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The first manifestation of what you want coming to you is the emotion. When you feel confident, when you feel sure, when you feel expectant, then you are on your path to what you want. After the emotion you begin to receive thoughts and ideas and visualisations and then you will begin rendezvousing with people who will help you get what you want.

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11 Simple Lessons From The Bhagavad Gita That Are All You Need To Know About Life

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When a confused Arjuna turned to his charioteer, Lord Krishna, for advice at the Kurukshetra, Lord Krishna stated some rational philosophical concepts that are relevant even today. Bhagavad Gita is an epic scripture that has the answers to all our problems. It was considered a spiritual dictionary by Mahatma Gandhi and was a book of inspiration for many leaders of the Independence movement. Take a look at some of these life lessons you can use from the Gita to bring your life back on the right track.

1. Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.

So get over it. Whatever you’re sulking about, forget it. The job interview that didn’t go well, or the relationship that didn’t work was bound to happen and it happened. Everything happens for a reason. There is a reason you’re going through a bad phase and there is a reason you might be basking in glory - it’s a cycle and you need to quietly accept it. You need not worry about the future, nor should you pay attention to the past. You only have control over the present, so live it to the fullest.

2. You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work.

‘Karm karo, phal ki chinta mat karo’ is the wisest message the Bhagwad Gita gives us. Today, we are working only for money, a better house, a car, and for a secure future. We are so goal-driven, that we do everything only on thinking about the results. For instance, we all work extra hours during our appraisal time, thinking that our bosses will rate us highly on our performance evaluation. This is something we need to avoid. Only because, if expectations are not met, pain is inevitable. Therefore, keep working and don’t expect anything in return.

3. Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant.

How true! Nothing is permanent in our lives. The earth keeps revolving, it does not stay stable; the day ends and the night follows; after humid summers follow relieving monsoons. This reinforces the fact that impermanence is the law of the universe. Therefore being proud of your wealth is a sign of immaturity, because it can vanish into thin air in a minute. Accepting change makes you coherent enough to face any tough situations in your life.

4. The soul is neither born, and nor does it die

We can achieve nothing if fear is instilled within us. Fear kills ambition, dreams and even the slight chances of progress. A fearless soul has nothing to worry about, because it knows it cannot be caged, and nor can it be stopped. Thus, the fear of death is absurd, as our souls don’t die. Fear and worry are two enemies, that are deterrents to our well-being. We must strive to eradicate them from our minds completely.

5. You came empty handed, and you will leave empty handed.

We get so attached to material things that we often forget that we won’t be taking them with us to the grave. We came stark naked into this world, and we will go without taking anything to our graves. Not even our phones! Attachment to material things is something we need to pay attention to, because we don’t possess things - things start possessing us.

6. Lust, anger and greed are the three gates to self-destructive hell.

Kama, krodh and lobh have done us no good. Unreasonable craving for sex will turn you into a pervert, anger will drive people away from you and greed will never let you be satisfied.

7. Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.

You are what you think you are. Your thoughts make and define you. If you think you’re a happy person, you become happy. If you let sad thoughts take over your mind, you tend to become a sad person. If you feel that you will nail a presentation in a meeting, then chances are that you will. However, if you’re not prepared and feel nervous then you might make a blunder.

8. When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.

We consider meditation boring. Who can sit still with their eyes closed and without vile thoughts? But we truly need to take out a few minutes from our busy schedules and sit in dhyana to attain inner peace. Whether it’s a quiet corner of our cosy home, or just a secluded spit in office, closing your eyes and sitting in peace will give you immense peace of mind.

9. There is neither this world, nor the world beyond.  nor happiness for the one who doubts.

Doubts create misunderstandings. They confuse you and fog your mind with unclear thoughts. They also bring indecisiveness and make you a coward. For instance, if you’re in a relationship and if you have doubts about your partner’s loyalty and love then you will never be able to take your relationship further. Love has no doubts. If it does, then it’s not love.

10. We’re kept from our goal not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.

‘Dream big’ is the message here. If you’re dreaming about buying a house, you can’t keep it on hold by dreaming about a motorcycle. Although small goals are important, forgetting your ultimate goal will only stunt your growth. Don’t settle for less, strive hard to achieve the bigger goals.

11. A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.

You’re your own best friend. If you have a problem, only you will have a solution to it, and not your friend. To find answers to your questions, you will have to look within. Seeking suggestions from ten different people who you call ‘friends’ is not going to help because they have ten solutions to one problem, whereas your solution is the ultimate answer. Believe in yourself.

