Tips come from the TV series "Star Trek", specifically from the planet Vulcan. Looking at the life of a prominent Vulcans, Spock and Tuvok, scientific officers of "Federation of Planets," and listening to their teachings, you can significantly raise the quality of your life (do not ask me for busty T'Pol :)). We should bear in mind that the Vulcans are basically quite troublesome creatures, very aggressive and passionate, skilful and deadly, but they were curb their temper by holding special life philosophies. Let us learn something today.
1) always wish other people a long life and prosperity
"Live long and prosper!" (I wish you a blessing!) Is the famous Vulcan greeting when they meet the other species in the universe, while raising their right hand in a specific look (see photo). Why don't you start today by greeting your neighbors, the shopkeeper at the store, colleagues or anyone you meet allowing a simple smile and gentle word "Hello!"? It seems very difficult, but once you do that first time today, every such step after that would go easier.
2) accept differences1) always wish other people a long life and prosperity
"Live long and prosper!" (I wish you a blessing!) Is the famous Vulcan greeting when they meet the other species in the universe, while raising their right hand in a specific look (see photo). Why don't you start today by greeting your neighbors, the shopkeeper at the store, colleagues or anyone you meet allowing a simple smile and gentle word "Hello!"? It seems very difficult, but once you do that first time today, every such step after that would go easier.
More revealing the universe, the Vulcans got to know more of other living species. They realized that the logic that leads their life is not the only one, equally as they themselves are not the only one in the universe. They avoided problematic emotions, adopting the logic of others and thus creating strong connections with others. Did someone say to you that you are not alone in the world? Did someone tell you that you are not the smartest in the world? How stupid should you be to think that your problem is unique and unsolvable? Stop whimper and find other people, talk to them.
3) think about your diet
Vulcans generally do not feed on meat, because they believe that these irritating food encourages their animal passions. Spock is a vegetarian, and so is the actor who represents him (Leonard Nimoy). This does not mean that we must become a vegetarians, but if you are in common sense you will understand many contemporary social messages around you and would introduce more fruits and vegetables in your diet, and less animal protein, enhancing your immunity and quality of life.
4) think of others, not only of yourself
If you believe the guidelines left by Spock in "Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan," we should take into account the welfare of group and sacrifice an individual. Or there is someone already sacrificed? Jesus Christ? One for all? For me today that means to sacrifice my comfort for the sake of others. If someone... anyone today can be better in my life when I raise my buttocks from the chair, then I'll get up and go for it. Period.
5) let the things go ...
... but I'll do my best. You can call this a "Stoic philosophy", however. Vulcan Sarek, Spock's father, once said that the inevitable things happen because it's the wisest way. You may surrender to the circumstances, to the political forces, you can let the mediocres play their stupid games on all radio and TV stations, let some shepherds controll the politics, do not resist them, just endure it as a "male", but also bring your own style, your opinion and your change in a society anywhere you can.
6) consider, meditate, pray
Tuvok is a Vulcan who has shown that meditation (deep contemplation) gives good results. Control yourself, think before you do something, read something wise, think about what you've read, pray to a Higher Power, and act as you think what is right.
7) touch
Vulcans tend to reach their hand and touch someone's head in order to achieve "mental contact". It does not work with us. But I'm sure that warmly shaking hands with someone, and even a friendly hug can contribute to good relations, to provide security to someone. Try today to shake your hand or hug someone, you will be better, believe me.
We can describe our sex passion as 24/7/365 urge (we are constantly horny), but Vulcans have their own unique passions and mating period, which is called "Pon Farr", and never again in a whole life. The lesson for us is that we can't each day in the life submit everything in the life to our wishes. We must be careful of the desires of others and our own desires submit to self-control and allow the pleasure to come out when it makes sense and it is legal.
9) allow children to grow up
Vulcans' ritual of putting children through the wilderness of the planet is cruel. They justify such a thing through a survival of those individuals that are most suitable for life in the universe. The lesson for us is that we put our children in an imbalance if we only protect them. Life is a challenge as well as there is a need of protection of our children. Do not make an idiots, make people. Teach your children, love them, but let them experience life and give them their daily work responsibilities and teach them to solve the problems.
Live long and prosper!
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