You have heard the saying, “If You Think You Can, You Can. If You Think You Can’t—You’re Right.” All thoughts are creative—thus be careful what you think. If you think of all the things that you want—you will create it. If you think of all the things that could go wrong you are attracting it.
Within each of us lives a loud green eyed monster—a.k.a. naysayer—that keeps us small, scared and under tight control. This green eyed monster’s secret weapon is scarcity-based thinking, steeped in feelings of neediness, lack and fear. It’s all a sham. Like the great and terrible Oz behind the curtain, this part is just a small quivering fool.
Reframe to the Positive Rather than heed the naysayer, put your negative thoughts in a bright corner where you can easily see your negative thinking for what it is and learn how you are tricked by your own thoughts. Commit yourself to recognize your naysayer language and shift your self-talk from scarcity to prosperity thinking.
Reframe this. . . To this
I don’t want . . . I want. . . I intend . . . I
will. . .
I can’t afford . . . I choose. . . I will. . . I
can. . .
I’m struggling with . . . My opportunity now is. . . I
can. . .
What if I can’t . . . I envision . . . I will
persevere. . . I will. . .
The Universal Law of Attraction affirms that like attracts like. Prosperity thinking attracts more of what we want. Self-deprecating and scarcity thoughts set up negatively charged energy that attracts what we don’t want. This Law is Universal because it does not matter who you are, where you live, what your religious beliefs are, what year you were born...the Law is true for everyone equally. It is as true as the Law of Gravity.
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Author, Inspirational Leader empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. http://www.drdorothy.net
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Saturday, November 25, 2006
VASTHU SASTRA
by T. SELVA
LAST week, I was in India, that land rich with ancient and mystical sciences. Mumbai, where I was, is the capital of Maharashtra state and the city for Vasthu Sastra.
The mansions and bungalows in Malabar Hill where the Bollywood movie stars live are carefully built to incorporate the science of harmonious dwelling. Advertisements of houses for sale or rent in major dailies like The Times of India and Hindustan Times usually carry a footnote that properties are Vasthu-compliant – they have to, otherwise, say real estate agents, no one would buy or rent anything!
Besides covering a maritime conference in Mumbai, I wanted to enhance my techniques on meditation.
In India, many people meditate to seek solutions to all kinds of illnesses and problems because they believe that human beings are born with a great capacity for self-healing.
Meditation can help reduce allergies, anxiety, backache, depression, headaches (including migraines) and it can help alleviate sexual dysfunction.
Indeed, research has revealed that meditation seems to boost health in general. Studies have shown that the meditative state is more restful than sleep even.
And that is the key point: Our minds are usually working at full speed because of work pressure, the rush to meet deadlines, targets, visions – all in the name of material gain. Meditation, however, can calm the mind. It aims to unite the mind in a single thought and free it of anxiety.
If you want to take up meditation, you must prepare mentally and physically so that your body, mind and spirit are in harmony. This is because meditation requires you to be free from the pressures of the mind and the desires of the body.
Why meditate, what are its benefits?
Meditation can connect one with universal energies and help one attain moksha (liberation).
By practising regular meditation, one attains self-realisation and divine manifestation in one’s own heart.
One can not only heal oneself but also energise the entire world if one is united in consciousness with other meditators.
Meditation alleviates stress and strain and bestows peace, tranquillity and bliss. It also develops concentration, health and self-confidence.
The highlight of any meditative experience is if one experiences a white light – this indicates the highest vibration of energy. This light translates as love, and when an individual experiences this status, he or she is filling up with love.
How to meditate?
According to Vasthu Sastra, the auspicious location for meditation is the north-east, the spiritual quadrant. Once you have located this direction, sit with the legs comfortably folded and eyes closed for several minutes.
Some people may require a tutor, or a guru, to guide them, but, in most cases, any individual can connect with the energy of the universe without any help.
Meditation is the art of focusing the mind upon a chosen thought to remove impurities. Some people do this by chanting mantras, while others do it by consciously concentrating on one thought, or on silence.
Meditation is best done after a shower in the morning or in the evening, or at sunrise or sunset. Ideally, you should meditate daily. The meditative state allows nerves and tired muscles to relax, and will calm heart rates and ease blood pressure. It’s so restful that you’ll want to do it daily!
Vasthu talk
The columnist will give a talk on how to arrange a house according to Vasthu Sastra principles in order to attain health, wealth, happiness and peace of mind on Oct 16 at 6.30pm at the Cinta Sayang Golf Resort in Sungai Petani, Kedah. Admission is by contribution of RM10 to the Sungai Petani Rotary Club. To register, contact Raja at 016-410 5662.
