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It is a strange world we wish for happiness, but we succumb to misery. Let me tell you a real-life story that I experienced recently. I was thinking like most of us do. If I had a million in my bank account,I will be the most happiest person. Untill recently, I encountered an acquaintance who was in misery in spite of having the millions. He was disturbed by his mental chatter of many wavering thoughts and lost his happiness. Here ,I was, and many of us thinking materialistic possessions will bring happiness. I learnt from this individual that possession doesn't bring happiness and peace. It is the contentment and seeking the Infinite that brings happiness to the one. Besides, it is by giving and sharing to less fortunate, which increases the happy hormones which radiate the positive energy in us and others we come across. As such, it is good to have materialistic wishes within the joined palm of the hand that it is within our control and it doesn't cause misery. Be contented ...

The other day me , my niece and grand-niece decided to go for a hike at a nearby hill. As such, we planned a week ago our destiny to reach the peak of the hill near the telecom tower at a fencing behind it. My grand-niece was very excited about the destiny without giving much consideration to the journey. My niece and I decided to hike a trek, which is a challenging trek to the destiny. So we decided the trek duration must be a round 5 hours,not well-throdden, and must be a shady route from the emitting heat of the sun. However, on the day of hiking ,we couldn't start in time because the other hiker ,who is familiar with the trek, was unable to come. So we decided to ascend by ourselves.The trek we planned to hike was missing at certain sections from fallen trees and plants due to rain a few days back. Besides, the path was muddy and slippery in certain paths of our route. It was also very hot because there was no shade due to fallen trees exposing the path to 12 noon sun, and we ...

What happens to your brain when you retire? Here's why planning ahead can keep your mind sharp It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning For the millions of people who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression. Before retiring, you’re getting up in the morning, socialising with co-workers and dealing with the mental challenges of your job, said Ross Andel, a professor at Arizona State University who studies cognitive ageing and retirement. “All of a sudden, after 50 years, you lose that routine.” " There’s this idea that the body and brain adapt when they’re “no longer needed,” he added. “That’s when you see the deterioration and its natural response to inactivity.” But retirement can also be an opportunity for improving cognitive and mental health, with newfound time to so...

  Each one of these individuals have a unique view point of the same eternal reality… called God! To say each is unique is because Truth transcendental beyond finite and such perception of infinite with finite senses and mind makes perceptions different.  To illustrate with an example is the perception of an elephant by 4 blind men. One touching the leg said the elephant is like a tree! The other man touching the trunk said the elephant is like snake! The third man the elephant is a fan touching the eyes! So you see each one thinks Truth as he sees but the whole elephant is beyond their comprehension !

  Let me tell you a little story on anger and resentment. There were two monks walking in a deep forest from one village to another in a remote area. One monk was an elderly person and another much younger. They were walking for days in the forest, and as night comes, they take a break near the edge of the stream. The elder monk sits and goes in deep meditation,while the younger monk clea the area and prepares a simple meal for both. These were going on for days, and the younger monk kept the older monk in the highest esteem. One day, they came to a shallow river, which needed to crossover to  their destination. Due to heavy rain, the riverbank was flowing rapidly. At the edge of riverbank, there was a young lady standing worriedly pondering how to cross over the river. At that time the two monks reached near the lady and ready to cross over.The lady asked the younger monk.Is it possible for him to carry her across the river?  As she is worried, the current may wash her...

  Doing all this at the cost of backache and both knee pain. And the money is not useful to me in any way. 😂 U know  it well! That u r trapped in the work cycle. It will take a toll on you ,as you age. But you can't come out of it.Bcos u don't know what to do with the time u will have if u r not working.Besides the fear not enough if u don't work though bodily ache.   The problem with u is? When to stop and move on which is a difficult decision for you to make.Bcos u didn't prepare for your retirement. As u and most of our college mates won't know what do after retirement. I was preparing for retirement from the  age of 50 in order to retire at 60. 1. Reducing my work. 2. Increasing my hobbies n and spending time on it. 3. Make sure financial stable and bring similar income as I was working even at post retirement. 4. Accept that I am dispensable. 5. Learn to let go thr past n hold on to my future by working on my present. I opine joining a sr home for us is no...

  The most powerful prayer, one well-nigh omnipotent, and the worthiest work of all is the outcome of a quiet mind. The quieter it is the more powerful, the worthier, the deeper, and more perfect the prayer is. To the quiet mind all things are possible. Meister Eckhart 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 U need to work on it my friend!  Gautama took around 6 yrs to master it Bhodhidarma took around 9yrs Jesus took around 10 over yrs Muslim Prophet  took around 10 to 15 yrs. Just to quote few. U need to meditate whichever u r are comfortable with. There are around 125 ways to meditate. Take one of it and work on it with discipline, hard work,persistent n perseverance. Ideally u need a guru for it( most gurus are cheaters).Unless u r lucky to get a living good one. N work on experiential spirituality to reach the Energy by the meditation. For me, I have nonliving Guru guiding me from a childhood. The fundamental and intellectual spiritualism, I gained with many years of  r...