finding purpose in infinite reality
By Katherine Rundell
Nothing better than the balance between a good job, a family in harmony, healthy days and a calm mind, right? In adulthood, the tendency is to give importance to simpler issues in life, the so-called maturation. Everyone knows what they are looking for, but peace and tranquility is what everyone is looking for. To achieve this goal, some actions must be taken. (more…)
by Amelia Evans
We live in a society that emphasizes achieving goals and material things. We continually push ourselves daily and we wage a battle within ourselves about what society expects of us and what we truly want.
The stress, negative emotions, turmoil, violent feelings, and overthinking take a big toll on our wellness and mental health. And there comes a point in our lives when we need or are forced to pause, take a deep breath, and think or what we’ve done and the future direction we should take.
Truth be told, we can all be very busy but not get anywhere. Like running on a treadmill and finding that we’re still right where we started. Though we can’t control the things that are happening to us, there are things we can do to find and promote inner peace. Here are some techniques you can follow to help you find that inner calm and quiet: (more…)
by Vivek Roy
Stress is now have become a part of our daily lives. There are many reasons behind this and that is a very different topic to discuss. Here we want to talk about how to relieve the stress of your day and gain inner peace. People often choose the wrong path to deal with stress like drinking and smoking which is very harmful to health. There are some very healthy ways to keep your mind calm and relaxed.
Yoga is one of the best ways to stay healthy and fit and this helps in lowering the stress and gives you mental peace. Now yoga is something that you can do at your house and at your preferable time of the day. Yoga has no side effects, unlike the pills you take to relieve your stress and depression. So it is worth a shot.
Yoga poses to restore the calmness of your mind and relax the body are: (more…)
Evolution drives us towards survival and reproduction. That we exist, now, is a result of our ancestors being sufficiently good at survival and reproduction that we have a 4 billion year unbroken lineage to the origin of life. At some unknown point in that 4 billionn year journey we developed consciousness and (perhaps) agency. In some way we (what is we, or I, or 'self'?) became aware of our environment and aware of the choices open to us in negotiating it towards some end.
Evolution continually drives us towards the next nourishing meal and the next potential partner in order that our specific genetic pattern may survive in perpetuity, or long beyond our individual mortal body. It does this by driving us to seek positive emotions, that which 'feels' good, and to avoid negative emotion (what feels bad). But feelings are inevitably short-lived. It would not serve evolution if one tasty meal satisfied us for a lifetime.
Over countless aeons, civilization developed drives that seem to exceed the basics of evolution. We still seek the momentary hedonistic buzz of basic fulfillment. But its inevitable transience causes us to seek the more sustained satisfaction arising from meaningful purpose in life. (more…)
Like most religions Buddhism and Christianity both consist of philosophical and “supernatural†aspects. This post draws on the key philosophical teachings of Buddhist pragmatism and Christian kindness to identify guidance for satisfaction and fulfilment in the 21st Century.
A human lifespan is but the tiniest drop in the cosmic ocean. Life is fragile; it can be cut short in so many ways - illness, accident, at the hands of another. It is subject to countless unpredictable external influences, many with the power to drastically affect life’s course, or mercilessly terminate it.
Life is like being given $100 and knowing it will vanish at some random unknown future time. Rationally, you’d spend and enjoy it now. That is living primarily in the moment, ie mindfully. (more…)
by Bipin Baloni
Summary - Have you ever thought about the lurking beneficial properties of Trekking? Read the blog to discover how trekking can help you to change your own behavior.
There are infinite ways to react to statements, to actions, to consequences, to results, to people, but we choose our own way. Why wouldn't you? After all, we all have the right to enjoy the freedom of our speech and expression.
Your gestures may or may not hurt the other person, but it will surely give them a reason to remember you for a long-term. It could either be a sour or a sweet memory. Since you cannot please everybody on this planet, you can at least try to put your best foot forward. Even though you are not accustomed to being liked by everyone, your social behavior somewhere affects your own mental health.
This blog post is not directing you towards being socially-acceptable; instead it's revealing the natural characteristics which you and the mountains can have in common. (more…)
by Dr. Scott F. Terry & David Shapiro
Before practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM), it was mayhem at our school. A lot of fights were going on, basically every day. People were not friendly, they were mean. When I learned it I noticed it was different, because TM is not just closing your eyes, it is deeper than that. It makes you feel better, makes you more energized and it takes away all your stress. It really, really helps. – 7th grade student
I used to be really fidgety, I used to move a lot, couldn't' stay in my seat for very long. Now after meditating I can sit down for a whole class without standing up. Before practicing TM, it was hard for me to concentrate; after practicing TM, I could concentrate very well. – 7th grade student
These children live in communities and go to schools where violence threatens the children and puts them at risk for accumulating high levels of stress and even suffering post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, a chronic and debilitating condition, arises from life-threatening and deeply traumatic events: war, sexual abuse, violence and natural disasters. Symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, fear, hyper-vigilance, emotional numbness, anger, and violent behavior, often leading to the abuse of drugs and alcohol. PTSD is a chronic, debilitating condition that may last a lifetime if not treated effectively. (more…)
by Aaron Lin
A significant part of making manifestation and the law of attraction work for you lies in positive energy and positive vibrations. However, harnessing positive energy is a lot easier said than done – after all, the human mind is naturally inclined to question. Personally, I like to think of it as the price we have to pay for consciousness.
Yet, we don’t have to be Einstein-level intelligent to create positive energy in our lives, and neither do we have to completely shut off our brains either! So, how can we develop that “shift†in our minds that overcomes the currents of what feels natural to us, and finally start producing potent, positive energy in our lives?
So, here’s how you can make the law of attraction work in your favour by implementing these 3 proven methods that will set your mind to vibrate at positive frequencies! (more…)
by Debra Meehl
As spiritual beings having a human experience, how do we reconcile our spiritual essence with human existence? How do we cope with the everyday in light of our divine heritage?
In the era of new age spirituality, we have developed a pervading but misguided notion that enlightenment only appears as and through continual, unshifting peace, harmony, and contentment. We have come to cling to the erroneous idea that by distancing oneself from the negatively perceived side of humanity we evolve beyond our humanness, becoming something higher or better. But if you are occupying a human body, it is impossible to experience only one side of existence.
The point of our existence in these flesh suits is the experience itself. Our spirits are a reflection and manifestation of the divine, seeking to learn and to know itself; all of itself, in the perfect timing and unfolding of divine flow. This means that there is a time for everything – “…  a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance…†(more…)
by Catherine Auman
The self-improvement business is booming. Videos, books, classes, teleseminars, newsletters, gyms, get-away weekends: the opportunities to improve yourself are endless. Whether it’s diet, fitness, attractiveness, ability to make money, relationships, or sexual skills, there is a myriad of offerings at all price points.
People are caught up in the self-improvement business, but nobody seems to ask what are we improving ourselves for? (more…)