Another talk will be held on Oct 22 at 7pm at Bon Ton Restaurant (No. 4, Jalan Ceylon) in Kuala Lumpur. Admission is by contribution of RM10 to the Guru Dharma Society. To register, contact Madeline Kuan at 016-384 8860.
Seven steps to meditation
1. Find a quiet spot.
2. Relax and sit comfortably; lie down if you want to.
3. Play soft, relaxing music or chant a mantra.
4. Close your eyes, drop your shoulders.
5. Breathe slowly and deeply, four or five times.
6. Think of something to focus on. Do not think of worldly matters. If your mind wanders, return to your focus.
7. Sit still for about 10 to 20 minutes, inhaling and exhaling gently and regularly.
T. Selva, The Star’s Maritime Editor, has spent years researching this ancient Indian science of construction, better known as ‘Indian feng shui’. He is a student of 7th generation Vasthu Sastra Master Yuvaraj Sowma from Chennai, India. He can be contacted at tselvas@thestar.com.my.
LAST week, I was in India, that land rich with ancient and mystical sciences. Mumbai, where I was, is the capital of Maharashtra state and the city for Vasthu Sastra.
The mansions and bungalows in Malabar Hill where the Bollywood movie stars live are carefully built to incorporate the science of harmonious dwelling. Advertisements of houses for sale or rent in major dailies like The Times of India and Hindustan Times usually carry a footnote that properties are Vasthu-compliant – they have to, otherwise, say real estate agents, no one would buy or rent anything!
Besides covering a maritime conference in Mumbai, I wanted to enhance my techniques on meditation.
In India, many people meditate to seek solutions to all kinds of illnesses and problems because they believe that human beings are born with a great capacity for self-healing.
Meditation can help reduce allergies, anxiety, backache, depression, headaches (including migraines) and it can help alleviate sexual dysfunction.
Indeed, research has revealed that meditation seems to boost health in general. Studies have shown that the meditative state is more restful than sleep even.
And that is the key point: Our minds are usually working at full speed because of work pressure, the rush to meet deadlines, targets, visions – all in the name of material gain. Meditation, however, can calm the mind. It aims to unite the mind in a single thought and free it of anxiety.
If you want to take up meditation, you must prepare mentally and physically so that your body, mind and spirit are in harmony. This is because meditation requires you to be free from the pressures of the mind and the desires of the body.
Why meditate, what are its benefits?
Meditation can connect one with universal energies and help one attain moksha (liberation).
By practising regular meditation, one attains self-realisation and divine manifestation in one’s own heart.
One can not only heal oneself but also energise the entire world if one is united in consciousness with other meditators.
Meditation alleviates stress and strain and bestows peace, tranquillity and bliss. It also develops concentration, health and self-confidence.
The highlight of any meditative experience is if one experiences a white light – this indicates the highest vibration of energy. This light translates as love, and when an individual experiences this status, he or she is filling up with love.
How to meditate?
According to Vasthu Sastra, the auspicious location for meditation is the north-east, the spiritual quadrant. Once you have located this direction, sit with the legs comfortably folded and eyes closed for several minutes.
Some people may require a tutor, or a guru, to guide them, but, in most cases, any individual can connect with the energy of the universe without any help.
Meditation is the art of focusing the mind upon a chosen thought to remove impurities. Some people do this by chanting mantras, while others do it by consciously concentrating on one thought, or on silence.
Meditation is best done after a shower in the morning or in the evening, or at sunrise or sunset. Ideally, you should meditate daily. The meditative state allows nerves and tired muscles to relax, and will calm heart rates and ease blood pressure. It’s so restful that you’ll want to do it daily!
Vasthu talk
The columnist will give a talk on how to arrange a house according to Vasthu Sastra principles in order to attain health, wealth, happiness and peace of mind on Oct 16 at 6.30pm at the Cinta Sayang Golf Resort in Sungai Petani, Kedah. Admission is by contribution of RM10 to the Sungai Petani Rotary Club. To register, contact Raja at 016-410 5662.
Another talk will be held on Oct 22 at 7pm at Bon Ton Restaurant (No. 4, Jalan Ceylon) in Kuala Lumpur. Admission is by contribution of RM10 to the Guru Dharma Society. To register, contact Madeline Kuan at 016-384 8860.
