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Can 8-Minute Meditation Give You a Quiet Mind and Change Your Life Forever?

What exactly is meditation? It seems that so many people nowadays are hooked up with this form of activity. By definition, meditation is often used to describe the individual’s state of intense attention on an object of awareness or thought. The individual tries to turn his or her attention inward. Meditation is said to be of Vedic Hinduism origin. This is usually practiced in the eastern religions but now even the western culture is already involved in such activity.

People want to practice meditation so that they can focus their mind to God for their personal development, to attain peace of mind, and to be healthier.

Many people are now involved in some form of meditation. According to Time Magazine there is one meditation practice that can be used by almost anyone.

This can be considered as the basic primer of people wanting to begin meditation but have no idea where to start.

There was a book published last November 2005 authored by Victor Davich that is all about the 8 minute meditation. If you purchase the book and study it carefully, you will learn a lot of things about meditation, and you can do it in just 8 minutes.

Almost every individual who starts with anything new to him or her will often have lingering questions, hopes, and doubts about it. There are even people who hopes that when they begin to meditate, they will be enlightened. Or perhaps you’re one of those individuals who think that meditation is just like an exercise or diet that you’ve been trying to do for the past few months. But these things are normal; so don’t be surprised if you’re also like that.

The best thing to do is to face all the positive and/or negative expectations, and after doing so, forget about them and start with a clean slate. If you want to try the 8-minute program of meditation, you should learn how to approach it one minute at a time.

While many people think that meditation is a simple practice, then you’d better think twice. You might not notice it, but your mind is always racing from here to there. You can’t concentrate. According to the book’s author, you must watch your breath. This is the very first step to meditation. Do your inhalation and exhalation by breathing deeply. If you always do this and just keep on practicing, you can become good in meditation.

As a word of reminder, if you catch yourself thinking about other things, or in other words your mind strays off, focus again on your breathing. After all, meditation is all about concentrating and if you realize that you’re not on the right track, you can always return to that state of mind gently. Don’t get discouraged easily and just keep on practicing.

There is a popular saying that says practice makes perfect; so always keep that in mind. If you quit easily, then you will remain a quitter.

Meditation can help you in achieving peace of mind. With all your problems at work, in your family, and the entire world, you should at least experience a few minutes of peace. Don’t miss this chance to attain personal development at no cost at all.

Intuitive guidance is a part of spirituality

Intuitive guidance Is a Part of Spirituality

Photography : Kaushalya Kuwadekar capture of an angel formation in the sky

Many a times, you may have faced situations where you might have been in a tumbled situation. If you take a decision in a certain way, then it can harm you or your loved ones, and if you take it the other way, then it can harm you or your loved ones too. Generally, a person left in such a situation hears decisions from the mind. Very few listen to the decisions given by the heart. Those taking decisions from mind think it wise and logical. You must always hear the call of your spirit during these times. However, many people do not how to hear and talk with your soul or spirit. There is a secret, which if a person practices, can hear and talk to his or her heart to take the right decisions. So intuition comes from the “Heart”.

Most of the people cannot make the difference between a thought and a call of spirit. They assume it the same. Though both are nearly the same, there is a very little difference between the two. And, the only person who is able to understand this difference tastes real success. The difference is like differentiating between a glass of water and a glass of soda. Understanding the difference is essential if you want to grow up as a successful individual. 

Intuitive guidance plays a major role while communicating with your spirit. Many people have this element of intuition more while many have this element less. However, by the help of meditation and spiritual guides, it is possible to attain this property of intuition. Intuition is like a message that you inner soul tries to convey you. It is different from thoughts. An intuition is always positive and if negative, then it is in the form of danger warnings. Always use discernment !

Intuition is like Footprints in the sand.All the way it was GOD who carried us , but we felt we were alone.

Intuition can be developed with Psychometry , Channeling , observing and noticing nature , communicating with nature / birds / animals , working with the clouds ,Angelic realm , Crystals , Sound , Smell etc.

Only when a person attains spiritual satisfaction, then he is able to reason out intuition from his or her soul. An intuition guides you, solves problems, helps you to alleviate from a stressful situation, and relieves anxiety and so on. Many a times, it has been seen that mysteries could be resolved by this property of intuition. Overall, it can be called a trust and faith in your inner self that leads to the attainment of the element of intuition. It must not be confused with confidence. Confidence is something different that is temporary. A person can lose confidence anytime, but if a person gains spirituality and intuition, then it is a permanent attainment.

Sync your brain AND heart, and you will find a coherence shift.

Your intelligence expands and your intuition increases making it easier to achieve success.

This “adding heart” instantly shifts your brain into a state of balance and makes it remarkably easier to function at peak efficiency.

This means you can profoundly change the nature of an exchange … a creative venture … a decision … your mental clarity … your physical power… your will power … your drive to achieve … all to enjoy greater success in life.

Mindfulness through Art and Qi from Srishti Vataa Healing arts centre

According to a HBR study — Organizations are demanding ever-higher performance from their workforces. People are trying to comply, but the usual method — putting in longer hours — has backfired. They’re getting exhausted, disengaged,and sick. And they’re defecting to healthier job environments.

Longer days at the office don’t work because time is a limited resource. But personal energy is renewable, say Schwartz and McCarthy. How might organisations buildworkers’ physical, emotional, and mental resilience for their employees?

Help your employees systematically rejuvenate their personal energy, and the benefits go straight to your bottom line.

Whats the ROI?

