Life Force

Spending some time out for a Social Media detox, may on the surface sound easy. Though for many of us, imposing a complete digital ban may not be practical nor sustainable. However, some basic guidelines such as no use of your smartphone or tablet in the first hour of the day, or after 9pm might be more attainable. In this way, you begin to develop self-regulated limits and begin to build a healthy relationship with social networks. If you are feeling more ambitious, you may decide to delete your favourite social media apps from your smart device for a weekend or even a full week.

Containment can be an extremely effective tool to assist you in diminishing your karma or reducing the aspects of causality in your life. To apply containment, pause for a minute to consider your different courses of action. Then contemplate the potential repercussions or implications of your ideas or actions. The judicious application of containment can result in a happier life with less karma.

We are often caught up in a cycle of thought and reactions, being stuck in the pre-programmed patterns of our passive intellect. Learn to conduct your mind, so that you can change your mental wavelengths to stay calm, balanced and in control. There is immense value in learning to conduct your mind in this manner, rather than your thoughts, feelings and emotions being the master of your life.

One of the aspects of meditation, awakening or attunement, which is frequently overlooked, is the value of truly understanding yourself. If you do not understand yourself, you may mistakenly blame others for your problems, when in fact the challenges are within you. Without self-awareness, you cannot know who you are, despite the fact that you are you. This is a paradox, to say the least; but one which should be appreciated and understood.

Despite the fact that a number of us practise meditation or mindfulness, frequently we do not seem to have the time. It can become easy to fall into patterns of unconsciously rushing through life without ever being in the present. Stopping briefly and observing a number of consecutive breaths can help you to relax and refocus your mind. Visit our webshop for a complimentary activity on Breath with Purpose.

If you pause for a minute to listen within, you are likely to discover that most of the thoughts floating through your mind have not registered within your consciousness. Often people will discover that they are reacting to these unconscious thoughts without realising it. Take the opportunity to identify any critical, malicious or negative thoughts or ideas before they take hold within your awareness.

In an increasingly connected world, we are all impacted by our presence on social media. It is easy to be affected by others through an increasingly complex web of interactions which occur instantaneously around the globe. What you post affect others, in the same way, that what you see impacts or influences you. Gradually, what is posted by you and about you develops an image as your online persona. This digital entity can grow to form its own sense of illusion in the seemingly virtual world. Always strive to be considerate and true to your own self as you engage with your digital personality.

Stop and take the time to understand the complexities of your mind, so that you might comprehend how to alter your way of thinking.

Your mental mind, with its patterns of passive intellect, can be your biggest challenge in life. How often have you strived for change, falling back into your old patterns of behaviour? Without grasping the complexities of your mind, you have unconsciously let the pre-programmed elements or passive intellect take control. Your best-laid plans having then fallen by the wayside, you now find yourself back at square one.

To take control of your life, you need to grasp an understanding of how your mind operates. This understanding then gives you the motivation to alter your way of thinking.

If you are feeling stressed, taking a walk can generally reduce the pressure, and will frequently bring a new perception to the situation. The simple act of going for a walk, enables you to have a change of surroundings, often allowing you to be more cognisant or take a different point of view. As you take a walk, try to be aware of the sensations within your body, such as the motion of your feet or your breath. Avail yourself of the opportunity to take a walk, be more conscious, and refocus on the important things in life.

If you are feeling stressed, try walking it off so that you may refocus.

Thoughts and emotions of a damaging nature are dark in tone or colour. Whereas affirmative aspects, such as sincerity and kindness have a lightness of tone. The dark colour of any damaging, unconstructive or coarse element will exude into every cell of your body, causing overloads, congestion and blockages. Revaluate your thinking, so that you may climb above the darkness of damaging thoughts for your improved wellbeing.

Climb above the darkness of damaging thoughts for your wellbeing.

Each of us aims to live our lives to the best of our capabilities. However, we are not aware of the diverse range of energies which exist within ourselves, and the universe around us. These energies impact each of us in varying ways, affecting your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Take a moment to discover how your ideas manifest to produce your own truth.

A familiar challenge for lots of people, especially when aiming to accomplish mindfulness or meditation, is that they cannot clear their minds. Realise that your very efforts to clear or quieten the mind can often be the cause. Your mind becomes filled with the distractions of the very same ideas you are making an effort to eliminate. Focussing your mind on one thing, will help you to find that first beachhead of quietness. As you practice more, you will find that you can expand the quietness outwards to create a quiet space even within a noisy mind.

Make every effort to let go of any unfavourable feelings and emotions so that they do not become a controlling factor in your life. Letting go of your emotions will enable you to become their observer, rather than being caught up in the ensuing battle. You can then control the outcome and your reactions, so that you attain victory over your emotions.

Improve your state of mind by making a purposeful effort to always look for the positive aspects of life. To focus on these positives, attempt recalling acts of kindness, praise, or just savouring a few awesome moments. Committing your attention to the positive aspects of life can dramatically improve your state of mind.

As thoughts arise within your mind, they become energised, flowing out into the world in the words you speak or via your actions. When you think badly of others, then realise that your own thoughts can also injure you. So no matter what scenario you are in, or how aggrieved you are, you do not need to have the last word or symbolically win the argument. If you are upset, angry, or annoyed you may often find that your last words can often obliterate the wonderful intentions or the exceptional memories.