Promise yourself

Our life is run by or guided by the PHILOSOPHY we believe in. PHILOSOPHY we cherish ... we should read, hear or see something INPIRATIONAL everyday, even if it is for a minute or two a day. We may run into a word or a sentence or a paragraph that may prove to be a TURNING POINT in our life .... PROMISE YOURSELF is one of them for me. In this section of INSPIRATION - TURNING POINT I will include all such Philosophies which proved to be TURNING POINTS in my life ....


While I was cleaning my house, I came across the original Card that had inspired me and I must have used this message as much as I could. I could not find it for our SATSANG Bhajan Book, otherwise it would have been there too ...... Just Enjoy .................... and see whether you can charge yourself

PROMISE YOURSELF to be so STRONG that nothing can DISTURB your PEACE of Mind. to talk Health, Happiness and Prosperity to every person you meet. to make all your friends (& family) feel there is something in them. to look @ sunnyside of everything and make your optimism come true. to think only of the BEST, to work only for the best and expect only the best. to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. to wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. to give so much time to the improvements of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. - Christian D. Larson Above all, Be in the state of All Expansive Blissful Awareness …… It is also known as Atmastha, YOGA Nishtha... Aanand Swarup ..... State of SAT-Chid-Aanand Swarup ....

Stress Management for Excessive Tension - SMET (www.vyasa.org) May 18, 2009

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SMET – STRESS Management for Excessive (Executive) Tension

1. Prayer: Laye Shabodhayet Chittam (Recognize and address the state of Tamas – lethargi, Vikshiptam Samyet Punnah (Calm down the agitated Mind), again and again, Sakashayam Vijaniyat (as & when you recognize0, Samap prapte na chalayet (once arrive at the Calm state, do not disturb it. OM Shantihi, Shantihi, Shantihi. OM Peace, Peace, Peace.

2. IRT – Instant Relaxation Technoique (Savasana)
NOTE: (Seating up by rolling over from side.)

3. STANDING POSTURES (Asana – Pose or Posture)

A. Tada Asana (Standing like Pal Tree Pose)
B. Centering
C. OM - Kaar
D. Ardh Kati (Waist) Chakra Asana (Kalf Waist Wheel - Bending Sideways at the Waist) (Both sides)
E. Paad Hastasana Bending Forward Chant .... Mmm.... – kaar,
F. Ardh Chakra Asana (Bending Backward at the Waist). Chant Aaa.... - kaar
4. QRT – Quick Relaxation Technique Three Phases A. Observe B. Synchronize with maximizing & normalize and C. Energize & Relax (5 Rounds each)

5. SITTING POSTURES (NOTE: Seating up by rolling over from OTHER side.)

A. Vajra Asana ( Ankle - Kneeling Pose)
B. Shashanka Asana (Moon - Child Pose) Chant .... Mmm.... – kaar
C. Ardha Ustra Asana (Camel Pose) Chant Aaa.... - kaar

6. DRT – DEEP RELAXATION TECHNIQUE Six – Phases A. Legs Chant Aaa.... – kaar, B. Trunk, Shoulders, Arms and hands - Chant Uuu.... – kaar C. Neck and Face, Head - Chant Mmm.... – kaar D. Chant Aaa.... – kaar, Chant Uuu.... – kaar, Chant Mmm.... – kaar, Wave effect, E. Body apartness. F. All purvasive, epansiveness Blissful Awareness ........

7. PRAYER (OM Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve santu Niramaya, Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu, Maa Kaschid Dukhbhag Bhavet. May all be Happy, Healthy, Prosporous and may noone suffer (especially on account of me. OM Shantihi, Shantihi, Shantihi. OM Peace, Peace, Peace.

8. TIPS: A. All the asanas are to be performed very, very, very slowly, gracefully, rhythmically.
B. Normal but deeper slower and ujjai Breathing woth gentle smile throughout the practice.
C. Final position of each movement – Five deeper and slower Ujjai breathing
D. Stretching in final position to the maximum, but not beyond pleasurable pain area.
E. Eyes closed throughout the practice.
F. FEEL all the changes going on in the BODY-MIND Complex. The more you feel , the deeper will be the relaxation to the body and greater will be the silencing of the mind. "Be still and ye shall realize Divinity!"
G. Again, recognize & maintain All pervasive, expansiveness Blissful Awareness .....

9. NOTE: BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is reduced with normal sleep by 9%, with TM – 15% almost double and with SMET (Full Version of Cyclic Meditation) 27 % +, three times the sleep level!

ENJOY! With the Best Wishes and God Bless you! If you need any further assistance please contact the writer.

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