Engage fully with the present moment, as it is the only reality, making continuous practice enjoyable and spontaneous rather than exhausting.
Recognize that doing good for others is ultimately good for you, creating a win-win proposition that encompasses everyone’s interest.
Since you are always acting, align all your actions with truth to bring harmony and freedom, turning every moment into a continuous practice.
Extend your spiritual practice beyond formal meditation by actively living your awakening in daily interactions and functions.
Interpret “Right” (as in Right Speech, Action, Livelihood) to mean coming into accord with the truth, which is a freeing principle.
Go beyond mere awareness by saturating your consciousness and becoming what you are aware of, moving past individual self-ego identity.
Practice kindness by being real and direct with people, especially those suffering from delusion or ignorance, as this is more genuinely helpful than just being “nice.”
Approach ethics not as rigid rules, but by doing what is truly needed and appropriate in the lived moment, even if it means not always blurting out the truth.
Achieve inner calm and relaxation by avoiding actions that harm or disrespect others, as this is a fundamental component of personal peace.
Strive to do no harm to others, as this fundamental ethical principle is presented as a direct path to personal happiness.
When dealing with difficult people, first identify what you want, then consider how to express it in a way they might be able to hear.
Enhance communication by sensing and being aware of your own body, and the body language of others, while speaking and listening.
Ensure your speech is truthful, but also consider the timing and appropriateness, as sometimes saying the truth isn’t skillful or kind.
Choose and engage in work that brings harmony, aligns with truth, and is freeing, rather than causing difficulty or harm.
Beyond the specific job, pay attention to the manner in which you perform your work, aiming for mature, adult heartfulness.
Recognize that the path of awakening is ongoing, with always more freedom, understanding, and discovery possible, which deepens the practice.
Before speaking, become aware of what you want to say, giving yourself the freedom to choose whether to express it or not.
For one day, intentionally try to say something kind in every conversation you have, observing how this reorients your speech.
Experiment by refraining from talking about anyone not present in the room for an entire day to observe your speech patterns.
For one day, only initiate conversations when truly necessary, otherwise waiting for conversations to come to you.
Make a habit of acknowledging and thanking people for doing their job well, even in mundane tasks, to spread positivity.
When experiencing awe or feeling “one with everything” in nature, consciously relax into that feeling to taste “presence.”
Revisit important books or teachings every few years, as your deepening understanding will reveal new insights.
Follow fundamental ethical guidelines such as not taking life, not stealing, and not harming people sexually, for inner peace.
Engage in basic right speech by being truthful, avoiding lies, harshness, and gossip in your communications.
Adhere to the basic ethical rules of livelihood, such as not stealing or selling stolen goods, and avoiding harmful professions.