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When we look back, at the time of death, the experience of this life will seem like a dream. And—just as with our nighttime dreams—it will seem useless to have put so much effort into it. The fear we experience in a dream is gone when we wake up; feeling afraid was just an unnecessary exertion of effort causing us to lose sleep! When we look back on our lives at death, the amount of time we spent in hesitation, aggression, ignorance, selfishness, jealousy, hatred, self-preservation, and arrogance will seem like an equally useless exertion of energy. So be able to regard all of these illusory thoughts and concepts as dreams. Within this illusory existence, what, if anything, is the logic behind any stubbornness, distraction, hesitation, or habitual emotions of aggression, desire, selfishness, and jealousy? What is the use of holding on to these useless emotions within impermanence? Impermanence is the nature of everything.

Khandro Rinpoche in Buddha’s Daughters: Teachings from Women Who Are Shaping Buddhism in the West, page 139

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Knowledge...

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There is a sacred calling on your life, and the question is: Will you spend your life flittering and fluttering about or take the time and really heed that call and create your own path to your highest good?…You cannot let other people define your life for you. You are the author of your own life…Real power is when you are doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing, the best it can be done. Authentic power. There’s a surge, there’s a kind of energy field that says, “I’m in my groove, I’m in my groove.” And nobody has to tell you, “You go, girl,” because you know you’re already gone.

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Words change lives.

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Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time—past and future—the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.

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Get yourself outside and into the wild places...

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You don’t have to wait for something “meaningful” to come into your life so that you can finally enjoy what you do. There is more meaning in joy than you will ever need. The “waiting to start living” syndrome is one of the most common delusions of the unconscious state.

Eckhart Tolle (via purplebuddhaproject)

Makes sense...

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Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.

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Simple...

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Adios Holbox...

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Gitano!

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Do these 8 things to avoid depression and exhaustion!

 These 8 things help me get “ Lit Up” everyday:

Throughout your daily life, every interaction, reaction, and moment has an impact on your overall energy level and state of being. Your every choice influences whether you are moving in the direction of raising or lowering your vibration.

As a vibrational being, in every moment you’re either increasing your frequency, or your energy and vibration are declining… Change is constant and so there’s no staying the same!

When your energy has been drained, or you’re in a low vibrational state, you’re likely to be blocked mentally, spiritually, and physically. Lower vibrational frequencies are associated with stagnation, negative emotions, lethargy, health challenges, and even depression.

Do you want to experience increased health, happiness, and well being?

The answer is simple… Raise your vibration!

A high vibrational state of being is essential for connecting to your heart essence or your true nature, and opening to your spiritual gifts and abilities.

By increasing your vibration you can experience increased states of creativity, intuition, joy, confidence, certainty, connection, and love. A high vibrational frequency is one which is in alignment with health and wellbeing, positive thoughts and emotions, and increased spiritual awareness.

Plus, your vibration has a significant impact on what you attract into your life experience. When in a low vibration you’re in alignment with attracting more of the same… Annoying people, irritating and challenging experiences, toxic circumstances and drained bank account balances.

Raise your vibration to attract positive situations, happy people, magical life experiences, and abundant blessings.

But how do you get “ lit up”?

Here are 8 simple things you can start doing now (and return to on a consistent basis) to increase your frequency, and raise your vibration.

1. Get Moving

Exercise gets your energy flowing, keeps you fit, and helps to calm your mind. You don’t need to join a gym, do 3 hours of Ashtanga Vinyasa, or run a marathon (unless you want to)… Just find ways to get moving every day. Build in daily walks as a part of your routine, or start skipping the elevator, and take the stairs instead. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, walking, belly dancing, fire dancing, gardening, surfing, running, bicycling (and more) are all great ways to get your blood pumping and your prana flowing. Get the energy we were born with moving by giving yourself and others Reiki. Seek out Reiki masters to show and teach you how. If you’re drained or tired, you may be tempted to sit on the couch and watch TV, but this only drains you further. When it comes to energy if you don’t use it you lose it! Get moving, and your energy and vibration will rise. Find an active activity you enjoy and return to it on a consistent basis and your vibration will steadily lift and increase.

