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Boost Calm: Mindful Kitchen Tasks & Daily Meditation Practice

How to Achieve Mindfulness in Daily Tasks? (Especially How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation While Working in Your Kitchen?) When you are working in your kitchen, you can practice mindful meditation through a few simple steps. 1. Mindful Observation (Seeing): Watch the work you are doing. When you observe an activity carefully, your full attention becomes focused on it.  * For example: If you are cutting vegetables, notice the depth or lightness of their colors. Pay attention to their shapes and textures.  * Observe the utensils: Which shapes of utensils are you using? What are the different colors in them? Observe carefully.  * Focus on the action of your hands: Watch your hands as they work. Feel the movement of your body. Important Note: Your mind should not be elsewhere. Your mind should be entirely focused on seeing. Even if you can only do this for one or two minutes, give it a try. It might seem strange because we usually work with our eyes open, but believe me, o...

Manasik Puja: An Ancient Meditation Practice - Connecting with the Divine Within

Hello everyone! Today, we're going to talk about an ancient Hindu worship practice that's rarely discussed nowadays. This isn't just a form of worship, but a type of guided meditation – with a unique twist. Instead of external guidance, you become your own guide on this sacred journey. I'll be sharing my personal experiences, detailing how this profound practice impacted my body and mind. This ancient method is called Manasik Puja. It's considered extremely sacred, and its most beautiful aspect is that it has no rigid rules; you create your own. What is Manasik Puja, and How Did I Practice It? In traditional worship, we bathe deities with water and various liquids, offer flowers, light incense, present Naivedya (food offerings), and adorn them with clothes. In Manasik Puja, all these actions take place too, but entirely within your mind, within your imagination. Let me walk you through how I used to practice it, so you can build your own method and begin your journe...

Are We Truly Educated, Or Just Literate? A Health Insight

You've shared a powerful and insightful story! It highlights a crucial disconnect between education, awareness, and practical application, especially concerning health and societal norms. Here's an engaging blog post based on your narrative, designed to resonate with readers and encourage interaction: The Shocking Truth About ORS: Are We Truly Educated, Or Just Literate? A few days ago, my niece fell seriously ill. She was severely dehydrated, yet, to my absolute shock, she had no idea what ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) was. Not just her, but no one in her family knew. This was bewildering to me. How could something so basic, so widely promoted for public health, be unknown to someone who expertly manages an entire household, including farm work? My niece's husband drives in another city. She has two school-going children, one of whom is still in primary school. She navigates the complexities of her daily life with immense resilience. Yet, when faced with a simple health ...