Raksha Kumari

Tolerance…

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:57:19 +0000

I wonder? Is it Tolerance that we are lacking more than anything else in this world? I have spent the whole month of January reflecting on and observing Tolerance in myself and those around me. What is Tolerance?
I define Tolerance as Total Acceptance of Everyone and Everything as it is, albeit it not being the way I want it to be. It is not easy to do, for sure,but definitely leads to a happier existence, I find.
I would say, Intolerance comes from Fear namely, as we Humans seem not to quite understand, that Differences are Wonderful not a Threat! Hopefully, as We Evolve, we will. Intolerance is also an Ego quality as Ego does not understand differences either.
My level of Tolerance is absolute in reality,but if I am tired or hurt in any way, then it changes to Intolerance immediately. Therefore, in order to live in Tolerance with all beings around me, I do my utmost to live peacefully and stress free on a Daily Basis.

Celebrations….

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:05:00 +0000

New Year´s Eve tonight. A Wonderful Feeling; that something New and Fresh is about to happen. The whole world celebrates this together with time differences taken into account. Midnight is the Hour when the Celebration reaches a peak wherever you are.
What are we celebrating? Being alive, I think, is really what is at the bottom of it all,even if most are not conscious of this fact, perhaps. As world disasters seem to be increasing; Natural and man made, The Human Race is becoming slowly but surely aware, of How Precious Life is, and how we take it so for granted. I hear this more and more, whether it be in person, or in net communication.
Life is a Celebration and if we just stop and take stock, we will realise how Blessed we are to Be Alive. And if we are Healthy, Have a home and Enough Food and Energy in our home, the we are Truly Fortunate. And of coz, most importantly someone to Love and someone who Loves us!
So send a Loving thought to those who are not as fortunate, maybe this New Year, Share what you can with them, and Be Grateful for what you have? This would be a Great Start to 2012….

Detachment…..

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:06:00 +0000

The Hindu philosophy promotes Detachment very strongly.So does Buddhism. What does it mean?I understand and work it like this. I am fully participational in my life in every way, but now that I am in my 50´s, am detaching from my past slowly but surely, and that includes not being overtly attached to anyone or anything in the present, as well. This seems to be happening quite easily now, and allows me to be content mostly.This process has also taken all the un-necessary and exhausting emotional drama out of my life, thankfully!
Detachment also allows for better relationships,I find, as it means we are not dependant on the other, but relate purely with Love. It is not a need. When this can occur, we are able to stand apart enough so that when things are not going well with the other, avoid getting enmeshed in each other´s story; may it be your parents, kids,any family, partner, friend, work colleague or really,anyone you know. Empathy can also occur easily,as we are Detached and therefore more objective,and so can comfort the other better, rather than suffer with them.
In order to Detach, one does need to know oneself well and have no major traumas, psychological or emotional issues within. That needs to be explored first and when one feels sufficiently balanced, calm and content, then Detachment is a beautiful journey esp for the second part of our lives. Of course, some may even be born with this capacity like the Dalai Lama. I had to live, experience everything I did, lose myself, find myself and only now am enjoying the fruits of Detachment slowly but surely….

Faith….

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:47:48 +0000

Faith? This was a word that implied religion to me before.As my life progressed and Spirituality became my focus; Faith has a complete different meaning now. Yes, I do feel connected to a Higher Power and Higher Self now. It feels like my Soul/Higher Self and this Higher Power have an un-interrupted connection and so I have Faith in only Good or call it God, whichever.
This Faith translates into a warm secure feeling inside of me at all times, despite what comes my way in Life. Fear seems to be minimal and even when it appears, Faith seems to send it away, pretty rapidly. Fear seems to be the main motivator for everything ugly in the world, as it is overwhelming and takes one over, if you let it. It is an ego based aspect of the human being, that is very powerful.
Having a handle on fear through Faith has meant a Happy and Content Life to me for years. How does One get to this level of Faith? A Clean,Sober, Healthy and Loving way of Living does the trick….

My Part in It….

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:54:49 +0000

A Wonderful Secret I discovered through the 12 step programme. And thought I would like to share this with You. My Part in It. ¨It ¨signifies Anything and Everything in Life from a thought, feeling, action, interaction with another, any situation etc.

Whatever It may be, positive or negative, if I just focus on My Part in It, I Empower myself to the full. As I am powerless to change anything but myself, by my seeing what My Part is in It, I give myself all the Power possible to Change It!

Let´s take an example. If I have an argument with someone, and then just stop and check how and why, it accrued from my side, I will realise that it was due to me being tired, fearful, upset, hungry, angry anyway, sad, worried etc etc. The point being, is that I was not in a good state already,and so flared up.

So by just looking at My part in It, I can actually find the source of anything that happens in my life and therefore take Full responsibility for Myself, Empower Myself and conseuently Change My Life for the Better…

Uprisings…

admin — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:48:51 +0000

I have to admit I am rather confused presently. Why is the world just not responding to events that are stating the obvious?? It seems to me,that everyone is pissed off with the way, Life is right now, beacuse it is believed, that only a few seem to have all the comforts, and therefore,what is understood to be, Happiness. The rest feel they are only struggling to survive. And this is seen in various degrees all over the world. I must confess I am very comfortable in my Life in every way…

Why am I? This is because when I hit my rock bottom 11 years ago, out of no conscious choice of mine, I add hastily;I slowly began to realise,that, I had been living in excess for all of my life, really. As I had to make do with a lot,lot, less, suddenly, it then became clear to me,very quickly,that Idid not need anywhere,as much, as I had been used to. I am actually talking about everything, not just material….

