tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89755810761955856682024-03-19T00:59:11.202+05:30Offbeat SpiritualityOffbeat Spirituality is a meditationer's thoughts on meditation, rajyoga, mindfulness, spirituality and everything in between! Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-9198650142916675412024-01-11T14:38:00.005+05:302024-01-11T14:46:11.453+05:30Behaviors That Help Develop Personal Accountability<div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Embarking on a journey towards personal accountability involves a fusion of ancient wisdom and modern psychology. Research illuminates the transformative impact of <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/04/emotional-intelligence-and-spirituality.html" target="_blank">spirituality</a> and <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/01/why-is-meditation-important.html" target="_blank">meditation</a>, guiding individuals toward heightened self-awareness and moral clarity. </span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ffj8rDnZmtHoDKz9bo2KfKDy9BsiIuDmT1KNpkNjtDoYe52PK5Mj1PBcolt5jf13mNHsdmrajA8_POPN9w2jd7kP-dFgm9wb8MIyRBqv-tVfbaPwFv2D8qd1VPunFpZQiACiKFtGhbZ9Fp06kTrH91htQB-GQ4lbEp6xch3AmKY8WimWDxzGWyhL-7QG/s1117/Behaviour%20Accountability.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ffj8rDnZmtHoDKz9bo2KfKDy9BsiIuDmT1KNpkNjtDoYe52PK5Mj1PBcolt5jf13mNHsdmrajA8_POPN9w2jd7kP-dFgm9wb8MIyRBqv-tVfbaPwFv2D8qd1VPunFpZQiACiKFtGhbZ9Fp06kTrH91htQB-GQ4lbEp6xch3AmKY8WimWDxzGWyhL-7QG/w618-h640/Behaviour%20Accountability.jpg" width="618" /></a></div></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Research underscores the role of specific behaviors in personal accountability (Johnson & Brown, 2019). Engaging in continuous self-reflection and goal-setting fosters personal growth (Williams et al., 2020). Additionally, accountability is cultivated through transparent communication and a commitment to ethical decision-making (Smith, 2018). </span><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">By intertwining the practices mentioned in these research papers with stress management techniques, individuals forge a resilient mindset, enabling them to navigate challenges with composure. The tapestry of personal accountability also weaves through behavioral choices, emphasizing transparent communication and ethical decision-making. As we unravel the layers of spirituality, meditation, stress management, and behavioral accountability, a roadmap emerges for individuals seeking not just growth, but a profound and responsible evolution of the self.</span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Why Behaviour Accountability Matters?</b></span></span></h4><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Behavioral accountability holds profound significance in personal development, intertwining with spirituality, meditation, and unique practices like Rajyoga from the Brahma Kumaris. Spirituality provides a foundation, connecting individuals to their higher selves and fostering a sense of purpose. </span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Meditation, particularly Rajyoga, becomes a transformative tool, enhancing self-awareness and emotional resilience. Stress management, a pivotal aspect, ensures that challenges are faced with composure. </span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The blend of spirituality, <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/10/5-ways-to-do-meditation-for-stress.html" target="_blank">meditation</a>, and <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2019/02/how-to-manage-anger.html" target="_blank">stress management</a> shapes behavior accountability by promoting mindful decision-making and ethical actions. Within the philosophy of Brahma Kumaris, the practice of Rajyoga offers a pathway to inner strength and moral clarity, reinforcing the importance of personal responsibility. In essence, embracing behavior accountability becomes not just a personal choice but a holistic journey that harmonizes the mind, spirit, and ethical conduct for a more balanced and purposeful life.</span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Behaviors That Help Develop Personal Accountability</b></span></span></h3><div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cultivating personal accountability hinges on adopting key behaviors that empower individuals to take ownership of their actions. Firstly, setting clear and achievable goals establishes a roadmap for personal responsibility. These goals serve as guiding principles, directing one's efforts and decisions towards intentional outcomes. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><i>Transparent communication </i></b>plays a pivotal role, fostering accountability through open and honest dialogue. It ensures that expectations are articulated, understood, and met, reducing the likelihood of misunderstandings or blame-shifting.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Furthermore, embracing a <b><i>growth mindset </i></b>and a <b><i>commitment to continuous learning </i></b>promotes personal development and accountability. Individuals who view challenges as opportunities for improvement are more likely to adapt, learn, and take responsibility for their actions.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Practicing <b><i><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/05/benefits-of-meditation-at-home-for.html" target="_blank">mindfulness</a></i></b>, such as through meditation, enhances self-awareness and emotional intelligence. This, in turn, facilitates better decision-making and response to challenges with composure. Additionally, ethical decision-making forms the bedrock of accountability. Upholding moral principles builds trust and credibility, fostering a <b><i>sense of responsibility </i></b>towards oneself and others.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">In essence, these key behaviors – <b><i><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2008/11/instant-motivational-boosters.html" target="_blank">goal-setting</a></i></b>, transparent communication, a growth mindset, mindfulness, and ethical decision-making – collectively contribute to the development of personal accountability, fostering a culture of responsibility and integrity in both personal and professional spheres.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-5670109129509573212023-10-23T22:53:00.003+05:302023-10-23T22:56:26.342+05:30How Rajyoga Meditation Empowers You to Regain Control Over Your Life<p class="MsoNormal">When I wrote <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/10/5-ways-to-do-meditation-for-stress.html" target="_blank">5 ways to do meditation</a>, a lot of people asked me how it helps in today's fast-paced,
chaotic world we live in where regaining a sense of control over our lives can often
feel like an elusive dream. I understand the demands of work, personal relationships, and
constant connectivity to technology can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious,
and out of touch with our true selves. </p><p class="MsoNormal">In this quest for serenity, many
individuals are turning to <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/search/label/offbeat%20spirituality" target="_blank">offbeat spirituality</a> practices such as Rajyoga
meditation offered by the Brahma Kumaris to restore that sense of control. This
ancient practice is gaining recognition in the modern world for its power to
bring mindfulness, spirituality, and tranquility to the lives of those who
embrace it. In this article, we will explore how Rajyoga meditation enables
individuals to rediscover their inner balance and gain control over their
lives. We will also discuss how you can learn meditation online to incorporate
this practice into your daily routine.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Quest for
Control in a Hectic World: </b>The 21st century's
relentless pace and constant demands can make us feel like mere passengers on
the chaotic train of life. We often find ourselves reacting to situations
rather than proactively guiding our own paths. The quest for control over our
lives is a common aspiration. We yearn for a sense of serenity, clarity, and
purpose. Rajyoga meditation, offered by the Brahma Kumaris, provides a path
toward achieving this sense of control.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Rajyoga Meditation:
An Introduction: </b>Rajyoga meditation
is a form of meditation that focuses on the mind's ability to connect with the
divine. It is rooted in ancient Indian spiritual practices and has gained
popularity in the modern world for its simplicity and effectiveness. The Brahma
Kumaris, a worldwide spiritual organization, teaches Rajyoga meditation as part
of its mission to promote peace, self-realization, and inner transformation. The <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-profound-benefits-of-morning.html" target="_blank">profound effects of their morning meditation</a> are very well documented by researchers & spiritual guides alike.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mindfulness and
Meditation:</b> <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2019/12/mindful-meditation.html" target="_blank">Mindfulness</a> is a
popular term in today's world, often associated with practices that help
individuals stay present in the moment. Rajyoga meditation embodies this
concept at its core. By engaging in meditation, individuals learn to be
mindful, focusing their attention on the here and now. Through meditation, one
can silence the noise of the external world and connect with the inner self,
fostering a sense of control over their thoughts, emotions, and reactions.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Spiritual
Dimension: One of the unique
aspects of Rajyoga meditation is its strong connection to <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/11/how-person-can-be-spiritually-inclined.html" target="_blank">spirituality</a>. While
some individuals may shy away from traditional religious practices, they may
find solace in a more universal, spiritual approach. Rajyoga meditation doesn't
align itself with a specific religious doctrine, making it an attractive option
for people seeking an offbeat spiritual path. Spirituality, in
this context, is about connecting with a higher consciousness and exploring the
depths of one's inner self. It's a journey that allows individuals to find
meaning, purpose, and inner peace. This sense of spirituality often brings a
profound sense of control over one's life, as it allows individuals to tap into
an inner source of strength and wisdom.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Online Learning:
The Convenience of Meditation</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The digital age has
opened up countless opportunities for self-improvement and personal growth.
Learning Rajyoga meditation online is a testament to the power of the internet
in bringing transformational practices to people worldwide.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Online platforms
offered by organizations like the Brahma Kumaris provide convenient, accessible
ways to learn and practice Rajyoga meditation. These platforms offer a variety
of resources, including guided meditation sessions, instructional videos, and a
supportive community. This accessibility ensures that individuals can embark on
their spiritual journey and regain control over their lives from the comfort of
their own homes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Rediscovering
Control Through Rajyoga Meditation</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As individuals
delve into the practice of Rajyoga meditation, they begin to experience a
profound shift in their lives. Here's how this offbeat spiritual practice helps
individuals regain control:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQuXzdGncCu4qeE_MOIJCX_pHe9swfEb6eveXRwLuzR20ckQI3W71ZlROO0Uis6cTYI9__6cKCLvhStHyjzyPKIboTebw_XUpV0Q4Z15G3-Wx4lXKWCkxZ3jzhDqZhyRllbjsG5EL9go6tIhcII506ypSl7wMAWERI3xXp7RV5k4rilAR9Lk05uwwXrJu/s1200/Rajyoga%20Meditation.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQuXzdGncCu4qeE_MOIJCX_pHe9swfEb6eveXRwLuzR20ckQI3W71ZlROO0Uis6cTYI9__6cKCLvhStHyjzyPKIboTebw_XUpV0Q4Z15G3-Wx4lXKWCkxZ3jzhDqZhyRllbjsG5EL9go6tIhcII506ypSl7wMAWERI3xXp7RV5k4rilAR9Lk05uwwXrJu/w640-h480/Rajyoga%20Meditation.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>1. Inner Peace and
Emotional Balance: </b>Rajyoga meditation cultivates a sense of inner peace and
emotional equilibrium. By regularly engaging in this practice, individuals
develop a greater ability to manage their emotions, even in challenging
situations. This emotional balance is key to maintaining control over one's
responses to life's ups and downs.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>2. Self-Awareness:
</b>Meditation, particularly Rajyoga meditation, encourages self-awareness. Through
mindfulness and introspection, individuals can identify their strengths,
weaknesses, and deeply rooted beliefs. This self-awareness allows them to make
more informed choices and, consequently, have greater control over their lives.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>3. Stress
Reduction:</b> In the quest for control, stress can be a formidable obstacle.
