Quote Originally Posted by Ganj
First, you must understand yourself in this world--in order to build a paradigm of strategies to cope. Peace, must first come from within before it can project itself.

Judging eyes--confused, frustrated, hateful--is all you. You've burdened this world, becoming a thinker for everyone.
Some suggestions:

1st, love yourself...

2nd, learn to love others.

3rd, live like you were dying. (Because you are)

4th, live like the world actually needs you, and know that, even you, can make a difference in the lives of others...

5th, accept, and embrace the hardships, and allow them build character.

6th, accept the fact that you will die one day, and make peace with this fact.

7th, I have a good measure of inner peace from the other six suggestions I made, so maybe this is the point in life where I can actually benefit from the peace within, and continue to press onward.

We're all different, though, so find what workes for you personally...

Peace,

(Btw, what is the purpose of meditation? You guys keep going on about it, and I'm curious.)