Seven steps to meditation
1. Find a quiet spot.
2. Relax and sit comfortably; lie down if you want to.
3. Play soft, relaxing music or chant a mantra.
4. Close your eyes, drop your shoulders.
5. Breathe slowly and deeply, four or five times.
6. Think of something to focus on. Do not think of worldly matters. If your mind wanders, return to your focus.
7. Sit still for about 10 to 20 minutes, inhaling and exhaling gently and regularly.
T. Selva, The Star’s Maritime Editor, has spent years researching this ancient Indian science of construction, better known as ‘Indian feng shui’. He is a student of 7th generation Vasthu Sastra Master Yuvaraj Sowma from Chennai, India. He can be contacted at tselvas@thestar.com.my.
Good Health
In steps as in walking. Yes, Walking. While walking this morning, I kept the thought of my topic for my next article uppermost in my mind. As I turned the corner onto my street, the thought came to me—write an article about the health benefits of walking.
Walking at 5 a.m. year around in Phoenix Arizona, a.k.a. ‘The Valley’ is lovely—the majority of people are sleeping and the temperature is still cool. I remember the days I walked in South Dakota when the temperature was 50 below zero including the wind chill. I lived in New York and New Jersey metro area 28 years where the temperature reaches minus zero on occasion. Thus, walking in Arizona year around is a dream come true, even though the temperature reaches 110-112 (or higher) several days in the summer—5 a.m. is a cool 70-80 degrees.
According to researchers, if you walk 30-45 minutes twice a day, you will avoid heart disease, kidney disease, stress related diseases, diabetes or any metabolism problems. Don’t forget to hydrate while you walk—especially in the summer.
I heard those moans, groans and screams from here. Who has 60-90 minutes a day to invest in walking?” OK. Rephrase that. Who has 20-30 years to invest in poor health? That is the average number of years the majority of people suffer with various life threatening diseases. I know I don’t. I want to keep on until I am 110 and then decide when I will leave this earth plane. OK, that is me. You can live a healthy life into your 90’s and not die from a disease. You can die because you don’t want to be on this earth plane anymore by simply going to sleep and not waking up.
"Twenty-nine million Americans are in medical debt," says Jennifer Edwards of the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that supports research on health and social issues. A recent Commonwealth study defined those in medical debt as paying bills to health care providers or having large credit card debt or loans against their homes related to medical costs.
"Of those, 70% were insured when they got the health care that put them in debt, and nearly half had used up all or most of their savings," Edwards said.
I enjoy an early morning walk; the air smells fresher after a few hours with less air pollution and noise. Not to mention I enjoy seeing raccoon, rabbit, coyote, skunk, etc. scurrying to their hide-out for the day. They look at me as if to say, ‘What are you doing here?’
You can multi-task while walking—meditation, creative thinking, or soul thinking.
Now that you know from research that 30 to 45 minutes of walk twice a day will make a huge impact on your health or disease—you decide. If you can't walk 30 to 45 minutes every day even 30 minutes three or four days a week is beneficial.
Wow! Knowledge is power! You are empowered—it is your decision—and no one can take it away from you. Now is the time. Just Do It!!
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Author, Inspirational Leader empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. http://www.drdorothy.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dorothy_M._Neddermeyer,_PhD
Walking at 5 a.m. year around in Phoenix Arizona, a.k.a. ‘The Valley’ is lovely—the majority of people are sleeping and the temperature is still cool. I remember the days I walked in South Dakota when the temperature was 50 below zero including the wind chill. I lived in New York and New Jersey metro area 28 years where the temperature reaches minus zero on occasion. Thus, walking in Arizona year around is a dream come true, even though the temperature reaches 110-112 (or higher) several days in the summer—5 a.m. is a cool 70-80 degrees.
According to researchers, if you walk 30-45 minutes twice a day, you will avoid heart disease, kidney disease, stress related diseases, diabetes or any metabolism problems. Don’t forget to hydrate while you walk—especially in the summer.
I heard those moans, groans and screams from here. Who has 60-90 minutes a day to invest in walking?” OK. Rephrase that. Who has 20-30 years to invest in poor health? That is the average number of years the majority of people suffer with various life threatening diseases. I know I don’t. I want to keep on until I am 110 and then decide when I will leave this earth plane. OK, that is me. You can live a healthy life into your 90’s and not die from a disease. You can die because you don’t want to be on this earth plane anymore by simply going to sleep and not waking up.