Rajyoga meditation equips individuals with effective stress management
techniques. As they learn to silence the mind and connect with the divine, the
burdens of stress tend to lift, making way for a more serene and controlled
existence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>4. Clarity of
Thought: </b>The clarity of thought that comes from meditation helps individuals
make better decisions. They can see situations from a broader perspective and
make choices aligned with their true values and aspirations.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>5. Enhanced
Spirituality: </b>The spiritual dimension of Rajyoga meditation empowers
individuals to tap into their inner source of strength and wisdom. This
connection with the divine fosters a deep sense of control, as individuals feel
supported and guided by a higher power.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In a world where
the quest for control can often lead to frustration and burnout, Rajyoga
meditation stands as an offbeat spiritual practice that offers a powerful
alternative. With a focus on mindfulness, spirituality, and personal
transformation, it equips individuals with the tools they need to regain
control over their lives. Learning Rajyoga meditation online from organizations
like the Brahma Kumaris ensures that this practice is accessible to anyone seeking
to find their inner balance in today's hectic world. So, take a step toward
self-realization and discover the empowering journey of Rajyoga meditation.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/06/100-meditation-quotes-to-live-by.html">100 Meditation Quotes to Live By</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-85643629910469551672023-10-04T13:01:00.000+05:302023-10-04T13:01:09.854+05:305 Ways to Do Meditation for Stress & Positivity<p class="MsoNormal">For most people, starting with meditation is a long overdue process. They do want to develop a habit of doing it regularly but often struggle with how to start. Well, worry not! </p><p class="MsoNormal">Here are the best five ways to build your meditation practice. And if you are looking for a schedule for the entire month, I’ve posted it below to help.</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Gratitude Meditation:</b> In this meditation, you focus on the things you're grateful for in your life. You can reflect on specific people, experiences, or aspects of your life that bring you joy and appreciation. Cultivating gratitude can help shift your focus toward positivity.</li><li><b>Stress Reduction and Relaxation Meditation: </b>This meditation aims to reduce stress and induce a state of relaxation. You can use techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery to release tension and <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/08/how-to-calm-yourself.html" target="_blank">calm your mind</a>.</li><li><b>Self-Compassion Meditation: </b>Self-compassion meditation involves treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a friend. By practicing self-compassion, you can reduce self-criticism and develop a more positive and forgiving relationship with yourself.</li><li><b>Mindful Breathing for Stress Relief: </b>Mindful breathing techniques can help you manage stress by bringing your attention to the present moment. Techniques like the 4-7-8 breath or deep abdominal breathing can be effective in calming your nervous system and reducing stress.</li><li><b>Positive Affirmations Meditation: </b>Positive affirmations are statements that promote a positive mindset and self-belief. In this meditation, you can repeat affirmations that resonate with you, focusing on cultivating a positive self-image and reducing negative self-talk. To start with, if nothing comes to your mind, read these <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/06/100-meditation-quotes-to-live-by.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">meditation quotes</a> to give a direction to your thoughts. </li></ol><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">These meditation practices are specifically designed to promote positivity and manage stress effectively. Regular practice of these meditations can help improve your overall well-being and resilience to life's challenges.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOw3fIX6Afr76q0rAJexNFuUT6PviK-6yQ2Ra8xCZNsnx77TsQKQj_NL5wd9HoJwVXEmjfCHmrDt360TmUjoghTOAB5Nf-pza2-zDQ3ayiHqTav9x9aE_Pt7uW7wBFL_XHjTVi385KcV1LjPFe8fLU2prbj4k4IgrNVpOemItpgO1o6SFu2tL3Uox6-qeV/s2500/30%20Days%20Meditation%20Schedule%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1705" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOw3fIX6Afr76q0rAJexNFuUT6PviK-6yQ2Ra8xCZNsnx77TsQKQj_NL5wd9HoJwVXEmjfCHmrDt360TmUjoghTOAB5Nf-pza2-zDQ3ayiHqTav9x9aE_Pt7uW7wBFL_XHjTVi385KcV1LjPFe8fLU2prbj4k4IgrNVpOemItpgO1o6SFu2tL3Uox6-qeV/w273-h400/30%20Days%20Meditation%20Schedule%20(2).jpg" width="273" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">These meditation practices are easy to build because they require minimal resources and can be adapted to fit any schedule. It doesn't demand elaborate equipment or special settings, making it accessible to virtually everyone. Moreover, listed above are flexible practices that can be tailored to suit individual preferences. Whether it's a short five-minute session or a more extended practice, meditation can be integrated seamlessly into daily routines. The simplicity of focusing on the breath or a chosen point of attention makes it approachable for beginners. Additionally, the <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-profound-benefits-of-morning.html" target="_blank">benefits of meditation</a>, such as reduced stress and enhanced mental clarity, provide immediate positive reinforcement, motivating individuals to establish and maintain this valuable practice. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-1586232183685137942023-08-05T17:51:00.005+05:302023-08-05T17:51:46.203+05:30How to Calm Yourself<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Finding
moments of calm and inner peace has become essential for overall well-being.
The <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-profound-benefits-of-morning.html" target="_blank">practice of meditation</a> has gained popularity as an effective means of achieving
this tranquility. One unique approach to meditation is <u>Rajyoga</u>, which
promotes offbeat spirituality and connects individuals with their inner selves.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
Importance of Meditation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Meditation
is an ancient practice that dates back thousands of years and has been embraced
by various cultures and religions. It involves training the mind to focus and
redirect thoughts, leading to a heightened sense of awareness, <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/03/45-hacks-for-self-motivation-motivate.html" target="_blank">self motivation</a> and a deep state
of relaxation. Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of regular
meditation, such as reduced stress, improved emotional well-being, enhanced
concentration, and increased self-awareness. In our fast-paced society, where
stress, anxiety, and distractions are prevalent, meditation serves as a
powerful tool to help individuals regain control over their thoughts and emotions.
By practicing meditation, one can learn to stay present in the moment, accept
things as they are, and cultivate a sense of inner peace even amidst external
challenges.</span><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Rajyoga:
An Offbeat Approach to Spirituality<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Rajyoga is
an ancient meditation practice that originated in India. Unlike traditional
forms of meditation, Rajyoga emphasizes a unique approach to spirituality that
seeks to establish a direct connection between the individual soul and the
Supreme Soul (often referred to as God or the Divine). This connection is
believed to foster spiritual growth, inner strength, and a sense of purpose in
life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In Rajyoga,
meditation is not seen as an escape from reality but rather a way to engage
with it more deeply. By acknowledging the eternal nature of the soul and its
relationship with the Divine, practitioners of Rajyoga strive to embody virtues
such as love, peace, and compassion. This offbeat spirituality encourages
individuals to move away from external rituals and dogmas, and instead, explore
their inner self for genuine transformation.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-_DsMhtpWeh9ivyZltdSHUkm4TYyZGQ-oVUrKXafBgQVJuiUGNB_L3MyfhkaXVbwuokELApVCkMNRvdlZjHG5gxBpmGuRr42_Y9TjGX8lUR895TewICTVJ2_soLT3pXrE8mFP9vUB8--4Vs-wYPboJnK-X37bWFq4Dq_-SzyJv2-ryrRHCeZ0OcvNYfG/s2000/Find%20a%20Quiet%20Space.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2000" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-_DsMhtpWeh9ivyZltdSHUkm4TYyZGQ-oVUrKXafBgQVJuiUGNB_L3MyfhkaXVbwuokELApVCkMNRvdlZjHG5gxBpmGuRr42_Y9TjGX8lUR895TewICTVJ2_soLT3pXrE8mFP9vUB8--4Vs-wYPboJnK-X37bWFq4Dq_-SzyJv2-ryrRHCeZ0OcvNYfG/w640-h614/Find%20a%20Quiet%20Space.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>Learning
Meditation: A Personal Journey</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: -18pt;">Embarking
on a meditation journey with Rajyoga and offbeat spirituality requires
dedication, patience, and an open mind. The following steps can guide you in
establishing a regular meditation practice:</span><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Embarking on
a meditation journey with Rajyoga and offbeat spirituality requires dedication,
patience, and an open mind. The following steps can guide you in establishing a
regular meditation practice:</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Set a Regular Schedule: Dedicate a specific time each day to practice meditation. Consistency is key to reaping the full benefits of meditation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Adopt a Comfortable Posture: Sit in a posture that allows you to stay relaxed yet alert. You can sit cross-legged on the floor, use a meditation cushion, or sit on a chair with your feet flat on the ground.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Focus on Breath: Begin by paying attention to your breath. Observe the inhalation and exhalation without trying to control it. This simple act helps calm the mind and brings you into the present moment.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Listen to meditation Commentary: In Rajyoga, <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/05/emotional-meditation-commentary.html" target="_blank">meditation commentaries</a> are often used to give a direction of thoughts to the mind.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Embrace Silence: As thoughts arise, let them come and go without judgment. Return your focus to the effect of meditational thoughts.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Gradual Progression: Start with short meditation sessions and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable with the practice.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Seek Guidance: If you find it challenging to meditate on your own, consider joining a meditation group or seeking guidance from a qualified meditation teacher.</span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 107%;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Conclusion <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In
conclusion, meditation is an invaluable practice for cultivating inner calm,
self-awareness, and spiritual growth. The unique approach of Rajyoga and
offbeat spirituality, with its emphasis on establishing a connection between
the individual soul and the Divine, offers a transformative path to inner
peace. By incorporating meditation into our daily lives, we can navigate the
challenges of the modern world with greater resilience and find solace in our
journey of self-discovery.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Remember,
meditation is a personal journey, and it may take time to experience its full
benefits. Patience, perseverance, and an open heart are essential as you embark
on this path to inner tranquility and spiritual awakening.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-48203390428366016802023-06-02T14:49:00.007+05:302023-06-02T14:51:23.620+05:30100 Meditation Quotes to Live By<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3v6djTXcJ53K2gU0kcIHBF0mUk84B-w7-kX-vGTcAftC6r3gxC_GHpG_PvjM-kBCeAAsk_tslAXmDmMpOZKKaIB_7pKk1iRAPtMWkcjWLjNM3pm0ezWESijTxVeS-ZDv0RwkzfsR2mwIZoJKnaNLLbmphuN6X-vc1lIxu9_1eNA1f_TWX-NAQwJe2g/s1080/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Meditation Quotes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3v6djTXcJ53K2gU0kcIHBF0mUk84B-w7-kX-vGTcAftC6r3gxC_GHpG_PvjM-kBCeAAsk_tslAXmDmMpOZKKaIB_7pKk1iRAPtMWkcjWLjNM3pm0ezWESijTxVeS-ZDv0RwkzfsR2mwIZoJKnaNLLbmphuN6X-vc1lIxu9_1eNA1f_TWX-NAQwJe2g/w640-h640/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(1).png" width="640" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"Never react to anything and Never reject anyone." Dadi Janki</li><li>"What we think about, we bring about! So, be sure to choose where you invest your thoughts." Dadi Janki</li><li>"Negative thoughts create storms in the mind. Harness your mind and finish any negativity immediately." Dadi Janki</li><li>"Do not make small things big, but make big things small." Dadi Janki</li><li>“Look up and smile. But only if you feel like it.” Headspace</li><li>“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.” Norman Vincent Peale</li><li>“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” Dalai Lama</li><li>“Learn to let go. That is the key to happiness.” Buddha</li><li>“Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson</li><li>“No medicine cures what happiness cannot.” Gabriel Garcia Marquez</li><li>“If you are depressed you are living in the past if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.” Lao Tzu</li><li>“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” George Sand</li><li>“When things change inside you, things change around you.” Unknown</li><li>“So much time and effort is spent on wanting to change, trying to change, to be somebody different, better, or new. Why not use this time to get comfortable with yourself as you are instead?” -Andy Puddicombe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN53z0V2qyKkV1NwdsNC2Cp0em8822hotFXR1HCUCTImKjeUbklwXNfs9kZStY5qc4_HXLIC5glTmboQGGA1JjI1tMaQM-eeRwipoEq_E4H8kHh91UR8bkiaMYWEY5kDJHDWvorvBphPoTSjKSPVTxEZsER8nWP0cZjF7tVJucRKbj97JpHXs3w5h6qQ/s1080/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(2).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Meditation Quotes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN53z0V2qyKkV1NwdsNC2Cp0em8822hotFXR1HCUCTImKjeUbklwXNfs9kZStY5qc4_HXLIC5glTmboQGGA1JjI1tMaQM-eeRwipoEq_E4H8kHh91UR8bkiaMYWEY5kDJHDWvorvBphPoTSjKSPVTxEZsER8nWP0cZjF7tVJucRKbj97JpHXs3w5h6qQ/w640-h640/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(2).png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></li><li>"If we are weak, then we become selfish. If we are empty, we take, but if we are filled, we automatically give to all. That is our nature." Brahmakumaris</li><li>“To know one's own mind is nothing short of life-changing. </li><li>“We can’t always change what’s happening around us, but we can change what happens within us.” Andy Puddicombe</li><li>“Meditation nourishes the mind in the same way that food nourishes the body.” Headspace</li><li>God is our Power Supply – always there, always available." Dadi Janki</li><li>"Instead of worrying about how others perceive you, pay attention to how you perceive others." Dadi Janki</li><li>“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” -Anonymous</li><li>“To know yourself is to be confident. To be confident is to fearlessly express your potential.” Andy Puddicombe</li><li>“A day thinking about what could happen, should happen, or what might have been is a day missed.” Headspace</li><li>“Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself.” Rumi</li><li>“The quieter you become the more you are able to hear.” Rumi</li><li>"The world needs peace, love, and unity more than ever. God's angels has a task to do. Comfort every soul in the blanket of peace, love & light." Brahmakumaris</li><li>“The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore. Ignore those that make you fearful and sad, that degrade you back towards disease and death. Rumi</li><li>“Excuses are fabricated illusions we create to rationalize our behaviors when we’re too afraid to go after what we really want.” Rumi</li><li>“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” Rumi</li><li>“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” Rumi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnZw2QIE5NvgypIQFbgsOexMdaWMrMPJkr3_lxv2Wa7bCgWIU78yHNYZxppvwlw-h0SQDHWYZW_Sdeg4se9TYj6PRs9IdfmPOqEuRhgRgXxDBHW5lZD4ls871ymj_aVPTrU_0LQFMHbXLThHRrLVnZV3EiKCQg2JPKm4-8NMm8saIhWK1L6sWndzA8g/s1080/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(3).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Meditation Quotes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnZw2QIE5NvgypIQFbgsOexMdaWMrMPJkr3_lxv2Wa7bCgWIU78yHNYZxppvwlw-h0SQDHWYZW_Sdeg4se9TYj6PRs9IdfmPOqEuRhgRgXxDBHW5lZD4ls871ymj_aVPTrU_0LQFMHbXLThHRrLVnZV3EiKCQg2JPKm4-8NMm8saIhWK1L6sWndzA8g/w640-h640/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(3).png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></li><li>“Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.” Rumi</li><li>“You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?” Rumi</li><li>Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know this is the moment you most need to relax.” Matt Haig</li><li>“When you want to succeed, as much as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” Eric Thomas</li><li>“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.” Albert Einstein</li><li>"We are nothing but peaceful souls." Dadi Gulzar</li><li>“Happiness, not in another place but this place… not for another hour, but this hour.” Walt Whitman</li><li>“Mindfulness is deliberately paying full attention to what is happening around you– in your body, heart, and mind. Mindfulness is awareness without criticism or judgment.” Jan Chozen Bays</li><li>“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt</li><li>“The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” Prasad Mahes</li><li>"When there’s a change in you, others are inspired to bring a change in themselves." Brahmakumaris</li><li>"When you are a patient, have a lot of patience." Dadi Janki</li><li>"Be happy and distribute happiness. There is no nourishment like happiness." Dadi Janki</li><li>"Whatever you do, others will see what you are doing and will do the same. Think that you are a sample, an example for the world." Dadi Janki</li><li>Understand your own value. If you don’t, others won’t either!" Dadi Janki</li><li>“Creativity is as boundless, spacious and limitless as the sky. We are born with it. It cannot be lost and it cannot be destroyed. It can only be forgotten.” -Andy Puddicombe</li><li>“Distractions are everywhere. Notice what takes your attention, acknowledge it, and then let it go.” <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTziqQeewPyCH9Fn__pJDFiwjgZ4yEfc_V2T_srpCzSctxOg3YhUF9aAj2ID1n3DPiNiGiCFKEeMDfsJpK9XROmxD3WJmFoj6yCwRiDqLXKTVfdBJMycilBoTR-I82LOz7euCMadPz7oafgAsS7glgoKiNIKnAErOnXEwh8cDmUC_WiM_8hRXT4BWbDw/s1080/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(4).