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5 Ways to Stay Connected with Your True Self

The most crucial talent you can have is the ability to stay connected with your true self. When you know who you are, you know what you need to do, and there’s no need to seek validation from others. It helps you to avoid a lot of the frustration that comes from wasting time on the wrong things. Yes, life is intended to be full of mistakes, but staying connected with yourself allows you to focus on the great opportunities that life has to offer. You will gain confidence, understand your purpose, and begin to have a greater effect on the world only after you have a better understanding of yourself.

So how can you know how to build that level of connection with yourself? Here are the five ways that are well worth your time to read.

  1. Discover yourself 

The herd mentality is something that most people succumb to. Some people end up doing nothing but following the crowd. Make a list of things you actually enjoy; if something doesn’t thrill you, don’t do it.

  1. Get to the root cause of the problem

Problems, upsets and sadness are lower vibrations; look for the underlying reason and go toward the source, not just the event that brought you there. If you’re feeling low or helpless, go back to the initial memory and identify the source. Treat the root of the problem rather than the symptom.

  1. Love and compassion are the key players

You can’t and won’t connect with yourself unless you take the time to love yourself. We might be harsh with ourselves when we haven’t been able to accomplish something. We are not deserving of the hatred we heap on ourselves. Try to love yourself the most and be compassionate towards everything. The world will be a better place if we are kind and sensitive.

  1. Let go of your past

To go on, you must entirely let go of the past. It will simply keep you stuck, trapping you in a vicious circle. Accept, heal, and do not let the past interfere in the present. However, preserve what you’ve learned in the past and look forward to what the future brings. The past will remain a burden unless you heal from it.

  1. Don’t get influenced easily

Know that you won’t be able to genuinely connect with yourself unless you stop allowing others to influence your emotions. Don’t hand over your power to anyone. Listen to others to learn something new, but don’t be swayed from your intentions. Listen to what they have to say, don’t resist, make an informed decision for yourself, and choose something fresh from a variety of sources.

Only by evaluating yourself and being absolutely honest with yourself will you be able to see every facet of your life, connecting you to your inner soul.

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On a mission to connect with your inner self

When you connect to your inner power, everything starts aligning for you. Let me exemplify this in an interesting way. I was recently watching the movie Mission Mangal (again!) and I began drawing parallels between the evolution of the characters and the concept of connecting with one’s inner power. Your inner self is a powerhouse of energy. Most of us go through life without realising it. We look at others for inspiration and positivity, whereas it is right within us (in huge quantities) all the time. Once you connect with this inner self, you have instant access to its immense power, and everything in your life automatically starts aligning with your vision. That’s what is shown in Mission Mangal, too. Mission Mangal is my favourite movie for three reasons:

  • It talks about connecting with who you really are
  • It makes me feel proud as a Bharatiya
  • Vidya Balan!

When people ask me why something is not working out for them or why they are feeling stuck, my solution is always self work.

Aligning with the Self

This movie inspired me for something different. Mission Mangal is a lesson in history for us, both as Bhartiyas and as human beings.

All the major characters in the film are scientists who are dedicated to the idea of making a spaceship, which will be India’s research vehicle to Mars. These characters are brilliantly executed by the actors playing them. A space mission to Mars is not a joke, especially for a country like Bharat. So, obviously there are plenty of challenges on their path. But what is interesting about the way the narrative of the movie flows is that each of the scientists is also facing challenges in their personal lives.

As scientists, they have the capacity to innovate and to even think of creating something impossible. They have the power to create something out of nothing. Once they decide to dedicate themselves to this mission, everything in their personal lives starts aligning, too. Science is their passion. As they align to their passion with a single-minded purpose of reaching Mars, their entire life transforms. The Universe rushes to their support, and family, friends and the whole nation follow suit.

