The Secret to Life in 2 Words
Who knew that the secret to life could be summed up in two words? :)This oh-so-simple two-word mantra can impact your life more so than any other. I’ve alluded to it in many ways across past posts but never in a direct way way as this. Plus it’s so important that even if you’ve heard it before, perhaps you need a reminder ;)
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Krish Jagirdar said on 08.15.2011
I like this bro. I always say to people. “There are no problems, only solutions.” Very similar idea.
Davor said on 08.15.2011
I instantly shared this image on facebook.
This is the basic solution to all of the human problems. Why panic and be nervous about something that passed. We all should deal with the consequences of our actions and learn from them but don’t feel bad about that.
Amanda said on 08.15.2011
I also like to say “believe you can or believe you can’t – either way you’re right” =D
George Colombo said on 08.15.2011
That which we resist persists.
Namaste said on 12.13.2011
Good stuff.. I definitely agree, I think lessons keep coming up in life until you learn them
diana said on 08.15.2011
I think it’s not complete of you only apply it to events that have already taken place, because sometimes we worry about what might happen in the future, in which case it helps to be ready for anything, remember not to have expectations, and that no matter what happens, life will go on. This allows us to take action and go for what we want without being afraid of what the result might be.
Leon Milner said on 08.15.2011
Awesome, thank you, you just keep making my life better and better Jordan, awesome work!
1.61803399 said on 08.15.2011
I agree with this.. I often tell people that I could sit here with them and try to make them feel better with words of wisdom.When someone is down though honestly nobody feels better until they want to feel better.
I could say anything about any situation and be 100% right and I cant say people have ever taken my advice when the emotions are flowing strong.
though people are never satisfied with a “get over it and move the f on.” i guess they just want attention, to know someone cares when it comes down to it.
Ellie said on 08.15.2011
Well, you just summed up my life philosophy in 2 words. Succinct and eloquent.
Robyn said on 08.16.2011
Words to live by, I love it. Now, I just have to figure out how to implement it all the time. I am okay with the every day staying focused stuff, but fall off the rails when something bigger happens. I will continue to stride towards mastery on this one. Thank you for posting exactly what I needed.
Dylan said on 08.16.2011
Funny, I did this yesterday without even knowing it. I was having an argument with a coworker when it was about to go to far I realized its not worth and just had to walk away and reset my mind set. I was having a good day and i wasn’t going to let this ruin it.
charles briggs said on 08.16.2011
number 3 is very important. 9 outta 10 times at least in my experiences the biggest patches of growth and progress happen when chaos strikes from all angles
t-rav said on 08.16.2011
Life is so much more fulfilling once this is mastered. It’s practically mastering your emotions though, which makes it a very hard thing to spread to people.
Michael said on 08.16.2011
Solutions always. What you resist persists!
Matt F said on 08.17.2011
I really like this, BUT what about the government?!?! should we just let them do what ever they want to us? I think a clause needs to be added :D
lady shawn said on 08.18.2011
to reply to matt f’s comment…the government does what they want to do to you anyway. how your react to them is what makes the difference. they are desperate right now – which is why we have more laws – so, their trying to hold on to that control. they know they are losing it, but they CHOOSE to live in denial and continue to make more laws.
also, most people have become so distracted that they have forgotten about the constitution. amendments 1, 8, 14 basically, especially 8. look it up. i wrote my own bill of rights and i have been left alone ( for the most part. i’m going to butt heads with SRS today, for my son )
i’m going to fight because it’s what i BELIEVE IN. i’m fighting with my knowledge and empowered state of being….and MY HIGHER POWERS
Aris said on 08.18.2011
Energy flowing out from us comes from our emotions–low frequencies, such as worry, and high frequencies, such as joy. Thought is propelled by our emotions.
Like magnets, we pull back into our world anything that’s playing on the same frequency or wavelength as our emotions. So we get what we emotionally focus on. http://goo.gl/qavmQ
lady shawn said on 08.18.2011
each of our worlds create what we are living in. so everyone connecting to their ” higher self ” will inevitably bring unity. we have but to ride the wave out. lots of love and healing to all out there ! = )
mANIMAl said on 08.18.2011
YES. I’ve been doing this stuff for a pretty long time now, and it’s the key to success and well-being.
Sadly, most of the people on this site won’t apply this to their lives, even if they claim to do so. Just reading the discussions proves this.
Kenny said on 08.19.2011
Interesting. I was writing about this in my journal the other day. I even drew a diagram like yours. Events and situations happen to us but they are not labeled as happy, say, angry, frustrating etc. You are the one who must choose what to label it as.
Laszlo said on 09.17.2011
The way to implement this is by taking control of the words we speak. Like the rudder of a ship; though it’s one of the smallest parts- the tongue can change the course of our lives and destination. What comes out of our mouth is what is in our heart, and has a tangible effect on not only our situation, but our environment and those around us. For good- or bad.
Brittany Goodwin said on 09.28.2011
the exact mantra I need. I am constantly trying to fight negative emotions, and find balance in my life. having a sort of mantra will definitely get me headed towards the right track of control.
Brittany Goodwin said on 09.28.2011
@Aris – very nice link, thank you!
eric said on 10.04.2011
didnt read anyones comments, jus responding to the original content.
This concept is false.
It sounds like a great idea and all, but its actually flawed. Resist nothing? Really? The first example is a good one in that it shows a situation where resistance is useless. However, there are many situations where resisting something is the obvious moral thing to do… resisting power, lust, revenge, greed … etc.
You may say Im “missing the message” but Im not. Im just saying it is impossible to sum up the “secret of life” in any number of words (much less two). Simply finding the secret of life takes a lifetime. Live your life the way you know is right, take chances, accept the inevitable and learn from it.
-EC
Thomas said on 11.05.2011
Resistance is the most important thing anyone can do. If something is wrong or unjust you fight to change it in whatever way is possible. Accepting something terrible for what it is won’t help anyone and plays against an individuals morals. Someone who willingly lies down in the face of adversity and accepts things as impossible or unchangeable especially in terrible situations are to be frank… pussies. Never stop fighting.
Dave said on 11.18.2011
This sounds a lot like Yes Man with Jim Carrey. Good concept, tough to imagine an entire population acting in this way.
Tania said on 12.29.2011
Another important point to consider when ‘Accepting the absurdity of life’….is..
Don’t expect anything from anyone (but the worst), that way you will NEVER be disappointed. (As negative and cynical as this may sound, it is in fact, very true!)
Tammy said on 01.12.2012
love this.
pat said on 01.17.2012
This works for everything except trauma; and once traumatized, it is difficult people to “resist nothing.” But it is a good mantra for everyday ups and downs.
Asia said on 03.06.2012
So what happens when someone close to you dies? When some traumatic event is taking place. Your house being taken away, being raped, going to war, losing your spouse, losing your parents and siblings. Just flick off the “give-a-shit” switch and move on?
This seems so cold.
Karolina said on 04.26.2012
WOW.
Simple, AND TRUE!!!!
Thanks!
:-)
Sarah Bee said on 05.10.2012
The 3rd sentiment is the central idea in a book called Zen and the Art of Happiness. I recommend it :)
Great visual! I swear, I need to get like a dozen phrases tattooed on the back of my hands to remind myself…though I hope that it will all become a natural way for me to live.