Meditation-the inner secret!

The STAY HOME situation has opened doors for quite a lot of things for all of us and for me as well; where I have tried to try something which I had never thought of trying, to be honest. My husband has been meditating for quite a while and he’d had some amazing inexplicable experiences. Whenever I ask about his views and feels on meditation, he just nods by saying, it’s something superlatively abstract which can only be felt at a personal level. It was high time and plus I had all the time to explore what it actually was. Had read a lot about it though, but the urge to feel it was soaring high in me by now. The lockdown worked in my favour with respect to meditation; I started it right away and here I am to tell you where the secret lies.

A million trillion thoughts flooding in my mind and I’m trying to catch one out of it, but still can’t. This was level 1. Excuse me, the fact still remains the same that you got to feel it, I can’t be the reference for the actual meditation feels. Just trying to tell you what I was able to capture out of just a few days of meditating ( sitting with my own self for just 10 minutes; eyes closed ). I realized one sure thing. What we want to learn or what we wish to know, we make efforts by reading and seeking other sources. But, all answers lie just a blink away. Close your eyes and know the secrets. It’s not about closing your eyes and getting all solutions to your problems. The idea is, the moment we close our eyes for that 10 minutes, we start receiving the calm and peace that we require in abundance in order to deal with a problem.

We face regular challenges where we need to control our ego, stay calm despite the unpleasant situation and handle anger. Most problems arise when people disagree with each other or land up in a difference of opinion. When the other party doesn’t agree to us, anger surfaces. We end up saying or doing something hurtful to the other. Soon, what began as a minor disagreement escalates to a fight and over a period of time, the relationship suffers. It’s an immediate reaction; so at that point of time we can’t expect ourselves to think of staying calm, patient and all. It won’t work, even if we want to. This is a preparation we should make in advance; one of which is called MEDITATION. I have recently realized this. This practice instills peace and harmony in us. Here, we take our attention away from the outer world and focus it within. We begin to experience the divine love within us. Our thought process undergoes a profound transformation. 10 minutes of self revival I call it. It can be done for a longer time as well. Varies from person to person. In whatever sphere we are working, we become a source of help and comfort to those around us. Our ego is kept in check!! The feeling of tranquility that we experience during meditation, stays with us for long and we tend to radiate that calmness in the face of challenging situations or differences of opinion, not allowing situations to escalate into anger. Isn’t that great and achievable? We are ready to compromise or adjust to ensure a peaceful resolution.

If we wish to uncover the luminosity and riches of our soul, meditation can help us. By sitting in meditation for some time each day, you will realize that you are spending time in something that is going to last forever with you. The spiritual gain is eternal. Basically, meditation is a way to devote time to our body, mind and soul. It allows us to spend some time in the quiet of our own self and tap into the treasures within.

The more we meditate, the more we learn to love and be loved. Try this once, if you are reading this and I’m sure you will spread a divine fragrance wherever you go. With daily practice, ( I still miss out some days ) we will observe a remarkable difference in how we approach our relationships—may it be personal or professional. Through inner peace and harmony, we can cultivate stronger bonds of love around us. Let’s together start an effort towards a better surrounding filled with anything else but not anger and ego!! Still in the process of discovering myself and exploring the feels of meditation. Till then you can share your experience in the comments. Will be glad to know how you feel.

My 28th post of the May 2020 Blogging Challenge.

HAPPINESS – it’s our own responsibility:)

As life moves on; our idea of happiness evolves too. But, does the core belief of what makes us happy really change?

As life grows, we tend to change our perceptions, thoughts and ideas on how we start taking things or how we express our emotions. Our surroundings change, relations change, people around us change, But the idea of happiness or things that make us smile don’t really change; shouldn’t change rather. I always believe, HAPPINESS LIES IN THE LITTLE THINGS. You can find your happiness in the simplest events or littlest things around you. The point is, Do you want to see that happiness and Do you wish to see the bright stars amidst the dark sky. If we just keep grumbling about the darkness of the night, we will never be able to see a star there. Our happiness is our own responsibility. Try to figure out first, what is the idea that lies within you? Ups and downs are a part and parcel of life. We can’t change that rhythm. But we can be on a constant high, as we shift from one excitement to another—that’s in our control. Then why not? It’s okay to be selfish when it comes to happiness. For me, my health and my happiness are my top priority. This doesn’t mean making someone sad and being happy ofcourse, but to find your own happiness, strive for it, giving yourself and your smile utmost importance. Some things are silly and stupid, but as long as it’s making you smile—voila!!! it’s worth it.

