Chapter 2
REFLECTIONS ON MY MATURITY
ATTITUDE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE (Read slowly and reflecting)
Fine manners show spirituality and wisdom, facilitating interpersonal relationships. All people have something to teach; It is a principle that we must take advantage of to benefit from the experiences of others.
It is required to understand that an obsolete response needs to be unlearned in order to assimilate a new one. With the blessing of work, putting love into what you do, comes the immense joy of feeling useful and the opportunities to join a team, learn, teach; develop new relationships, expand personal capacity and as a complement comes money. Intuitively trusting that everything will be as it should be; with an open mind; without taking the law into one's own hands and looking for the best in others; helping to create peace in the world, being peaceful, making an obstacle a springboard to happiness. Thinking that I am helping everyone; not competing against anyone; without selfish attachments (to possessions and people) or pride (attachment to a particular image of oneself). If something negative happens, be willing to collaborate in the solution, with good wishes to others, recognizing, valuing, appreciating their achievements; cooperating and doing something for them to objectively, clearly and confidently assess any situation that arises.
Accepting as a reality that all events have their time and keep a harmony that we cannot run over. Facing everything with more hope and less fear; eating less and chewing more; breathing more and crying less; loving more and hating less; contributing more and destroying less; thinking, reading and keeping quiet more, talking less; praising more and cursing less; without thinking that everything good is one's own.
We are all blessed with life, but most of us don't realize it. We also have blessings to give, an opportunity that may be the greatest fortune of all. Look at the good qualities of others; recognize, value and appreciate their achievements, cooperating and with actions, doing something for them minimizing the illiteracy that Dr. Belisario Betancurt Cuartas1 called: “the prison without bars”. Remember that patience is a virtue and also a power. If I am willing to listen, I can help others to find their own solutions to pending problems to be solved, remembering that change is the first law of nature and uncontrolled and scattered thoughts are like a ship without a rudder; the more we talk, the fewer people listen; in the end, unable to convince them, we end up frustrated. Good feelings towards others are like balms that heal wounds and restore friendships and relationships.
Through meditation you get to know yourself completely, both inside and by the way you react to what is outside. Quieting the mind, looking inward to get to know ourselves more; fill us with inner peace, joy, tenderness, love and kindness, improving empathy. Above all, introversion allows you to enjoy in the literal sense of the word and acquire happiness and wisdom, virtues that, by cultivating them, remain for life.
Making a good decision involves making sure that our thoughts and feelings are positive toward others and filled with good wishes. When we do, others begin to feel a deeper beauty that comes from behind the skin: the divinity within. Don't cover up; let your face, true me, show.
The most important places that we must keep clean and orderly are the mind and the heart. Your needs run deep and cannot be met by anything superficial or short-term. We must remember that being is prior to doing. Meditation leads to a meeting point with all that is authentic and immortal.
Love the mind allowing us spaces of silence and it will tirelessly serve; Learn to keep peace and patience. Cultivate the audacity to plant seeds of change now and the wisdom to wait for the fruits to emerge. Someone could try to destroy overnight what you take years to build. If you're honest, people can fool you; be honorable anyway. build; the good you do today will probably be forgotten tomorrow. Trust that in the final analysis with God, there will be justice.
The best solutions to problems will not be the result of much thinking. In prayer you communicate with God, in meditation, HE communicates with you.
Let the mind relax and enjoy the quiet moments. Instead of worrying, accept what you have no control over; order where you can and choose happiness instead of worry.
Use time better, creating peaceful thoughts and problems stop affecting us. Don't try to figure everything out yourself to make room for God. With a human approach, you should never give up on anyone. It is much more useful to take a deep breath, pay attention to the attitude and respond without haste.
Enthusiasm is the master key to feeling good. Maintaining an extremely positive self beyond the pull of negativity and at the same time making others feel uplifted as well. Develop apotheosis, have faith in the goodness of life and in the original piety of oneself and others.
The secret to immeasurable wealth is to need less. The power of truth is such that we never have to worry about proving it. We only have to take care of being it and living it. Sincerity always reveals itself, at the right time and place.
Life is permanent learning in different ways, taking advantage of all the opportunities that are presented to us, overcoming the permanent temptation of mediocrity, using and developing intelligence; carefully helping us with technology and consulting the great masters, in a continuous process, reinforced with the experience accumulated over time, making all of the above a way of life that allows us to advance each day more in the search for love and wisdom, beginning with honesty and prudence to develop BEING and arrive at HAVING, the result of DOING, after sharing to live happily.
