Easy Meditation to Relieve Mental Stress - Part 1
Today's world is one of stress, time constraints and anxiety.
So many people are juggling between hectic work lives, providing for the family, and balancing family/social interactions.
We unknowingly accumulate stress, fatigue and mental pressure in our day-to-day lives.
Over time, if not dealt with, these can lead to a low quality of life and even physical illnesses.
We cannot quit our city lives and migrate to the Himalayas; but we can definitely take action to relieve the mental pressure, while living harmoniously in this modern world.
First of all, let's take a brief look at the characteristics of the human mind.
Our mind has 3 basic dimensions - Past, Present and Future.
The Past dimension holds memories of our lives - our life stories, our achievements, our background etc.
This dimension gives us the Power of Memory.
While the Past is necessary for us to function normally in society (have a name, a job, know who are our friends and family etc), it also serves as a breeding ground for worries and fears, stumbling blocks to success and self degeneration.
Why is this so? Most of the times, our minds are stuck in the Past dimension - bearing a grudge against somebody, fearing to take certain action due to bad experiences, comparing circumstances now and before, projecting expectations into the future etc.
All these actions are examples of operating in the Past dimension, and while we always have to live in the present moment (it is all we have at anytime anyway!) stress is created.
People with minds living in the Past dimension are usually victims to their own ego and societal image.
They are their own worst enemies because they constantly hold themselves up to the past images and achievements.
The Past has events which make up an identity for us on Earth - we can call it False Identity for ease.
Why False Identity? Because, all that really ever matters, is who you are, at any given moment.
Why do all the Gurus and Spiritual Masters in the world teach us to live in the Present if we want to achieve bliss and joy? Because in the Present dimension, and only in this dimension, lies the Power of Wisdom.
In is only when we become fully connected to the Present, that we are guided by the Divine Light.
I call it Divine Light because it best resonates with me, most people use their own spiritual terms - God, Jesus, Allah, Buddha etc.
In my opinion, all religions originate from one True Source - Divine Light.
So many people are juggling between hectic work lives, providing for the family, and balancing family/social interactions.
We unknowingly accumulate stress, fatigue and mental pressure in our day-to-day lives.
Over time, if not dealt with, these can lead to a low quality of life and even physical illnesses.
We cannot quit our city lives and migrate to the Himalayas; but we can definitely take action to relieve the mental pressure, while living harmoniously in this modern world.
First of all, let's take a brief look at the characteristics of the human mind.
Our mind has 3 basic dimensions - Past, Present and Future.
The Past dimension holds memories of our lives - our life stories, our achievements, our background etc.
This dimension gives us the Power of Memory.
While the Past is necessary for us to function normally in society (have a name, a job, know who are our friends and family etc), it also serves as a breeding ground for worries and fears, stumbling blocks to success and self degeneration.
Why is this so? Most of the times, our minds are stuck in the Past dimension - bearing a grudge against somebody, fearing to take certain action due to bad experiences, comparing circumstances now and before, projecting expectations into the future etc.
All these actions are examples of operating in the Past dimension, and while we always have to live in the present moment (it is all we have at anytime anyway!) stress is created.
People with minds living in the Past dimension are usually victims to their own ego and societal image.
They are their own worst enemies because they constantly hold themselves up to the past images and achievements.
The Past has events which make up an identity for us on Earth - we can call it False Identity for ease.
Why False Identity? Because, all that really ever matters, is who you are, at any given moment.
Why do all the Gurus and Spiritual Masters in the world teach us to live in the Present if we want to achieve bliss and joy? Because in the Present dimension, and only in this dimension, lies the Power of Wisdom.
In is only when we become fully connected to the Present, that we are guided by the Divine Light.
I call it Divine Light because it best resonates with me, most people use their own spiritual terms - God, Jesus, Allah, Buddha etc.
In my opinion, all religions originate from one True Source - Divine Light.
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