For instance, Neha Siddiqui, the character played by Kirti Kulhari, is beset with issues. Her husband leaves her for another woman, she has been asked to move out of her dorm due to her religion, and her work is a limbo as the status of the mission is not confirmed by higher authorities. She is seen in a victim mode. But with the help of colleague Ananth Iyengar (played by H G Dattatreya) she stands up against her cheating husband and finds another and a much better living arrangement. Once she is connected with her true self, and she is able to rely on her own power, she stops feeling powerless. Her victim role ends there.

Your life can be exactly like this movie. Don’t lose yourself over anything or anyone. Hold on to your inner self, your true self. Work towards your passion. I am lucky that I love my work; it is my number one passion; it is not just a way of earning money to me but a way to connect to who I am. But if you are not, find something to be passionate about. It need not only be work. It could be a hobby or social work.

When something goes wrong in my life or things don’t fall in place as they should, I ponder over what lessons have I missed learning. It is learning that makes us go through experiences. Unless you learn your lesson, the experiences will keep coming back.

We all have things we love to do, things we do because we are passionate about them. These are the things that help align our world. I am not suggesting that we ignore things that are not going our way or be stubborn about moving forward. Meet the challenges in your life with your inner power. When you are truly connected with your inner self, the rest of the world takes appropriate action to align with you.

Are you ready to channelise your inner power?

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5 Ways To Make Social Media A Part Of Your Spiritual Journey

We are all more connected than ever before in today’s world. I’m not talking about the spiritual sense of the word. Rather, we are intrinsically tied to our phones and one another via social media.

The way we communicate has changed dramatically as a result of social media. It may, among other things, assist raise awareness for topics that might otherwise go unnoticed. However, we can’t deny the reality that the amount of judgement that people make while looking at a photo triggers them strongly.

Instagram, for example, may feel like a vast pool of noise at times. It’s often background noise that prevents us from connecting with our true selves.  Spirituality is nowhere to be found not even in highly shared Osho and Rumi quotes. Hence, these are the ways to make social media a part of your spiritual journey. Keep reading!

  1. Detach yourself from toxicity

Unfriend or unfollow toxic people from your handle. Continue to spring clean your friend list to ensure that you are not surrounded by toxicity or anything that makes you feel bad. Hence, unfollow individuals who don’t contribute to your practice and don’t have anything to say. Would you attend a yoga session that didn’t make you feel anything?

  1. Don’t indulge yourself in online hate

Protect your energy from unpleasant news, other people’s opinions, and overthinking over them. Don’t take social media news seriously, participate in gossip, judging, trolling, and harassing others, and aimless surfing.

  1. Keep track of the time spent online

Limit the amount of time you spend on social media. Keep track of how much time you spend on social media and use it wisely. Add in the fact that spending too much time on social media can cause anxiety and even depression. Posting, earning likes, comments, and following may become addictive.

  1. Filter the content you watch or read

There’s a lot of information on social media, so learn something new and leave the rest. Choose what you want to gain from it. Keep information and use it, but let go of things that are detrimental to you.

  1. Stay observant online

Analyze each story and see what’s going on within yourself. – Social media posts can frequently elicit an emotional response. Observe, analyse, and take notes on what you observe and how you react to it. These are communications that have a deeper significance for you. Take the time to read what others have to say and to respond when you have something to say when they make you think, when they assist you, and when they offer value to your life. Criticism is encouraged, but only in the form of constructive criticism.

It is the purpose of social media to make you feel wonderful. Make the most of this chance to socialise your spiritual life and practice. Stay away from toxicity and connect with people on a deeper level. It is entirely up to you to decide what you consume. So why not make the best choice for your spirituality? Make the most of your freedom!

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Exchange Of Energies Over Social Media

“It takes discipline to not let social media steal your time.”