It is essential to learn to create life habits that allow us both physical and intellectual growth with a diet in accordance with the activities to be developed and practicing meditation, thinking in the short and long term to avoid premature physical deterioration and mental illness because life makes sense as long as we are useful.
Pay close attention to what you think, feel, say and do to live concentrated in the present, with your feet on the ground and your mind happy, your natural state, if you live healthily.
Cultivate hope to believe that what we want is achievable.
Value what we have to be happier and capable of knowing what we want and how we can achieve it.
Act while God allows us. Life is a gift, which we must cultivate by jealously caring for health, the first principle of life. This is very changeable and happens fast; it is improved with a passion that drives us.
Do what we can each day (not postpone without a valid reason) making the best use of the time available.
To help improve the world, as much as is within our power, and to respect the rules of sustainability with great love.
Learn that events are neutral; Let's cultivate the habit of always looking for and remembering the positive part and rejecting the negative.
Keep in mind that there will always be worse situations than those overcome to increase your self-confidence.
Negative events help us grow as people, all the more so, as we forget our grudges and cultivate forgiveness and good humor.
Friends are a treasure that we must value, respect, tolerate, appreciate their company and help them when they need us, practicing giving in all its dimensions.
The good treatment of others is a wide way to increase good relationships and get the best out of every human being to increase productivity through teamwork, the basis for living in society, remembering that we all need everyone and solidarity makes our life easier. In certain situations, we need the courage to say "NO".
The first apprenticeships must include means to obtain the resources required to meet basic needs, as a starting point for a decent life, including second-order ones, because subsistence is impossible without money.
Each individual has strengths, which, through self-knowledge, he must identify and enhance to seek the profession that allows him to enjoy his work, which makes him more efficient and allows him to flow and be happy working.
Living in the moment, focused on the present, requires being very clear that "one part" must be applied to the forecast for the future. The natural is a life with an expectation that has to do with macroeconomic variables and especially with the personal care of each individual. All large companies are constituted by long-term expectations that imply well-founded projections of growth and profitability that make investment attractive, respect sustainability, improving the quality of life of their human group and that of their families by practicing corporate social responsibility. (CSR), a very topical subject in administration.
Accepting the future encourages investing in research and development, knowledge, insurance companies, late-yield crops, capitalization plans, and in general, all investments in infrastructure and technology.
That is why it is up to parents, living in the present, to be foresighted enough to think about the resources that they must accumulate for the growth and development of their children until they reach the point of giving society a useful being, who enters to contribute to improving the quality of life of all humanity.
The divine mandate: "love your neighbor as yourself" forces us to think about the old age of the couple, with whom agreements must be maintained for this purpose, remembering that excessive accumulations are harmful and in the long run, the source of great frustrations. Let's think about the immense personal satisfaction, to the extent that we can collaborate with others and leave some mark in this world, without actions that affect inner peace, which gives us the courage to serenely accept the final judgment of God and that of humans, with all its imperfections.
Concept of AI: the text "Reflections on my maturity" by José Saúl Velásquez Restrepo is a series of thoughts and advice on how to lead a full and meaningful life. The author shares his wisdom and experiences accumulated throughout his life, highlighting the importance of values such as humility, honesty, prudence, love of neighbor and respect for nature. Some of the key points of the text include:
Constantly learn throughout life, using intelligence and technology, and consulting great teachers.
Develop lifestyle habits that encourage physical and intellectual growth, including proper nutrition and meditation.
Value what you have, practice gratitude and help improve the world.
Cultivate hope and believe in the possibility of achieving the desired objectives.
Recognize the importance of friends and maintain good relationships with others.
Work as a team and practice solidarity. Be forward-thinking and think about the future, both in economic terms and in spiritual aspects.
Practice love and respect for God, neighbors and family, and share the accumulations in life.
Cultivate inner peace, patience and meditation.
Learn to make positive decisions and contribute to the well-being of others.
Face challenges with hope and confidence in divine justice.
Keep your mind and heart clean and at peace.
Love the mind and allow moments of silence and relaxation.
Use time effectively, creating peaceful thoughts and avoiding unnecessary worries.
Develop sincerity and inner wealth.In summary, the author emphasizes the importance of leading a full life, based on values such as love, humility, gratitude and spirituality. His perspective points to the pursuit of happiness and wisdom throughout life, through reflection and positive action.