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Meditation Quotes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTziqQeewPyCH9Fn__pJDFiwjgZ4yEfc_V2T_srpCzSctxOg3YhUF9aAj2ID1n3DPiNiGiCFKEeMDfsJpK9XROmxD3WJmFoj6yCwRiDqLXKTVfdBJMycilBoTR-I82LOz7euCMadPz7oafgAsS7glgoKiNIKnAErOnXEwh8cDmUC_WiM_8hRXT4BWbDw/w640-h640/Meditaion%20Quotes%20(4).png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></li><li>“Remember the blue sky. It may at times be obscured by clouds, but it is always there.” <br /></li><li>"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Mark Twain</li><li>"Deep Breaths are like little love note to your body."</li><li>"In the silence of meditation, the soul finds peace."</li><li>"Meditation: where the mind meets serenity."</li><li>"Discover the profound wisdom within through meditation."</li><li>"Stillness speaks volumes in meditation."</li><li>"Journey within: the path of meditation."</li><li>"Inhale peace, exhale stress: the power of meditation."</li><li>"Unlock the door to inner peace through meditation."</li><li>"Meditation: a sanctuary for the restless mind."</li><li>"Find your center through the practice of meditation."</li><li>"Meditation: a bridge to connect with your true self."</li><li>"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." - Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati</li><li>"Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively." - Sharon Salzberg</li><li>"Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance." - Gautama Buddha</li><li>"The thing about meditation is: You become more and more you." - David Lynch</li><li>"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." - Deepak Chopra</li><li>"Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit." - Jeremy Taylor</li><li>"The quieter you become, the more you can hear." - Ram Dass</li><li>"Don't just do something, sit there!" - Jack Kornfield</li><li>"Meditation is not a means to an end. It is both the means and the end." - Jiddu Krishnamurti</li><li>"Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges. So relax." - Bryant McGill</li><li>"The goal of meditation is not to get rid of thoughts, but to become aware of them without judgment." - Unknown</li><li>"When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering, like the flame of a lamp in a windless place." - Bhagavad Gita</li><li>"Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you." - Amit Ray</li><li>"In meditation, the mind is clear, relaxed, and inwardly focused." - Unknown</li><li>"You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day, unless you're too busy. Then you should sit for an hour." - Zen proverb</li><li>"The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime." - Sogyal Rinpoche</li><li>"Meditation is the soul's perspective glass." - Owen Feltham</li><li>"The more regularly and the more deeply you meditate, the sooner you will find yourself acting always from a center of peace." - J. Donald Walters</li><li>"Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It's a way of entering into the quiet that's already there." - Deepak Chopra</li><li>"When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky." - Buddha</li><li>"Meditation is the secret of all growth in spiritual life and knowledge." - James Allen</li><li>"Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality." - Thich Nhat Hanh</li><li>"You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather." - Pema Chödrön</li><li>"Meditation is a way of being, not a technique." - Eckhart Tolle</li><li>"The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy." - Paramahansa Yogananda</li><li>"Meditation is not a thinking process. It is a letting go process." - Unknown</li><li>"Meditation is the art of doing nothing, letting go, and being still." - Unknown</li><li>"Meditation is the gentle dance between awareness and surrender." - Unknown</li><li>"Meditation is the key to the door of your inner being." - Roshan Sharma</li><li>"You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day, unless you're too busy. Then you should sit for an hour." </li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-1017691135943991622023-06-02T13:56:00.005+05:302023-06-02T13:56:55.096+05:30The Profound Benefits of Morning Meditation<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-Bu93RwKczGPKZWRsl3JMXAjSatC5giGDKiJ1biSXB-cX5TzF-8yeXH8BK0x4Zl_-6CdJITH0J3uP42SZeG5YCBzxKGrL5IlX4Q742VD0yhWVpn5pIY9CuuHt8y1fwzHk9app8fgPcOERCR8UpJbdlOBbqcigX-xtJJYtzh5V9GoO-u9_-0NrDJUyA/s4878/Mountains.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3252" data-original-width="4878" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-Bu93RwKczGPKZWRsl3JMXAjSatC5giGDKiJ1biSXB-cX5TzF-8yeXH8BK0x4Zl_-6CdJITH0J3uP42SZeG5YCBzxKGrL5IlX4Q742VD0yhWVpn5pIY9CuuHt8y1fwzHk9app8fgPcOERCR8UpJbdlOBbqcigX-xtJJYtzh5V9GoO-u9_-0NrDJUyA/w640-h426/Mountains.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Rajyoga Meditation offers numerous benefits to individuals seeking tranquility and well-being. When done in the morning, before starting your work, meditation becomes a powerful tool to set the tone for the day ahead. </div><div><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/05/Meditation%20at%20workplace.html" target="_blank">My last post on Meditation At Workplace</a></div><div>Meditation is important for several reasons, as it offers numerous benefits that positively impact various aspects of our lives. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Enhanced Mental Clarity and Focus: </b>Engaging in meditation every morning helps cultivate a clear and focused <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/05/how-to-train-mind-to-think-deeply.html" target="_blank">mind</a>. By calming the mental chatter, meditation allows you to enter a state of heightened awareness and mindfulness. This mental clarity enables you to approach your day with increased focus, concentration, and efficiency. As a result, you become better equipped to tackle tasks, make sound decisions, and navigate challenges more effectively.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Reduced Stress and Anxiety: </b>In the vastness of the universe, we are <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/09/pale-blue-dot.html" target="_blank">tiny</a> by every standard.<b> </b>Morning meditation provides a precious opportunity to start the day on a calm and centered note, reducing stress and anxiety. By dedicating a few minutes to sit in silence and observe your thoughts, you can create a mental and emotional buffer against the stressors of daily life. Regular meditation has been shown to lower cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. This practice also helps regulate emotions, cultivates inner peace, and promotes a sense of overall well-being.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Improved Physical Health: </b>The benefits of morning meditation extend beyond the realm of the mind, positively impacting physical health as well. Studies indicate that meditation can lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, and boost the immune system. By reducing stress, meditation contributes to better sleep quality, enhanced digestion, and increased energy levels. Moreover, mindfulness developed through morning meditation encourages healthier lifestyle choices, such as conscious eating, regular exercise, and overall self-care.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Heightened Creativity and Productivity: </b>Engaging in morning meditation can unlock the door to enhanced creativity and productivity. By quieting the mind and allowing space for new ideas to emerge, meditation stimulates the brain's creative centers. The practice helps break free from mental blocks, fosters innovative thinking, and enhances problem-solving abilities. Additionally, the improved focus and reduced stress from morning meditation enable greater productivity, allowing you to approach tasks with clarity, efficiency, and an increased sense of flow.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-spirituality-helps.html" target="_blank">What is Spirituality</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Incorporating morning meditation into your daily routine offers a multitude of benefits that positively impact your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. By dedicating a few minutes each morning to practice mindfulness, you can experience enhanced mental clarity, reduced stress, improved physical health, and a heightened sense of creativity and productivity. Start your day off right by cultivating a serene mind through the transformative power of morning meditation.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-51743068941600928992023-05-28T19:08:00.000+05:302023-05-28T19:08:01.620+05:30Finding Zen in the Office: 10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Meditation At Workplace<div>Meditation is a powerful practice that offers numerous advantages, not only in personal life but also in the workplace. Incorporating meditation into the workplace environment can lead to several positive outcomes, fostering a healthier and more productive work environment. In the small <a href="https://writedesign.in/brochure-design-services" target="_blank">company</a> that I run, I often request clients to start with this practice for the following benefits. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFul8X9I4ArM16X__mcfCx_I6-AiwhBO5908C05lpTtYeMGNI6o4OzuIX09aioj80xpy310xYgp4VqymVcel-JKN7iIdgQu4SYXcdLAopUKMqxAfVes9FIPnJRiSHKJ_4_RHso7ONmO_fMtTvTysMyeqX3klJCoTZryyXOB8zzwbK-rEosiDrGSsZpkg/s1200/Meditation%20at%20Workplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFul8X9I4ArM16X__mcfCx_I6-AiwhBO5908C05lpTtYeMGNI6o4OzuIX09aioj80xpy310xYgp4VqymVcel-JKN7iIdgQu4SYXcdLAopUKMqxAfVes9FIPnJRiSHKJ_4_RHso7ONmO_fMtTvTysMyeqX3klJCoTZryyXOB8zzwbK-rEosiDrGSsZpkg/w640-h320/Meditation%20at%20Workplace.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Stress reduction: </b>Workplace stress is a common issue that affects employees' well-being and productivity. Meditation provides an effective tool to manage stress by promoting relaxation and calming the mind. Regular meditation practice at workplace can help employees develop resilience and cope better with work-related pressures.</li><li>I<b>ncreased focus and concentration:</b> Meditation cultivates mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive to the current moment. This enhanced focus allows employees to concentrate better on their tasks, leading to improved productivity and quality of work. By reducing mental distractions, meditation enables individuals to stay engaged and make fewer errors.</li><li><b>Enhanced creativity and problem-solving: </b>Clearing the mind through meditation at office can unlock new perspectives and fresh ideas. By quieting the incessant chatter of the mind, employees can tap into their creative potential and approach problem-solving with greater clarity and innovative thinking.</li><li><b>Improved emotional well-being: </b>Emotional intelligence is crucial in the workplace, enabling effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. Meditation at office helps individuals develop emotional awareness, regulate their emotions, and respond more skillfully to challenging situations. This promotes harmonious work relationships and fosters a positive work culture.</li><li><b>Boosted resilience and adaptability:</b> The practice of meditation at workplace equips individuals with tools to navigate change and uncertainty. It enhances resilience, enabling employees to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to new circumstances with greater ease. This flexibility is essential in today's fast-paced and dynamic work environments.</li><li><b>Better decision-making: </b>In high-pressure situations, it's easy to get overwhelmed and make impulsive decisions. Regular meditation helps employees cultivate a calm and centered state of mind, allowing for more thoughtful and rational decision-making, and carry the feelings of positivity to their <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/05/benefits-of-meditation-at-home-for.html" target="_blank">homes</a> as well. By accessing a deeper level of awareness, individuals can make informed choices that align with their values and long-term goals.</li><li><b>Enhanced work-life balance: </b>Meditation supports work-life balance by promoting self-care and reducing burnout. Taking short meditation breaks during the workday can help employees recharge, refresh their minds, and maintain a healthy perspective. This contributes to overall well-being and prevents the accumulation of stress and exhaustion.</li><li><b>Improved team dynamics: </b>When individuals engage in meditation together, it creates a sense of shared experience and connectivity. Group meditation sessions in the workplace can foster a sense of unity, trust, and collaboration among team members. It encourages open communication and a supportive work environment.</li><li><b>Increased job satisfaction: </b>By reducing stress, enhancing focus, and promoting emotional well-being, meditation contributes to increased job satisfaction. When employees feel more content and fulfilled in their work, they are more likely to stay motivated, engaged, and committed to their roles.</li><li><b>Positive organizational culture:</b> Incorporating meditation into the workplace sends a powerful message to employees about the organization's commitment to their well-being and growth. It establishes a culture that values mindfulness, balance, and overall employee wellness. This, in turn, attracts and retains top talent and promotes a positive reputation for the organization. </li></ol></div><div>Simple meditation practices like running a <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/05/emotional-meditation-commentary.html" target="_blank">meditation commentary</a> in the background while employees take a break don't take a lot of effort to set up but have many fold benefits. In short, integrating meditation practices into the workplace environment can yield numerous benefits. From stress reduction and increased focus to improved emotional well-being and team dynamics, meditation supports a more productive, harmonious, and fulfilling work environment. By investing in the well-being of employees, organizations can foster a culture that prioritizes both individual and collective growth.</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-15843692567347076162023-05-11T11:36:00.010+05:302023-05-11T11:39:51.609+05:30Benefits of Meditation at Home for Anxiety<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8E5ttNx2y2Hx3fe396c25Usp015DaiqPbuWyabHALwQheUvxCu4C4o7J6Qv1jFrMHeGoAIwB7WLBQhL7_DS3L-8U10eMw2zIYTVouJRCDMNRfH_PP-gkNouemFRVlR_9NA9zb883d-TCUnwIfbhD7Ec3y-ZQY_EspRgr9K9sdDdsTEUPa4yBMh8uRw/s5568/Meditation%20at%20Home.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5568" data-original-width="3712" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8E5ttNx2y2Hx3fe396c25Usp015DaiqPbuWyabHALwQheUvxCu4C4o7J6Qv1jFrMHeGoAIwB7WLBQhL7_DS3L-8U10eMw2zIYTVouJRCDMNRfH_PP-gkNouemFRVlR_9NA9zb883d-TCUnwIfbhD7Ec3y-ZQY_EspRgr9K9sdDdsTEUPa4yBMh8uRw/w266-h400/Meditation%20at%20Home.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Once upon a time, in a bustling city filled with
stressed and overwhelmed individuals, there was a young woman named Maya. Maya
had always been on the go, constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and
feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">One day, Maya stumbled upon an article about the
benefits of meditation at home for anxiety. Intrigued by <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-spirituality-helps.html" target="_blank">spirituality</a>, she decided to give it a
try. She cleared a small corner in her cozy apartment, adorned it with soft
cushions and candles, and began her meditation journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At first, Maya found it challenging to quiet her busy
mind. Thoughts would race through her head, pulling her attention in different
directions. However, she persisted, understanding that it takes time and
practice to master the art of meditation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Gradually, Maya started to notice subtle changes
within herself. During her meditation sessions, she experienced moments of deep
tranquility and peace. The world around her seemed to fade away as she immersed
herself in the present moment. It was a refuge from the chaos of daily life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As Maya continued her meditation at home for anxiety practice,
she began to notice significant improvements in her well-being. She found that
she was better able to manage stress and handle difficult situations with a
sense of calm and clarity. The things that used to trigger anxiety or anger no
longer held power over her.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Meditation also brought a newfound sense of self-awareness
and opened a way to mindfulness. Maya started to understand her emotions and
reactions more deeply. She became more attuned to her own needs and desires,
allowing her to make better choices that aligned with her authentic self.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The benefits of meditation at home for anxiety extended
beyond Maya's inner world. She found herself becoming more patient,
compassionate, and understanding towards others. Her relationships blossomed as
she approached interactions with a sense of presence and empathy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Physically, Maya noticed improvements as well. She
slept more soundly, waking up refreshed and energized. Her immune system seemed
stronger, and she fell ill less frequently. Even her friends and family noticed
a positive change in her overall demeanor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Through her journey, she learned that the simple act
of sitting in stillness and connecting with the higher source of power through
Rajyoga Meditation can have profound effects on one's mind, body, and spirit.
