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Kindness

Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind. Henry James

Wherever you are living, every human being has been impacted by Covid. We are all collectively sharing a similar dialogue. Though life has transformed, let us play our part by being kind to ourselves and others. Have you ever noticed, when you smile at a stranger they respond in the same manner? A smile is a warm exchange, that you are acknowledging someone. This is true kind-heartedness. It is an expression of gratitude from your heart to another.

I am humbled to write this piece from my own personal experience. We learn by hearing stories from others. Similar to our ancestors, they shared stories throughout generations to guide and teach us. These narratives were created to help you progress. We are able to relate, reflect and share our experience for the better. My story begins with nurturing of the spirit. I was in need of some vitamins and required a visit to a health and wellness store.

While searching for a few items, I saw a customer service representative and decided to ask for assistance. We spoke for a few moments. Instantly, I felt myself being triggered and judged. The guidance was unfriendly and it caused emotions to arise. Has this happened to you before? An interaction with a complete stranger can cause you to feel intense emotions? “I kept thinking, is this all about me? Am I projecting energy this is causing this all to happen”?

I absorbed the energy from the sales representative and was quite upset. They were condescending, and right away I felt small. Not a good feeling for the soul. Instead of walking away, I took a few breaths and came back to equanimity. Started to regain my strength and approached him. I needed to advocate for myself. I honoured myself and told him how the interaction made me feel. I explained the importance of being heart centered and kind – especially during Covid.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. Dalai Lama

What I reflect on daily, is that I am unaware of what someone may be experiencing. When you demean someone else, majority of the time it is all about “YOU”. Kindness is inner job, first and foremost are you being kind to yourself? Your self-talk is vital to your wellbeing. Plant seeds of kindness within. They will begin to blossom from you heart and expand. Your inner discourse towards yourself impacts the mind and body connection.

When one stands up for themselves, it creates a domino affect. No matter what the situation is, may you always remember that you have every right to be heard and appreciated. You are strong and here to make an impact in the world. Kindness touches others. You do this by loving strangers unconditionally. Not by hiding yourself, however by shining your “LIGHT”. Let us all rise to by extending our best selves forward.

During the time of Covid, many have been soul searching. May you be mindful when encountering others, to be empathetic and genuine. It cost nothing to be kind to people. Why are we so guarded? How can we return to the essence of love? Love is a spiritual energy that changes the chemistry of our being. My observation over the past year is that we need to extend our compassion and be kind. Each day make it a priority to see someone smile. Uplift others for no reason or expectation.

Kindness is about giving from a sincere place within. Giving can take on many forms: listening to others or leaving a thank you note, this is kindness. Doing something for the sake of giving, to see someone light up from the inside out. Let kindness be in your smile, radiating from your heart – this will impact those around you. Do your best to do an act of kindness towards yourself and others daily. Lets create a world based on this principle.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. Lao-Tzu

Magic of the Universe

Speak To The Universe Quotes. QuotesGram

All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark. –Swami Vivekanada

What is the Universe? Defined by Wikipedia, “The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy”. The universe is precisely made up of components of the ethers! I once read that stars and humans consist of similar chemical elements. Think how magical you are, you are like stardust! In my own interpretation, the universe is a grand phenomenon. It listens and responds to our intentions and overall frequency. The universe is beyond our grasp, however resides within you. Listening intently to your thoughts and heart desires. An awareness that there is invisible force guiding your life and destiny.

The Universe is cosmically woven: embodies Mother Nature, galaxies, consciousness and humanity. It is endless, formless, it will always continue. For example, think of the symbol of infinity, there are two circles that overlap one another. Circles are infinite, never ceasing to stop. A circle is symbolic as it represents divine nature, chakra spiritual energy and patterns. The circle unifies and expands, it is associated with totality, wholeness and eternity. When you master your life lessons, everything comes full circle – you make a conscious choice to evolve.

Life is a full circle, widening until it joins the circle motions of the infinite. –Anais Nin.

For example, the sun, moon and earth are all circular. They are in harmony with the sacred universe, flowing like the cycles of nature. There is always balance and unification within the universe. A unified field of possibilities. All things have potential in every aspect of your life. Every decision you make connects you to your soul purpose. There is no separation, everyone is connected.

I have written about the concept of “Universe” in a few articles. Recently, I have felt compelled to research this topic further and understand how it was orchestrated. The definition of the universe may vary from each individual. How many times have you done this, looked up at the sky and asked how did creation begin? How did everything evolve? Evolution of mankind, it all started somewhere. Do you ever stargaze in the evening, hoping to see a shooting star or are mesmerized by the beauty of the sky? These are tiny miracles that shine upon us daily.

Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. –Stephen Hawking

The marvel of the Egyptian Pyramids, Stonehenge in the UK, and the Acropolis in Greece. These are all Ancient Wonders of the world, with profound historical significance. They were constructed or self-made centuries ago. It is remarkable how these ancient wonders are still standing. There are several theories on this, however this is an entire different article.

Did you know that the Universe resides in you? Within you, are all the answers your soul seeks. The Universe supports you and wants you to live your best life. For example, think of the universe as Aladdin’s lamp. The tale of Aladdin is about a young boy who discovers a magical lamp. He was only permitted three wishes to be granted by his companion the “Genie”. The universe is like the genie! It wants you to live beyond your dreams. Your emotions, thoughts, are all vibrations you transmit. The universe picks up on your requests and sends the frequency out to the universe. This can be defined and termed as the “Law of Attraction”.

The universe loves and cares for YOU in every way. Serendipities, signs, happenstances are all manifestations of the universe. Every aspect of your life is a blessing whether positive or negative. When you face doubt or lack, know source energy is taking care of you. All you have to do is ask. Asking? How many times do you forget to do that? Once you make a conscious decision on what you desire the universe hears that request instantly. Your only job is to be clear, trust the process of life and surrender. The universe is going to arrange every aspect of your life. As a musical symphony is composed of melodies and harmony, all the notes align together to make a masterpiece. Your life is like a beautiful song from the universe – sing it loud! It is meant to be absolutely glorious. Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence – Alan Watts

You have been given the gifts from the beginning of birth, can you remember? The year 2020 has certainly been full of surprises. Can you align yourself to the light of the universe and open yourself to miracles? Perhaps, this is the time humanity is seeking transformation for the best. Let this year be a turning point for you. Healing, growing and shedding the past are central to 2020. Listen to your inner voice, the universe is YOU! Know you chose to be on earth, at this pivotal point in time. The unpredictable and unknown will create the life you have been waiting for!

An Inspiring Story About Breathe

There is an old Vedic story about prana that occurs in various Upanishads. The five main faculties of our nature – the mind, breathe (prana), speech, ear and eye – were arguing with each other as to which was the best and most important. This reflects the ordinary human condition in which our faculties are not integrated but fight with each other, competing for their rule of our attention. To resolve this dispute they decided that each would leave the body and see whose absence was most missed.

First speech left the body, but the body continued though mute. Next the eye left, but the body continued though blind. Next the ear left, but the body continued though deaf. Then the mind left, but the body continued though the unconscious. Finally the prana began to leave and the body began to die and all the other faculties began to lose their energy. So they all rushed to prana and told it to stay, lauding its supremacy. Clearly prana won the argument. Prana gives energy to all our faculties. The moral of this story is that to control all our faculties the key is the control of prana/breathe.

The excerpt above is taken from “Yoga and Ayurveda” written by David Frawley pg. 120. I opened this book recently, and landed on this specific page. It was a gentle reminder to breathe. The power of our breathe brings us back to the present moment. Your breathe is home. Remember calm is a “superpower “- stay well xo