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If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” -Matthew 17:19-20

I wish all the readers of MeditationIsEasy.Com, a very happy and joyful Christmas

An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty.

He asks one of his new students to stand and…..

Prof:
So you believe in God?

Student:
Absolutely, sir.

Prof
: Is God good?

Student:
Sure.

Prof:
Is God all-powerful? [Read more →]

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“Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence.”

“Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.”

- Albert Einstein

A few days ago India faced the worst terrorist attack on its soil. More than 150 people including 22 foreigners were kiled in the attack.

These people did it in the name of Allah, the great almighty. But they don’t know how much damaged they have inflicted on the image of Islam.

Often I think whether the concept of institutionalized religion has benefited the humanity at all? Some of the most violent and protracted unsolved problems have their root cause in religion. Be it Palestine, Kashmir or Afghanistan, everywhere you can find the imprint of a religious fight.

Had it not be better if humans are allowed to live just as what they are - simple, plain human beings? Just like thousands of other species in the world ? Just why on earth, we have created so many divisions in the name of religion ?

Terrorists who perpetrated the coward act of killing innocents in Mumbai are - at their very basic level- just like any other human beings. However,  they have completely lost their ability to think wisely and take their own decision. A constant exposure to the ideology of hate and violence has brainwashed their  mind completely. They and thousand like them have become blind followers of a destructive ideology that will eventually destroy them.

Ironically, some of the most complex problems have very simple solution. Those who have stopped using their mind, those who have stopped thinking beyond the boundary of their religion and those whose hearts are filled with anger and hate - all these people are only need to try some sort of meditation practice to realize the fallacy of their narrow thinking.

Once they go inwards they will realize the same permanent thread of consciousness in themselves which is present in their enemies also.

Once you realize that at the basic level we are part of a great organic whole, it becomes very difficult for you to harbor the thoughts of hate and violence against anybody. A regular practice of meditation results into a permanent feeling of harmony with the universe.

However, the sad thing is that the harbinger of death are too busy spreading the poison of hate to find any time for a creative activity like meditation. The politics of hate and conspiracy appears too strong in the present time.

Nevertheless, despite living in a negative and pessimist world, I still feel that eventually the Universe will unfold itself into a more positive, optimist  and secure world.  The dark night of hate and violence - no matter how long it appears now- will end one day.  Negative forces can’t last forever.

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There’s always something warm and bright, about this time of the year, when everything has a special glow, and hearts are full of cheer, that’s why, this special greeting comes your way, to wish you all life’s best, on Diwali and in the coming year, too.

Wishing all of you a very happy and prosperous Diwali filled with hope & light.

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Fortunately I have got an opportunity to review a wonderful book on Self Development. This book is Personal Development for Smart People written by Steve Pavlina who owns the Internet’s most popular self-help blog’ Steve Pavlina.Com‘. I have not yet finished the book but whatever I have read till now has impressed me deeply. This book is filled with golden nuggets of wisdoms. In one of my subsequent posts, I’ll post a detailed review of the book.

However, just for your taste, here is a small excerpt from the book which tells us how to give priorities to our tasks, projects and actions in the most efficient way possible.

Triage

In battlefield medicine, the principle of triage involves dividing patients into three groups:

1. Those who will die anyway, whether they receive medical attention or not

2. Those who will survive anyway, whether they receive medical attention or not

3. Those who will survive only if they receive timely medical attention

When resources are limited, medics must attend to members of the third group before the first and second groups in order to save as many lives as possible.

Triage can also help you build your authority by focusing your attention on the most significant actions. In this case you divide your tasks, projects, and activities into three groups:

1. Projects that will fail to have a significant impact, whether you do them or not

2. Projects that will succeed anyway, whether you do them or not

3. Projects that will have a significant impact only if you complete them in a timely manner

If you focus your attention on the first group, you’re just spinning your wheels while more important tasks remain undone. If you focus your attention on the second group, you’re wasting your energy for no meaningful return. But if you attend to the third group, you’ll put your time and energy to the best possible use. In order to focus on the most significant actions, you must withdraw your attention from the first two groups.

Practicing triage is extremely challenging because it requires repeatedly saying no to what you may instinctively feel are good choices. It’s the time-management equivalent of saying no to wounded people calling for help. But if you fail to master the art of triage, many worthwhile projects will die needlessly.

This process is a challenge of consciousness. It’s easy to lose sight of the big picture when you’re staring at a project screaming for your attention. But you still need to muster the awareness to ask yourself: Is this the most important thing for me to be doing right now?

Make a list of your group-three projects and activities, and keep it handy at all times. Maybe it’s a list of your key goals, but it could also be a list of the life areas you want to attend to, such as your health, relationships, and spiritual practice. Review that list every day to keep refreshing its presence in your mind. This will help you make the tough triage decisions when the need arises. It’s easier to say no to groups one and two when you can see the whole battlefield.

What are the group-three projects that are dying in the trenches but that can still be saved if you reach them in time? Your health? Your relationship? Your career? Your spiritual connection? In order to make time to save them, what ones and twos are you willing to pass up?

That’s all for this week.

Keep Meditation ! May God Bless You !

Eklavya

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A few days ago the news of an NRI’s suicide in America shocked India. Karthik Rajaram (46), a Los Angeles based NRI, shot his family and himself dead when stock market crashed in US. Rajaram had been a bright student and had worked with high profile companies before he started his on venture fund company. He made many million dollars when the company was liquidated. Thereafter he got unemployed and invested his money in the stock market and rest is known to all.

In his suicide note, he blamed his economic conditions that have worsened in the aftermath of Subprime crisis. (Read more here about this crisis)

He was one of the most educated and affluent group of American Indians. He had enjoyed all the luxuries of life. Yet he failed to cope with the stress of the pressing economic condition.

When I think about this incident, I feel that this suicide is among one of those cases where the person fails to accept the harsh realities of his life and started blaming himself for all kind of miseries he and his family are facing. [Read more →]

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Often I think why There are many forms of walking meditation. In this post I’ll introduce you to an age-old technique that’s as easy as it’s effective. I recommend that you start indoors where there are fewer distractions, however once you got some experience you can practice outdoors too.

It’s easier to do walking meditation in nature than in a noisy city. So, whenever you practice outdoors do it in a peaceful park or in a forest if possible.

Now, find a suitable place in your home where you can pace back and forth. The stretch should be at least 2-3 yards long but it’s even better if it’s 5-10.

This particular technique focuses on sensations in the souls of your feet. So, it’s easier to practice barefoot or in thin socks.

Now, stand at the beginning of your meditation path and bring your attention to the soles of your feet. Feel the weight of your body pressing against the floor. Is the floor hot or cold? Hard or soft? Smooth or rough? Rest your attention round the soles of your feet. Don’t try too hard - relax and let your awareness flow naturally. [Read more →]

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