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[www.keralites.net] Fwd: These Powerful Questions Can Lead You to a Happy Life

 

10 Questions to Ask Yourself

The average brain is said to process about 60,000 thoughts per day - and that's a mind boggling amount of thinking! But it's not all those thoughts are new information. In fact, the opposite is true, and around 90% of the thoughts your brain processes every day will be repeated. Human brains actually learn best via repetition so the best way to get into good habits is by practice and reinforcement. It makes sense to repeat some thought processes that can positively effect your mood and personality.

One of the best ways you can establish mental habits that positively effect your life is to repeatedly ask yourself questions that reinforce positive thinking.  You just need to choose the right questions that push the right buttons!

 

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Why Are Questions So Powerful?

QuestionsQuestions are one of the most powerful tools you have, although you might not always realize it. For example, have you ever noticed how frustrating it is to have an unanswered question nagging at your conscience?

Whether it's that name you couldn't recall from years ago or something you knew you were meant to remind someone to do, you will often demand of yourself 'what was I supposed to remember?!' It may be that your brain comes up with the answer to these hanging questions when you are least expecting it - possibly even as you are drifting off to sleep and have long stopped directly thinking about the matter at hand.

So how did you manage to come up with the answer to the nagging question when you weren't thinking about it? Well, just because you have stopped actively seeking a solution, your brain has not. It is predisposed to work on your behalf and raid your subconscious until it finds the solution.

How Can You Harness the Power of Questions in Your Life?

This persistence can be harnessed and become a powerful tool in directing your journey towards emotional well being. If your brain is so persistent and adept in seeking responses to questions, then why not ask it to search for the answers to questions that can effect and empower your life? And as it learns via repetition, why not ask it those questions habitually?

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Add these 10 quick 'check-in' questions to your life regularly and you can take control of your mind and live a positive life!

 

1. What do I have in my life that makes me really proud?

We have all achieved plenty, even though we sometimes fail to acknowledge it. Train your brain to appreciate your own achievements by asking this question regularly to remind yourself of your own accomplishments. There will be lots of different answers to this question - whether it's your children, marriage, career or small achievements that may not be massively recognized by a wider audience but are important to you, train your brain to keep them at the forefront of your thinking.

 

2. Who do I love, and why do I love them?

HandsIt goes without saying that love is an incredibly important and powerful human emotion. Whether it's platonic love, the love for a partner, or the love for family, learn to keep the faces of those you love close and regularly remember good times you shared together, and times they made you smile.

 

3. What amazing, impressive or beautiful things can I see in my current line of vision?

This is a great question to keep in your armory for times of boredom or nerves. If you are waiting in line, or heading to a meeting or event that makes you anxious, ask yourself what is beautiful around you. Make answering this question a game, you will be surprised how it can lift your mood. Look to nature of course, but there is plenty of beauty in human design too, or even in your own reflection.

4. How did I become so fortunate?

It's human nature to dwell on the negative all the time. 'Why always me?' and 'How can I always be so unlucky?' are questions you have probably asked yourself in the past. But the truth is, the world is not conspiring against you and a flip in your thinking can give you a whole new outlook on life. Turn these questions around and ask 'how did I become so fortunate?' - appreciate the things you can be grateful for and make your own luck. Gratitude is a powerful way to add a dose of happy to your life and banish feelings of anger or frustration.

 

5. What if this was the last time...?

Sunshine smileWe all know the age old philosophical principle of 'living every day as if it's your last', but this idea should not be reduced to mere cliché. When you speak to a family member or loved one, ask yourself if you would be happy with what you have said to them if it was the last conversation you ever had with them. If you have a free day, ask yourself if you made the most of it to the point where you would be content if it was the last day you ever experienced.

 

6. What are the three most positive things that have happened to me recently?

If you are living through a bad day, or a rough period in your life, it may feel everything that could go wrong, is going wrong. In reality, though, there will be plenty of good things going on in your life. Get into the habit of asking yourself this question to recall those events and moments that made you happy or effected your life positively. Answering this question is a great way to make the world seem a brighter place.