–Alexis Ohanian 

Trolls and bullies are everywhere, and they exploit the Internet to hide their identities. Is there anything else they communicate other than their hateful words? They do, in fact, transfer their energy. We are online on social media 24 hours a day, seven days a week in this age of virtual existence. Staying connected is no longer restricted to face-to-face meetings and phone discussions. It also helps to like and comment on one other’s social media posts. So, are you doing anything else? Is it possible that you’re giving and receiving vibes via your social media interactions?

In a few years, social media has become the most significant aspect of our lives since the pandemic has become a part of our existence. A lot was made available to us through social media, but a lot of it also led to depression.

Well, energies are passed on even through ideas, so have you ever considered how you overthink and become depressed after reading certain things or having an online conversation?

Yes, we are always in a state of give and take. We as humans have been through a lot during the pandemic, yet we all know deep down that we deserved it, but have we used it wisely?

Weren’t we addicted to our phones? Chatting online has become an inevitable part of our lifeline.

We all give and take, but do we offer advice to others and seek positivity as well? Social media is a wonderful way to interact with others for networking or knowledge.  Yet, it may be draining at the same time since we are engrossed in it for multiple reasons, and our bodily ability to hear, listen, and think is being exhausted. Overindulgence must be guarded against. Protection for the mind, thoughts, and ability to think. Cutting cords, shielding, using reiki symbols, and bath salts are all techniques that are highly suggested for protection.

It’s time to stop overindulging in things that exhaust you.  Stop giving power to the content you read. Don’t throw up your wisdom simply because you have time to do anything to distract yourself from your loneliness. When you are in your power, use social media carefully.

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7 Areas That Transform Over The Course Of A Lifetime

7 Areas That Transform Over The Course Of A Lifetime

Individuals, organisations, and nations alike must cope with change since it is a reality of existence. Those who can accept this reality and adapt with change will be the ones who survive. Change is inevitable, but how about describing it as transformational? Below listed are the seven areas where an individual experiences a change in the course of a lifetime.

Relationships

For almost all of us, the most important facet of our lives is our relationships. Keep an eye on what’s going on and be conscious of what’s happening. It will reflect your personal adventure ahead. Be open to change in this area and be aware of it – this will help you progress in your life. Your relationship with your lover will strengthen with each transformation.

Health

In today’s world, health is one of the most critical topics. We’ve learned a lot from the pandemic. Our thought process is greatly influenced by our mental health. Physical health serves as a mirror for our attitudes toward ourselves. We can achieve a lot of internal harmony to help us balance things out. What is your body trying to tell you? Make changes and ensure that your parameters are satisfied.

Career

Today’s youth have just one goal: to get a job, but only if they can survive. Few people are out of survival mode and are instead stressed. Is it possible for you to decide a part of your job that you like and flow with? Alternately, combine it with something you enjoy, such as a hobby, meditation, or reading.

Flow of life

Whenever a terrible event occurs in our lives, with that incident, we begin to lose a piece of ourselves. I have made this mistake. This is done by shamans as basically shamans take you on a journey and get all your parts together.

Examine your life to identify where you are stuck. Assemble your pieces and work toward being comprehensive.

Peace and harmony within

When was the last time we experienced peace and harmony? Instead of being reliant on the outside world, work on inner tranquility. Nothing outside of you will ever have an impact on you. Internal change is essential.

Spiritual side of a human being

Humans are spiritual by nature. Simply returning to yourself in its entirety is connecting yourself with your blueprint. Here, transformation entails removing all masks you’ve worn.

Breaking karmic cycles

Countless karmic cycles are currently breaking. Relationships, ideas, beliefs, and concepts are all crucial. This is a tremendous opportunity to improve one’s life. Work on everything that is preventing you from moving forward. You are about to enter a whole new universe.

Going beyond the way you live, co-creating a better life for yourself, and altering the way you live are all part of the transformation process. This can be accomplished via the use of your ideas, visualisation, words, faith, deeds, or a combination of techniques.