She realized that meditation at home for anxiety was not just a practice but a
way of life—a gateway to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And so, Maya's story became a testament to the
transformative power of Rajyoga. As more and more people embraced this ancient
practice, they discovered that true peace and happiness lies in understanding
the self, God & the times we are living in, with everything waiting to be
uncovered through the gentle practice of meditation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Meditation at home for anxiety can be highly
beneficial for individuals for several reasons:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Stress reduction:</b> Meditation is known
to help reduce stress levels by calming the mind and inducing a state of
relaxation. Regular meditation practice at home for beginners can provide them with a dedicated time and space to unwind, let
go of daily pressures, and cultivate inner peace.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Improved mental well-being: </b>Rajyoga <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/01/why-is-meditation-important.html" target="_blank">Meditation</a> at home for anxiety can contribute to improved mental health. It can help
individuals develop a greater sense of self-awareness, manage negative thoughts
and emotions, and enhance overall emotional resilience. Regular rajyoga practice
has been linked to reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental
health conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Enhanced focus and concentration:</b> Rajyoga
is a practice that trains the mind to stay focused and present in the current
moment. By engaging in meditation at home, individuals strengthen their ability
to concentrate, improve their attention span, and boost overall cognitive
performance.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Better sleep quality:</b> Many people
struggle with sleep issues, such as insomnia or restless nights. Engaging in
meditation before bedtime can help relax the body and mind, promoting a more
restful and rejuvenating sleep. Meditation at home for anxiety can provide
individuals with effective tools to calm their thoughts and prepare for a good
night's rest.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Increased self-awareness and personal
growth: </b>Regular Rajyoga practice fosters self-reflection and self-discovery. By
setting aside time for meditation at home for anxiety, individuals can deepen
their understanding of themselves, their emotions, and their behaviors. This
heightened self-awareness can lead to personal growth, improved
decision-making, and a greater sense of purpose in life.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Physical health benefits: </b>While
meditation primarily focuses on mental and emotional well-being, it also has
potential physical health benefits. Studies suggest that regular meditation
practice may help lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, strengthen the
immune system, and alleviate symptoms of certain conditions such as migraines
and irritable bowel syndrome.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Flexibility and convenience:</b>
Meditation at home for anxiety offers the advantage of flexibility and
convenience. People can choose when and where to practice, adapting the
sessions to their schedule and preferences. This eliminates the need to commute
to a meditation center or adhere to specific class times, making it more
accessible for individuals with busy lifestyles or limited mobility.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><!--[if !supportLists]--><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>In short, Rajyoga meditation programs at home provide
individuals with the tools and space to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress,
improve mental well-being, enhance focus, promote better sleep, foster
self-awareness, and enjoy the many benefits of regular meditation practice. There are numerous centers of Brahmakumaris in and around your city. You can visit the <a href="https://www.brahmakumaris.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to find the location of the nearest one to your home.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Om Shanti</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Written by: Nitima</i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ink flows through her veins, breathing life into words that
dance upon the page. With each sentence, she weaves stories that ignite
imagination and captivate hearts. She also runs a company – <a href="https://writedesign.in/" target="_blank">Write Design</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Read More:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2023/05/emotional-meditation-commentary.html" target="_blank">Emotional Meditation Commentary</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/05/creating-your-positive-aura.html" target="_blank">Creating Your Positive Aura</a> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-72203454317538052792023-05-08T05:43:00.003+05:302023-05-08T05:43:38.444+05:30How to Train Mind to Think Deeply<div>The mind is accustomed to thinking. Training it to think deeply requires practice and a systematic approach. Here are some strategies to help you develop deeper thinking skills:</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2yCQr9PLbFlIxNu2LR8Rb27_VQ8t6Svr56ghwLf8mO06RsEXfP-QLCN1EMvAt-eoaDNRf69Nq9uygw11MQds-z2o4_9jSFU-n1fneMrR-4fK75CEOzqV4ilKdtW8pku2PaEmxAnY7-ru01I_q7gaVTt91rIkTy1uuwMHItSs15v1dBQxSRmGuo8Cdlw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="626" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2yCQr9PLbFlIxNu2LR8Rb27_VQ8t6Svr56ghwLf8mO06RsEXfP-QLCN1EMvAt-eoaDNRf69Nq9uygw11MQds-z2o4_9jSFU-n1fneMrR-4fK75CEOzqV4ilKdtW8pku2PaEmxAnY7-ru01I_q7gaVTt91rIkTy1uuwMHItSs15v1dBQxSRmGuo8Cdlw=w640-h366" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Check Thoughts: </b>Keep the <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2013/07/change-your-thoughts-to-change-your-life.html" target="_blank">mind away from the clutter of wasteful thoughts</a>. save mental energy to build place in mind to learn more. </li><li><b>Cultivate Curiosity: </b>Foster a sense of curiosity about the world around you. Ask questions, seek answers, and explore different perspectives. Embrace a mindset of lifelong learning.</li><li><b>Read Widely: </b>Read books, articles, and essays on a variety of topics. Expose yourself to diverse ideas, philosophies, and fields of study. This broadens your knowledge base and enhances your ability to think critically.</li><li><b>Practice Active Listening: </b>When engaging in conversations or listening to lectures, be fully present and attentive. Focus on understanding the speaker's perspective and ask clarifying questions. Active listening promotes deeper understanding and better retention of information.</li><li><b>Engage in Reflective Thinking: </b>Dedicate time for introspection and self-reflection. Analyze your own thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions. Consider different angles, evaluate evidence, and challenge your own ideas.</li><li><b>Embrace Complexity: </b>Seek out complex problems or concepts to engage with. Avoid oversimplification and embrace the intricacies of the subject matter. Analyze multiple factors, relationships, and potential outcomes.</li><li><b>Ask "Why" and "How": </b>When faced with a statement or situation, dig deeper by asking why and how. These questions encourage critical thinking and lead to a deeper understanding of underlying causes and mechanisms.</li><li><b>Develop Analytical Skills: </b>Enhance your analytical thinking abilities by engaging in activities such as puzzles, brain teasers, or logical reasoning exercises. These exercises train your brain to approach problems from different angles and find creative solutions.</li><li><b>Practice Mindfulness and Meditation: </b>Our intelligence is related to <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/04/emotional-intelligence-and-spirituality.html" target="_blank">emotional spirituality</a>. Cultivating a regular mindfulness or meditation practice can help quiet the mind and improve focus. It allows you to observe your thoughts and emotions objectively, enabling deeper introspection and insight.</li><li><b>Keep a Journal: </b>Maintain a journal where you can jot down your thoughts, observations, and insights. Writing helps clarify your thinking process and allows you to track your progress over time.</li><li><b>Engage in Socratic Dialogue: </b>Seek out opportunities for meaningful discussions with others. Embrace the Socratic method of questioning and challenging assumptions to stimulate deeper thinking.</li><li><b>Avoid Distractions: </b>Minimize distractions such as social media, excessive screen time, and multitasking. Deep thinking requires focused attention and concentration.</li><li><b>Embrace Solitude:</b> Allocate regular periods of solitude to think deeply without interruptions. Disconnect from technology and create a peaceful environment conducive to reflection. Learn to <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2021/01/ways-to-practice-inner-peace.html" target="_blank">practice peacefulness</a>. </li></ol></div><div><br /></div><div>Remember that deep thinking is a skill that develops over time through consistent practice. By incorporating these strategies into your daily life, you can train your mind to think deeply and cultivate a richer intellectual life. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-3671305333563918082023-05-03T15:53:00.001+05:302023-05-03T15:53:49.475+05:30Emotional Meditation Commentary<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oLeW88IXz4fpapPtBA4Lag_M5ZlfzJPN-f5v6GY6WI5aRSpPtThYUZr1GOekOr6nZ6WcaMaltULQKB3XWt5SY_coQHeYJ0Lgf58uHfR8Q-HYJW8wRMfUUUO1rJIVqFN6VUq-GNBoFCBUnh8GV0qlzLUsxQQLkDOeA8GkE21kWiXkZvM1n7zb1brCBA/s728/peaceful%20tranquility%20Sea%20beach.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="728" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oLeW88IXz4fpapPtBA4Lag_M5ZlfzJPN-f5v6GY6WI5aRSpPtThYUZr1GOekOr6nZ6WcaMaltULQKB3XWt5SY_coQHeYJ0Lgf58uHfR8Q-HYJW8wRMfUUUO1rJIVqFN6VUq-GNBoFCBUnh8GV0qlzLUsxQQLkDOeA8GkE21kWiXkZvM1n7zb1brCBA/w640-h360/peaceful%20tranquility%20Sea%20beach.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />As you begin your meditation practice, allow yourself to settle into a comfortable position. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and release any tension in your body. As you continue to breathe deeply, allow yourself to become aware of any emotions that may be present in your body.</div><div><br /></div><div>Perhaps you feel sadness, anger, or anxiety. Whatever emotions arise, allow yourself to acknowledge them without judgment or resistance. Observe them with curiosity and compassion, recognizing that they are a natural and valid part of your human experience.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you focus on your breath, allow each inhale to bring in a sense of calm and peace, and each exhale to release any negative or uncomfortable emotions. Feel the gentle rise and fall of your chest and stomach as you breathe, and allow yourself to sink deeper into a state of relaxation.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you continue to breathe deeply, imagine yourself surrounded by a warm and loving energy. This energy is here to support and comfort you as you navigate your emotions. Feel the love and compassion emanating from this energy, and allow it to fill your heart and mind with a sense of comfort and ease.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you sit in this space of love and support, imagine a peaceful scene. Perhaps you see yourself on a quiet beach, watching the waves roll in and out. Or maybe you envision yourself in a tranquil forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds. Allow yourself to fully immerse in this scene, feeling the peace and tranquility of this place.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you continue to breathe deeply, repeat a positive affirmation to yourself. Perhaps you say, "I am worthy of love and happiness," or "I trust in the universe to guide me through difficult times." Whatever affirmation resonates with you, repeat it to yourself with intention and conviction. Allow yourself to believe in the truth of these words, and let them fill your heart with hope and positivity.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you sit in this space of peace and positivity, allow any remaining negative emotions to be released with each exhale. As you release these emotions, feel a sense of lightness and freedom in your body and mind. Allow yourself to fully let go of any negative thoughts or feelings that may be weighing you down.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you continue to breathe and meditate, allow yourself to fully surrender to the present moment. Release any attachment to the past or future, and allow yourself to simply be here, now. Allow yourself to be fully present and engaged in your meditation practice, feeling a sense of calm and stillness in your body and mind.