Warring sides
of the good and the bad
Which side made the peace?
Ego was high today?
Or was it modesty?
Sensual pleasures of lust, greed and jealousy was it?
Or selflessness, kindness and spirituality?
On the battlefield of mind today
Who did win?
In response to W3 prompt#85
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To me I owe my decisions, my life
I am responsible for my mistakes and success
My actions and reactions affect who I become
To me I owe my happiness
I am responsible for my misery
Thought process and sadness
Although others may be a catalyst
I am responsible for churning my mind and causing a reaction
To me I owe
My happiness, my freedom
I only need the courage and motivation
To move forward
To me I owe…
In response to#SoCS
The rhythm of life is predetermined
One that is born is destined to die
But what you do in between
Determines how you live beyond your time
The power of action and inaction is great
It will determine the decisions you take
Your life will go down in history
Just based on how you crafted your destiny
One who solves this mystery
Will live on for eternity
In response to
What is one thing you would change about yourself?
We need to change our attitude towards life. Learn to live life fully and unthrotled. Free from all anxiety, stress and confusions. Experiencing life as part of a cosmic play. Different emotions as part of its spectrum of characters and the ever changing time a sign of impermanence of any situation.
We need to realise that amongst all this there is one within us that never changes, never ages and is never entangled. Finding the one bearing witness to all our desires and emotions will lead us to the path of happiness and freedom
What are your feelings about eating meat?
With the commercialization and advent of meat industry to include dairy farms, packaging and transportation has led to increased risk of consumption of chemicals and pesticides via the meats in our diet. Moreover we are not aware of the quality of food and health status of the animals, chemicals fed or injected to them or the various amounts of chemicals used for processing and storage of meat.
Yogic culture recommends fresh preparation and consumption of food on daily basis for maximum health benefits. However, refrigeration has changed the way we consume food. Although it prevents food from going sour it may still not provide the benefits that are available with freshly cooked food.
What one eats is their personal choice however it is believed that animals that are higher is the food chain should not be consumed as they are difficult to digest by the human system. Also, it is believed that animals that understand emotions and realise that they are being butchered release hormones that are of fear and pain, hence, these emotions are believed to enter our lives through the food we consume and affect our energies.
We are all made of the food that we consume hence we need to make an informed decisions of what is good for our body. Also we need to ensure that what we eat is not laced with harmful chemicals that can be dangerous in the long run. Hence, the community in general has to take responsibility for breeding, packaging , storage etc of the food products so that illnesses are not caused due to actions of our making.
Finally what we consume is our decision and I hope that it is an informed choice.
What are your two favorite things to wear?
Life is a curveball of immense possibilities and irrespective of what you wear it is incomplete without confidence and a smile.
We may be wearing the latest fashion or hand me down clothes, our accessories may be branded, repurposed or absent, our make up may be pristine or missing yet a smile is what adds charm to your personality.
Keeping your smile unwavering during trying situations is difficult but is responsible for making you happy. Afterall life is meant to be lived in happiness and not sorrow and misery. Sorrow will come and go but our smile has to be our companion throughout the journey.
Confidence is what propels us forward. Lack of confidence will lead to stagnation, regret and disappointment due to lack of trying. We will forever be stuck in the cycle of “what if ?”
Although confidence is a driving force a proper research on the field you plan to venture is necessary or else over confidence will get you deeper in the pit.
Similarly inflated ego can destroy our relationships and our heart. Hence it is a double edged sword which needed to be used carefully.
In conclusion what ever you wear and wherever you go do not forget to wear your confidence and smile and you will realise that life will be a refreshing change from the routine.
List less life
Lived in chaos, confusion and compulsion
Never really knowing it's worth
Doing the mundane eat,sleep,work and dine
Never realising that time is scarce
The watch is ticking...
And the darkness engulfs the light
Approching from all sides
Never stopping never catching a break
It moves steadily
Into our lives
Death- one truth unites all
In response to MTB:Cherishing the Cherita
A rogi (sick), yogi (seeker) and bhogi (enjoyer) do not sleep at night.
– Sadhguru (founder of Isha Yoga Foundation)
Night life is much more than just party goers. As aptly said above a sick person will not be able to sleep at night due to the ailments he is suffering from or sleep may elude even a person who is stressed out.
Secondly a person who is a seeker of knowledge be it a student, a researcher, or even a writer who prefers working in the quiet of the night also lies awake at night. So does a person on the path of spirituality who follows certain rules related to his practice that may require him to be awake at night.
Lastly the person who is enjoying life by way of the senses that is food, travel, music etc will also be living the nightlife.
Time flies and a enjoyer one day becomes the sick person. But before he gets there he should try to experience the thrill of being a seeker.
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
“Sleep is a state where you are on the edge between the world of sounds and the world of silence, but you can only move in the world of silence when you are aware.”
-Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Yoga Foundation
Sleep is an essential requirement of our body. Adequate sleep leads to alertness, learning, memory retention, creativity and improved decision making.
Modern medicine recommends around 8-10 hours of sleep. However through regular yogic practices sleep quality can be improved as well as duration decreased leading to availability of more time for activities of personal interest.
This is achieved by following certain rules like early dining, drinking water before sleeping , sleeping early, avoiding distractions like mobile, TV and reading prior to bedtime etc.
The increased time available is best utilised for activities of self enquiry, yogasana, meditation, fitness etc.
Wishing you all a relaxed and fitful sleep and relaxed and fresh day always.
The one to light a path in the darkness of the night
Be the one to touch a heart in the darkness of the minds
Shed a light on the passing ships
And realise relationships are transitory
Waves of the ocean deep
A reminder of the time ticking by constantly
Standing tall, a solitary existence
A reminder of a life of your own making
Unwavered by tides and storms
Just like your inner existence…blissful peace
Be a lighthouse… show the way
Hurdles are just a momentary play
Understand life is bigger than the tides of challenges
The journey of life is solitary
Be the one and stand up tall
Let your light illuminate
Every being that crosses your route
Life is too short to wollow
Rise up and feel the bliss within…
In response toWhat do you see#214
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