The 12 Symptoms of Inner Peace - by Saskia Davis

The 12 Symptoms of Inner Peace - by Saskia Davis

1. A tendency to think and act deliberately, rather than from fears based on past experiences.
2. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
3. A loss of interest in judging others.
4. A loss of interest in judging self.
5. A loss of interest in conflict.
6. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
7. A loss of ability to worry.
8. Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
9. Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
10. Frequent attacks of smiling through the heart.
11. Increased susceptibility to kindness offered, and the uncontrollable urge to reciprocate.
12. An increasing tendency to allow things to unfold , rather than resisting and manipulating.

"The 12 Symptoms of Inner Peace - by Saskia Davis

1. A tendency to think and act deliberately, rather than from fears based on past experiences.
2. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
3. A loss of interest in judging others.
4. A loss of interest in judging self.
5. A loss of interest in conflict.
6. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
7. A loss of ability to worry.
8. Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
9. Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
10. Frequent attacks of smiling through the heart.
11. Increased susceptibility to kindness offered, and the uncontrollable urge to reciprocate.
12. An increasing tendency to allow things to unfold , rather than resisting and manipulating. "

Sounds so nice.

Yet, so unusual it is almost radical or revolutionary, you know? Many of us aren't taught to act like this, are we?

Love that list. I'm certainly not there, but I'm experiencing them a lot more often then I used to. Hell, I never used to experience them at all...ever. That's both depressing and motivating, large gains in a short time. Thanks.

I like all 12, but right now I especially like number 1.

Yes, it's a great list. I've especially been getting into 3-7 lately:

3. A loss of interest in judging others.
4. A loss of interest in judging self.
5. A loss of interest in conflict.
6. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
7. A loss of ability to worry.

May the trend continue!

I might add a couple of points:

-Loss of interest in complex theoretical arguments.
-Loss of interest in defending a position/being right.
-Loss of interest in needing to know the "Truth."
-Loss of interest in "helping" people see the "Truth."
-Loss of interest in impressing people.
-Loss of interest in being a dharma star.

-Continued or growing interest in sharing with people who are also interested in inner peace.

I could add

loss of interest in spreading the word.
major loss of interest in suffering unneccesarily
loss of interest in .......thinking about what I've lost interest in......;0