"Twenty-nine million Americans are in medical debt," says Jennifer Edwards of the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that supports research on health and social issues. A recent Commonwealth study defined those in medical debt as paying bills to health care providers or having large credit card debt or loans against their homes related to medical costs.
"Of those, 70% were insured when they got the health care that put them in debt, and nearly half had used up all or most of their savings," Edwards said.
I enjoy an early morning walk; the air smells fresher after a few hours with less air pollution and noise. Not to mention I enjoy seeing raccoon, rabbit, coyote, skunk, etc. scurrying to their hide-out for the day. They look at me as if to say, ‘What are you doing here?’
You can multi-task while walking—meditation, creative thinking, or soul thinking.
Now that you know from research that 30 to 45 minutes of walk twice a day will make a huge impact on your health or disease—you decide. If you can't walk 30 to 45 minutes every day even 30 minutes three or four days a week is beneficial.
Wow! Knowledge is power! You are empowered—it is your decision—and no one can take it away from you. Now is the time. Just Do It!!
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Author, Inspirational Leader empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. http://www.drdorothy.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dorothy_M._Neddermeyer,_PhD
The healing power of gems and mantras
by Wendy Vasicek, PGA
Before we can understand the influence of planetary gems and other upayes we first have to understand the nature of our universe. The Sages teach us that the vibration (primordial sound) of the universe is in constant flux - the beautiful celestial song of the universe is unique to each living being.
Bija (meditation) mantras correspond to the specific sound or vibration of the Universe at the time (and place) of our birth and its taught that meditating with the primordial mantra corresponding to Moon's nakshatra guides us effortlessly back to our own essential nature. Seeing the essential nature of the Universe as pulsating sound or vibration we can more readily understand the relationship between precious gems and their ruling planets. The vibration of Ruby is non-different to that of Sun. Pearl to Moon, Red Coral to Mars, Emerald to Mercury, Yellow Sapphire to Jupiter, Diamond to Venus, Blue Sapphire to Saturn etc..
Our own unique _expression of the universe is present in every living cell, every strand of DNA - our genetic (cosmic) blueprint; and today modern science is proving that this genetic blueprint can indeed be manipulated. Gene therapy is the latest medical approach to treat, cure, and ultimately prevent disease by changing the _expression of a person's genes. To the best of my understanding a new gene is inserted into the body via vehicles called vectors (gene carriers), which deliver therapeutic genes to the person's cells. Knowing that this is being done today to treat disease it seems ridiculous to still believe that remedial measures cannot, in the same way, lessen the impact of planetary afflictions. It stands to reason that, if a particular vibration within our DNA is "out of tune" (afflicted or weak), then wearing the corresponding gem of perfect quality and therefore perfect vibration will improve that vibrational quality within us?
In this same way mantras specific to the planets help to lessen the effects of our karma - its the vibration of the sound that has the effect - moreso than the meaning of the mantra. Gems of course are not available for everyone and by the grace of God we have been given the mantras corresponding to each planet. If recited in the prescribed manner they are as effective as gems. The difference between the two remedies is that one requires money while the other requires effort and dedication to complete the required number of repetitions.
Sages declare; "The Sun moves in me, the Stars move in me, the Moon rises in me, the whole Universe is in me. Those who know this great truth cry in ecstasy, *AHAM BRAHMASMI*, I am the universe, I am the existence."
Wendy Vasicek, PGA
http://www.ganesh-astro.iinet.net.au
Before we can understand the influence of planetary gems and other upayes we first have to understand the nature of our universe. The Sages teach us that the vibration (primordial sound) of the universe is in constant flux - the beautiful celestial song of the universe is unique to each living being.
Bija (meditation) mantras correspond to the specific sound or vibration of the Universe at the time (and place) of our birth and its taught that meditating with the primordial mantra corresponding to Moon's nakshatra guides us effortlessly back to our own essential nature. Seeing the essential nature of the Universe as pulsating sound or vibration we can more readily understand the relationship between precious gems and their ruling planets. The vibration of Ruby is non-different to that of Sun. Pearl to Moon, Red Coral to Mars, Emerald to Mercury, Yellow Sapphire to Jupiter, Diamond to Venus, Blue Sapphire to Saturn etc..
