Now, this is going to be a ‘win-win’ situation because at times we will tell them, and times we will learn from them. This is to be their Christmas gift which they would surely value and pass it on when the time comes!
“To keep our body in Good Health is our duty, otherwise we shall not able to keep our mind strong and clear” – Buddha
Children, you must know the fact that howsoever beautiful the life is, world over there are so many lifestyle diseases such as heart problems as killer number one, followed by diabetes, obesity, arthritis, and cancer etc. which are simply on the rise. Our ancient wisdom tells us that the root of health lies in “Aahar Vihar” i.e. diet and lifestyle. You must understand and value the ‘Ojas’ or Natural immunity as a Suraksha Kavach by knowing ‘What to Eat, When to Eat and How to eat’. Know that the there are Satvik, Rajsik and Tamsik foods. Processed and Junk foods are generally tamsik and could be causing more of harm and lethargy to your system and thus should be eaten occasionally only. The best time for eating is along with the strength of the sun’s rays, so between 12 Noon and 2 p.m. is the best time to have a full meal. How to eat is important. Eating mindlessly without focusing on food is harmful. One should not focus on TV while eating. Rather, the focus should be on every bite, not fast, not too slow eating, but with a feeling of relaxation and contentment and observing proper hygiene.
Following the Right Lifestyle Tips will Keep you “On the Go”!
Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation will Enlighten your “Hidden Powers”
You are much more powerful, gifted with Endurance and Will-Power, than you would be knowing at this time. All you need to do is to awaken your inbuilt strength and do it gradually every single day. These life-saving techniques are very simple, and yet very effective. All you need to do is to practice them everyday religiously. Please understand, it is completely all right if you do not see the others doing the same, allow them to take to their own journey and you take the responsibility of your own. And believe me, in little span of time if you are able to handle optimistically just one person and that is ‘YOU’, you will find that many others will want to follow and learn from you. Dear Child, when you are strong from within, then all that is without is simply to follow. Learn more about the simple art of meditation here.
Connect with Mother Nature “As much and As often”
The other day, when I saw my daughter fighting examination stress, I told her to go out into the backyard and connect with nature. After a while she was back looking rather perplexed. “I don’t see much nature out there — all I see are tall buildings near the house,” she said. I was amazed by her response and took her out with me. “Can you feel the ground below your feet? It is the earth. And can you see the sky up there and feel the air touching your skin? And it is still light, so the sun is also around.” And what about water? she asked. “Water is also here as moisture within you and me,” I replied. Once I had explained my daughter seemed at ease. I too was relaxed because I had somehow planted in her the virtue of being in proximity with nature!
Dear Child, we know this well and understand that you are damn busy generation, with little or no spare time, There are loads of dreams, destination and expectations from you. But do spare time for a refreshing proximity with Nature often. We are ‘Natural’ beings made up of the same stuff as it revealed in the entire nature. Connecting with nature is going to be both your comfort and consolation. If you believe that often rejuvenating with nature is not always going to be your cup of tea, then here is the good news! Staying where you are you can practice being close to nature and always remember that Nature is for always your sole provider.
“Continued State of Happiness” is Your Challenge, Take it!
‘Being Happy’ is ‘Being Human’. It is because when you are happy and overjoyed, you are in the immortal and divine state of ‘Sat Chit Ananda’ . This is the upmost blessing that you can confer on yourself, and on all your loved ones. Just check this out for your own self – Do you remain happy at all times, sometimes or occasionally? I have learnt that if you want your coming moments to be happy, then just be happy NOW. There is no short way and ‘Happiness’ is just all that we need. Let me tell you that this was not so simple to understand until I had this dialogue and discussion with my own self.
Me -‘ But how can I be happy in this situation? Not easy at all!’
The Reply – ‘ Yes, but this is the Challenge’
Me – ‘What Challenge?? When did I ask for this Challenge?’
The Reply -‘That very day when you qualified for Human life’.
The Reply – ‘This sure will. But as you must understand that only happiness attracts more happiness. If you cannot be happy, don’t really expect more happiness in life’.
Me – ‘Hmm.. But that’s ok. I will try my level best not to allow the sadness to set in. Does this change my life?
The Reply – ‘Yes, you will keep away from sadness.’
Me -‘ Then will I attract more happiness?’
The Reply – ‘ You will not. If you want more happiness, then be happy NOW. Take the Challenge!’
“Discover your Passion, Dwell into your Purpose”
“Moral Values” will Always Master you Mind
Children, you must remember that “Life is not a bed of roses”. Whatever the circumstances or situations that will be coming your way, you will have to be watchful towards your ‘mind’ and become its master, before your mind tries to master you and overcome you. Once you know that you have all the power, you will be able to save yourself from so many wrong practices that are prevalent in our society today. Do keep yourself away from un-necessary competition, but compete with your own self setting high standards for your being. Do not be lured by all that what your own conscious mind does not agree upon.
About the Author:
Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.
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