Emotions

It can seem uncomfortably awkward or even alien when you start meditation, especially if you lead a busy life, or there are lots of things which typically occur around you. This can be a completely natural sensation as your mind is used to the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. The change of pace when meditating can trigger feelings of anxiety or nervousness, as if something is missing or even a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out).

 

If you do feel uneasy when practising meditation, then be aware it is your own mind which is generating these sensations, as it strives to maintain its control over your life and your way of thinking. Several techniques which can aid you to become more comfortable while meditating include: basic breathing techniques, such as Breathe with Purpose, to elements of mindfulness. When you first start to practise meditation, another effective way to help you feel less anxious, is to simply lower your gaze to a spot on the floor or ground before you, rather than closing your eyes.

At the most basic, gratitude is something almost everyone has experienced, and have recognised the warmth of good things which can take place in their lives. While basic gratitude is a collection of ever-changing and fleeting feelings, the deeper aspect of gratitude is based on action, not merely experienced but expressed. This kind of gratitude is practised not just because it feels good, but because it is the appropriate thing to do; not just for one’s own good, but for the good of others or society. Such gratitude outdistances the domain of simple emotions and instead develops as a mindset, a stance, and a philosophy.

This practice of gratitude brings forth a myriad of tangible benefits to the mind and body. Research has revealed that practising gratitude improves the body’s immune system, boosts resilience to stress and anxiety, reduces depression, helps to improves one’s energies, and even aids you to sleep much better. The reasons to purposely practice this deeper form of gratitude, radiates over and above these corporeal effects, to those that embrace your inner self.

It is commonly stated that life teaches us through our mistakes. When you slip up, simply ask yourself what you were destined to learn, as opposed to searching for justifications or to find others to blame. We grow more from our mistakes, errors or blunders when we recognise and accept such lessons with humility and grace.

Good vibrations pertains to more than the words encapsulated in a handful of tunes, they offer a simple route to leading a happier life. All our emotions and thoughts resonate at varying frequencies, according to their energy signature. Then those energies will induce a sympathetic resonance within you and you are affected by the emotion when you are resonating at the same frequency. It then stands to reason that negativity can only influence you if you are resonating at the same frequency or harmonic. If you start to feel down or negative, at that moment take on some good vibrations to elevate the frequency of your thinking above any negative thoughts.

With hindsight, we commonly look back at past events in our lives noticing that we could quite possibly have acted or behaved in a different way. To assist you in the future, whenever you become aware of any type of thoughts, feelings or emotions, know that you have the opportunity to consider how to act or respond. At precisely that time, you have the opportunity to not fall into previous reactionary behaviours. So be mindful of your anger when you are upset. Be cognizant of your worry or anxiety if you come to be stressed. If you become aggravated or frustrated, be aware of your irritability. As soon as you realise you are falling into reactionary behaviours, stop, then choose to transform your thinking or respond differently.

Karma in its simplest manifestation is the principle of cause and effect, implying the consequences which emerge out of any thought or action. There is only one infallible means to quell Karma, which is to be proactive in your thoughts and actions to minimize the cycle of cause and effect. Each and every moment you should strive to be aware of the possible effects or ramifications of your thoughts, actions, or inactions at any point in time. Instead of instantly reacting to life, pause to consider your various courses of action, prior to proceeding. This judicious application of containment can help you to quell Karma and lead a more balanced life.

Your awareness makes it possible for you to become attentive of aspects within your life. A pivotal proficiency to grasp is to be able to observe your internal thoughts and emotions as if you were a spectator. Whenever you become aware of emotions, thoughts or feelings, you have an opportunity. You can stop briefly, then decide to accept or alter your way of thinking. In doing so, your awareness can result in a more satisfied and well-balanced life.

Have you at any time discerned that when both adverse and positive things take place, we are far more likely to take notice of, or recollect the negatives? Nevertheless, you are in charge of your thoughts and can take on the mettle to establish a positive way of thinking.

Elevate your state of mind by making a purposeful undertaking to seek out the positive situations in life. If you require some assistance to focus on the positives, make an effort to remember or count acts of kindness, happiness, or enjoying the incredible moments in your life.

Your thoughts and responses in life can cause an accumulation of emotional energies within you. These energies, if left unchecked can have a harmful influence upon your body and your entire state of wellbeing. Take back control of your life through modifying your thinking, reactions and responses in life to improve your health and wellbeing.

If made use of intelligently and listened to objectively, the mind is an exceptional instrument. However, if employed wrongly it can end up being unruly and destructive as it takes control of your life and dictates your emotions. Paying attention to your mind objectively pertains to your capacity to hear your own thoughts without being unduly affected by the actuality that you are the one who originated them. It is not an easy thing to do, as you listen to your thoughts with objectivity. Meaning that you must cultivate the courage to fairly assess them as they arise and make a choice to accept, modify or reject them.

When you are feeling down or unhappy, acknowledge that you are not the voice of your mind, however, you are the one that hears it.

In and of itself, emotions themselves are neutral, being formed of energy. The coarser, or what some would term negative emotions resonate at lower frequencies. What you think of as emotion is actually the experience of energy moving through your physical body. We experience emotion as energy frequencies and their correlating physical sensations in the body. Feelings are the interpretation and labels we apply to the experience of emotion, such as happy or sad. Take the time to shift the frequency of your emotions to a higher energy frequency, bringing more positivity into your life.

Walking has been put to use as an avenue for spiritual advancement for countless years. The straightforward act of going for walk, allows you to have a change of surroundings, frequently allowing you to be more aware or take a different perspective.

As you walk, make an effort to be more aware of the sensations within your body, such as the motion of your arms or feet in addition to your breathing. You can likewise be more mindful of the world around you, listening to the noises which constantly float into your ears, the scents which will your nose and the temperature of the air on your face. Why not take some time out to go for a walk outdoors to avail yourself of the opportunity to be more mindful, to take a break and refocus on the important things in life.

It is very easy to be inundated in your fears and insecurities when so much of our society is based around aspirational messages.

It is okay to have big dreams, goals, and ambitions. Where many people struggle is in balancing their hopes & dreams with feeling content with the present. Anxiety, depression, and stress can overwhelm your thoughts and emotions until you become bogged in a quagmire of reduced self-worth, and stuck in a self-defeating cycle of comparing your life to somebody else’s.

However, one basic phrase, I am enough, can provide you with a sense of calmness and happiness, transforming the direction of your life for the better

An essential and frequently neglected aspect of meditation, awakening or attunement is the importance of knowing yourself.

If you do not comprehend yourself, your thoughts, emotions, reactions, concerns and desires, then you will constantly battle to be in harmony within yourself. Any type of awakening or meditation will result in an inevitable surge in the energies of your inner true-self. As these energies increase within you, they can create problems as they feed your own emotions, anxieties and reactions. If you do not know yourself, you might look to blame others for your troubles, when actually the challenges are from within, triggered by the awakening of your own inner energies feeding elements concealed deep within your own self.

The practice of beaming kindness and productive thoughts into your environment raises your capacity to be kind and to improve our own quality of living. Make an effort to direct some good vibes out into the world around you with the very same energy & compassion equal to how you would like your world to be.