 

7. What can be great about today?

This a really simple question that can have a big impact, but perhaps more than any of the others, it is one that you need to ask yourself habitually. Try and add it to your daily routine at a specific time that coincides with something you do in the morning. You could ask it while brushing your teeth, or as you pull off the driveway to head to work - whatever works best for you. Once you have established those positives, you will naturally follow them for the rest of the day. You can think your way to a happy day!

 

8. How can I bring joy to my personal relationships?

Man JoyOur relationships with our fellow humans are hugely important to our overall sense of well being, but people often confuse being 'right' with being a happy or successful person. You can express your own opinion without seeking out confrontation, accept that people may have a different point of view and just concentrate on enjoying their company. Always look for people's good points before you seek out their flaws - every person has both, but you will be much happier if you look to make a friend rather than a foe. The more you pass on your own personality to others and make them smile, the better you will feel.

 

9. What can I do today that can shape my future in exciting ways?

You should never lose sight of the future, particularly if you are having a bad day. Bad days and weeks don't last forever, even if it sometimes feels that way. So if you are experiencing a lull, concentrate on a period when the lull will be over. Ask yourself what you can do today to bring that future closer, or shape it to be how you want it. Concentrate on exciting times ahead and how you will feel when you get to experience them - there is always something to look forward to.

 

10. What am I passionate about?

This questions explores the difference between two very different emotions that can often be used to motivate us - passion and fear. You should always try and draw motivation from passion rather than fear - passion is born from optimism, energy and gratitude, while fear relates to judgment, resentment and guilt. Try to be led by your passion rather than pushed by fear - answer this question regularly.

 

 


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SWOT Analysis (Strengths - Weaknesses - Opportunities - Threats)

 

SWOT Analysis is a powerful technique for understanding your Strengths and Weaknesses, and for looking at the Opportunities and Threats you face.

 

It helps you develop your career or business in a way that takes best advantage of your talents, abilities and opportunities.

 

With a little thought, it can help you uncover opportunities that you are well placed to exploit. And by understanding the weaknesses of your business, you can manag.

 

You can make a strategy that helps you distinguish yourself from your competitors, so that you can be successfully.

 

Strengths and weaknesses are often internal to your organization. Opportunities and threats often relate to external factors.

 

Understand your Strengths and weaknesses - Opportunities and threats

 

Answer the following questions:

Strengths:

 

Be realistic: In looking at your strengths, think about them in relation to your competitors - for example, if all your competitors provide high quality products, then a high quality production process is not a strength, it is a necessity.

 

Weaknesses:

Opportunities:

Useful opportunities can come from such things as: Changes in technology and markets on both a broad and narrow scale. - social patterns, population profiles, lifestyle changes. Understand government policy related to your field.

 

Threats:

 

Carrying out this analysis will often be illuminating - both in terms of pointing out what needs to be done, and in putting problems into perspective.

 

You can also apply SWOT Analysis to your competitors. As you do this, you'll start to see how and where you should compete against your competitors.

 

 


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[www.keralites.net] Fwd: Puja Room as per Vastu Sastra!

 

 

Puja Room as per Vastu Sastra!

 

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Puja room or a prayer room is an intrinsic part of every Hindu household. This is mainly because rituals such as puja are an integral part of Hindu worship. In Hindu culture God is considered the owner of all creation and we consider the puja room as His room. This is a religiously pure room, in our mind.

A lamp is lit and the Lord worshipped each day. Other spiritual practices like japa - repetition of the Lord's name, meditation, paaraayana - reading of the scriptures, prayers, and devotional singing etc are also done here. Special worship is done on auspicious occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, festivals and the like. Each member of the family - young or old - communes with and worships the Divine here.

Generally we avoid negative thoughts in prayer. We use only positive thoughts to get results. So, the room gets charged with positive energy, over a period of time. In that room, we generally keep pictures of Gods and Mahatmas. Even though we believe in one God, we keep the pictures of many deities.

We light a lamp and worship the Lord. We burn incense in that room . Smelling incense while experiencing the calm silence of the puja room can be a powerful tool for the mind to experience peace of mind. All family members worship God in that room. Parayana ( reading the scriptures) and special pujas are always done in that room. We should make " communing with God " the specific purpose of the room.

