Since 1970, life expectancy around the world has risen dramatically, with people living more than 10 years longer. That's the good news. The bad news is that starting when people are in their mid-to-late-20s, the brain begins to wither --
Garner noted, with a touch of wonder, that the interconnectivity that has made so many people stressed out also can offer them a solution.
Noise exists all around us: traffic, television, and cell phones, and internally in the form of constant thoughts. More and more, both mainstream and alternative experts are encouraging increased silence, both from outside and inside.
As class began, I became hooked to the energy in the room, the graceful strength required to flow and hold poses, the way that my mind seemed to quiet even as my body was waking up.
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Follow along with this guided meditation. This meditation is for cutting through 'haunting thoughts'. Haunting thoughts are thoughts that keep revisiting you and causing you ongoing pain and grief.
Guruka Singh explains that when your parents want you to do something, then you are doing it for them. When it comes to Banis and meditation, you have to do it for yourself and your own experience, and not to please someone else.
The Siri Guru Granth Sahib gives us 'Shaant Ras' - peaceful essence. And Dasam Bani (The writings of Guru Gobind Singh) gives us 'Bir Ras' - warrior spirit. For example Jaap Sahib energizes us and fills you with courage.
During Sunday Gurdwara at 3HO Summer Solstice Chardikala Jatha sings a shabad by Guru Gobind Singh ji "As Kirpan Khando Karag"
Guruka Singh responds to a person who feels unfulfilled because he doesn't always read his Banis.