#GoodThoughts

[softgirlxoxo]

As we move towards the last month of the year and as we progress towards the last of this year’s festivities, I feel a little ball of cheer in myself. But as I look back into this year I believe I have a lot of things to reflect upon..maybe introspect a bit..

First of all, I wanna give myself a cheer to surviving yet another year woohoo! I guess all of those who dealt with a lot of things this year, give yourself a pat on back, clap for yourself! cheers!

Well this year certainly felt like a roller coaster of emotion, from extreme sadness to peaks of happiness. 

It also led me to self discovery and multiple new experiences. Some unexpected things happened..but it’s not what matters is that what happened but it is what you get to learn from it..well I certainly had to learn the way that in life you’ll have to let go of people and even if you have not done anything wrong, you’ll still be portrayed as a ‘bad character’ in some people’s story. 

Another thing to be learnt is that people are so different, even if you are close with them..and there are a lot of things they might do which you might not feel is right..but everyone thinks so differently, and everyone’s situation is different, everyone’s morals, everyone’s learnings from home is different..so I have just come peace with the fact, people are gonna do things way differently, and sometimes it is not gonna sit right with you..but obviously this does not mean you are gonna let your friend do the bad thing..but if it's not hurting anybody or you then just let it go.. Also another valuable lesson from this year, don’t get worked up or bothered by other people’s behaviour, I mean nobody is asking you to become emotionless, obviously you’ll feel hurt or irritated or angry, but don’t let it affect you too much, because if you do, it will just ruin your peace nobody else’s. 

I tried something new this year, which was setting boundaries, using my voice more, giving suggestions and not staying quiet and accepting things as it is..which is all good, but I also realised that as you try on a new thing, there might be a few people who might feel that you have changed, or you yourself might feel like things are falling out of balance, and eventually might make you feel like ‘this isn’t me’.

But it’s okay all changes take time, if it is to take care of yourself, protect yourself, love yourself..then don’t worry everything will be alright.. you just need to learn how to stick to being your true self and also taking stand for yourself, and all the balance will be restored. 

With this I sign off~

Nikki🎀

[persianatpenn]

زرتشتی

Zoroastrianism, one of the earliest monotheistic religions in the world, has been embedded within Persian culture since its founding in ancient Iran around 1500 BCE. It was the official religion of the Persian Empire. Influencing modern religions today, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Zoroastrianism was founded by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra), who received a vision from Ahura Mazda, who emphasized the importance of one god. Zoroaster believed his mission was to spread these teachings to others from Ahura Mazda. The forces of good and evil are heavily moralized concepts. Ahura Mazda, who existed eternally and was the creator of the universe, representing the good, created the world and knew Angra Mainyu, the forces of evil, would try to attack it, causing a longing fight between the two. Angra Mainyu was the darkness that sought to destroy Ahura Mazda and his creations, making the world constantly struggle. These dualistic views established the core beliefs of Zoroastrianism: the balance of good and evil. Zoroastrians believe evil is only temporary in our world, but through good thought, deeds, and words, Angra Mainyu can be defeated, and Ahura Mazda’s principles will triumph over evil forces. 

Maintaining the inevitable humanistic traits of good and evil within everyone. Zoroastrians emphasize the three principles اندیشه ، گفتار و کردار نیک در پیام زرتشت (good thoughts, words, and deeds) which reflect the holistic approach of life. Good thoughts align with Ahura Mazda’s teachings of displaying truth and wisdom, reflecting good words. When you think good thoughts, the words you utter will be positive and promote kindness. Through one’s good thoughts and words, a person’s actions follow, manifesting goodness and truthfulness in their deeds. These founding principles allow Zoroastrans to participate in their battle against evil. 