Wachovia Bank: Participants in an energy renewal program produced 13% points greater YoY in revenues from loans than a control group did. And they exceeded the control group’s gains in revenues from deposits by 20% points.

HOW COMPANIES CAN HELP?

By giving their employees a space to express their true selves and manage their energy- at all 4 levels,

And….Here’s a great opportunity !

Introducing “Mindfulness through art and Qi” workshop that will help employees focus on building mental resilience which is an innate ability to overcome difficult situation, challenges and overall adversities that one faces on a daily basis.Its loaded with activity and action.

An action packed virtual hour of 3 hours :

  1. Understand employee challenges or pain points through non judgemental and non verbal method
  2. A mandala art therapy session complimented by a centering meditation technique
  3. Body movement to integrated and learn new behaviours or expressions
  4. Reflections and wrap up

It will help them in developing the ability to do well in times of great stress, urgency and pressure.

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Tibetan Turquoise

Tibetan Turquoise is Blue-Green or green coloured stone which is considered a very fortunate stone by Tibetan people. They believe it’s a stone that brings fortune and wealth so they gift it to their family and friends to pass on the natural fortune powers. It is also known as a stone of purification because it dissipates negative energy and removes electromagnetic smog from the atmosphere.

Who should be considering wearing this?

Tibetan Turquoise encourages self-realization thus it is very useful for those who live in an imaginary world and are not grounded in reality. This makes you come out of the public-speaking anxiety and keeps you calm. When you are grappling with problems and can’t find a way out, it helps to cultivate an innovative approach to problem solving. It is good for stress and fatigue, as well as providing the ability to stop panic attacks.

Why should you consider this?

Tibetan Turquoise enhances self-acceptance and comfort in spiritual existence. It helps to control mood swings and by suppressing self-damaging mindset, it increases self love. Through maintaining and creating a sense of serenity and harmony it enhances the overall mood and emotion. This helps to regain lost strength and raises spirits that are sagging. This relieves tension and puts back attention to the heart of the centre. It fosters a spirit of kindness towards others. By offering freely love, the contact is a blessing for others and for yourself. It‘s called the stone of acceptance that encourages forgiveness and compassion.

It allows you to interact clearly, speak up for yourself, say your truth and show your individual creativity. It allows you to embed missing pieces of yourself and regain wholeness. The embrace of the light and the dark between us is the foundation of wholeness.

How to wear it? 

It can be worn as a necklace, earrings or rings. To keep it near your heart you should wear it with a necklace & feel strong and life-affirming vibes.It can be use as prayer beads also.

Chakra Enhancer:  Tibetan Turquoise can regulate Throat Chakra and Third Eye Chakra. 

Throat Chakra: Throat chakra or Vishuddha Chakra is located at the base of the throat, overlapping the thyroid gland. It represents communication abilities in a constructive manner and positive self expression. By balancing this chakra you can enhance you creativity and satisfaction.

Third Eye Chakra: Third Eye Chakra or Ajna/Agya Chakra is located in between the eyebrows. It represents analytic abilities, concentration, intelligence and awareness. You will be free from all kinds of fear if this chakra is in balance.

Element: Earth, Air, Fire

Planet: Venus & Neptune

Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline is an excellent crystal for anyone, as it is the bodyguard’s stone that protects and extracts harmful energy. These stones symbolize darkness as the place of initiation and transformation that comes from facing your greatest fears.

Who should be considering wearing this?

Black Tourmaline is considered as a strong protective stone. It allows you to maintain your spiritual limits and it can purify any misplaced energy that comes along. Black tourmaline bases divine strength during dark periods for increased radiance and illumination. It strengthens the spiritual consciousness and makes life easier for non-believers. It relieves panic attacks, especially those triggered by dark or cramped spaces or in places where the environment is scary. It is a vital component of daily cleaning activities, owing to its strong ability to remove negativity. This may be helpful to control obsessive or compulsive behaviors, and to abandon chronic issues.

Why should you consider this?

Black Tourmaline is a purification stone, purifying the emotional body from negative emotions, anxieties, rage or feelings of indignity. This helps to resolve misuse of drugs and prevents any suicidal feelings or signs to self-harm. It can be used to break addictions, spiritual liberation, psychic attacks, mitigate curse effects, cleanse the healer’s aura, mental sabotage, self-sabotage, uncursing and shielding the aura from the harmful energies of the above. It has strong Earth energy which makes it a perfect choice for people experiencing changes who feel unfunded or removed from the sense of place. Black tourmaline decreases stress and increases vitality. This provides an excellent protection against contaminants from the atmosphere, electromagnetic smog and radiation connected to mobile phones, computers and other electronic equipment.

How to wear it? 

Wearing black tourmaline beaded bracelets or a pendant is a smart idea for empathies that are influenced with the energy from other people. 

In the workplace, hold Black Tourmaline for a couple of minutes when you need to awaken your mind or when you need maximum attention.

Chakra Enhancer:  Black tourmaline helps in balancing the Base Chakra.

The Base or Root Chakra: also known as Muladhara Chakra is located at the base of the spine. Root chakra is the corporeal source of physical and spiritual energy. When physically out of control the symptoms show as lethargy, reduced activity rates, reduced excitement and a need for continuous stimulation.You can feel transient, detached from reality and distant when its spiritual forces are out of control. The base chakra governs our earth grounding and is connected to all our survival instincts and self-reservation. The base chakra also relates to the body, individuality, stability and defense.

Element: Earth Planet: Saturn