The ideal attitude to take is to regard the Lord as the true owner of our homes and us as caretakers of His home. But if that is rather difficult, we could at least think of Him as a very welcome guest. Just as we would house an important guest in the best comfort, so too we felicitate the Lord's presence in our homes by having a prayer room or altar, which is, at all times, kept clean and well-decorated. Also the Lord is all pervading. To remind us that He resides in our homes with us, we have prayer rooms. Without the grace of the Lord, no task can be successfully or easily accomplished. We invoke His grace by communing with Him in the prayer room each day and on special occasions.

Each room in a house is dedicated to a specific function like the bedroom for resting, the drawing room to receive guests, the kitchen for cooking etc. The furniture, decor and the atmosphere of each room are made conducive to the purpose it serves. So too for the purpose of meditation, worship and prayer, we should have a conducive atmosphere - hence the need for a prayer room. Sacred thoughts and sound vibrations pervade the place and influence the minds of those who spend time there. Spiritual thoughts and vibrations accumulated through regular meditation, worship and chanting done there pervade the prayer room. Even when we are tired or agitated, by just sitting in the prayer room for a while, we feel calm, rejuvenated and spiritually uplifted.

The puja room in our house should be planned according to Vastu Shashtra, because it the place where we meditate and worship. So, it is important to gain positive energies to connect to God.

A puja room, or puja area, is an indispensable part of Hindu home and the position of the Puja room in house is very important.

 Usually, the puja room faces east or west side. This direction promises to bring in happiness, prosperity, health, wealth, and peace of mind. North-east is auspicious for other reasons. In morning sunrays fall directly from north-east and give us positive energy. Puja area usually never faces north or south. The ideal position according to many scholars is to position the puja room in the north-east corner.

The idols and pictures of gods and goddess should be placed facing west or east. The idols and portraits should not be placed on the ground. It should be placed on a small table or should be hung on the wall.

Vastu Guidelines for a Puja room. - Minu CP (Architect)

Since Vastu is a science, there is logic and reasoning behind every guideline. As an Architect, I have attempted to explain these guidelines rationally and scientifically, so that you can decide what you want to follow and what you don't.

WHAT IS THE BEST LOCATION FOR A PUJA ROOM ACCORDING TO VASTU?

**The Puja room should be in the North-East, East or North:

The Scientific Reason- Early at dawn, the sun is in the North-Eastern part of the house. These hours are ideal for Yoga, meditation, prayer or study as it is very quiet and peaceful. Also, the early morning Sun's rays have a very beneficial effect on our health. Therefore, the North-East corner is the best position for the Puja Room/prayer room or meditation room.

**In a big site, the Puja room can be in the Centre of the House:

 The Scientific Reason- The central part of a large house should be kept open to allow proper flow of air and cross ventilation. It makes sense to have a Puja room right in the middle of this court as it can be seen from all rooms and the space is utilized.

**The Puja Room should be in the Ground Floor and
   not in the Basement:

The Scientific Reason- A basement is a dark and dingy place and one cannot benefit from the morning sun rays here.

**If there is no space for a Puja room, the Mandir can be placed in the North-East corner of the Kitchen:

 The Scientific Reason- In apartments it may not be possible to have a separate Puja room, but since one starts the day by entering the Kitchen, having a Puja here helps one to spend a few quiet moments in meditation.

**Avoid Puja mandirs in the Bedrooms:

The Scientific Reason- Many people may feel uncomfortable to lie around with their feet pointing towards the religious idols, as they believe it is disrespectful to god.

**Avoid a Toilet near or above the Puja Room:

The Scientific Reason- A Toilet causes disturbance when people use it and also the smell can distract while one is meditating.

WHAT IS THE BEST LOCATION FOR THE IDOLS IN A PUJA ROOM ACCORDING TO VASTU?

**Idols can be in the North-East, East or West of the Puja:

 The Scientific Reason- The morning sunlight streaming in from the North-East, East and the evening light from the West will light up the idols enabling you to see them better.

**Avoid idols facing North: Because then the worshipper has to face South which is not advisable.

The Scientific Reason- When a worshipper sits facing South, his feet are towards the south and his head is in the North. This causes the magnetic North of the body, namely the Head to repel the Earth's magnetic North Pole.

