ARTICULATING LIFE AS AN ART

Life is an art. I have often felt frustrated over the course of life. At times I had even thought that the life is dragging me all along. I wasn't able to sleep properly or rather focus on any of my daily chores. I even did not find time to do things that I planned. I thoroughly believed that some supernatural influence was upon me which made me to neglect my duties.So I always sort after the one that actually did not exist. One fine morning I came to know that I really did not have any kind of influence which messed up with my life. It was actually my mind set which was not in consonance with my activities. So I came to the conclusion that I have to tune my mind in such a way that I could live a happy life. 

As Satan had said in Milton's Paradise Lost, "Mind is the place which makes heaven out of hell and hell out of heaven", it is true to conquer the mind. Many have conquered unconquerable territories, but most of them seem to have failed in conquering their own inner self. Spiritualists say that 'a true king is the one who has control over his desires, passions and emotions'. So I started tuning my mind and everything came to my control. Now I have enough time to finish my works. And also I am at leisure during the end of the day. 

Let me first talk about mind control. Start treating your mind as a dunce or as a robot who doesn't know anything beyond programmed cognition. Most of us have this obsessive compulsive disorder. This OCD has to be taken as a form of weapon. If your mind is so compulsive of doing something, just try not to do it or rather just do the opposite of it. But note, in the attempt, nothing harmful should be tried. For instance, if you dont like a food item, start eating it. I am not referring to those food which are specifically allergic to you. Dont take risks in eating them. 

Questioning the mind then and there and postponing matters that your mind tempts or lures you to do, can also help to some extent. Think trice and always subject your thoughts to reason and then arrive at a conclusion. But whatever you decide to do, must not be a bothering to both yourself and others. Starting early in the morning will give you the refreshment to work efficiently. Also you would be astonished to notice that you have plenty of time, with which, at times, you'll never know what to do with it. 

Start the day by rejuvenating your body, that is, to do simple physical exercises that are apt and simple to your body and health conditions. Because being obsessed with fitness will never fetch you any extra credit. The prime motive is to keep the bodily machinery running smoothly with lubrication. Then focus must be given to the mind. Meditation is the best mental exercise to bring your mind into reins. Trying to pose as a yogi or doing tapas in strained positions will only increase your stress factor. Stay relaxed in your own way and  dont strain much. Just stay focused on your breath, brushing away every single thought that pops up in your mind. Your only job is to sweep your mind and keep it aerated. As time goes on you'll be happy to find yourself in a new place. But everything has a limit. Fix short periods for each of this activity.

Prayers are not something considered to be religious. They are in fact agents for disposing our commands. The power of words is a well known factor. It is the only mode of development in a human being, whether it is expressed in the written or spoken form. Even the art of hypnosis employs the power of words in the subliminal level. So whatever you wish to happen on that particular day, keep chanting them, whenever you have time. Give proper nutrition to your body by taking healthy food at the correct time. As in some cases, the bodily weaknesses too could be an influential factor over the mental elements. Avoid neglecting food stuff over flimsy pretexts. Staying handsome or beautiful too is essential in this world. Whether one is born with good features or not, is not at all a matter of concern. One has to embrace his own god given impressions. Giving a refreshing flush and bright vibrance to you face will always surpass your bad features. Putting on a smiling face is also a part of this beauty exercise, as you'll know the charm of it in your old age. As it is always said, 'Face is the index of the mind', your traumas in your mental scenario tend to get reflected in your face. Try to keep your mind blank by letting out those ill thoughts, bothering you. As an automation your face will tend to reflect that emptiness, in the way of wrinkle-free skin.
Reading should be a part of your regime. It is not a student's activity alone. It is a mental activity that could unlock many secret channels in your brain. Aged people are prone to many mental degenerative diseases. All of them could be counteracted by this simple practice. I came across an article which said that Alzheimer's disease could be cured through reading books. To conclude fix things firmly in your mind to live a successful life. That is how I am changing slowly. All the best!

I only suggest my experience. And I dont want my suggestions to be taken as any medical advice. Please, always do check the correctness of the ideas furnished. Please dont blindly follow any instruction. Also I have only a limited language skill. And please do ignore my mistakes. Have a happy life!

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SURVIVAL PART-2

                Nowadays internet access is present even at nooks and crannies of the world. Browse through the internet to gain more knowledge about survival techniques, in case of flood, cyclones, earth quakes, Tsunami waves and so on. Every person should gain proper knowledge about the geography of the place in which he is living. If the region is prone to natural disasters, often, then the person should try to move their habitat to somewhere else. I came across certain techniques in READER’s DIGEST magazine to which I show my gratitude for which I have obtained good knowledge of survival techniques. The experts advise to insure your properties because financial preparedness supports your mental stamina during times of crisis. They also exhort to identify the most vulnerable parts of the city in order to avoid staying at these spots for safety.