The four elements—earth, fire, water, air, and soil—are sacred and symbolize life’s essential forces. Fire and the sun expressly represent the light from Ahura Mazda, where Ahura Mazda is light itself. In many temples, this is why Zoroastrians pray towards the sun, light, and fire. A sacred fire in Zoroastrian temples is continuously burning to maintain the light and guidance of Ahura Mazda. The other elements, air, water, and soil, are also essential in their faith. Water symbolizes the purity and cleansing for all of life. While air is vital for living, it represents connecting with all living things. Soil supports growth and sustains life. These four elements are viewed as sacred, each representing life's meaning. Zoroastrians believe it is their responsibility to protect and preserve the earth’s natural resources, aligning with the principles of good thoughts, deeds, and words. 

Although the number of Zoroastrian followers has drastically decreased, the founding principles of maintaining good thoughts, deeds, and words remain deeply influential in Persian culture. As a young child, my family instilled these three principles in my life. Explaining the importance of having good thoughts because they create honesty and wisdom within oneself. The good words we spread to others allow us to have compassion and respect for one another. Good deeds, formulated from our good thoughts and words, show someone's character and values. On the last Wednesday of the year before Nowruz (Persian New Year), my family celebrates by jumping over fire (چهارشنبه سوری), an ancient Zoroastrian ritual. While jumping over the fire, we say,   

“زردی من از تو، سر خی تو از من”  which translates to “May my paleness be yours, and may your redness be mine.” This statement is said to transfer your troubles to the fire. As you enter the new year, the fire cleanses the body and spirit from the old year. Although I do not practice Zoroastrianism, I follow these teachings to honor my heritage and continue a tradition of living righteously. 

~aerisjoon

Iran Chamber Society: Religion in Iran: Zoroaster and Zoroastrians in Iran. (2024). Iranchamber.com. https://www.iranchamber.com/religions/articles/zoroaster_zoroastrians_in_iran.php

Zoroastrianism - Ahura Mazda, Dualism, Fire Worship | Britannica. (2024). Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Zoroastrianism/Beliefs-and-mythology#ref9194

[my-removalists-melbourne]

When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to happiness that you can give out.

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Good Morning ☀️ Everyone is living their own story. Stop thinking about others—start focusing on your own journey. Today is a fresh page. Write it your way. 💫

[dawat-e-islami]

Good Morals

Good morals are the hallmark of a believer.

اچھے اخلاق مؤمن کی پہچان ہیں۔

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[dailyquotes90]

Improve Yourself

Hello friends welcome to my blog. Today in "Improve Yourself"  blog you will find some tips to improve your personality which I hope will be useful for you. The most important thing is that your personality should be good. It is very important to know our qualities and defects and change them. The information you will find in this blog will be useful to you. So let's see

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Obtain your goals dont let your ambition fade.

[goodthoughtsandmeditations]

Always remember: the number of humans that want peace on this planet always vastly outnumbers those who want war.

[immunobiz]

Bonjour à tous ! 🌞 Aujourd'hui est une nouvelle opportunité de rayonner de positivité et de réussite. Que votre journée soit remplie de sourires, de moments précieux et de réalisations ! 💪✨ N'oubliez pas de prendre soin de vous et de rester toujours motivés. Vous êtes capables de grandes choses ! 🌟 Bon jeudi à chacun d'entre vous ! Je vous souhaite une journée formidable ! 🌼 "Hello everyone! 🌞 Today is another opportunity to shine with positivity and success. May your day be filled with smiles, precious moments, and achievements! 💪✨ Remember to take care of yourselves and stay motivated. You are capable of amazing things! 🌟 Have a fantastic Thursday, everyone!" Wishing you all a wonderful day! 🌼

[suprememastertv]

We can just sit in our corner, in a quiet corner of our bedroom and send out good thoughts, good vibrations, powerful blessing into the world and the universe at large. That’s why we must meditate in order to purify our thoughts.

Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)

Excerpt from Supreme Master Ching Hai's lecture "Best Thoughts Are of God, September 24, 1991"

🌿 Be Vegan, Make Peace 🕊 Do Good Deeds 💗

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Move forward. Good things are up ahead.

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Those who bring sunshine

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