Science and metaphysics both advocate that things in our universe and environment are more interconnected than we think. Likewise, the mind and body are one. We tend to get overly focused on our own problems and concerns, but if the above statement is true, we are just one part of a bigger picture and may not be so important after all. What is within our ability to influence may be really small and insignificant, but I still want to try….
“If you are at all unhappy, the only reason is because life is not happening the way you want it to be.” – Sadhguru Realise that you have the power to choose your reaction to any circumstances in your life. If you change the way you think about a situation, you can also change your response to it. Essentially what every human being wants is to live joyfully, peacefully and have loving relationships. There may inevitably be times we fall…
“The wake is the trail that a boat leaves behind. The wake cannot drive the direction of the boat…it is driven by the present moment energy being generated by the boat’s engine.” – Wayne Dyer The wake of a boat is a great analogy for the wake of our lives. Coincidentally, the word ‘wake’ also means ‘funeral’ which is pretty apt as well – but I digress. The reason your life is going in this direction is not because of…
Seek out the wisdom of sages or professional advice if you must, but ultimately look within yourself to find your own answers to life’s troubles. Suffering can be a trigger for self-transformation, but it requires a willingness to be brutally honest with yourself. Meditate and confront yourself, you may be surprised at what you find.
They say that you are the sum of your habits. Maybe most of my habits might not be so good, but one that I am glad I stuck to over the years was the habit of practicing yoga. It started around the time I started my first job. Feeling stressed out and tired, I started taking lessons for a gentle workout and realised that I was pretty suited for it. I was quite flexible in my younger days, and had…