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Change is inevitable

Heavy words like transformation, change, acceptance, and being in the flow are all familiar to us. But are these phrases just words to you, or do you know how to go with the flow in life? Change has always been tough for me as a youngster. It wasn’t easy for me to adjust to a new school, a new city, new friends, and a new home. Isn’t it strange? This was spoken by a light worker.

Yes, I was someone who had a hard time accepting things. I’ve never been a supporter of change, and I’ve never been able to go with the flow. So, how did I go through this transformation? With my tale, I’d want to share some insights with you. We all know that the more stubborn we get, the more we put off our personal growth in almost every aspect of our lives.

Being stubborn is a form of self-punishment. Not others . Isn’t this a new understanding? Yes, this was my understanding of letting go of stubbornness and staying open to what needed to change within and externally. I never chased after a carrier. Carrier, when I was a child, I was never sure what I wanted to do with my life. However, going in different ways where I was ready to be in the flow helped me in finding my vision (which I feel I am now following).

Only change can help you adapt to your situations, face your karma, and complete relationships in preparation for a new chapter in your life. Is this a little too philosophical for you? Allow me to explain. When you love someone, you want it to be constant, but does it? Love may evolve, but relationships will continue to reflect everything you don’t want to face again and again. So you either break up, betray, or both.

You must work on internal changes while allowing your partner to change as he or she wants. Once you’ve figured out how to balance the change inside yourself, and you’ve completed a certain amount of good work, you may either stay with your partner or decide whether it’s time for a reality check and a happy closure.

Since the last two years, I’ve observed several karmic relationships come to an end. What exactly is it? It’s a necessary change, and are you ready to close it with wisdom rather than drama? You have a choice. Once again, change in your body is inevitable… Are we truly committed to our bodies and allowing them to age gracefully, or are we torturing them even more? Appropriateness is change. And the mayor’s appropriateness is usually beautiful. Certain issues remain unanswered. As a result, accepting them with faith in your pre-birth decision is healthier for you and the universe. Let go and let God is what we call it. So a quick change of city can teach you anything. Change from being lonely to being alone may help you learn new things, and changing your clothing style can help you gain confidence.

When you allow change to happen with flow and acceptance, there is always a hidden surprise. As I always say, I never saw myself as a coach conducting retreats and helping with karmic healings while working as a dental technician.

Life will always show you the right direction. Be confident in the plans you made before you were born. With your friendship with him, God has a plan.

There will be times in your life when you feel stuck and want to try something new. At that time, the only option is to act.

Change will help you in moving forward and breaking free from the vicious cycle you are now stuck in.

Accept and cherish change.

Then you’ll be in the flow.

Love,
Laii

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Deep Diving Into The Idea Of Mental Well-Being

“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.” – Noam Shpancer, PhD

What is the definition of well-being? This word is particularly intriguing these days, since we are all concerned about our own and loved ones’ futures. Our lovely mind, which is never stable, creates the whole drama. Yoga helps us to keep our bodies stable. We may nourish our souls via meditation, but what about our wandering minds? Many individuals come to me for help with their wandering minds. Stop wandering, I say. So, how is it possible? It is conceivable. The mind’s natural tendency is to wander, and we can’t stop it. However, we must never allow the mind to control us and force us to do what it desires. Isn’t it simple? Yes, it is very straightforward.

I constantly tell people to focus on the root cause of any problem. And now we’ve arrived at the source of the wandering mind. Childhood problems and traumas are frequently the cause of a swaying mind or a closed mind. We all have a victimised kid inside of us who refuses to listen to the wise self. A lot of what is said here also refers to interior masculine and feminine energies being disrupted. Whatever is on the inside will be reflected on the outside.

So, in order to break free from victimisation, go after the core cause of inner childhood traumas. You can be wounded from the inside, but it is your job to heal.

Understanding the principles of family constellation is critical in determining which parent or situation is to be held accountable. If you’re having problems with men, look into the source of the problem. If you’re insecure about your girlfriend, look for the source of your insecurity.

