Century of Mind

The mind is central to success in business today. Carl Segan wrote of the mind: ‘Every human being has the capacity to store the equivalent of 7550 volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica.’ Women managers, like men, need to develop the powers of their mind. The Indian ethos gives us key answers in this journey towards having a razor-sharp mind that can cut through all that is superfluous to the heart of truth. Develop the ability to wipe your mind clean and silent through meditation, because great concepts can be created only when the mindspace is clear of mindless static.’

As the first few generation of women who have entered the workplace, women managers must conquer fear and overcome the need for instructions. Pursue the ability to adapt and be a leader of proactive change. The New World is not for those who are what Nehru called, unwilling victims, dragged to be sacrificed on the altar of change. It is for the promoters of change. Those who dictate the unknown future. Women must be leaders to be accepted as such. They need to banish forever their fear of being centre stage, their reluctance to accept that; they are where the buck stops. 

Power of Energy

‘We draw energy from the wind or air and sunlight. We draw energy from water, earth (things grown on the earth).  We also draw energy from the divine forces of the universe, which pour into us through the chakras.

The sun pours heat, light and vitality, which greatly improves health and wellbeing.  That is why people feel depressed during the winter especially in the far North, like Scandinavian countries and the Arctic

A place can have a positive or negative field.  You can feel it when you enter a temple or church where regular services are performed. That is why people go to places of pilgrimage like Tirupathi. The feeling of prayerful sacredness envelopes all who go to that space.

During a disaster, a cloud of fear is created.  Anyone who enters that space is filled with fear, even if he is normally brave. The infectious nature of all emotions is similar. Hatred speaks from mind to mind, till the cloud of hatred draws to it all the people in that space even when the person is usually rational.

Remedies for Depression

Depression is signaled by a pervasive low mood, loss of interest, in everyday activities. The person has a lowered ability to enjoy things or experience pleasure.  ‘Nothing pleases me,’ a depressed person will say. ‘I did not feel like waking up in the morning.  Combing my hair and bathing needed a major effort.’  This is how a depressed person feels and all of us are depressed at one time or another. No laboratory can confirm this.  Doctors have to depend on what the patient says.  It can appear suddenly or be a life-long disorder.  This can affect one’s whole life and harshly impacts the family and its ability to enjoy life.

•             Being able to rise above the gloom is crucial.  Soothe yourself by talking kindly to yourself.  First-aid by the self is necessary while we are feeling low, insulted or tired.

•             Any form of meditation or silence will heal and illuminate your inner space.

Anti Happiness Action

             Expecting too much from others. 

             Not accepting yourself as you are; wanting demand too much of yourself.

             Not being content with anything.

             Feel you are not contributing.

             Not Feeling incuded.

             Play politics and being manipulative.

             Feel you cannot prevent another’s suffering (Eg mother’s pain)

             Constant craving for food.

             In a rush all the time; in a hurry. Toomuch hurry

             Excessive anger.

             Lethargy and inactivity.

             Too much tiredness.

             Ignoring others and harm the world (selfishness).

             Being too self-absorbed.

             Promising more than you can deliver

Bravery or Josh in Life

Chivalry or bravery is definitely a feel-good situation.  Chivalry is represented on the stage by firmness, patience, heroism, pride, zeal, valour and wit. Bravery fills you with enthusiasm, energy and spontaneity. It is this brave and gentle quality that defines a true hero and it reaps the benefits of other’s happiness.  Bravery is seen in the small everyday courage that each of us is called to manifest in the face of obstacles.  The ability to sacrifice, which is the core of emotional intelligence, is a part of the vira rasa.  The ability to persist in the face of difficulties is a part of this.  To meet the jealousy and pettiness of the world with gentleness, humour and fearlessness is part of it.  Brilliance and elegance belong to the true warrior, who aligns himself with the powerful forces of goodness. 

‘Josh’, wakefulness, energy and boundless enthusiasm are an expression of this energy.

Laughter increase your life span

Laughter increases the levels of endorphins in our bodies, which are natural pain-killers.  Norman Cousins, an American journalist who wrote “Anatomy of an Illness” was suffering from an incurable disease of the spine.  Laughter therapy helped him when no pain-killer could.  Endorphins released as a result of laughter may help in reducing the intensity of pain in those suffering from arthritis, spondylitis and muscular spasms of the body.  Many women have also reported a reduced frequency of migraine and tension headaches. Norman Cousins recovered from what is usually a fatal disease

He who laughs frequently is less likely to suffer from heart attacks.  ‘A light answer turneth away wrath,’ says a proverb.  An anger hijack can be stopped by a joke.Laughter is certainly the best medicine.

• Watch films and television features that make you laugh. 
• Be with cheerful people. Avoid the Cassandras and the Agony Uncles. Avoid toxic people.
• Read and share jokes on the internet.
• Smile.  Do not smother a laugh.
• Play with babies, make them giggle.

·         Buy balloons for toddlers.

• Listen to laughter in a school playground.

Laughter is the best Medicine

There are a number of causes for high blood pressure and heart disease like heredity, obesity, smoking and excessive intake of saturated fats.  But stress is one of the main factors.  Laughter definitely helps control blood pressure by reducing the release of stress-related hormones and bringing relaxation.

In experiments it has been proved that there is a drop of 10-20 mm in blood pressure after participating for ten minutes in a laughter session.  It does not mean that those who are taking 2-3 tablets for blood pressure every day will be completely cured.  Maybe, you will require two tablets if you are taking three, or if you are a borderline high blood pressure patient, you may not require any medication after some time.  It takes years to develop high blood pressure.  It cannot be reversed in a few days or a month.  But definitely laughter will exercise some control and arrest further progress of the disease.

If you are at high risk of developing heart disease, laughter could be the best preventive medicine.  Those who are suffering from heart disease and have stabilised on medication will find that laughter improves the blood circulation and oxygen supply to the heart muscles.  Due to improvement of blood circulation there are less chances of forming a clot.  Those who have had heart attacks or have undergone bypass surgery can also participate in laughter therapy.