We are all connected by invisible strands or quantum strings; called "Yoga Spanda" in ancient Sanskrit. So, when you wonder how your actions can matter in this vast universe- remember that even fluttering wings of a butterfly can create a storm on the other side of our globe. 
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We are all like pearls strung on the same strand, what happens to one can impact everyone else...

There are times in our lives when we wonder about the “meaning” (or lack thereof) in our life. As we go about our daily duties, we wonder if any of those actions can impact anyone beyond the few immediate people. Lest do we know the far-reaching extent of our thoughts and actions!!

According to Wikipedia: Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics focused on the behavior of dynamical systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions. 'Chaos' is an interdisciplinary theory stating that within the apparent randomness of chaotic complex systems, there are underlying patterns, constant feedback loops, repetition, self-similarity, fractals, self-organization, and reliance on programming at the initial point known as sensitive dependence on initial conditions. The butterfly effect describes how a small change in one state of a deterministic nonlinear system can result in large differences in a later state, e.g. a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil can cause a tornado in Texas.

So, when we wonder how our seeming small actions can impact the greater good- remember that we are all connected. Each to everyone and everything else forming a web of matter and information- distinct and yet intertwined so that it is affected by the smallest of change.

Knowing this it is very important to carefully choose our thoughts and actions. There is so much pain and misery in our world- with rising anger and violence. Ordinary citizens like you and I may not be warriors on the frontline, but we can help to bring peace and equanimity by exhibiting it in our everyday actions. Being loving or at the very least kind to everyone we interact with, showing grace even when we may feel that the other person is totally out of line- such small actions can play a pivotal role in bringing balance to our increasingly un-balanced social and global environment.

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This video is  part of a  series called "Tips for Conscious Living", we present you several ideas and tips to help you on your journey of Conscious Living. Where you are evolving yourself each day to live with awareness. Each day you are walking on your path towards ascension, which is raising your energy level of existential beingness.

So today, we will look at: How water flows can teach us a valuable life lesson... Watch on to learn more...

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This video is  part of a  series called "Tips for Conscious Living", we present you several ideas and tips to help you on your journey of Conscious Living. Where you are evolving yourself each day to live with awareness. Each day you are walking on your path towards ascension, which is raising your energy level of existential beingness.

​So today, we will look at: How to get in-tune with the Universe. Watch on to learn more...

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As people aspiring to live with conscious awareness, we are always striving to improve ourselves in micro-increments, this way we can incorporate positive change in our behavior without feeling the stressful aspect of undergoing that change!
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One area of our life that probably has the most impact on how we feel and express is communication. Because of which, miscommunication, misunderstandings, arguments, all become part of day-to-day activities, particularly with those people with whom we interact on a close basis like our colleagues, family, and friends. But there are certain times when we find that such communication challenges abound! 

During such stressful and high-pressure times, there could be lot of confusion, misunderstanding that result in arguments and finger-pointing. In such circumstances it is very easy to lose our cool and get angry at the other person or at the very least resent them for their egoistic behavior.

But the key is to not do so but observe- them and your own self!

However, and in what-so-ever manner a particular person is behaving or whatever they may be saying to you; can you see the divine essence within them and show them love and kindness all the same?

Think about it… the other person may not be on a path of aware and conscious living. If you, who are on this path and have developed some sensitivity, is feeling the anger and pressure, how much more would that other person be feeling!

In addition, they are probably seeing it as ‘all real’! Unlike you and I who have learned to distance ourselves to some degree from egoistic behaviors, this other person may not have learnt to do that and so may be experiencing everything as very grave, impactful, and part of their immediate reality!

So, learn to forgive and move on. If you need to retaliate to get your point across then surely do so. But without anger or aggression. Merely state what you need to say and do what you need to do but with love and kindness so there is no hint of your own ego in play!
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You can do the same when past situations or people crop up in your life. These people may have hurt you or you may have felt anger and angst towards them in the past, still learn to forgive, all involved in that situation- these other people and your own self; so that you can leave the past behind and step into the present moment and walk towards a bright and beautiful future.

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Right now, as we look around us- there seems to be ‘craziness’ all around us!! This past year has been challenging to every single person on this planet in their own way. I recently wrote about the way in which we can best addresses any challenges or issues that we come across in our life. If you have not read that article, then you can check it here…
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We know that our attitude determines our altitude. So, the question is, how should we maintain ourselves as we are facing various situations in our life. Ofcourse, not every single moment of everyday is fraught with challenges. There will be good times and bad times, maybe certain days have a significant number of bad times or challenging issues, but in life, we are always going to experience a combination of these good and bad experiences. 

The ancients depicted our life as a wheel. They called it the “Wheel of Time” (Kaal Chakra) or the “Circle of Life”. Because we find that the activities in our life follow a circular repetitive pattern. At any given time, there are parts of us feeling up and at that same time, there are also parts of us feeling down. Like the individual spokes of a wheel, we experience different emotional and mental states at any given time. 

But if one is to note the center of the wheel- it is calm and stationary. Even though the wheel as a whole is moving forward on its journey, and the individual spokes move up and down, the center of the wheel stays calm. 

