( Reading Time – Approximately Two To Three Minutes ). My favourite greeting is “Namaste”, (pronounced Nam - As - Te). It is a wonderful phrase originating from India and is commonly used there and in several other Asian cultures. To me it captures the heartfelt sincerity and deep understanding that embodies Eastern spirituality. “Nam” means bow, “As” means I and “Te” means you. Literally it translates as “I bow to You”. However the deeper meaning behind this saying is much more significant. The “I” and “You” in this case refers to the soul. It takes on the meaning of my soul bows to your soul. In the East the soul is all that is good in us, and is clearly separate to the mind which harbours our ego, the home of our competitive, selfish and destructive natures. Therefore when we greet someone with ”Namaste” we are implying that our higher real self wishes to interact with their higher self on the most genuine and purest of levels. And that we will both bypass and leave behind our egos. When we think from our souls (and not the ego), then we act from a place of integrity, compassion and love. We act with everyone’s best interest at heart, which produces an entirely unselfish behaviour. Apart from helping us to focus with virtue on our fellow human beings, this little saying also helps to bring our own minds the same happiness and love that we are now expressing into the world. It quietens, relaxes and calms them, leaving them in a state of joy and deep contentment. Giving us a breather and time to escape from the negativity and madness our modern world and egos often wish to drag us into. In the East and in India, (and nowadays in many modern yoga classes all the way around the world), the spoken “Namaste” may also be accompanied by a physical expression. This is created by performing a slight bow while the hands are pressed together with palms touching and fingers pointed upwards as if in prayer. Generally they are placed in front of the centre of the chest if you wish to express love and joy from the soul, or they are placed in front of the forehead if you wish to acknowledge the integrity and wisdom of the person you are offering “Namaste” to. “Namaste” may be used as a greeting or as a farewell. So the next time you are amongst your friends and others you really love and respect or when you yourself want to bring the peace and wisdom contained in your soul into your mind, then instead of a simple hello and goodbye, connect with your inner spirit and offer up “Namaste” and thus bring a little more harmony and good will into our world. ( Reading Time – Approximately One To Two Minutes ). “As my friend was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a rope tied to their legs. It was obvious that the elephant could, at anytime, break away from the ropes they were tied to but for some reason, they did not. My friend saw a trainer nearby and asked why these beautiful, magnificent animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away. ‘Well,’ he said, ‘when they are very young and much smaller we used the same size rope to tie them; and at that age, it’s enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.’ My friend was amazed. These animals could at any time break free from their bonds but because they believed they couldn’t, they were stuck right where they were. The powerful and gigantic creature has limited its present abilities by the limitations of its past. Like the elephants, how many of us go through life holding onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before? How many of us refuse to attempt something new and challenging because of our so called MINDSET? Your attempt may fail, but never fail to make an attempt… CHOOSE not to accept the false boundaries and limitations created by the past.” Author ~ Unknown. (I found that great little story while browsing on the Internet; I could not establish who the original writer was, so if you know then please send me an email as I would like to give them full credit for their wise words.) In the blog I will be adding new articles, tips, news and feature about how you can increase your well being in all aspects of your mind, body and soul. I will be writing about the methods of the great philosophies and medical systems of the ancient Eastern masters and also any relevant information and knowledge from current teachers, scientists and gurus from all around the world. Articles will cover everything about life and beyond. From how to manage your diet, exercise and lifestyle. To looking after your mental and emotional health. To the really important stuff of finding peace, joy, love and fulfilment in your existence. And to making an investment in your long term spiritual well being. I will be providing a fresh perspective and guide on up to date trends and new technologies in our modern society. In particular, I will be discussing and highlighting any parts which may pose a risk and be hazardous to our mental, physical or emotional health. All these issues will be discussed over time in this blog. I will also keep you up to date with any changes or treatments available at the Leixlip Chinese Medicine Clinics, which serve the people of Leixlip and the surrounding Dublin areas. So be sure to check back regularly, or you might miss out on some helpful and insightful, great new ways of seeing and understanding life. |
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