Be the Captain of Your Own Ship

Be the Captain of Your Own Ship

Yes, undoubtedly, be the captain of your own ship. And be the master of your soul as well. If you want to be completely contented with your life and not look back with painful regrets about what you achieved or could not, then take the wheel of your ship in your own hands and steer it forward.

You are responsible for what goes on in your life, and you are also answerable for your actions and results. The society too has a role to play in your life. It sees everyone with a different lens. So, you need to learn how to care ‘less’ about others’ judgment and be more in control of your own thoughts and wellbeing. Be the captain of your ship.

For gaining control, keep certain things in your mind.

1. Inner satisfaction is more important than external validation

You are sharing a lot and also receiving a lot of information. In the process, try not to let the line blur between yourself and others. Sometimes we rely on others for our own happiness. If others make you happy, that is alright. But, if the lack of external validation gives you anxiety, or gives you darker thoughts, then something is not right.

Be in the driver’s seat if your happiness is at stake. Your happiness should be your command.

2. Never let fear be the reason behind your actions

You can always live a life full of aspirations. Just have faith in yourself. Living life in unnecessary fear will not make it better. Fear of anything, like fear of failure or fear of rejection, for example, should be avoided outrightly. You must take action and stay selfless in that.

When Lord Krishna seeks His devotees to be the men of action, be fearless and practice selflessness, He is trying to make them the master of their own ships.

3. Protect your mind as you protect your property

People tend to securely lock their car and home even when at home. That is a natural instinct and practice. However, one never even thinks about placing a lock on the mind. You let strangers get into your mind and create chaos thru endless means. If anything annoys you or gives you a feeling of insecurity and fear then you have the right to walk away from that situation. Take wise decisions while choosing your online content. Listen to or watch positive things that fill your mind with positive energy. Read positive and empowering books.

4. Be the Hero of your story

In your life’s story, you’ll come across many people, with whom you interact, live and work. Whenever you are in the process of building a beautiful life for yourself, trust that you are the Hero of this story while people around you are supporting actors. Give respect to them but make yourself a priority. It’s good for your self-respect and self-esteem. Never let their opinions disturb your inner peace.

Let others live in their world and you live in your own world. Write letters to yourself, take up nice hobbies, listen to the wise words of your Guru and create wonderful moments for yourself.

5. Never treat others unfairly

Try not to treat others unfairly badly even if you dislike them. Understand life like a mirror; if you send out hatred, you will get hatred back; same with anger and same with love, care, and compassion.

Try to be the best version of yourself having wise intentions in order to attract people with the same intent for you.

6. Take your life’s control in your own hand

Finally, your spouse, parent, friends, and everyone else might know you well; still you can’t depend on them for making important decisions about your life- decisions that are related to you only. You can’t control others’ opinions, but you can control your own thoughts and take the right decisions. All you need is the real ‘gumption’.

Of course, respect others, be caring, and take advice, but when it’s a matter of your own good then let only your own opinion matter.

So, give a proper direction to your aspiration by being the captain of your own ship, and master of your own soul. It will empower you to live a fearless, happy and fulfilling life.