The ancients asked us to maintain this attitude of the “Center of the Wheel” in our life. When we live our life from our center- i.e., we take the time to reflect upon the various activities and situations of our life and focus within and center within the deeper recesses of our being (meditation helps with this), then it allows us to stay centered and focused within our core existence. 

Then we can carry on with the various activities of our life- some which will make us feel jubilant and happy and others that may upset or challenge us; but as we operate from our center, we will always feel calm and at peace. This will be the case, even if the happy or challenging situations are in our vicinity or are aspects of our life, i.e., our external situation or our life situations, neither will be able to ruffle or agitate us, because we are centered and operating from our core. 

This is the first step of Yoga. Yoga is the way to be in-sync with the Divine. By centering within our ourselves and operating from a calm, centered core- we complete the first step of Yoga- we get in unison with our own inner being. 
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We bring all the fragmented aspect of ourselves into our center- we bring ourselves together. We become united; this then allows us to continue with our ascension journey to further become united with the Cosmic Self.  

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I am writing this post a bit stunned by the news of this K-drama celebrity, Song Yoo-Jung. It seems, she was found dead at 26 in her Seoul apartment. The cause of her death has not been disclosed, though there are many articles online about it possibly being suicide as has been the case with a spate of several incidences in the Korean entertainment industry in recent times.

Now, I am not very familiar with the k-entertainment industry. In fact, until this past November, I did not even know that k-drama existed on a global platform. But because of a particular individual (who is from that industry) with whom I feel a deep connection; I have been trying to get myself more acquainted with the Korean culture, dramas and music. 
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Today, for some strange reason, I felt something was energetically off and made a google search about Korean entertainers committing suicide (something so very strange and atypical for me to do!!) and came across the news of this lady’s death!! I wish peace and solace to her soul. I am sure her family and fans are finding it hard to grapple with this news- I pray and hope that they find the strength and courage to assimilate this experience.

It is always shocking when we hear of such news- what is it that drives one to such extreme measures? When it comes to celebrity lives, even though at an apparent level they come across as happy with everything going well for them, if we really perceive the energy beneath their veneer then many of them seem to feel a complete sense of void and fear. 

Before I could gauge people’s energies, I used to see celebrities and have a typical view of their ‘successful life’. But now, as I can sense their deeper feelings- beyond what they portray for the camera, many of those in public limelight- have such deep pain as part of their mental-makeup and un-expressed fear deeply ingrained within them, that instead of feeling appreciation or envy for the position they hold in society, many a times- I feel a sense of genuine caring and sadness (at the irony ) when I see them!!

Probably their success which makes them the object of envy, also happens to be the reason, they are not able to easily trust anyone- after all, how could they be sure that people are not approaching them for their own covert reasons!! What a challenging space to be in… where we reach a level of success in life where the very stature that we worked so hard to accomplish… seems to captivate us. 

This reminds me of an art card, I had made several months ago- where I had shown a beautiful natural scenery in the background with a nice house in the mountains and a sharp barbed wire fence in the foreground with the caption saying- what protects us also has the potential to imprison us!!

It is important to be aware of people’s intensions when they approach us. It is also important to ensure that we protect our own interests… but at what point do we stop ourselves from becoming so concerned about ‘others’ that they start to dictate our behaviors! We need to ask ourself- why do we live our life from ‘outside in’ where what is going on around us tends to determine what is happening within us- instead of from ‘inside out’- where we take charge of our inner wellbeing and then act from that inner sense of centered calmness.

Taking one’s life is a very drastic measure, it is not just a crime (in most countries) in the legal sense, but also a crime against humanity. What kind of space have we created as a society and as individuals- where people feel so hesitant to reach out to another that they feel it is less painful to take such a cruel, drastic step!!

Every other day, we read these wall-posts on social media, stating that if you ever need to speak to someone, then feel free to reach out. But do we as individuals really pay attention to those who are around us? The most “expensive” thing that we can ever give anyone is attention, as it is time- the one aspect of life which can neither be bought nor created!! We all have a certain measure of it available to us. Surely, we can increase our availability of time with efficient use of our resources and well managed activities, but we cannot create or trade it- no matter the extent of our wealth.

My main reason to write this post is to re-bring this point to everyone’s notice. With many people couped up in their homes for very long periods of time, with media constantly bombarding us with shocking world news, with the world economy on the brink of a challenging twist… it is very much possible that many people who have typically managed to curb their fearful instincts, are now feeling a sense of apathy and hopelessness.

If you are someone who is feeling low or know of someone who may be experiencing such a situation then please, try your best to ensure that they get appropriate guidance and help. Issues like depression or mental trauma are completely ignored in many cultures across the world. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached with it- which deters people from reaching out. But mental health and any related issues can not only have serious repercussions, but they can many a times be life-threatening. So, it is important that we stop judging and stigmatizing people’s challenges- be they physical, emotional, or mental- any such ailment should be addressed with the same level of care and support.

If someone reaches out to you- a friend, a family member, a coworker or even a complete stranger- make it a point to really look at them with genuine caring attention and smile with your heart in it. Let your smile reach your eyes! Many a times, all it takes is a genuine, heartfelt smile to deter someone and bring them back from their mental world of dreadful thoughts!!