</div><div><br /></div><div>As your meditation comes to an end, take a moment to thank yourself for showing up and committing to this practice. Recognize the importance of taking time to care for your emotional well-being, and acknowledge the strength and resilience that resides within you.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you go about your day, remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. Emotions are a natural and valid part of the human experience, and it is okay to feel them. Remember that you are worthy of love and happiness, and that you have the inner strength to navigate difficult emotions with grace and resilience.</div><div><br /></div><div>May you continue to cultivate emotional resilience and inner peace through your meditation practice.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-41753849630852132112022-09-07T10:57:00.006+05:302022-09-07T11:03:01.394+05:30Pale Blue Dot <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">September 5th marked the 45th anniversary of Voyager 1. Its most iconic image was of planet Earth from distant space called - <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2021/02/pale-blue-dot-voyager-journey.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pale Blue Dot</a> - which was taken at a distance of 3.7 billion miles, from the far edge of the solar system. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWupKjiCtSlQRVhkalG8k9y0mBWccLwqESVXx-G9_3MeuntvR3HS1RtYBpemvv5E3EjzKhzknDt2CIq9YkxVAR3ElxCnhOEgM8RVccy15uEHFQq8akB07tnap6CN4mdHNGuKResWc-TyUAFKLObyNK2eAx6od16xreYcqvNOpnGsKNLjWoS6SKudVKg/s680/Pale%20Blue%20Dot%20by%20Voyager.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWupKjiCtSlQRVhkalG8k9y0mBWccLwqESVXx-G9_3MeuntvR3HS1RtYBpemvv5E3EjzKhzknDt2CIq9YkxVAR3ElxCnhOEgM8RVccy15uEHFQq8akB07tnap6CN4mdHNGuKResWc-TyUAFKLObyNK2eAx6od16xreYcqvNOpnGsKNLjWoS6SKudVKg/w566-h640/Pale%20Blue%20Dot%20by%20Voyager.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This image is a reminder of how precious, delicate and ephemeral life is. Throughout history, humans have taken their lives for granted. We have always led with the conceited assumption that we are special, central, and significant; and each death has proven us wrong. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our position in space is ordinary. Our existence is an endlessly repeated cycle of exercises in living & dying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Seeing this image is a thing of calming beauty. All our joy and suffering… every creator and destroyer of civilization… every superstar, every politician, a person of influence is on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The truth brought out of this is the absolute futility and delusion of conceit: the fallacy of a superiority, a superior gender, of nationalism, narcissism and forgetting that we are just consciousness, each of us with a simple motto - live easy & live with <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2021/01/ways-to-practice-inner-peace.html" target="_blank">inner peace</a>. </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-56574172146123238252022-05-27T15:16:00.001+05:302022-05-27T15:16:24.485+05:30Creating Your Positive Aura<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Do you sometimes
feel drained out even when you haven’t done much work? Are the situations
weighing you down? Do you spend sleepless nights worrying about what will happen to
your kids after you are gone? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Does any of
this make you feel lonely?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">There is a
hidden energy crisis in our world today. The high-tech society has lost touch with
the emotional and spiritual aspects of our personalities. Information bombardment
on mobile, TV, Netflix, e-mails, and faxes have burned us deeply into techno-induced despair. We know everything, yet we are hollow. We have enough to eat,
yet we want more. The alarming thing is we have taken this tiring, joyless state of
existence as the ‘new normal'. We have accepted that some days are not ours. The
energy depletion is so much that we don’t care about anything else except ‘self’.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">There’s a
war going on in Ukraine. We created a few tweets, signed some useless online
petitions, criticized the political regime, and our duty was done. People are
dying of hunger somewhere, but that doesn’t stop us from indulging in weekend feasts.
Domestic violence is on rise, but it's better to turn a blind eye. The parents
with mentally retarded children are crying for help, but someone else will step
up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Why?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">“Because it’s
not my calling.” – The most useless term our generation has learnt to ignore its
responsibility. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Why?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">“Because
what can we do anyway?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">But we can.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We can
bring a change around us. It doesn’t need to be drastic. Slow & steady,
little pieces of help, cooperation with self and others. These aren’t big
things, but they need commitment. These little things not only will help you to
alleviate tensions, but also create a life that nurtures and supports you. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">As a
meditationer, with fifteen years in practice, I believe the most profound transformations
take place in the most simplest ways. Your mind has the power to set you up on
a path and explore the hidden treasures of emotional healing. You heal yourself;
the world automatically heals. That’s the law of nature. It is dominated by the feelings
of love, forgiveness, and the power to accept. You can soar into the higher dimension,
be part of swirling invisible energy fields and shape the thoughts of
people around you. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The secret to
expanding a positive aura has been taught in Rajyoga meditation. It is your guide to
the unseen realm of building positivity and turning negativity around. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Energy comes
from what you consume. This includes food, thoughts & extensive rays of
energy fields that your five senses come in contact with. Harnessing this
energy with the feelings of compassion, acceptance and courage create your
aura. It makes you a supportive person with a deep capacity of tolerance and a
sense of generating creative thoughts that bring peace to others. These thoughts
are easy to create once you develop a practice of them. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Here is
something you can read on<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/04/emotional-intelligence-and-spirituality.html" target="_blank">Emotional Intelligence and Spirituality</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/02/positive-words-to-live-by.html">Positive Words To Live By</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/08/happiness-is-decision.html">Happiness is a Decision</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/01/10-commandants-to-be-happy.html">10 Commandments to Be Happy</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-36198133273331173922022-04-05T15:13:00.021+05:302022-04-12T15:46:35.579+05:30Emotional Intelligence and Spirituality<div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFj2wYlyRvljLMtifETpR9Dc155DFcR6SK149KXxEwOg5LeDLDXjrXxoucpxZXeMDTzG7phMEJvApSDbZTYdFNcDDEzfmzvzZOoBgiPX7DRYH1NeMx1yMhAzFrgRWVPRk1mcOIfybZf-j_jIICFTJbTdwrt_f2rci6PTLoE-F5LLXZriLmPkvP3pR2w/s940/Emotional%20Intelligence%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFj2wYlyRvljLMtifETpR9Dc155DFcR6SK149KXxEwOg5LeDLDXjrXxoucpxZXeMDTzG7phMEJvApSDbZTYdFNcDDEzfmzvzZOoBgiPX7DRYH1NeMx1yMhAzFrgRWVPRk1mcOIfybZf-j_jIICFTJbTdwrt_f2rci6PTLoE-F5LLXZriLmPkvP3pR2w/s16000/Emotional%20Intelligence%20(1).png" /></a></div>This write-up deals with handling emotional intelligence using spirituality & <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2019/12/mindful-meditation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mindfulness</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Nunito Sans";">Emotional intelligence is understanding your emotions creatively and using intelligence to mold them in a positive way. It makes you the kind of person you are. It encapsulates how you think, react or behave in certain situations in life. It works day and night to give colour to your personality. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;">Do you remember the <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myjEoDypUD8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Smith — Chris Rock incident</a></i> at the recent Oscars? A supposedly brilliant and well-educated person lost his credibility in a moment. No amount of experience came to his rescue when he instinctively reacted to a joke. And while you can call the behavior lapse of judgement, the power of emotions cannot be denied. For what we are, they remain a very strong source of energy in the pursuit of us becoming human beings. However, we have still not been able to harness the power of emotional intelligence. As a society, we continue to focus on education, knowledge, and experiences but leave out emotions - the basic thing that influences our lives in a fundamental way. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Nunito Sans;"><i>Why people do not understand emotional intelligence?</i></span></h4><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;">The gap between understanding the emotions and molding them in a positive way occurs almost everywhere. Most people see emotional intelligence as something they are born with - they either have it or not. They see emotions as something that can hurt them. It makes them a bit reluctant to undertake the EQ journey. Despite the growing focus on emotional quotient, there is a deficit in understanding and managing emotions. According to a recent study, only one-third of people are ever able to accurately identify their <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2021/01/what-to-do-when-nothing-goes-right.html" target="_blank">emotions</a>. This means that more than 70% of us are not skilled at identifying our emotions. Emotional awareness is not a topic that people talk about frequently. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Nunito Sans";"><i><span style="color: #134f5c;">Emotional intelligence and spirituality</span></i></span></h4><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;">As you move through your daily routine you pass through certain core feelings - happiness, sadness, aloofness, anger, fear, and embarrassment. As you move through your day - meet your friends, go out for dinners, finish your work at the office, or even exercise - your heart is constantly feeling a stream of emotions. These feelings have become so common to you that you often fail to notice them. Their complexity reveals itself in various forms of intensity triggered by day-to-day incidents. Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize these emotions and to manage your behavior and relationships accordingly. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tiTbZV7l4mq78KRPf4MLKGFAmFFNi2lzX1Rh2eGAw6nSsbQZyDCkisln_-q7c10toKv05MQlnHiyVd7jgvgA-95lnmdjKjfMTSuySBUy97zrpYlqIOdwdSFtLyF0eTiZtDHYosVv9XsJq0X_MbtXKmQ-avo3UcRNF3nEszbohtz_mfREJunMAaiVDQ/s1620/Emotional%20Intelligence.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Emotional Intelligence, Spirituality & Mindfullness" border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1620" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tiTbZV7l4mq78KRPf4MLKGFAmFFNi2lzX1Rh2eGAw6nSsbQZyDCkisln_-q7c10toKv05MQlnHiyVd7jgvgA-95lnmdjKjfMTSuySBUy97zrpYlqIOdwdSFtLyF0eTiZtDHYosVv9XsJq0X_MbtXKmQ-avo3UcRNF3nEszbohtz_mfREJunMAaiVDQ/w640-h640/Emotional%20Intelligence.png" title="Identify Yout Emotions" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-spirituality-helps.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: "Nunito Sans";" target="_blank">Spirituality</a><span style="font-family: "Nunito Sans";"> is a medium to delve inside your personality. By using the inner silence you get the power to analyze your actions and reactions. It creates a stable style that redefines you as a calm, rational, and peaceful person who has the power to change self. </span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans;">A human is a spiritual being in essence. Your achievements, relationships, education, and experiences - are all the projection of your inner values. You can be a very calm person even when everything around you seems to be collapsing. Your personal competence is made up of spiritual self-awareness and self-management skills. Knowing that you are just a source of energy in this body, mindfulness kicks in. 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I'm a Hindu and an Indian it was normal for us to participate in the religious activities that my mum undertook. We why not very religious, but of course, there was a sense of belonging to Sanatan Dharma. