by Arogyadham Maa Yoga Ashram “Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead, for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.” – PETER 3:9 The Law of Relationship is to give love. The love with no expectations, no rewards. The force of love in the Almighty will definitely convey your love message from one soul to another and will heal their soul too. If someone utters toxic words about your relationships or insults you or does wrong to you,…
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Four Ways to Turn Negative Body Thoughts Around
by Renee Engeln Ph.D. Practice changing the disparaging things you say to your body into compassion. If you’re committed to cultivating a healthier body image, you’ll also need to tackle the negative things you say about your body. Sometimes that negative body talk comes in the form of conversations with others in which you badmouth your body, but other times these conversations happen in the privacy of your own mind. Psychologists refer to those unspoken conversations you have with yourself as “negative self-talk.” Consider what kinds of thoughts go through your mind when you catch…
Read MoreHappiness and Contentment: Still Not Available in a Pill
By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. Happiness is a byproduct of the journey, not the destination. A lot of research on happiness and subjective well-being has been done over the last fifty years or so—seems like everyone wants to figure out how we can grab a slice of the happiness pie that we feel life is supposed to offer. While there will never be a specific prescription for attaining happiness, there are some important findings that are excellent guidelines that, if followed, might increase the likelihood that we get our own fair share of…
Read MoreStop WORRYING !
by Brahma Kumaris 1. Worrying is creating a complete script of the outcome of a situation before it has happened and then using the story to scare ourselves. 2. By worrying we are reducing our inner strength which we require to face the challenge. 3. Every time you find yourself worrying, stop and tell yourself – “This story might NEVER happen”. When the cycle of negative thoughts slows down, gradually change the quality. 4. Be aware of these patterns of thinking which drain our energy – CRITICISING, WORRYING, CONTROLLING and…
Read MoreServing Through Silence
by Brahma Kumaris In meditation, you connect to the experience of silence in which both the mind and the heart are calmed. The mental chatter or noise stops. A gentle flow of slow, clear, transparent and peaceful thoughts is produced. The organs of the body and its senses are calmed and your emotions become pure. In this state, you can listen to the voice of your conscience, the voice that guides you; you can also awaken the divine intuition. On listening to that voice, you are strengthened. In this way, you…
Read MoreFor Pain, Loss, and Betrayal
by Kaldan Doma Human beings are creatures of habit, driven by emotion just as strongly as by reason. We become used to being a certain way, and over time, our reactions to people, things, and situations around us also begin to follow a pattern. Especially when those situations involve pain, loss or betrayal, our reactions can be predicted based on the personalities we’ve developed over the years. But we don’t all react the same way – some of us find it harder to deal with pain and betrayal than others. Some…
Read MoreCreating distance between you and your problems
By P Vaidyanathan When we are faced with problems, our normal human tendency is to get seriously focussed and involved with the problem. We tend to continuously keep thinking about the problem and we cannot seem to get our mind away from the problem even for a short time. This, in turn, often triggers a whole lot of negative emotions in us, like anger, fear, grief, sorrow, irritation, frustration, helplessness, angst, and depression. And with these thoughts and emotions, we try to solve our problems, with varying effects. If someone is…
Read MoreStress Relief: Some Practical Suggestions for Stress Relief
Derail Your Train of Thoughts Try to slowdown and stop the everyday onslaught of thought that wears you out—especially the kind of circular thinking that gets you nowhere. It is important to avoid getting into such state of circular thinking that does not lead to any obvious solution. Perhaps there’s a simple thought or quote you can use to help you derail your train of thoughts and initiate your relaxation response. The Practice of Meditation Unlike prayer, where you do the talking, meditation is more akin to listening. Your breath…
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