                Get in touch with the Government’s announcements then and there. Keep yourself updated with the Government’s policies and the knowledge about the shelters offered by the government during the times of disasters. Always construct your houses with multiple exits. I have seen certain house built in such a way that the entire ground floor is to be used as a parking lot. Then the inmates of these houses would live in the first floor. At times of flood this model of houses could be useful. A huge bag of rice is more than enough to counteract during these stranded times. Also remember to keep portable gas stoves. The food items should be kept somewhere higher in case if it is a ground floor or can even be kept at the first floor. Be generous enough to help others if you can. While constructing your house it is important to have a properly planned large drainage system.

                In case of being stranded alone, don’t panic. But if you have panic, take 10deep breathes. In case of a forest, immediately try to go to places where you can find food and water. Because protecting your health is the foremost step in survival. The experts say that fresh water fishes and most of the birds’ eggs are edible. Don’t eat anything that is unfamiliar and unknown to you, as it could be poisonous. Wild animals can be triggered if you run. So avoid running but stand still on your stand. Water is more important than food. Always keep handy sachets of oral rehydration powders and drink it often with proper dilution in water. Find animals, birds and insects to track spots of water. Have shiny objects to reflect sun rays to signal a rescuer. Most important of all, have a large converging lens with you in order to set fire using sun rays.

                To conclude, get yourself familiarized with TV shows portraying survival strategies. Note all the points in a handbook and learn it thoroughly. Through internet, gain knowledge of how to offer first-aid to a patient and also how to nurse a wound and broken bones and the like.

                                                READ THIS IF ONLY YOU WISH TO LIVE AND SURVIVE.   

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SURVIVAL PART – 1

We have come across the term ‘survival of the fittest’. Those who could compete and establish their identity are the beings fit for surviving in this world. ‘The desire to live’ helps to keep up the candle of life without getting flamed out. Navigating through life’s scariest and helpless periods, really does sounds daring. First of all, the foremost thing to remember when you are stuck in a problem, try to get rid of panic and be alert and calm your mind. The flood that struck Chennai recently has made all of us alert up to some extent, I suppose. The destruction caused by the flood was very horrible and people had almost lost their identity, money, shelter, clothing and most of all- ‘livelihood’. The death toll was rising in figures on TV screens and everyone was helpless.

During such natural disasters it is advisable to keep a fully equipped kit for our survival. It is an emergency kit and should be kept handy. It should contain a zipped pocket file containing all of your important documents of identity, bank pass books, passports, credit and debit cards. Make sure that all of your family members know every phone numbers of your relatives and important emergency numbers like that of the numbers of ambulance service, fire rescue and so on. Have few packets of dry food items of your choice. It is better to have biscuits, tapioca chips, potato chips, glucose powder, roasted peanuts, cashew nuts, pistachios and the like. The reason to have nut items is that they are rich in proteins which are used to boost your energy. Then the kit should have some cash amount especially in denominations of 50s, 100sand 500s. Then an all-in-one Swiss knife is an essential constituent. A high beam torch with extra batteries will guide you and others at times of darkness. Apart from smartphones it is vital to have old dialer mobile phones with extended battery life. Always have sufficient money in your sim account and keep your phone charged up to 95%. Also try to maintain this battery percentage then and there. A radio will keep you informed about the situation even if your phone’s signal fails. The kit should even contain thick ropes, water bottles, candles & matches, duct tape and scissors. A fully equipped first aid kit with all essential medicines should also be part of the survival kit. All of these commodities should be contained in a water proof bag. 

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NATURE AND MIND THERAPY

                Do you have any health issue? Want to take treatment? Would you like to take your own treatment? Then read this before proceeding further. Nature has immense products for treating our disorders and ailments. No one could deny “all the medicines available are not from nature”. Because any chemical obtained is nothing but processed or unprocessed form of nature’s components. So, keep in mind that Nature has a cure for everything. ‘Now, coming to the next element of our therapy, “our mind is the place which can make hell out of heaven and vice versa”. As Milton said. Controlling one’s mind helps to control the whole body. By regulating the themes of our minds we can regulate our health.