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">My mum had a daily routine, which she follows till today. As soon as she got up, she would go to the small temple that we had made at our home to do a namaskar. She would then take the holy water and spread its droplets in the home. I remember her quiet voice humming mantras while doing this day after day. I loved getting up to that kind of morning ritual. It bought a subtle peace of mind before our day started. To my mum religion has been an anchor to her entire life. She is well aware of all the important days in Panchang and makes sure to bring up their importance in every conversation that we have. And that has made me dig into spirituality and understand it in my own way. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">What is spirituality?</span></b></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">Different people have different ideas about what is spirituality. Numerous books have been written, lectures have been shared and discussions have taken across all over the globe to understand the depth of it. To my little mind spirituality is all about understanding the self. We as humans have the being part of us which is inside. That being part is consciousness, soul, noor, aatma - which guides us throughout our entire life journey. We become good or bad humans in the direction of that being within us. The being is made of <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2019/12/mindful-meditation.html" target="_blank">Mind, Intellect, and Habits</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkU95QCD2iv-XhLZKUtVw1sGTnovx7AP5jhi6abXX4jMoONh1KZBx1lkKbb3WvXBBeYuA8T9emCZJ_vYDVsP4i2Hlhe39qDDFN4iR707RZvZ7an3B3tTrRm2EWXNupXxdXbWDy4ng4ypCY3NCLhuFjwf92vImMnLcxCnbplHGYDG-50r9tI1Y0r2e7Iw/s1080/Quote%20on%20Spirituality.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkU95QCD2iv-XhLZKUtVw1sGTnovx7AP5jhi6abXX4jMoONh1KZBx1lkKbb3WvXBBeYuA8T9emCZJ_vYDVsP4i2Hlhe39qDDFN4iR707RZvZ7an3B3tTrRm2EWXNupXxdXbWDy4ng4ypCY3NCLhuFjwf92vImMnLcxCnbplHGYDG-50r9tI1Y0r2e7Iw/w640-h640/Quote%20on%20Spirituality.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">Why is spirituality important?</span></b></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">Spirituality directs our mind and intellect to work in a way that forms better, divine-like habits. It is the understanding of our own actions throughout the day. Many people relate it to karmic philosophy (you reap what you sow), but they forget how deep its roots go. Speaking bad about someone behind their back or allowing your temper to rise or getting involved in incorrect actions is something that we are habitual to doing even unconsciously. And the root of every action is a thought. Our thoughts guide us, create our behaviour, and make us the person that we are today. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">Before we go any further I would like to ask you to do an exercise with yourself. Just take a moment to think about all those people with whom you do not share good vibes. Just think about how long you have been carrying those quality thoughts in the form of an impression of that person. And now, when that person is not near you, you still feel that resentment, anger, or displeasure whenever you think about that person. This is how we mould our behaviour towards someone. We create Impressions of people in our minds and then see them as are mine in to protect them. We do not allow these Impressions to change because we always feel that we know better. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">Spirituality is important as it helps us to come out of these toxic thoughts. It is about acknowledging that I the being, have the power over my emotions. No one can make me feel low without my authorisation. Spirituality induces a habit of <a href="https://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/07/never-give-up-use-positive-affirmations.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">positive self-talk</a> that goes a long way in defining our personalities.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggq1SCzv6YPbbfPUUf_rGzUbkM8UoKzFyXEWGhg7QyHuCjdYseElyUYo9929_6aBTJHACpGlC3Kt9tcF1wNuCBbGfN5Mw9wbtapLCoATvf9UmWBZglCfw-QC1MVqKP83-rYBe7k9mjrl5fHIq7cHJ4F7GZEZ6rbDggMDTZUHi8tb6xqZPRybxZmGv7zg/s1080/Daily%20Affirmations.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggq1SCzv6YPbbfPUUf_rGzUbkM8UoKzFyXEWGhg7QyHuCjdYseElyUYo9929_6aBTJHACpGlC3Kt9tcF1wNuCBbGfN5Mw9wbtapLCoATvf9UmWBZglCfw-QC1MVqKP83-rYBe7k9mjrl5fHIq7cHJ4F7GZEZ6rbDggMDTZUHi8tb6xqZPRybxZmGv7zg/w640-h640/Daily%20Affirmations.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">Spirituality vs. Religion</span></b></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nunito Sans; font-size: medium;">I have been to both sides of the coin. I have experienced religion first-hand and then spent years understanding spirituality. While religion what a daily routine in my life, it was spirituality that taught me e ways to think. It opened my mind ^ of self to a point where I stopped blaming others and took and started taking responsibility for my actions. Spirituality to me has been like liberation from my old thinking patterns. It has made me into a lifelong learner with a keen interest to improve myself. In a world where there are wars being fought within the countries, it has given me e a chance to stay calm and spread positivity through vibrations. </span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com26MR6CF27+646.4005284 84.4628315-70.67660282564492 -56.162168500000007 83.477659625644918 -134.9121685tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-2646666027069349992021-08-14T22:07:00.003+05:302021-08-14T22:07:53.204+05:30 Freedom. 1947. Gratitude.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NXu9879_ECmt3lDoIXcMFNevbnYEABhW84-XxcfZ9V8ln4ztMNm4Fgcg_OH0o_HZziANyZXDXMKicD2wYMQDs5_Wp2DHmN5aa7fH1FGeiTFlQR2FB5ZwHh7BRctT9am2YNqFZWPjbMX8/s2048/Independence+Day+%25281%2529.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NXu9879_ECmt3lDoIXcMFNevbnYEABhW84-XxcfZ9V8ln4ztMNm4Fgcg_OH0o_HZziANyZXDXMKicD2wYMQDs5_Wp2DHmN5aa7fH1FGeiTFlQR2FB5ZwHh7BRctT9am2YNqFZWPjbMX8/w283-h400/Independence+Day+%25281%2529.png" width="283" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Beaten </div><div>Bruised </div><div>Slayed </div><div>Slaughtered </div><div>Their bodies bled</div><div><br /></div><div>Clad in patriotism</div><div>With eternal spirit</div><div>Fought </div><div>Flow of hatred</div><div>Had hearts of a lion</div><div>Gave blood for the Bharat</div><div>That is what it took for </div><div>The freedom</div><div>To be in our hands</div><br /><div>Happy Independence Day Folks!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://bit.ly/WriteDesign1">https://bit.ly/WriteDesign1</a></div><div><a href="https://bit.ly/ContentMarketing5">https://bit.ly/ContentMarketing5</a></div><div><a href="https://bit.ly/InstagramWD">https://bit.ly/InstagramWD</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-82634109673084186922021-06-23T11:34:00.006+05:302021-07-28T10:32:41.907+05:30International Olympic Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVx4AVRd5SndrazFBTLso0mh34WxdHz2qGG-cBl35x6fSQzqFDo4drGzFT2o6htAV7Jb1azO-g0Naq6drAkDM6c3RrZQ4qItIm87hkH8kCP4W3DuYAMS7gqMMwp8_MAIZwHvKbAukc72B/s564/Freelance+Content+Writer.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVx4AVRd5SndrazFBTLso0mh34WxdHz2qGG-cBl35x6fSQzqFDo4drGzFT2o6htAV7Jb1azO-g0Naq6drAkDM6c3RrZQ4qItIm87hkH8kCP4W3DuYAMS7gqMMwp8_MAIZwHvKbAukc72B/s320/Freelance+Content+Writer.jpg" /></a></div><div>When thoughts are too heavy,</div><div>Feelings too numb,</div><div>When the heart is unsteady,</div><div>And the tears start to come,</div><div><br /></div><div>Put on your running shoes.</div><div>Pace urself,</div><div>Let go with every stride.</div><div>The melody of footsteps,</div><div>The rhythm of breaths,</div><div>Let everything be synchronized into;</div><div>A calm stillness inside the head.</div><div><br /></div><div>BE light as a feather.</div><div>Let yourself fly.</div><div>The world is a blur, but tonight</div><div>... You are alive. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>____________________________________________________</div><div>Nitima is a creative writer who likes to meditate & travel. She has also recently started her company <a href="http://writedesign.in/" target="_blank">WriteDesign</a>. Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/nitwrites" target="_blank">Twitter</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2021/02/pale-blue-dot-voyager-journey.html" target="_blank">Pale Blue Dot: Voyager Journey</a></div><div><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2019/12/mindful-meditation.html" target="_blank">Mindful Meditation</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-73222285158659603222021-02-15T12:46:00.002+05:302021-02-15T12:58:50.939+05:30Pale Blue Dot: Voyager Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHyB0SfmVHRvdugIOQWdU6oiOvWRnjvlerAe869XfSIIYTpJsiDA5dFNaHx5I34kOcRPectOy_mzMrwuFBVUb_vuvFZGQehyphenhyphenxC7pDzbcw6ZHmC2e93hlijiEm6n_T-tyvnJ7nsSad9_T-/s672/Pale+Blue+Dot.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="672" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHyB0SfmVHRvdugIOQWdU6oiOvWRnjvlerAe869XfSIIYTpJsiDA5dFNaHx5I34kOcRPectOy_mzMrwuFBVUb_vuvFZGQehyphenhyphenxC7pDzbcw6ZHmC2e93hlijiEm6n_T-tyvnJ7nsSad9_T-/w640-h354/Pale+Blue+Dot.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It began with a small idea in the 1960s that mankind should send something in space. The journey was unpredictable, but the possibilities were unlimited. Over 7,900 people worked together on a single craft that was launched in 1977 to study the universe. Named 'Voyager', it did things no one predicted, found scenes no one expected, and has outlived its inventors. </p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On 14th February 1990, it took this photo of earth from elsewhere in the universe, at a distance of 6 billion kilometers. From that vantage point, Earth was just a point of light about a pixel in size. Our home, everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives, the place of your joy and suffering, everything there-on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. </p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is how minuscule we are. </p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVMvgiPogRr9plqKAOPGSHBxPh57Oja3522W_ZblWcYGDA8QPKjdFu8JP3lb_qW38OX716sib7yxBMDlAstJWQ8szZkxhFmfCbX22HfZFdsBgtbt-BFzQRkUt-umg5ifHn2GGicGWpiwN/s1280/Pale+Blue+Dot+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVMvgiPogRr9plqKAOPGSHBxPh57Oja3522W_ZblWcYGDA8QPKjdFu8JP3lb_qW38OX716sib7yxBMDlAstJWQ8szZkxhFmfCbX22HfZFdsBgtbt-BFzQRkUt-umg5ifHn2GGicGWpiwN/w640-h360/Pale+Blue+Dot+2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">P.S. Its not much to see, but if you search 'pale blue dot' on Google, you can see some varieties of this photograph. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-29957257581126587972021-02-06T00:25:00.001+05:302021-02-06T00:25:05.808+05:30Is Mindfulness Meditation Dangerous?<p class="MsoNormal">Sit, breathe, watch your thoughts – the daily practice of
mindful meditation is not as simple as it seems. If done with focus, it helps
in more ways than one can imagine. For example, some patients with chronic pain
have used mindfulness to manage their suffering. Mindfulness doesn’t make the pain
go away, but it certainly makes it manageable, pushing it to a place where it
can be dealt with. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2008/09/learning-about-meditation.html" target="_blank">What is meditation?</a><o:p></o:p></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBaJJ9vLrddP9IHm9MTHvhG2pN-l2xLUEEGSAS83_kjepHtRpH89QhjdtUJs0lrvmu8emX5mmYzEI6qEPp-BuyWOm38LxXsUn0qpbdiGcwvSBwfQuI9xND2geXx5MwGBQCeFeKO1XKAOM/s701/mindfulness-meditation-quotes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="561" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBaJJ9vLrddP9IHm9MTHvhG2pN-l2xLUEEGSAS83_kjepHtRpH89QhjdtUJs0lrvmu8emX5mmYzEI6qEPp-BuyWOm38LxXsUn0qpbdiGcwvSBwfQuI9xND2geXx5MwGBQCeFeKO1XKAOM/w320-h400/mindfulness-meditation-quotes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For years, scientists have used techniques to study the
effects of meditation. In an experiment done by <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/health-16406814" target="_blank">BBC</a>,
a patient’s MRI was conducted in which she was first asked to let her mind
wander and later meditate. The technology captured her mind waves in both the
scenario, with the right one showing significant reduction in the thoughts
during and after meditation. <o:p></o:p></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkigUNeUnfbv5YBfg_iDgfAJAR4dCcVpVi0t63A4_GyWehB-WM0Bf6Tg8EEH99_1pDYoelmszPastkB4Vl3aD4eQ_8VXyL5mCKeD3x9bQsdRzKpYKNxw-6TAe0PHUSk_cHB0yfvYJg5TSq/s848/Mindful+Meditation+MRI+Results.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mindful meditation MRI Results" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="848" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkigUNeUnfbv5YBfg_iDgfAJAR4dCcVpVi0t63A4_GyWehB-WM0Bf6Tg8EEH99_1pDYoelmszPastkB4Vl3aD4eQ_8VXyL5mCKeD3x9bQsdRzKpYKNxw-6TAe0PHUSk_cHB0yfvYJg5TSq/w400-h211/Mindful+Meditation+MRI+Results.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal">This shows the physically consistent proof of the benefits of meditation.
