Tag: gratitude
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Why Gratitude is So Necessary
“She was never there when I needed her.” “Everyday it was roti sabzi, in the lunch box, or for dinner. I had to throw sever tantrums for her to give me cakes or biscuits.” Swara’s complaints about her mother went on. Swara only seem to see the lack…lack of time that her mother gave her.…
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When Journaling looses charm
I am sitting at Mango meadows sipping my coffee between patients. Sometimes it is quite an insight. this morning I had a patient who has messed up his life for the past 40yrs and wants a cure in 40mnts. I realize we are so comfortable in the default habits that we have created for ourselves…
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Creating the nightly ritual.
Insomnia was a major issue in my life and I think the major sleep debt that I collected osculated my journey on self healing. It all began with the simple routine of washing the dishes that is shining my sink before I went to bed. Suddenly I realized the sense of dread of having to…
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Going to a retreat
“It is necessary … for a man to go away by himself … to sit on a rock … and ask, ‘Who am I, where have I been, and where am I going?” ― Carl Sandburg Even if we do think we’re doing well and have it all figured out, there is a voice that we…
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Good night – creating a night ritual
Before bed ritual— Check next day’s schedule. Keep things required for the schedule. Sit on my bed in dhyanamudra, deep breathe, — I take ten breathes. Thank the day for its kindness—I write down specific events that I am grateful for. Sketch for 5 mnts. Read 3 pages And good night. For a long time,…
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