That moment when I get my picture clicked just the way I wanted it to be, my birthday and also the night before, The first raindrop on the tip of my tongue, the mitti ki khushbu after rain, the chirping of birds, the feeling when i spot a peacock, every single time I look up at the aeroplane in the sky, the time when my kid says he loves me, his good night kiss on my nose when instantly everything shines bright, the moment when his smile changes my mood in a fraction of a second, a romantic message from hubby amidst his busy day at office, the feather touch of my mom’s hand on my cheek, the inflexion in Rudra’s voice when he says MUMMA, a baby’s dimpled bum, a sudden unexpected smile, when my sister understands what exactly I’m feeling without me uttering a word, message from an oldest friend, increase in my blog views, and so much moreeeeee. Happiness lies everywhere; especially in the little things. I see happiness in the depths of a gaze that suddenly darkens with passion, I smell it in the fragrance of a rose, I feel it in the sip of hot coffee with hubby while watching Netflix, I hear it in the uninhibited laugh of my child.

Happiness is like an elusive angel-—-it evades you completely when you chase her and settles on you like a mantle when you least expect it.

Happiness is a gift that you give yourself and your smile is the radiant energy that you transmit to the ones around you—–this is what you call VIBE! And whether to generate this vibe or not is totally your responsibility. You are solely responsible for what you are feeling right now. You can Turn your face to any of the emojis on whats app—it’s up to you !!! If I’m happy, the magic is all mine and if I’m sad, I failed to shine on!!

How much ever the times change or the world evolves; the core thought remains the same —- WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR OWN STATE OF HAPPINESS. Happiness comes from within. It’s very easy to fake that superficial smile but that is not real happiness. You can choose to be happy by finding one good thing amidst a hundred upsetting things. A happy person is not the one with zero problems. We all have problems and it’s something we can’t get rid of. But a happy person is just the one who has learnt to deal with those problems.

Comparing ourselves to others is the biggest mistake we make. The only way ahead is to get ahead of yourself—-become better with each step. GUILT and REGRET are the toughest enemies of HAPPINESS. The only way to avoid these traps is to be true to your own self. If you stick to your own principles and beliefs, you will never have a reason to regret or feel guilty about anything. In case, you are going through some guilt or regret, just face it, forgive yourself, make sure you are not entering this trap again and just try to move on. THE SHOW MUST GO ON. Even if you hold onto a sad moment, the ship of life doesn’t stop sailing, then why sail in sadness. Be happy and feel the waves of the ocean called LIFE:)

One is happiest when deeply connected to oneself and to the environment one dwells in; when one loves and is loved back, when one respects and is respected back. When one believes and is trusted as well. Happiness will exist till this algorithm exists. Since, life is not so kind enough to keep us all in a constant state of bliss, I guess it’s left to each individual to look for his or her own moments of elation. Figure out your spark and the thing that makes you shine on. Enjoy the little moments to the fullest and here goes My favorite line —-LIVE TODAY LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW:)

My 22nd post of the May 2020 Blogging Challenge. I hope this post gives you HAPPINESS…

Stay happy!! love—-AKIRAA

Wings of a Prayer 2.0

We’re God’s ultimate creation. Despite the pain and suffering in life, we are made to fly! Until you spread your wings, you have no idea how far you can fly…when we are in a storm, we need to spread our wings-to fly high!

As discussed in my previous post,

Wings of a Prayer

We, at times (like always), see our problems as a burden; instead, how easy it would get if we could see them as opportunities for inner growth. Problems always carry benefits along with them. But, unfortunately we fail to see them. Just like we read between the lines to get a deeper meaning out of something, here, we need to read between the problems to catch hold of the benefits hidden.

“GOD IS GREAT”, this is not only a universal statement, its the truth indeed. God uses problems to test us or seek our attention may be. We learn innumerable lessons from pain and failure. Problems are to bring us near to perfection, protect us from further bigger harm or damage and in the meanwhile, we are close to God.