There are so many instances where people have later confided that during their trying times, it was that one stranger on the street who looked at them with such genuine caring that they felt a renewed sense of hope and possibility.

As those who are on this journey of living a conscious and aware life, let us re-new our commitment to each other and to humanity- let us pledge to bring joy, caring and hope to not just those who reach out to us but to all in general. Let us ensure that genuine love and caring reflects in all that we say and do in our daily activities and all our interactions. May the Divine bless us to fulfill our pledge. Amen…

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This past year has brought on many changes- not just in the outer world as we have always known it- but also within each one of us!! The year 2021 is about regeneration- about being born again like the mystical bird Phoenix- that is believed to have risen from its own ashes.

There are many people who use this comparison to indicate their own spiritual transformation. But we need to know that there is a fundamental difference between change and transformation. 

Change means ‘something’ is different from what/how it previously used to be. Transformation on the other hand- means that there is nothing remaining of the old- whatever was there has now completely ‘transformed’ into this new state of being… this new state of working. 
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So, by its very definition- transformation is a very foundational and impactful process. We need to get rid of all that is old and not relevant and then morph into the new state of existence. Though, on the surface it sounds very pleasant and comforting to know that we will truly, deeply, and completely be this ‘new’ person- the actual process can be very painful. 

For starters, we need to give up, remove or erode all that is old. As we all know- change is always difficult for each one of us. However, our reality may be fraught with challenges and worries, we tend to form a state of comfort- with the ‘known’- we tend to find solace in that which is ‘familiar’… so having to disrupt it and remove it can not only be very frightening, but the very process of disengaging, ripping off ‘what currently is’ can indeed be very painful, if not traumatic. 

Having had to go thru several personal transformations over the years, I can surely vouch to say that though the final state of transformed being-ness is amazing- having to go first go thru the ‘death’… ‘burning down to ashes’… is very unpleasant and extremely challenging.

The ‘hollowing out’ that we need to do- is almost like gorging out the insides of a turnip so that we can convert it into a nice musical instrument- like a rattle!! The better we hollow it out, that much effective it will be as a good musical instrument- but the gorging out process obviously is very difficult. Even simply writing those words- seem to paint on a picture of pain and horror!!

Why I am writing this here, is because- this is the part, where many people give up on their spiritual pursuits. They get on the spiritual band wagon, thinking that it is all about comfort and solace. Yes, that is very much the case as we start out. 

But as we progress on our journey- we come to a point, where it is no longer about being a spiritual person- it is about being the “very essence of spirit”- about being the “very essence of Divine existence”, at that point- we need to transform. That is the only way we can proceed further. 

Though I am not trying to compare any one of us with the amazing messiah Jesus, it is important to remember that as Jesus, he was just a carpenter’s son, like others during his time. Doing simple work and leading an ordinary life. But it is his internal spiritual journey which ultimately brought him to the point, where he had to transform from “Jesus to Christ”.

It is a crucial point in everyone’s spiritual journey where we need to buckle up, suck it in and take on the task of deep internal transformation or we can simply choose to be a person ‘leading a spiritual life’. That choice is ours to make- and it is a crucial choice- as it determines not just our spiritual progress but also what truly makes us feel content, complete and full of internal light & joy.

As you observe yourself and the spiritual journey you have taken on to date, ask yourself- where do you stand on this path? Do you have the courage to face your fears (internal and external) as you deeply transform?

If not, where can you seek that required help/guidance? How can you bring yourself to that point in your soul-spiritual journey where you will finally be able to transform yourself into your very best version- after all, becoming the very personification of consciousness itself, has to be the very best version that any soul, any being can ever be!!

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There are many things that we all “think” we know! It could be about a particular topic of expertise where we may feel like we know all that there is to it. When it comes to people around us, most of us tend to think we know those people.

​What we fail to realize is that there are many facets to each person and even if you have spent a lifetime in close proximity to someone like your parent or spouse, you probably still don’t know all there is to them. 

And, unfortunately many a times, we don’t know our self either! We are always immersed in activities and never take the time to simply be with our self in contemplation and meditation. Really figure out who we are and what is our real nature.

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​Our thinking seems to be constantly shrouded in duality. We like this, and we don’t like that. We like this person and we don’t like someone else. 

Unfortunately, most of this evaluation and branding happens in a subtle and unconscious manner. Our preferences are steered by our samskars, which are the karmic tendencies which then go on to become our “vrittis” i.e. our behaviors which are governed by latent and innate tendencies.

But someone who is truly wise knows that the same divine is there in each one of us. He/she is able to see the common ‘one-ness’ underneath all the diversity that is around us.

What we need to do is to develop the ability to see the “one-ness” in all. After you meet someone or interact with someone, it is helpful to take a moment to reflect on the commonality between you and that person you were just speaking with. However different you may be at an apparent level; can you see the underlying common aspect between both you and them?

If you both belong to the same sex, same community, same work place, it would be easy to find more commonalities- but can you try to see beyond these- at a fundamental level, how/what is common between all of you?

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