In general, you are free to make your decisions based on your own free will rather than being pressured by your inner child’s Shakespearean stories. Remember that these are stories, not facts about a scenario. So take pleasure in self-work and strive toward mending your lovely mind. The next stage, of course, is to enlist the aid of the body via yoga (I personally recommend.)

And meditation is the ultimate way to get in touch with your inner self. So, if you’re planning to buy a house, you first clean it before decorating it. Similarly, clean your stories before decorating them for a more peaceful self.

It’s all up to us. Reclaim your power. I have faith in you.

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Existence Of Spirituality In Modern Lifestyle

spirituality and modern lifestyle

“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
― Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, scientist, philosopher and teacher

Many people are intrigued by this topic because they don’t realise that spirituality is simply a natural way of living that is part of our human nature. People frequently ask me why I don’t drink alcohol or why did I give up on non-vegetarian food. Is it because you are a spiritual person? Spirituality is to a great extent affiliated with religion, and in Indian context many people around the world associate spirituality with Hinduism. Spirituality, on the contrary, has nothing to do with religion. All religions, I feel, have their own unique beauty and wisdom. 

Now to get back to my answer when I am questioned about my life choices, I no longer consume alcohol because I don’t feel the need to fill myself with toxicity since there is no void within me. Generally, but not always, when you are addicted to something, it implies that there is a vacuum or void within you. You are attempting to fill it with the addiction. Because of our conditioning, we are made to believe that this void needs to be filled. However, it only needs to be healed. 

Regarding non-vegetarian diet, I realised one day I wanted to quit it and I did so. My body didn’t sense the need for it, and I listened to what it said. I was 17 years old at the time, and I made a decision and adhered to it. Modern lifestyle has nothing against spirituality. Once you begin to align with yourself and the divinity inside and around you, you will be directed to the right actions. That is something I have experienced in life. I just made efforts to align myself, and I began to practice spirituality as a result.

There is another myth about being spiritual. It says that you can control your tears, you don’t get angry and you are all love and light. Being spiritual doesn’t mean you do not feel human emotions. What it really means is that you become more aware of your inner struggles. With all of the self-healing work and meditation that you do as you go down this path, everything within you begins to heal itself. We are always striving to heal our wounded bits for inner child, ancestral history, past life traumas, and collective consciousness baggage. So, it is certain that you will experience lows, upsets, depressed phases, rage, and a long list of other negative emotions during this process. The only difference is that you learn from your tears and don’t cry about the same thing again. At the very least, the seriousness of your frustrations is acknowledged and worked upon. That’s awe-inspiringly spiritual! 

Louis Hay, Waye Dyer, Osho, and Bert Hellinger are among my favourite personalities. Healing and acceptance are the common threads that run through them all. They have taught me how wonderfully simple life can be should one wish for it.

Once you feel yourself yearning for a simple life, you know that you have already reached a spiritual realm.

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Self-healing, an art of inner peace

“Environment is no one’s property to destroy; it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect.” – Mohith Agadi, author and journalist

We might hold nature accountable for the catastrophe we are facing in the world currently but evidently, nature did not create any crisis, we did. We, as humans, have damaged our mother Earth to an extent that nature is now recovering itself and asking a part of us to get healed as well. The pleasures we seek by destroying nature for our own delight call for immediate termination or else Karma has its own ways making us pay for our actions.

Likewise, I believe, there goes a similar pattern for individual healing. Our body has an incredible ability to heal itself, even if we aren’t aware of it. It is, in fact, one of the most vital body processes. Self-healing isn’t just for physical ailments and injuries. It also describes our body’s ability to heal from mental and emotional distress. However, it may require more than just a little push to get it moving. This may necessitate extreme caution in what we do and how we care for ourselves. Keep reading to know how to go about it.

