Develop Discipline - 39 out of 50!
Today's post from Better than Chocolate
According to the spiritualist Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri, one of the essential factors in a person's happiness is their level of self-discipline. Regular overindulgence in food, alcohol, sex, even thinking can tax and weaken our body, mind and soul.
Practicing self-discipline in these areas strengthens our mind and self-image, as we begin to see ourselves as master of our body, rather than its slave. Restraint leads to stability, stability to contentment. Take a few minutes to evaluate your life. In what areas do you lack self-discipline? What are three simple things you could do to tame these weaknesses?