One of the major advantages of mindfulness it that it helps to reduce the ‘me
bit’ of a personality. Called ego in common language, it shifts in the pristine
range, thereby making it possible to act to a situation and not just react to
it.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2019/02/how-to-manage-anger.html" target="_blank">Here's how to act & not react</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQo4onuFUy0gGaQf42iF0SAYpZK238DnPCpSyTs9109PvTiasniqlvNEdnyKamV5HSaBf9wIEkzlK8e5COPDPGQiN6mNBFYTsPgppqziuj3MrwNiGsxCRodrRomKwlqUmeErNTQaOzMJ2c/s564/anger+management-meditation-quotes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anger Management Meditation Quote" border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="564" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQo4onuFUy0gGaQf42iF0SAYpZK238DnPCpSyTs9109PvTiasniqlvNEdnyKamV5HSaBf9wIEkzlK8e5COPDPGQiN6mNBFYTsPgppqziuj3MrwNiGsxCRodrRomKwlqUmeErNTQaOzMJ2c/w400-h400/anger+management-meditation-quotes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How we pay attention?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is easy to overlook, it shapes our world. But with
digital culture, our attention spans have reduced significantly. Reaching to
our phones compulsively, checking news headlines several times a day, or
wandering off to Instagram pages – all the fuss of digital distraction is real.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYXbU5T1ZufCXXjI0G5plIpgZ3nN2Z6vwzUSVI34Yfq7od8BBBOuKjXV21kNdWh9i5FVvDlMT8eG-DFByD1KKnINzKgiZOq36XzNjA_uZ3yUMbahLGJldjJncWqy8yP5J3SbsbnDsDeFG/s1066/Avoid-Digital-Distraction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Avoid-Digital-Distraction" border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYXbU5T1ZufCXXjI0G5plIpgZ3nN2Z6vwzUSVI34Yfq7od8BBBOuKjXV21kNdWh9i5FVvDlMT8eG-DFByD1KKnINzKgiZOq36XzNjA_uZ3yUMbahLGJldjJncWqy8yP5J3SbsbnDsDeFG/w338-h640/Avoid-Digital-Distraction.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Is Mindfulness Meditation Dangerous?</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">No, not if done with proper guidance. Research shows that
after practicing mindfulness, the grey matter in your brain's amygdala – a
region known for its role in stress – can become smaller. Mindfulness and
creativity. The pre-frontal cortex is the area of your brain responsible for
things like planning, problem-solving, and controlling your emotions.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhPEwTtcyypnDIOw13pxNByD3u16P9w7WoG0BcKSVNPG5jDvXCA014ypNHQSpG-1xs6cR7MwJrv5pZxbTq2bjWMZl3Pewho7_RAzr-zeXVqglD_WGjRKbKWlLI2gYXCFX-fWf30L-oXnc/s817/Benefits-of-Meditation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Benefits-of-Meditation" border="0" data-original-height="817" data-original-width="602" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhPEwTtcyypnDIOw13pxNByD3u16P9w7WoG0BcKSVNPG5jDvXCA014ypNHQSpG-1xs6cR7MwJrv5pZxbTq2bjWMZl3Pewho7_RAzr-zeXVqglD_WGjRKbKWlLI2gYXCFX-fWf30L-oXnc/w295-h400/Benefits-of-Meditation.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0-fj92kal6l78caW1kk7OVnNNAkLODrtSUQxHgm5SctqFGpc47uN81veYz1tHkuEUob2CGIsBCv837Mvf6j-dUprtFqt-0tTkyaxV8SrGEpsE2kcaVR98ICRuNheFrqmEYCWcO8QGqHj/s1310/mindfulness-meditation-techniques.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mindfulness-meditation-techniques" border="0" data-original-height="1310" data-original-width="614" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0-fj92kal6l78caW1kk7OVnNNAkLODrtSUQxHgm5SctqFGpc47uN81veYz1tHkuEUob2CGIsBCv837Mvf6j-dUprtFqt-0tTkyaxV8SrGEpsE2kcaVR98ICRuNheFrqmEYCWcO8QGqHj/w300-h640/mindfulness-meditation-techniques.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Read More:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/08/happiness-is-decision.html" target="_blank">Happiness is a Decision</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/06/be-hope.html" target="_blank">Be The Hope</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/06/managing-distractions.html">Managing Distractions </a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-55223064794472843642021-01-21T17:47:00.002+05:302021-01-21T18:20:35.707+05:30What to Do When Nothing Goes Right<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMlzPdVLfStuUNlCReSWeiid7WBAFj7Tjz2gqa4LbPPEJDwXlRi7AtDDACfyfYbnGY1Znk2pSHJDS7BtLsjVSbhc0gK5CxRKgv_BcyWkYNknjCsRqLIGBYYQJxYE29BvVaFcB5OCPasUE/s1584/What-To-Do-When-Nothing-Goes-Right.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What-To-Do-When-Nothing-Goes-Right" border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="1584" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMlzPdVLfStuUNlCReSWeiid7WBAFj7Tjz2gqa4LbPPEJDwXlRi7AtDDACfyfYbnGY1Znk2pSHJDS7BtLsjVSbhc0gK5CxRKgv_BcyWkYNknjCsRqLIGBYYQJxYE29BvVaFcB5OCPasUE/w640-h160/What-To-Do-When-Nothing-Goes-Right.png" width="640" /></a></div><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i>He had started to realize that it wasn’t going to happen for him.</i></p>He was in his fifties. </i><div><i>He was suffering from a disease that had led to muscle weakness and
fatigue. </i></div><div><i>Hepatitis B had already finished his liver by 75 percent. </i></div><div><i>His new venture had collapsed. </i><i>He had to mortgage his home to pay loans. </i></div><div><i>After decades of unparalleled success, his fortune had changed and
he became bankrupt.</i><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">That was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitabh_Bachchan#Productions_and_acting_comeback_(1996%E2%80%931999)" target="_blank">Amitabh Bachchan</a> before he began his second innings in Bollywood
and bounced back to a stage all of us are aware of. Today, he has an
international following and is worth more than ₹ 3,000 Crores ($400 million).</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_fwbFqZPZIhf1rsn0Zh_10z6y73pUDwGCkknql6ktoVhT2gOyfMMUCCnE7uSHZE2oaLvEQSWnl_pOCA_BwGWcRN_u_-tLzMLzJYwV9DBVQqapnTLDFcNA1aQgz6cAy2SbJ3iSvO2-kDQ/s1080/Storms+Don%2527t+Last+Forever.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Storms Don't Last Forever Offbeat Spirituality" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_fwbFqZPZIhf1rsn0Zh_10z6y73pUDwGCkknql6ktoVhT2gOyfMMUCCnE7uSHZE2oaLvEQSWnl_pOCA_BwGWcRN_u_-tLzMLzJYwV9DBVQqapnTLDFcNA1aQgz6cAy2SbJ3iSvO2-kDQ/w640-h640/Storms+Don%2527t+Last+Forever.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal">We all get bad days. It is one thing to have a bad experience,
but occasionally life takes us through entire stretches of time when nothing
goes right. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Like a row of dominoes, one thing after another comes
crashing down.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Overcoming difficult situations certainly takes time, but it
also requires grit, self-awareness, and recognizing the moment when to take a
break.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">That’s what this post is about – finding out ways to pause,
recover and get going again.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">First thing first, tell your heart this happens to everyone.
Accept it, even if you don’t see others going through it right now. You don’t
know what their past has been or can say anything about what they are going
through just by looking at their faces.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">When factors leading to a tough situation are out of your control, you may feel completely singled out, like a victim. Don’t fall in that zone. It drains too much energy, making you grumpy and sometimes hopeless.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Trust me when I say – each of us stumbles. Those <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2008/10/lets-acknowledge-our-failures.html" target="_blank">success stories</a> that you read on social media are only a crux of all the struggles a person has faced in two lines. Everyone falls. Even the world champions. But the grace, the real struggle is getting back up, faster, stronger, and unshakable.</p><p class="MsoNormal">That’s what Amitabh Bachchan did.</p><div>But easy for someone like him to bounce back, right? After all, many rich, influential people know him.</div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The truth is that for someone like him, the failures are more difficult to overcome. Because of the mammoth amount of visibility he gets, his every downfall is also magnified 10 times. Not to count the shame, trolling and fall from grace. If someone like me fails, only my family would know; but if a celebrity fails, the whole world is there to scrutinize, give unsolicited advice and make snide remarks.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Setbacks allow us to put a little perspective in order and reignite passion to succeed. Here are a few strategies to help you stay positive and get back on track, no matter what happens.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Be ready, adapt to change</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLvVW-Pcti0ioVPCmXyfwhHgQ6RD3n1oDJOk_0Ko3hN8fKJZD8sf6afiIxX_Y9vVXQdbKCd6_VsAQXS00pZKufq-t_jWKQEmzA7wqtugf-hiZkQByizvf145zZmG_kbBACk13huoGfBjM/s1080/When-Nothing-Goes-Right-Go-Left.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="When-Nothing-Goes-Right-Go-Left Offbeat Spirituality" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLvVW-Pcti0ioVPCmXyfwhHgQ6RD3n1oDJOk_0Ko3hN8fKJZD8sf6afiIxX_Y9vVXQdbKCd6_VsAQXS00pZKufq-t_jWKQEmzA7wqtugf-hiZkQByizvf145zZmG_kbBACk13huoGfBjM/w640-h640/When-Nothing-Goes-Right-Go-Left.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>When things don’t go according to the plan, change the way to plan.</div><div><br /></div><div>As we set meaningful goals, we tend to push ourselves full throttle. When nothing goes right, it can disrupt our momentum and throw us off course. This feels extremely discouraging, especially when you’ve already worked so hard toward your goal. One of the ways to destress is to use <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/07/never-give-up-use-positive-affirmations.html" target="_blank">positive affirmations</a>. On the days your hard work isn’t paying off, be ready to adapt to newer ways.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Believe in God’s ways</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpu0p6WHzqmtZkZKb4PTXHcBn2Dn4Uz1bWevGtHcDTENnzmLdLBGKrs0mDQwEy9HYt9ThYTqYgAeWB_1IciC2ogqwfsmTaP19Ejx40ScJxlzVIfEj8FXBiBKEB258_Yvvwo9b8lKLzJl-/s1024/Life-In-Not-Linear.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="1024" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpu0p6WHzqmtZkZKb4PTXHcBn2Dn4Uz1bWevGtHcDTENnzmLdLBGKrs0mDQwEy9HYt9ThYTqYgAeWB_1IciC2ogqwfsmTaP19Ejx40ScJxlzVIfEj8FXBiBKEB258_Yvvwo9b8lKLzJl-/w640-h412/Life-In-Not-Linear.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Things will turn out to be better. Just be patient and learn to go with the flow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Most of us take life in a linear way. We put some amount of work and expect the results to follow accordingly. When the plans don’t work out, our rigid expectations lead to a crash. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are a perfectionist, these falls can hit particularly hard.</div><div><br /></div><div>The truth is that life doesn’t always go as planned. The road of life winds through all kinds of unexpected twists, turns, and bumps. You may work your hardest and still take time to reach your goals.</div><div><br /></div><div>While all this happens, learn to <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2008/11/lets-appreciate-gift-called-life.html " target="_blank">appreciate life</a>. Very often we realize the gifts of what we have only after they are gone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Life doesn’t work in the way we desire it to. It does not come with a manual. Every great person’s life is a testimony of it.</div><div><br /></div><div>No doubt planning is good. But you have to learn to believe the days after struggle will also arrive.</div><div><br /></div><div>When things go off the rails, trust in your abilities more. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is where mental toughness comes into play and you build a path of resilience.</div></div><div><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Learn Meditation</span></h3><div><i>Recognize when it’s time to pause and reset your thoughts</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6DrCMDBEh0vghXWVR3yGf97tnK6_z8RqhjtCOAuQLQwpZrLvXAU6IYklE1SWCHNEV011nsjGUlWFX-XGmxABx5OFYiA77BY6tjKq2wuSEvZa5lTZpHw05xRC1wzGpJIz8c7S4DbOCQGA/s600/Silence-Empowers-Meditation-Quotes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="317" data-original-width="600" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6DrCMDBEh0vghXWVR3yGf97tnK6_z8RqhjtCOAuQLQwpZrLvXAU6IYklE1SWCHNEV011nsjGUlWFX-XGmxABx5OFYiA77BY6tjKq2wuSEvZa5lTZpHw05xRC1wzGpJIz8c7S4DbOCQGA/w640-h338/Silence-Empowers-Meditation-Quotes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2015/03/fail-learn-move-on-my-lifeheck-my-rules.html" target="_blank">Failures</a> can be quite draining. If you are not prepared for them, you can feel defeated, demotivated and backed into a corner. </div><div><br /></div><div>What do great people do in those times? They use time constructively and do retrospection. Many have listed the benefits of sitting with self in peace.</div><div><br /></div><div>Numerous studies show that meditation gives the power to reset the mine and refreshes the brain. </div><div><br /></div><div>With every elevated thought that you create, your core values increase.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2019/12/mindful-meditation.html " target="_blank">Mindfulness</a> lets you be in the present and re-evaluate your priorities. Keeps you in present, gives clarity, patience and dedication. It is not a condition to be achieved, but a way of living.</div><div><br /></div><div>Start your day with strong thoughts. They will set things right for you for the rest of the day. Take out a twenty-minute space where you regenerate and renew so that the way you show up through the fallbacks is first-class. Remember, you can’t predict what will happen, but you can predict your reaction towards it.</div></div><div><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><div><br /></div><div>I am one crazy-about-meditation kind of person who just started a <a href="http://writedesign.in/" target="_blank">company</a>. In between struggling to get new clients and keeping up the cheer in the air, I’m happily doing the second task while hassling through the first. Have similar experiences to share? <a href="https://writedesign.in/contact-us" target="_blank">Give me a shout</a> & I’d love to hear!</div><div><br /></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-57075317453283439732021-01-14T19:57:00.004+05:302021-01-20T19:16:33.383+05:30Ways to Practice Inner Peace<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I’ve never seen the man raise his voice in his entire life. His parents never had any complaints, neither ever his co-workers. They always saw him as a quiet, peaceful individual who loved the outdoors and always saw the best in others. That man, a close friend, has awesome control over himself. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">He doesn’t raise his voice or argue to prove his point, and never utter words that leave the listener wounded. In other words, he radiates ‘inner peace’.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBEZ0ofYpa_iedkGR3GHxc_jByTaHE64W83msUbX6kSnzHlC-b2G8G1sFiTHNVnoXJJWnixAkAJBdOCE_AdMIAja7CZF-8Sv-iimtAS19FiJOD42wyosjToz7oh79T3z6KnfsHxttBh6f/s553/Inner-Peace-Affirmations-Slogans.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inner-Peace-Positive-Affirmations" border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="508" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBEZ0ofYpa_iedkGR3GHxc_jByTaHE64W83msUbX6kSnzHlC-b2G8G1sFiTHNVnoXJJWnixAkAJBdOCE_AdMIAja7CZF-8Sv-iimtAS19FiJOD42wyosjToz7oh79T3z6KnfsHxttBh6f/w368-h400/Inner-Peace-Affirmations-Slogans.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Is it easy for some to have that kind of control over themselves? Or