Our own unique _expression of the universe is present in every living cell, every strand of DNA - our genetic (cosmic) blueprint; and today modern science is proving that this genetic blueprint can indeed be manipulated. Gene therapy is the latest medical approach to treat, cure, and ultimately prevent disease by changing the _expression of a person's genes. To the best of my understanding a new gene is inserted into the body via vehicles called vectors (gene carriers), which deliver therapeutic genes to the person's cells. Knowing that this is being done today to treat disease it seems ridiculous to still believe that remedial measures cannot, in the same way, lessen the impact of planetary afflictions. It stands to reason that, if a particular vibration within our DNA is "out of tune" (afflicted or weak), then wearing the corresponding gem of perfect quality and therefore perfect vibration will improve that vibrational quality within us?
In this same way mantras specific to the planets help to lessen the effects of our karma - its the vibration of the sound that has the effect - moreso than the meaning of the mantra. Gems of course are not available for everyone and by the grace of God we have been given the mantras corresponding to each planet. If recited in the prescribed manner they are as effective as gems. The difference between the two remedies is that one requires money while the other requires effort and dedication to complete the required number of repetitions.
Sages declare; "The Sun moves in me, the Stars move in me, the Moon rises in me, the whole Universe is in me. Those who know this great truth cry in ecstasy, *AHAM BRAHMASMI*, I am the universe, I am the existence."
Wendy Vasicek, PGA
http://www.ganesh-astro.iinet.net.au
Four Words of Success
Your Success begins with a positive ATTITUDE.
I will repeat that!
Your Success begins with a positive ATTITUDE.
That's the good news. Here is the 'other' news.
A negative ATTITUDE creates failure.
Do you get down on yourself—judging, comparing, criticizing, etc.—then your confidence drops, and you feel stuck or defeated—unable to effect what you desire.
Are your thoughts negative and you talk yourself out of things you know you deserve?
Our thoughts, imagination, and our behaviors determine our present and our future.
In my coaching practice, many people come to me because they want to start or have started a business. The major reason people fail to get a business off the ground or grow their business is because, they focus on the 'strategies' of that industry, not on the engine that drives the business—THEMSELVES.
All the strategies about how to build a business are meaningless, if your attitude, thoughts and self image prevent your success.
That point is very important.
The fastest way to change your world—business or personal--is to change yourself first.
That is a Universal Law, which does not change no matter how much you pretend, argue or contradict it.
The four words you need to believe and affirm in your attitude will propel you into your success without fail. The words are: 'IT CAN BE DONE.'
The precursor of IT CAN BE DONE is: 'I CAN and I WILL.'
Create and hang onto that fire of energy, that burning DESIRE that runs deep inside you will move you to achieve your highest desires.
Begin right now to approach each task, idea or challenge with the four words: 'IT CAN BE DONE.’ You will see astonishing results. Remember the saying—“If you think you can you can. If you think you can’t you’re right.” Author unknown
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Author, International Speaker and Inspirational Leader specializes in Mind, Body, Spirit healing. Dr. Neddermeyer empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. http://www.drdorothy.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dorothy_M._Neddermeyer,_PhD
I will repeat that!
Your Success begins with a positive ATTITUDE.
That's the good news. Here is the 'other' news.
A negative ATTITUDE creates failure.
Do you get down on yourself—judging, comparing, criticizing, etc.—then your confidence drops, and you feel stuck or defeated—unable to effect what you desire.
Are your thoughts negative and you talk yourself out of things you know you deserve?
Our thoughts, imagination, and our behaviors determine our present and our future.
In my coaching practice, many people come to me because they want to start or have started a business. The major reason people fail to get a business off the ground or grow their business is because, they focus on the 'strategies' of that industry, not on the engine that drives the business—THEMSELVES.
All the strategies about how to build a business are meaningless, if your attitude, thoughts and self image prevent your success.
That point is very important.
The fastest way to change your world—business or personal--is to change yourself first.
That is a Universal Law, which does not change no matter how much you pretend, argue or contradict it.
The four words you need to believe and affirm in your attitude will propel you into your success without fail. The words are: 'IT CAN BE DONE.'
The precursor of IT CAN BE DONE is: 'I CAN and I WILL.'
Create and hang onto that fire of energy, that burning DESIRE that runs deep inside you will move you to achieve your highest desires.
Begin right now to approach each task, idea or challenge with the four words: 'IT CAN BE DONE.’ You will see astonishing results. Remember the saying—“If you think you can you can. If you think you can’t you’re right.” Author unknown
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Author, International Speaker and Inspirational Leader specializes in Mind, Body, Spirit healing. Dr. Neddermeyer empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. http://www.drdorothy.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dorothy_M._Neddermeyer,_PhD
New Age Philosophy
This blog is about New Age Philosophy. What we need is a World Government, a World Religion, a World Currency and a World Market !
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