                According to nature’s laws, any health problem is caused due to accumulation of waste products in the body. In all our 72000 blood vessels and nerves, sages say, we have accumulated dirt. Due to these dirt depositions, the supply of ‘oxygen’ or ‘pranic energy’ is blocked. By proper yoga and breathing exercises, this ‘pranic energy’ is constantly supplied throughout the entire body. when oxygen consumption is high, we feel fresh and energetic and also most of the common diseases of daily day life would not occur. In case of disastrous and life threatening diseases, apply your mind power along with the doctor’s treatment to get cured. DON’T GIVE HOPES EVEN IN WORST STAGES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS. Often visualize yourself completely free from all kinds of health bias. By simply bursting the bubbles of a bubble wrap, imagine your cancer cells or lumps getting destroyed. Even if it’s not working, Believe blindly that you’re getting cured. Don’t give way to even 0.01% of negative thoughts. Your mind is the best doctor. It is therefore important to possess a bias-free mind that cannot be influenced by either place or time.

                Many herbs available in our domestic garden do serve for many good purposes. ‘Cissus Quadrangularis’ or the ‘bone-setter’ is good for fractured bones, when tied in a proper way with the broken limb or arm. ‘Curry Leaves’ can be recommended for diabetic patients, which can reduce blood glucose level. ‘Neem Leaves’ prove to be a best antiseptic. 2 to 3 raw neem leaves can be eaten daily in empty stomach. Basil leaves, pepper, gooseberries, lemon, turmeric, cloves – all contain great medicinal values. For indigestion and dehydration problems, hot water boiled with cumin seeds powder can be of some help. ‘Papaya Leaves’ has been recently proved to be effective in increasing cell count in case of Dengue, Swine flu and other such harmful viral fevers. Ginger tea and Green tea helps to get rid off impurities from our body.  Drinking sufficient quantity of water increases oxygen supply to the brain and can help prevent frequent headaches and fatigue. Beetroot juice is better for anaemia and other blood-related problems.

                All the above suggestive methods of treatment can’t be applied for emergency situations. It is an utter mistake to seek immediate results. For emergency situations, a qualified doctor’s treatment is what needed. But I’m sure to tell that ‘nature and mind therapy’ is a slow stepwise process that is to be followed constantly in order to achieve striking results. I’m not exhorting to avoid medicines, because a doctor’s advice is as important as your soul. So, get in touch with nature’s products and also unleash your mind power with always ‘hold upon your conscience and consciousness’

                                                                                GET WELL SOON!!

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DANGERS OF DIABETES

                Diabetes is a familiar threat to our health. Obviously we may be aware of this, but I would like to bring to the notice of some of the consequences of Diabetes, in detail. First of all, this is not the only disorder to be treated, when you are struck with it. Along with that, you may get many ailments like stroke, heart attack, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic foot and lots more. When diabetic people have cholesterol and high blood pressure, they are 75% likely to get heart diseases and stroke. So, the doctors do administer other medicines prescribed for diabetes. So it is important to get in touch with the doctor’s advice, often. Traditional foods in India mostly don’t contain much cholesterol. But due to the corporate life, people acquaint themselves with the delicacies of fast food, which are rich in fat and cholesterol. Due to excess deposits of cholesterol in blood vessels, its circumference gets decreased thereby   leading to increase in blood pressure. This likely lead to stroke which is the result of trapped blood clot in the brain. Diabetic people are more prone to these chances of stroke and heart ailments than a non- diabetic person. So, it is important to frequently check your BP and lipid profile in order to maintain good health.  (This I read in a magazine.) Analyze what type of Diabetes you have and please do listen to what type of Diabetes you have and please do listen to what your Doctor say. Because type-2 diabetes have much more serious implications than type-1.

                Always take good care of your feet. This, I’m exhorting both to diabetic as well as normal people. It is not advisable to take treatment from more than one doctor, as this may mess up with the course of the treatment that you are undergoing. Never forget to take insulin injections and prescribed tablets. Make this as your regular routine as you are responsible for your health. ‘Curry leaves’ has the property to reduce blood glucose level. Some people say that, it is best to eat 4 – 5 raw curry leaves in empty stomach. But if you come across tips like these, please make sure whether they are true, before taking them. I read in a health magazine that, a doctor says, each diabetic patient contains a unique combination of drugs prescribed for them. This prescription may vary from another patient with the same type of diabetes. These combinations tend to differ according to the body conditions and the past history of the patients. Reducing sugar content in the body not only mean “avoiding sweets”, but also maintaining the proper intake of carbohydrate food items. Rather you can eat food items made from wheat and oats. Also physical training, walking, cycling can help reduce to manage your blood glucose levels. “Prevention is better than cure. So Early Diagnosis of Diabetes Saves Your Life” All the above information was gathered from various health magazines. INCASE OF ERROR PLEASE ENSURE WHETHER IT IS CORRECT.

