Usually, psychologists and other specialists give advice about the implementation of “money” dreams
There are many articles on the Internet with the following meaning, you have a money problem, we will help you how it is possible to solve this problem within 21 days. And numerous advice, affirmation, mantras, meditation techniques, prayers are followed, which, in the case of using them, the man would allegedly achieve the desired tangible well-being. In the 20-21st centuries, hundreds of books were written on this subject. The part of the books and articles that I’ve read contains also smart tips. Some of them are also based on the American reality, the rules of the games function there, which are absolutely not identical to those unwritten laws that, let’s say, rule the Armenian reality.
I must admit that as a literature and as an outcome of thought, I am interested in these books and articles, but purely practically – not so much. In terms of money, I am satisfied with what I have and for everything, and I thank God for it. Certainly, it would be wonderful if I had 10 times more, but I would be satisfied with 10 times less, and I would be thankful for it too. I know that the population of Armenia, starting from the richest oligarch and ending with the poorest homeless is very much concerned about this issue, let the God multiply the properties of all the people. But I am interested in another type of advice.
1/ What I should do not to think and speak anything bad about anyone. Moreover, not to respond when others are speaking. The latter also causes communication problems because people in real and virtual life usually come together to chit-chat others. Incidentally, the matter is not only about the parliamentary sessions or party meetings but also the ordinary family feasts or friendly meetings. It seems that the essence of my work is contrary to the “vow” of not thinking or speaking badly about others. But it is not so in reality. We can avoid the human person and speak about the features. Why can I not totally follow this principle? Because, first of all, I think I still pay tribute to some insults and upset.
2/ What I should do not to pay attention to who thinks what about me? It is not possible to avoid it completely. I cannot wear feathers instead of clothes and go out to the street and not to worry about what people think about me. Living in the society, we are obligated to abide by certain rules. But all these rules, traditions and rituals should be treated with some humor. American psychologist Abraham Maslow was calling it a “self-actualized conformism at the level of behavior.” However, there should be no other restrictive circumstances of the “public opinion”. For example, if the “mainstream” is that everything in Yerevan is bad, I hesitate to say that “Sanitek” works well, or Leningradyan-Isakov Avenue is a convenient road. I fear that they will “attack”.
3/ What I should do to focus not on my “precious” person but my mission, my service. That each of my tasks, be it professional or household is connected to a high spiritual values. I often say to myself, why I do it, it is an uninteresting and boring job and I’m losing time on it. But, in my opinion, it is a wrong approach, therefore I’m doing this job “reluctantly”. Actually, one should seek and find the highest spiritual component in every task, event when chopping wood or digging a soil. If some people think that it is nowhere, then I feel sorry for these people. Simply, we do not seek properly. Any religion should ensure the connection of any of our activity with higher spiritual spheres. The Latin version of the word religion means re-ligare, to restore the connection. Here, there is the term “league” there, which is dear to me, which in the music means connection with the sounds. Thus, figuratively, it is wonderful to live a legato.
This is what I’m striving for, among other things, of course. However, I understand that it is not possible to achieve it by some mantras and affirmations. It would be too easy.
Aram ABRAHAMYAN