to never react, no matter how worse are the situations/people around them? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Inner peace is that state of psychological or spiritual calm
that defines a being. It is <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2020/01/finding-your-calm-why-inner-peace-in.html" target="_blank">important</a> to our existence. It exhibits itself despite the potential presence of
stressors such as the display of anger and frustration by others. It is the
unmistaken ability to enjoy every moment of time, disinterest in judgment or
actions of others, and total loss of inclination in getting into conflict. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXBNPjQ4giNsrR0D6rhixyn63J_eyWhfSFWsQBazZNt_6URD__o_L3spngbjxzGT77h_usd118pV2iWsX6s5-Mo53F8IL2nc2SYHopdEvrLXSfXHx1XcSnN_BOOYsSC5K7KBPniGYCGONB/s1004/Inner-Peace--Positive-Affirmations.jpg" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Inner-Peace-Positive-Affirmations" border="0" data-original-height="1004" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXBNPjQ4giNsrR0D6rhixyn63J_eyWhfSFWsQBazZNt_6URD__o_L3spngbjxzGT77h_usd118pV2iWsX6s5-Mo53F8IL2nc2SYHopdEvrLXSfXHx1XcSnN_BOOYsSC5K7KBPniGYCGONB/w360-h640/Inner-Peace--Positive-Affirmations.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Inner peace allows the mind to function at its optimal level and see the path clearly. Working on the principles of <a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2010/05/principles-of-positive-thinking.html" target="_blank">positive thinking</a>, it helps in staying focused on the goals and reduces the chances of losing sight of what is important. Having inner peace is like having a compass; you know how would you react to a situation and trust your instincts to clear obstacles. A person with an intimate sense of inner peace sees difficulties as the way of becoming worthy of living life instead of getting threatened by them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRi2MCDHDSQCjp9YsqClmHyNSs_rV3bpVgo3viRdtAC3-H-nqBL32wNALpHF-1C2_j4dy900hbH3Pme8LpQ_ZksJcJ2Qt8rO_9zzyAizFl7mVjbmGclB4Vf3e75MLXvQCqjKHaL01MQ6NO/s470/Inner-Peace-Affirmations.jpg" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Inner-Peace-Positive-Affirmations" border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="256" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRi2MCDHDSQCjp9YsqClmHyNSs_rV3bpVgo3viRdtAC3-H-nqBL32wNALpHF-1C2_j4dy900hbH3Pme8LpQ_ZksJcJ2Qt8rO_9zzyAizFl7mVjbmGclB4Vf3e75MLXvQCqjKHaL01MQ6NO/w349-h640/Inner-Peace-Affirmations.jpg" title="Inner-Peace-Positive-Affirmations" width="349" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-51666400678002514942020-12-08T17:16:00.009+05:302020-12-08T17:18:37.372+05:30MiniPoetry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gkALMzFlm71oLqmUrd_uXaHs8edPxn2jLeolhL__UNOrtHipuVaPqfoeqBPE3uTP7h3-jAlPLSIswu_ahWN0pa40Yr3LkpAxQyChQtt1dsINX8Kvm2kTP2pVvHwvM91yHaX9hAiIXZik/s586/Sea-of-stars.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="586" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gkALMzFlm71oLqmUrd_uXaHs8edPxn2jLeolhL__UNOrtHipuVaPqfoeqBPE3uTP7h3-jAlPLSIswu_ahWN0pa40Yr3LkpAxQyChQtt1dsINX8Kvm2kTP2pVvHwvM91yHaX9hAiIXZik/w400-h266/Sea-of-stars.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div>There </div><div>I was</div><div>Near </div><div>The inner </div><div>Dimensions </div><div>Of sanity </div><div><br /></div><div>Where</div><div>There was</div><div>A minuscule </div><div>Assemble</div><div>Of my reality </div><div><br /></div><div>Here</div><div>I was</div><div>Born to be</div><div>Free</div><div><br /></div><div>Searching</div><div>Kindness</div><div>It left</div><div>Behind us</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The birdsong</div><div>The language</div><div>Of crematory ashes</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What remains</div><div>As I search </div><div>Tirelessly </div><div>For that place </div><div>And normality</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-42360842026531389872020-11-30T11:13:00.005+05:302020-11-30T11:13:36.654+05:30Brave Souls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPn5em8rOw4BM3tjI4xeLxiLgFoYYuo9hP4XdAxLEI80h6pgcfSiqsrYMQ4lksMi-Xfn3KtP2wm_yg2BYP3ek9dFdbpO50lYf8MM3RZXJ1oRytUep2UjHXYQYguJYkZJDFXBMahGiqyOk/s752/Sikh+Guru.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPn5em8rOw4BM3tjI4xeLxiLgFoYYuo9hP4XdAxLEI80h6pgcfSiqsrYMQ4lksMi-Xfn3KtP2wm_yg2BYP3ek9dFdbpO50lYf8MM3RZXJ1oRytUep2UjHXYQYguJYkZJDFXBMahGiqyOk/s320/Sikh+Guru.jpg" /></a></div><div><div>They ask me to say something about Guru Gobind Singh;</div><div>They ask what is He to me?</div><div>I tremble when they ask, "What is He to me?"</div><div><br /></div><div>I think of history,</div><div>Wars, fierceness & days of victories; </div><div>Warriorship that raised generations,</div><div>Courage, which had no limitations.</div><div><br /></div><div>I learnt early,</div><div>When things get tough</div><div>Don't be girly</div><div>When up against trouble,</div><div>Meet it squarely, </div><div>Burst the bubble;</div><div>Set the shoulders,</div><div>Plant your feet,</div><div>Take a brace,</div><div>And that's how & when,</div><div>I remember a Guru's face.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-78292667811591841102020-11-19T12:15:00.024+05:302020-11-19T19:07:50.637+05:30How A Person Can Be Spiritually Inclined?<p class="MsoNormal">If you are a person who’s alive & breathing, you are
spiritual, and when you realize the consciousness that runs your body, you
become spiritually inclined. It is not difficult. Being spiritually inclined
also doesn’t that you do anything extra than what you are doing right now. It
just implies that you become conscious of your thoughts, words, and actions;
not do anything that harms others and are in a constant mode of being aware of
your connection with the almighty power.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How Does A Spiritually Inclined Person Behave?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><i>Sensibly, obviously</i>! A spiritually inclined
person is in control of emotions, doesn’t let the situations or unpleasant
circumstances empower his or her virtues. He/she tries to see good in everybody,
doesn’t let pride get better of him or her.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>For the situations beyond control, a spiritually
inclined person wouldn’t fret too much. He/she would learn to go with the flow,
develop a <u><a href="http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2014/07/time-spirituality-and-happiness.html" target="_blank">positive attitude</a>,</u> and favor the problem-solving attitude.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjH4mua4MBHl0FSSk8wkKx5MsUrszu8kfezVb_ESePlL7Z8TTSZ98ueQ2G_IWyvOaYHNP-XDsisd2NRxGY7FAlDA4yCcD4oZ9hPbxUJE0esx0Vr5fmeYTGVeiwLCVCfkQB1jTxd3fC0Q6Z/s940/Positive-Affirmations-To-Start-My-Day+%25281%2529.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Positive Affirmations To Start A Day" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjH4mua4MBHl0FSSk8wkKx5MsUrszu8kfezVb_ESePlL7Z8TTSZ98ueQ2G_IWyvOaYHNP-XDsisd2NRxGY7FAlDA4yCcD4oZ9hPbxUJE0esx0Vr5fmeYTGVeiwLCVCfkQB1jTxd3fC0Q6Z/w320-h268/Positive-Affirmations-To-Start-My-Day+%25281%2529.png" title="Positive Affirmations To Start Your Day" width="320" /></a></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>He would have a disciplined routine, with no
exceptions. If you consider the life of yogis, one common habit that every one
of them has is getting up early, mostly before sunrise. The scientific reason
for it is that it allows you to set your internal body clock with the sun and fix
up the tone of your day. Art of Living has dedicated a whole page on the virtues of<u><a href=" https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/ayurveda/ayurvedic-tips/glory-waking-according-ayurveda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> being an early riser</a></u>.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"></p><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>He would meditate in the morning and during the
day, as and when time permits. For us mortal beings, the mind is a curious thing
that keeps on running from one thought/feeling/action to another. So it becomes
imperative to keep it busy in creating positive, purposeful, and powerful
thoughts. If you need help in finding some positive affirmations, the following
images can help you. They have the power to make you feel spiritually inclined
while adding to self-worth and love for fellow human beings. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdqgiUefkfLX8Vvsk5sbSawc5Nx0eYARZpIIb30gBr8jd0KLCc47wKu5TK2NLZgfQsDodMGJiMj-xv9BWQXL6dqL_fLNaTTEM7btJlR0Xzo_7YS6xP7tOG7n5uw9K3En2SXfKmF7Fmx3m/s940/Positive-Affirmations-To-Start-My-Day+%25282%2529.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Positive Affirmations To Beat Stress" border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdqgiUefkfLX8Vvsk5sbSawc5Nx0eYARZpIIb30gBr8jd0KLCc47wKu5TK2NLZgfQsDodMGJiMj-xv9BWQXL6dqL_fLNaTTEM7btJlR0Xzo_7YS6xP7tOG7n5uw9K3En2SXfKmF7Fmx3m/w320-h268/Positive-Affirmations-To-Start-My-Day+%25282%2529.png" title="Positive Affirmations To Beat Stress" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><b>5.<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">He would make sure that the food he gives to the body is both nutritious and light. Fat-filled, junk or non-vegetarian food
ignites the aggressiveness in the body. It is unnatural, creates obstacles in
digestive ability, and gives rise to the diseases of obesity, heart ailments,
high cholesterol, upset stomach, and other issues. Besides, no matter how much
you cook and add spices to your food, it is still not cool to eat a dead body.
And not to remind, the ruthless corona pandemic, which brought the whole world
to a halt, began because some people chose to eat infected bats somewhere and
passed on the virus to the entire globe.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">A spiritually inclined person would be gracious
in accepting mistakes, will learn from the past, and try hard not to repeat them. If
accepting mistakes is problematic for you, maybe this image below can help. </span></p><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>Habits of a spiritually inclined person:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></p></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Gets up before sunrise </span></div></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Meditates daily</span></div></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Keeps control over thoughts</span></div></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Is a positive affirmer</span></div></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Eats light vegetarian food</span></div></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Accepts mistakes graciously </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></div></span></span></blockquote><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>What Does Spiritually Inclined Does Not Mean?</b></p></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">That you are</span></p></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Timid</span></div></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Afraid</span></div></span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Avoider of responsibilities </span></div></span></span></blockquote><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><p class="MsoNormal"></p><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><o:p></o:p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><o:p></o:p></p></span><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Nitima</div>Nitima Soodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475233496880000861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975581076195585668.post-52718567135601658312020-10-06T11:12:00.002+05:302020-11-19T18:15:23.452+05:30Love Of My Life<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">You make me smile,</span></strong></div><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; padding: 0cm;">Every moment of the day</span></strong></div></span></strong><p></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">When dawn breaks the morning<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">We cycle together<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Pacing ourselves<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Breaking the shelves<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">The blood pulses<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Desire to go fast is compulsive<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">We become intense<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Sustaining the breaths<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Until we are spent<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">The sweat drips<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Panting, <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">We recover<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Your obsession keeps me going<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Tomorrow, I must have you again<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Life isn't the same without you<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">I love you, <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face=""Segoe UI","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">I need you,<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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