Control your emotions and thoughts

We tend to pile up every good or bad episode, every second and add to our emotional baggage. Sometimes, our interpretations of certain situations make us release those emotions in the form of anger, attack others or become a victim. Stubbornness can turn quite toxic in life and will lead to no good. Instead of exploding emotions and inviting negativity, try to understand the root cause of the internal wound. You won’t be free, until you free yourself from the prison of your false thoughts.

Prioritise loving yourself

We as adults get dominated by our wounded inner child, life traumas and some with a history of unfulfilled love. Self-healing can take place out of love and not anger. Now the question is- what can we do to heal ourselves? We know that love heals, so the first step will be loving ourselves and getting deeper into the trauma we are carrying within and stop blaming ourselves. If it is an inner child issue, it can be addressed and worked on or if it’s a family matter, it can be healed, too.

Forgive and let go

Forgiveness is the most potent tool for learning to let go of our egos and make life simpler. We must learn to forgive those who have wronged us, and most importantly, we must forgive ourselves. Allow ourselves to let go and keep going forward. Forgiveness can clear the way for new happiness by opening the doors to our spirit and removing negativity.

Learn to accept

When we accept ourselves, we finally allow ourselves the freedom to pursue our goals and be who we truly are. We are hardly ourselves, we are the version of what our parents expected us to be. We are our wounds, we are our traumas, we are our pain. We are locked up in the cage of wanting to be someone we are not.

Interestingly, if we do not heal by ourselves, the universe will make us encounter the same emotions with the same or different people, once again. It’s an alarm that we should not choose to ignore. Address the vicious cycle and break the chain. I welcome you all on this path of self-discovery and realisation. Do not hesitate and be yourself.  

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Journey to the Centre of the Self

Journey to the Centre of the Self

Borrowing this title from a famous Jules Verne novel, I aim to bring a certain element of awe to the discovery of your true self. Imagine readers from the 19th century eagerly awaiting the next chapter of a Verne novel in the newspaper to find out his latest creation. Would it be a submarine or a flying machine or a brand new adventure? That is the kind of excitement that I envision in the quest to find one’s true self.

Spiritual strength 

A human is born spiritual and is always spiritual. People often connect spirituality with religion. My understanding of religion is very simple. Human beings created religion to follow some norms for ease in living. Life should be lead on the path of dharm (meaning following prescribed rules of life without deviation). People go against religion or do not follow it due to its strict dictating norms because they understand religion in its conventional format. 

Spirituality essentially has nothing to do with religion but it can definitely explain religion to you in better terms.

Residents of a cosmopolitan city, such as Mumbai, are well-aware of all religions, languages, cultures and festivals. I have imbibed a lot of learning by witnessing this. I learnt this because my base was spirituality.

Finding your true self

My parents are not at all religious. They believe in one supreme power or a creator who has made us all. That’s why when I stepped into the world of spirituality, there was very little that I had to unlearn. 

Spirituality is way of life, wherein we follow a routine that nourishes our soul, keeps our mind stable and body in balance. This is my understanding. So, can a normal way of life be a problem in the practice of spirituality? It shouldn’t be so, right? But it is. We have deviated so much from our original nature as human beings and as spiritual beings that going back to a spiritual way of life seems new to us.

Becoming a spiritual being

Meditation is often regarded as the first step that you need to master on your spiritual path. Meditation is not concentration. If you are concentrating, you are not meditating. It is simply being with your soul and resting. It is a state of absolute nothingness. We are born as nothing, so meditation needs to come to us naturally. But we are conditioned to think too much and pressurise our mind to follow certain things.

When you come back to yourself, you automatically start being connected with nature and imbibing energies from nature. You don’t feel like running away anywhere as you know the entire world is your home.

Practicing different techniques is necessary right now, in order to fine tune ourselves as we have deviated from our original nature. Pranayama, meditation, yoga, reciting mantras or any other practice that connects you to yourself and the divine energy is the right technique for you.

Remember, you are spiritual just like me; you can meditate just like me; and you can smile just like me.