Spreading Positivity

  Eight M’s That Shape Our Life .. . Life is often shaped not by dramatic turning points but by simple principles that guide our everyday choices. Over the years, I have realised that many of these guiding forces begin with the letter M - Meditation, Mouth, Money, Mood, Moves, Mind, Morning, and Meal. Each of these eight M’s quietly influences how we think, how we act, and how we connect with the world around us. Meditation - The wisdom of meditation is beautifully described in the Bhagavad Gita through the practice of inner discipline and self-awareness. Lord Krishna explains that a person who learns to steady the mind through meditation becomes like a lamp placed in a windless place, its flame steady and unwavering. This powerful imagery reminds us that when the mind stops wandering, clarity emerges. Meditation is not merely closing our eyes; it is learning to quieten the noise within. In today’s fast and demanding world, this inner stillness becomes essential. When we meditate, ...

  Turning Pain into Purpose .. . It is said that every pain teaches us a lesson, and every lesson we learn changes us. Let us take a simple example. A child who is just learning about his or her surroundings does not know what is hot and what is cold. Unless the child touches hot water and feels the burn, he or she cannot understand the difference. Slowly, with patience, the child then touches cold water and realizes that it is safe and not dangerous. Only then does the child begin to enjoy the coolness of the water and understand the difference between hot and cold. In a similar manner, unless we experience pain in life, we often do not understand the true purpose of our journey. Sometimes I ask the universe a question, why do we understand our purpose only when we experience pain? The answer that comes to my mind is that in this fast-moving world we have lost patience. We want everything magically and instantly, almost like robots. In this race we slowly lose the meaning of feeli...

  Smile That Heals .. . A smile is perhaps the most natural and powerful form of healing. For people like me who are followers of Krishna, whenever we look for an idol or a picture of him, we are often drawn to his smile, either the innocent smile of his childhood or the radiant smile of his mature form. That smile spreads an energy that soothes the mind and heals the heart. Each one of us once carried that same innocent smile during our childhood. However, as we grow up and step into a competitive world filled with expectations, responsibilities, and emotional pressures, that pure smile slowly fades away. If we lose the ability to retain a genuine smile within ourselves, how will we ever heal ourselves or bring healing to others? Whenever life becomes overwhelming, we search for relief, perhaps by watching a film, meeting friends, or visiting a place where laughter comes easily. But imagine how powerful it would be if the same sense of joy and warmth existed within the work we do ...