**Avoid broken idols or torn pictures:

 The Scientific Reason- Praying to a broken idol or torn image of a deity can be distracting.

**Avoid idols facing each other:

 The Logic: The purpose of having idols in a Puja room is for one to be able to see them and meditate on them.

**Idols should be kept at least an inch away from the wall:

 The Scientific Reason- Keeping the idols away from the walls, ensures that there is proper movement of air and incense smoke through the room.

WHERE SHOULD THE PUJA THINGS BE PLACED IN THE PUJA ROOM ACCORDING TO VASTU?

**The lamp should always be in front of the idol:

 The Scientific Reason- The idea of having a lamp is to light it and if it is placed in front of the idols, one can see them better.

**The puja things should be stored in the South-East of the Puja room:

The Scientific Reason- All the puja stuff should be kept away from the North-East and East, so that there is no obstruction to the morning sunlight.

**Avoid photographs of dead people in the Puja room:

The Logic- While many people believe in showing respect to the dead, it is better not to have their photos in the Puja room as they may be distracting or bring back painful memories.

**Food offerings should be placed in front of the idols:

 The Logic- Whatever is offered to god should be always placed in front of the idol as a mark of respect. Moreover, it is less cumbersome to remove and replace if it is right in front.

**A cupboard lower than the idols can be placed against the South or West wall:

The Scientific Reason - This way, it will not be an obstruction to the useful morning sunlight.

Avoid storing or hiding money or valuables in the Puja room:

 The Scientific Reason- Many people may feel they are being disrespectful to God by keeping things and hiding stuff here.

WHAT ART THE VASTU GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERIORS OF A PUJA ROOM?

**The Puja room should have a lower ceiling:
  One can use false ceiling for the same.

The Scientific Reason - A Puja room is generally a small room and so having a low ceiling will make it appear more proportional.

**The Puja room can be a pyramid shaped space:

The Scientific Reason- It is known scientifically that sitting in a pyramid especially while meditating can create positive effects on the health of the person.

**Keep the Puja room clean always:

The Logic- By cleaning the Puja room everyday, it ensures that one spends a few moments in prayer. Also it is a way of showing respect to God.

**Door to the Puja room should have two shutters:

 The Logic - When doing puja or meditating, the door is kept open outwards and can come in the way if it is one shutter.

**There should be a threshold at the entrance to the Puja room.

 The Scientific Reason- A threshold prevents ants and insects from entering and this is useful in a Puja room, as foodstuff may be offered in prayer.

**For lengthy meditation, sit facing East and avoid facing the idols: If meditation is going to last for more than 15 minutes one should not sit exactly facing the idols.

The Logic-When meditating it is best to face East as the morning sun's rays are beneficial to one's health. If one keeps looking at the idols, it can be distracting. Moreover the energy that radiates from them can be very strong.

WHAT colors DOES VASTU RECOMMEND FOR A PUJA ROOM?

colors in the Puja room: Can be white, light yellow or light blue. White or light yellow marble work in the room is preferred.

 The Scientific Reason- White marble shines and reflects light, thus enhancing the bright and well-lit look of a space. The same is true in case of light colors.

 

 


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[www.keralites.net] Epic Photos From Viking Festival In Scotland!

 

 

Epic Photos From Viking Festival In Scotland!

 

Up Helly Aa is a legendary Viking festival that takes place in Scotland every year, and Tuesday's procession was epic as ever. Realistic armoured costumes, group chanting, and a full-on ship burning was only the beginning of a night filled with drinking, dancing and… Well, more drinking.

 

All groups of 'vikings' are known as Jarl Squads, which are led by an elected Guizer Jarl. The squads spend the whole day marching through Lerwick, the capital of Shetland province, and eventually make their way to the waterfront, where they burn a Viking ship with 1 thousand torches. Once the boat is nice and crispy, they retire to town hall and drink beer until the sun comes up.

 

The festival is a deeply cherished tradition in the Shetland islands, which were invaded and colonised by Norse Viking settlers in the 8th century, and became a Norwegian province until 1472. Those hundreds of years left an impact on the now Scottish territory, which continues to celebrate its Scandinavian history.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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