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MORNING’s ESSENCE

                Have you ever felt the freshness of early morning? Well it is definitely needed for our body. The freshness and essence of morning really supplements your health. If you come out and fell it once, then you would long for it regularly. For this, you need not be an early riser. Rising early doesn’t entirely mean getting up at 4 or 5 in the morning. Those who could get up at this time, it is well and good. But morning’s essence can also be felt from 7 am to 7.30 am. Therefore don’t strain yourself to get up early. But I suppose that anyone could get up at 6.30 am. This is more than enough. Nowadays people make use the gadgets to entertain themselves while jogging on the platform, at early in the morning. But there is no use in it. While exercising or jogging, your entire body and mind should stay focused on it, unlike people jogging with their earphones plugged in with music. Only then you can enjoy its full effect. Also jogging in treadmill in an enclosed air-conditioned room would not yield full effects. So, it is a must to exercise in a properly ventilated room with sun rays coming in.

                Researches have proven that those people who use a luxurious gym might appear strong, but their bones are weaker. This is due to the absence of proper exposure to sunrays. Due to this reason only, the ancient people of India had introduced the term ‘suriya namaskar’ i.e., doing specific exercises in the way of adoring the early sun. But one should make sure whether these exercises are in harmony with the exercises prescribed by the ancient people. It may be any exercise, but the foremost of all is the influence of morning’s essence in our daily life. It keeps you awake the entire day. It soothes your ailments. The breezy touch of the morning is recommended for asthma patients. They need not do any exercise but could walk gently in order to get themselves exposed to morning’s essence, breezy touch and the early sun’s rays.  

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Addiction! Good or Bad!?!

Addiction!! Good or Bad?

You would have noticed certain warnings in the movies like ‘Liquor drinking and smoking is injurious to health’. Even though people are acquainted with these warnings, they tend to go behind these addictions. Why? Addiction is not really a bad thing after all. It saps the strength only when it exceeds the limit. One who learns to control his addiction, can live a more pleasurable life like those without addiction. In one sense, it is like turning your weaknesses into your greatest strength. People with addiction are often said to be hopeless but this is nowhere near true. Even people with serious cases of addictions can enjoy life to the fullest by following a method called ‘controlled addiction’.

For example, most of the delicious treats available on this planet are those filled and dripping with grease. But humanly beings tend to only indulge themselves on these unhealthy but scrumptious foods. They are said to be on the path of disease and self-destruction. I am not saying them to completely avoid this habit but by choosing to taste everything and on small quantities is both fulfilling and healthy.

It is said that liquors like beer and wine can are full of medicinal and health values. But most of the time, we tend to over exploit this precious resource; where instead of bringing us benefits, it becomes a poison. But if you try to restrict your intake to just a glass then it becomes a treasure. You have to linger yourself in the taste of each sip. If you feel and enjoy every sip, then even a single glass will be more than enough to provide considerable pleasure.

In one context, if the addiction is too bad it can be replaced with a good addiction. There can be no examples stated for this, as this ‘thought’ should be thought upon, by every individual for their well- being. ‘Time interval’ is a factor of significance here, any habit should have proper time interval to be repeated. During this interval the urge of drinking liquor or any other habit will be huge. But we should not satisfy this urge through action. Perhaps, you have to ponder over the thought and try to learn to drive yourself in a controlled manner, during the interval.

The main aim is to increase the interval and achieve satisfaction only through thought and not getting involved in action. This is a great training to your mind at physical body. Everything can be achieved through practice and perfection. Similarly addiction can also be controlled through proper practice and training of the mind. According to normal human biology, it is impossible and harmful to eat lot of chillies. But one man (as I came to know) eats about 2kgs of chillies as his daily food. Despite this, he is absolutely healthy. THROUGH PROPER PRACTICE OF MIND ONE CAN EVEN CHANGE THE NATURAL LAWS AND CONVENTIONS. Let me discuss you a small method. When your taste buds long for excessive liquor, keep in mind that you’re a speeding truck without any brakes. Just ponder over this following question whenever the urge is more. Even though if you have a crazy desire to take a brakeless ride in your car, would you actually do that? What will be the consequence?

Getting frightened? This fright should be thought upon whenever the urge of addiction is more. This is really frightening because your own mind and body is out of your control, there by letting yourself being subjected to serious humiliation (I mean everyone calling you a ‘drunkard’) in front of others. But when you are controlled in liquor drinking you can enjoy the rest of the day by cruising through the world.

Therefore addiction is not bad; it only appears bad due to the way you deal with it!

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