2. Meditate

Quiet your mind, breathe, and just be. Meditation serves to increase your awareness, and helps you to gain control over your mind so you can consciously choose positive thoughts which serve you. Meditation opens the doors for inspiration, creativity, and spiritual awareness to flow through, and will help you to connect with your angels. Many people think meditation is hard, or something they’ll never be able to do, when really it can be simple! Take seven minutes every day to focus on quieting your mind, and finding the stillness between thoughts. As thoughts do come up, just release them, and return to focusing on your breath.

You can listen to my guided chakra meditation before bed or when you have a break which I posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXqZShWpz3Q this will help you to lift your vibration and connect with higher realms of consciousness.

3. Practice Present Moment Awareness

Your point of power, and source of energy is always in the present moment. When you’re worried about potential future realities, or re-living the past, you’re losing out on the energy available to you in the moment. Forgive others and release the past to detach yourself from lower vibrational energies, and to open yourself up to experiencing the magic and beauty present now. Here is a guided meditation which a Kaohsiung Yoga RYT 200 grad  referred to me.  Enjoy:)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBbf8SvM2Bw#t=337

4. Spend Time In Nature

Nature is a natural mood elevator and a great way to increase your vibration. You don’t have to take this to the extreme unless you want to, but do make a point to appreciate and commune with nature in some way on a daily basis. When you make the time to walk in nature, work in the garden, meditate under a tree, relax at the beach, or gaze up at the stars, you’re rewarded with clarity of mind, a grounded state of being, and an increased vibration. Time in nature will help you to remember the beauty of the natural world and to experience your oneness with all that is. For me, water is especially healing and uplifting as well. Going for a swim in the ocean, or even taking a shower with sea salt and feeling any stress and tension being rinsed away is incredibly uplifting.

5. Be Mindful About The Information You Ingest

Everything is energy, including information, and some of it vibrates with a far lower frequency than others. Be mindful of the information you’re ingesting and surrounding yourself with. Pay attention to the vibration of the material you’re reading, listening to and watching, and notice how it makes you feel during and after you experience it. Information does impact your vibration, and so much of the information we’re bombarded with on a daily basis is negative, so be sure to counteract this with positive, inspirational, and uplifting material. A great inspiring book is, The Success Principles by Canfield which my brother in law recommended to me who happens to be a life coach and a successful music producer. Download that book here: http://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-TM-Anniversary-Where-ebook/dp/B00K53D43C/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1433246407

6. Eat Fruits, Vegetables, and Drink Water

Food and water are both essential forms of life force energy. When you choose to ingest fresh whole foods and plenty of water, you’re not only giving your body the nutrients it needs, but you’re effectively helping your body to flush out toxins which raises your vibration. Drink plenty of water, eat healthy, and avoid frozen, processed, sweetened, and chemically altered foods to increase your vibration. Vibrationally speaking, you are what you eat… Be aware of what you’re feeding your body, and choose healthy, high vibrational meals and snacks. Personally, I do not eat any meat and I make sure to eat my lovely dark purple and dark green fruits and veggies on a daily basis to keep my immunity and mood up.

7. Take Action

Procrastination is a sure fire way to lower your vibration. When you have things you’ve intended to do, but you keep putting them off, they pull at you, lowering your vibration until you get them done. Start taking small action steps now. When you’re actively moving in the direction of your dreams it feels good. Set goals for yourself, focus in on your hearts desire and your soul’s intention and then start taking action today! Habitually, I do what’s most scary first, then the others are easy and fun on my “ To Do” lists.

8. Claim Responsibility

Blaming others and looking outside of yourself for the reasons why you’re in a low vibration is a sure fire way to lower your vibration to even lower levels attracting more bad energy. Regardless of whatever has or is happening to you, you are ultimately responsible for your vibration and your life. Yes there are outside circumstances and people which may challenge you and cause pain, but it is your choice as to how you will interpret the information and how you will react. It is your choice to stay, “ lit up” regardless of the tornado spinning around you. Sometimes it helps to say to yourself, “ The universe conspires to help me succeed.” Or, if something small but wonderful is happening,  I will ask, “ How does life get better than this?” And usually, the universe will show me exactly how  it can get better. 

Take responsibility for yourself, and do what you need to in the moment to support yourself in raising your vibration. Set personally boundaries with others and claim your personal power to create blessings in your life. Come up with strategies and habits which will refresh your energy, lift your vibration, and support you as you walk a path of love, joy and consciously increasing your heart space and keep “ lit up” .

More INFO: 

Kaohsiung Yoga- Ashtanga Vinyasa  ( RYS) 

@LisaAnneFurtado

https://www.facebook.com/AshtangaVinyasaMysore

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