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The first step in compassion is to notice the other’s need. It all begins with the simple act of attention. - Daniel Goleman
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1. They prevent MS and other auto immune disorders. That's according to Rammurti S. Mishra, MD. (The information can be found in his book Fundamentals of Yoga.) Sun Salutations are especially beneficial to women because they are affected with MS in greater numbers than men.
2. They're good for the spine. Sun salutations work the five movements of the spine – flexion (forward bend), extension (back bend), lateral flexion (side to side), axial rotation (twisting), axial extension (lengthen & straighten) keeping the the spine strong and supple.
3. They build upper body strength. Most people (and this includes men) do not have good upper body strength.
4. They burn off calories. Sun Salutations are the yoga version of aerobic exercise. If you don't believe that, try doing them the traditional way which mean doing them 108 times in a row.
5. They contribute to peace of mind by increasing the quantity of serotonin - the 'good mood' neurotransmitters in the brain.
6. They lead to muscle gain, body toning and weight loss – an ideal combination.
7. They contribute to healthier bone density because Sun Salutations are a weight bearing activity.
8. They improve lung health because Sun Salutations make the lungs work harder teaching them to use available oxygen efficiently.
9. They work the entire body. Unlike weights which isolate specific muscles while excluding others, Sun Salutations work more than 90% of the body.
10. They stimulate virtually every system in the body - the cardiovascular system, the digestive system, the lymphatic system, the nervous and the respiratory system.
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Recognize when
it's time to destroy,
let go of the old,
release a resentment,
in order to clear out
space for something new.
- Victor M. Parachin
it's time to destroy,
let go of the old,
release a resentment,
in order to clear out
space for something new.
- Victor M. Parachin
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During a recent royal visit to Birkenhead in Merseyside, England, Britain’s Prince Harry reportedly shared with 69-year-old Buddhist monk Kelsang Sonam that he meditates every day. Following their conversation, Kelsang Sonam presented the prince a copy of the book Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness by the Tibetan Dharma teacher Kelsang Gyatso.
Prince Harry and his wife, American former actress and humanitarian Meghan Markle, visited a community café and supermarket called Number 7 selling discounted food for low-income families, operated by Feeding Birkenhead, a coalition of organizations “working together to eliminate hunger” in the local community. During the visit, the couple had the chance to sit with some of the organization’s staff and customers, which is when the prince and Kelsang Sonam spoke.
The Daily Mail tabloid’s correspondent Rebecca English tweeted about their conversion: “Random fact of the day: a 69-year-old Buddhist monk named Kelsang Sonam, who gave Harry a copy of a book titled “Eight Steps to Happiness,” said the prince told him he meditates every day.”
Markle might have introduced her husband to meditation. Prior to marrying the prince, Markle practice meditation daily and the practice continued as she made the transition to royal life. Another influencing factor is likely Harry's father, Prince Charles, who has long had an interest in Buddhism.
(source: Buddhistdoor.net)
Prince Harry and his wife, American former actress and humanitarian Meghan Markle, visited a community café and supermarket called Number 7 selling discounted food for low-income families, operated by Feeding Birkenhead, a coalition of organizations “working together to eliminate hunger” in the local community. During the visit, the couple had the chance to sit with some of the organization’s staff and customers, which is when the prince and Kelsang Sonam spoke.
The Daily Mail tabloid’s correspondent Rebecca English tweeted about their conversion: “Random fact of the day: a 69-year-old Buddhist monk named Kelsang Sonam, who gave Harry a copy of a book titled “Eight Steps to Happiness,” said the prince told him he meditates every day.”
Markle might have introduced her husband to meditation. Prior to marrying the prince, Markle practice meditation daily and the practice continued as she made the transition to royal life. Another influencing factor is likely Harry's father, Prince Charles, who has long had an interest in Buddhism.
(source: Buddhistdoor.net)
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A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
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The practice of compassion must be directed by wisdom, otherwise, well meaning intentions can be completely ruined. - Hsing Yun
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The Buddha recognized that we humans have four basic needs. In Buddhism these are referred to as "The Four Requisites" which are -
1. Nutrition - food and water to keep the body healthy and strong.
2. Clothing – to protect from the elements and from insects.
3. Shelter - for safety and protection from weather conditions.
4. Medicine – to help the body overcome disease.
These are basic and necessary. However, this list of four then raise these important questions:
1. How much food do you really need?
2. How much clothing do you really need?
3. How much shelter do you really need?
4. How much medicine do you really need?
So much of what we "need" is driven by advertising and resulting consumerism. The results aren't healthy -
1. Obesity.
2. Closets bulging with clothes & shoes seldom worn.
3. Huge houses often referred to as “McMansions”.
5. Health care costs soaring.
Can you incorporate these concepts, words and phrases into your life: cutting back, scaling down, reducing, donating, trimming, winding back, phase out, shrink.
1. Nutrition - food and water to keep the body healthy and strong.
2. Clothing – to protect from the elements and from insects.
3. Shelter - for safety and protection from weather conditions.
4. Medicine – to help the body overcome disease.
These are basic and necessary. However, this list of four then raise these important questions:
1. How much food do you really need?
2. How much clothing do you really need?
3. How much shelter do you really need?
4. How much medicine do you really need?
So much of what we "need" is driven by advertising and resulting consumerism. The results aren't healthy -
1. Obesity.
2. Closets bulging with clothes & shoes seldom worn.
3. Huge houses often referred to as “McMansions”.
5. Health care costs soaring.
Can you incorporate these concepts, words and phrases into your life: cutting back, scaling down, reducing, donating, trimming, winding back, phase out, shrink.
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Choose your friends wisely.
Associate with enlightened souls.
This is not discriminatory.
It is discretionary and
will enrich your life.
- Victor M. Parachin
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You cannot fight darkness.
You have to light up,
and the darkness will disappear.
- Sadhguru
You have to light up,
and the darkness will disappear.
- Sadhguru
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In the Vedic tradition it is very important to live our your "dharma", meaning your life work. The same principle shows up in the writings of management authorities and leadership experts. Here's how business consultant Mihaley Csikszentmihalyi advises:
"Finding a job that engages your natural talents and gives your constant feedback is a sure way to build happiness."
So, if you're like the majority of workers - unhappy, unsatisfied - make the change.
Do this as soon as possible.
"Finding a job that engages your natural talents and gives your constant feedback is a sure way to build happiness."
So, if you're like the majority of workers - unhappy, unsatisfied - make the change.
Do this as soon as possible.