victimhood. Victims believe not only that life is unfair but that it deliberately sets out to hurt them. This results in finger pointing, blame and self-pity. Be better than this by viewing yourself as an over comer and survivor.
#7). Keep expanding. Allow difficulty to make you stronger, wiser, braver, and more courageous. "You learn to rise above a lot of bad things that happen in your life. And you have to keep going" was wisdom offered by actress Lauren Bacall.
#8). Stay tough. Override any anxiety or uncertainty about how you're going to deal with a situation. Stay tough; remain strong; don't give up or give in. Babe Ruth famously noted:
"You just can't beat the person who won't give up."
#1). Look ahead. Though no one can change the past, everyone work toward creating a more meaningful and happier future. This will mean looking ahead rather than constantly looking back at what was and what could have been. Ask yourself, "what can I do today to ensure that my future will be brighter?"
#2). Be flexible. Adapt and adjust to emerging circumstances. Avoid remaining rigid, frozen in place, stunned by a situation. Being soft and pliable is a healthier (and quicker) way to get through a tough time.
#3). Take action. Make a list of things you could do to improve your situation . . . and then do it. Taking constructive action will prevent you from being paralyzed by negativity and overwhelmed with discouragement. "Vision is not enough, it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs," says Czech leader Vaclav Havel.
#4). Be positive. Being positive means making the choice to see the bright side of a situation. The Dalai Lama says it well: "Choose to be optimistic. It feels better."
#5). Nurture yourself. Make time to do things you enjoy. Make time to be with people you enjoy. Make time keep yourself healthy in every way: emotionally, spiritually, mentally, physically.
#6). Reject victimhood. Victims believe not only that life is unfair but that it deliberately sets out to hurt them. This results in finger pointing, blame and self-pity. Be better than this by viewing yourself as an over comer and survivor.
#7). Keep expanding. Allow difficulty to make you stronger, wiser, braver, and more courageous. "You learn to rise above a lot of bad things that happen in your life. And you have to keep going" was wisdom offered by actress Lauren Bacall.
#8). Stay tough. Override any anxiety or uncertainty about how you're going to deal with a situation. Stay tough; remain strong; don't give up or give in. Babe Ruth famously noted:
"You just can't beat the person who won't give up."
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Avoid harm, act with integrity. The best of your humanity can make itself known in your difficulties. - Jack Kornfield
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Practice patience with small difficulties, and thus gradually become patient with greater challenges. - Shantideva
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The most precious thing in the world is neither money nor social status but happiness. Happiness fills the world with color and our life with hope. - Hsing Yun
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In general, stay away from any friends or relatives who excerpt a negative influence on you. - Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
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Meditation is intended to help us gain control of the mind, to free it from being dominated by disturbing emotions and to increase its familiarity with positive feelings like love and compassion. - Sonam Rinchen
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According to tradition, after the Buddha was enlightened he spent the next seven days just looking at the tree which gave him shelter and under which his awakening emerged. Take a moment to understand what he did. Rather than rush off, start teaching and sharing his life changing insights with others, the Buddha took an entire week to sit in gratitude before a tree which meant so much to him. From the Buddha we get a glimpse of how important it is to pause and feel gratitude. Pause to examine your own mind by asking these questions of yourself:
- Do I feel gratitude for simply being alive?
- Do I feel gratitude that I have discovered meditation?
- Do I feel gratitude that I have people I can meditate with?
- Do I feel gratitude for spiritual friends who journey through life with me?
- Do I feel gratitude that I have enough money for my needs?
- Do I feel gratitude that I have spiritual teachers to instruct and inspire me?
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An example of "engaged" Buddhism is taking place in Australia where volunteers from Quang Minh Buddhist Temple in Melbourne have been providing vegan meals to nearly 900 people in the suburbs of Footscray and Braybrook, since July of this year. The experience has made them aware of the great need for this assistance that it has made them resolute to continue their efforts until the pandemic is over.
The efforts were in response to the struggles that the Buddhists saw among their neighbors, particularly the homeless and international students trapped by the lockdown. Volunteers from the temple have served an estimated 50–80 meals per week over the last three months.
Meals served, including pho, rice, fried noodles, spring rolls, and banh mi, have been cooked and packed by temple volunteers and distributed to community members in need.
The Buddhists have ensured that pick-up locations for the meals are accessible and that health and social-distancing rules are observed, out of concern for the volunteers and those served.
(source: www.buddhistdoor.net)
The efforts were in response to the struggles that the Buddhists saw among their neighbors, particularly the homeless and international students trapped by the lockdown. Volunteers from the temple have served an estimated 50–80 meals per week over the last three months.
Meals served, including pho, rice, fried noodles, spring rolls, and banh mi, have been cooked and packed by temple volunteers and distributed to community members in need.
The Buddhists have ensured that pick-up locations for the meals are accessible and that health and social-distancing rules are observed, out of concern for the volunteers and those served.
(source: www.buddhistdoor.net)
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The enlightenment path advocates practicing spiritual strength and humor in the face of ordeals and challenges that life throws upon us. - Glenn H. Mullin
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Through meditation we can train the mind not to get lost in anger or grief, but instead to look into the heart of these feelings and find a way to mine their energy. - Sharon Salzberg