This was my prelude to what I have now. Freedom from Bondage! I have since then, done the process of Downsizing in All Areas of my Life and the Freedom comes from within and by not needing all that stuff! And the Giving Up of Material Excess can be replaced with Qualities of Inner Peace, Generosity, Gratitude, Sharing, and many many more but the main one being Love! So when we, The Human Race realise this very simple but poignant fact that we do not need anywhere near as much of anything, and do the Inner process described above,we will be Free and then Happy….And the fighting and violence will cease! And a proper re-distribution of all resources can be done all over the world and then maybe one and all can have enough of the basics to start with….And the follow up of the principle of Being can come in, allowing the one of Having to go…….

Patience

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:14:53 +0000

Patience is the gift of patience;it is said. What is Patience? I figure, it is having an inner knowing, that whatever I am waiting for and/or working for is on it´s way. That i do not need to get anxious, worry or fear the outcome; that it is already on it´s way. This goes hand in had with Faith,for me….

Our Society these days does not encourage or allow for patience, really as there seems to be an overwhelming need to hurry and a consistent worry for the future. My mum used to sing…Que sera sera…whatever will be, will be and this is very re-assuring with what she also taught us; Doing our best at all times.

So put it all together. Doing one´s best at all times, No rush, Faith in all being Well equals to Patience!

Just a lil tit bit to ponder over?

Financial Guidance…

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:28:29 +0000

I have recently added to my repertoire in life, by linking up with a Financial company that has the same Ethos of life, as do I. It like me, believes in Serving one´s Clients with Honest and Ethical Service. I have found that this is not easy to find in The Financial World, esp, these days.

Why I have linked up with them is to add to my own income source, yes, but also to add to my services as a lot of people are needing help with this these days including my own therapy clients. If our finances our in trouble, so are we! A lot of psychological and emotional problems arise from this and vice-verse. Having a sound knowledge of International Finances is interesting, anyway,always was my thing, and helps me personally, but is a plus point for anyone I deal with, in any situation;personal or professional.

We are going through very volatile times on our planet in every way, and re-evaluating everything in our lives seems to be the best way to proceed. I had to do this with my divorce so find I am ahead of the game and therefore am able to guide anyone else doing the same presently. It´s all about Sharing eventually….

I Believe…..

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:40:16 +0000

Belief Systems are the In thing right now, it seems! A colleague and friend, brought this to my attention, sitting in a beach cafe the other day, during our Business catch up! And from then on, it is a Word and Concept I see, and hear everywhere.

Consciousness Change has been the focus in the Therapy and Spiritual World in the last years. Most persons,in this field, have been working intently, in trying to change the human mindset into one of Love, Peace and Happiness, so to speak. A General Consensus that Our World has degenerated to one based on Hate, and therefore, Violence and Crime was agreed. And the only way forward, if we do not want, Total Extinction; Personal and Planetary, is to be in the New Consciousness of Love! Internet is a great tool for worldwide communication!

So Beliefs and Belief Systems are being challenged presently, on a Global Scale, primarily through The Financial Crisis, as it´s named. The Crisis has reached every corner of the world. Everyone is having to re-evaluate their lives thoroughly, like it or not,as there is not enough money to carry on living as one did before. Within this adjustment, one´s Beliefs are also having to be changed in order to Survive and Grow.

So Belief Systems are the main player at the moment. What are yours? Access to your own individual one, can be achieved through aspects like, Conditioning, Values, Morality, Behaviour, Thoughts, Attitude, Mindset, Characteristics, Personality, Relationships etc. Each one of these is a Way In!

Choice….

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 08:53:02 +0000

Freedom of Choice! This must be the most luxurious aspect of Life one can have. In order to have this Freedom, so much has to be considered and worked through. It is not something one is born into, though it could be, in an Ideal World!

So, starting from one´s Birth, the Choices are already set in place. If you are born into a wealthy Indian family like mine or in a poor European one, your Choices will be according to that time and place. How you are Raised; The Values, Morality, Education, Sociability, Dress code etc etc. So a certain way of Thinking, Feeling and Behaving is imposed on you from the start of your Life.

But let us not forget, our own code of Genetics as well. Some will come from the family DNA and some will be your own. As soon as you are old enough,you can make your own Choices in Life. Of Course, you must have the Desire and the Courage to do so as if these Choices are different from your family´s and the immediate environment. way of You won´t be very popular, to say the least!

That is why, I say, that you have to work for this Freedom of Choice. One has to know oneself through and through, and be sure that the Choices one makes are really True to one´s Self, and must not hurt anyone in the bargain, as much as is, realistically possible.This is something we can evaluate daily, as it means we will be Mindful in what we do every day and appreciate our lives fully in the bargain,too. It is a very Self Empowering Practise as it allows us to be Fully Conscious and Participate Fully in our Own lives. It means having to live a Pace of Life where we can be Aware of Everything we do and Realise that we are Living with a Freedom of Choice and that we are Solely Responsible for our Own Lives.