When we are in unpleasant or stressful situations, then is the right time to spread our wings and fly!! Wings are specially meant for difficult times. But in such situations, instead of looking for our wings, we tend to collapse under the weight of circumstances.

Leave your comfort zone, take risks, have faith in the Superpower, FLY HIGH!!

Once we have learnt to fly, we will always be able to see things from the divine perspective.

• LOOK AHEAD
• OVERCOME YOUR FEARS
• LIVE UP TO YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
• MAKE THE BEST OF WHAT LIFE HAS GIVEN YOU

Instead of mourning over misfortune and setback, learn from your experiences and mistakes. The personal power that comes from learning to fly is tremendous. God has given us the power to overcome as well as face obstacles that hinder our success. All you need to do is, look beyond your problems and face them with courage.

DO YOU WANT TO BE A PESSIMIST, always looking at life as a burden; or would you rather be AN OPTIMIST, looking for the silver lining in every dark cloud???? CHOICE IS YOURS

FIND YOUR WINGS, LEARN TO FLY, HIGH!!

AMELIORATE

As the word says – make better .. a little effort towards making something better.

If I could aid in atleast a bit in making anyone’s life fuller and happier…I WILL BE THE HAPPIEST !!!

I can’t change anyone drastically but what I can do is try and make their lives a little better in a manner where their basic lifestyles remain the same but doing things slight differently makes them better at everything!!

Some specific tips can work wonders in feeling healthier and happier.

Lets begin then….

let the good times roll

I feel lots of women these days put themselves under a lot of pressure to look good according to society standards.

Also, that pressure makes them more stressed mentally as well as physically.

One of the stressful things that disturb all of us is, for instance, we stop eating what we love and also start doing things that particularly don’t make us happy.

What’s needed first is to remain HAPPY … it might read as a simple term here but it’s like any of the vital organs of our body without which our body is unable to function efficiently.

Every soul is radiant and beautiful just the way God has designed them.

HERE ARE 10 SIMPLE WAYS TO AMELIORATE YOUR LIFE:-

1. Be grateful for what you have and never be disappointed for what you don’t get. Always see the good in things. After all, its how you perceive!!
2. Always plan things— if not in mind; on paper. Well, a paper and a pen are your besties. However techy one can get, the simplest and most comfortable is when you jot down “things to do”. It really helps.
3. Never say or feel “you know everything”. It ceases your success. There is no time or age for learning. Staying RAW forever turns you to a finished/fine/near-to-perfect individual. This humility shall take you where you want to be and moreover, you’ll learn how to react when things don’t go the way you’d planned.
4. Too much sad or too much happy- Both are dangerous. Success or failure- Just shake it off!! How stable you are at every point, evaluates your position. Change is the only constant; nothing is permanent; you got to get that right. Build such a persona- strong aura, shining soul, happy heart and a healthy mind.
5. Pay attention to what your heart says. Gut feeling is a big deal. Sixth sense is real. Your instinct can be a message to focus on. Each emotion of yours is important. Respect it!!! But at the same time, do not forget- just because YOU are having such a feeling; doesn’t mean, IT HAS TO BE RIGHT. Instincts, gut feelings can be wrong. Figure out things with a lot of wisdom and patience.
6. Never judge. Everyone has a story. You have no rights to be judge-mental.
7. You cannot make everyone happy at the same time. A hundred people with a thousand different opinions. It’s okay if you don’t agree with someone or vice-versa. Doesn’t matter. Just be sure and of-course confident and yes, if there’s negativity around, STAY AWAY!!
8. Get rid of your past, hard feelings, embarrassments, etc. We all have a thing that makes us feel bitter. Remember; TIME IS THE BIGGEST REMEDY. Feel lighter by letting it go. Important is to LIVE AND LOVE.
9. Respect and Love yourself. Give your best. Be the Original YOU. Never get carried away. You’re special and Nobody can be YOU. (9 being my lucky number, the best point is here .. so everything in bold.. hence, to those who are reading .. you are amazing and worth it 🙂
10. You own this thing called LIFE, just once. Live it like an example. We are all stories in the end; make sure you are someone’s favorite story. Where you are is exactly where you are meant to be. It’s all planned, so live with utter grace and love unconditionally. If you are an inspiration for just one, then BINGO; you’ve hit the nail…!

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