Author: mysticheartsong

“There are only three mysteries.  They are life, death, and love. All these three are beyond the understanding of the mind.

So the mind takes life for granted; then there is no need to inquire. That is a way of avoiding its understanding. You never think, you never meditate on life; you have simply accepted it and taken it for granted. It is a tremendous mystery. You are alive, but you don’t think that you have known life.

For death, the mind plays another trick: it postpones it. To accept it here and now would be a constant worry, so the mind puts it somewhere in the future and then there is no hurry. When it comes, we will see.

And for love, the mind has created substitutes which are not love. Sometimes you call your possessiveness your love; sometimes you call your attachment your love; sometimes you call your domination your love — these are ego games. Love has nothing to do with them. In fact, because of these games, love is not possible.

Between life and death, between the two banks of life and death, flows the river of love. And that is possible only for a person who does not take life for granted, who moves deep into the quality of being alive and becomes existential and authentic. Love is for the person who accepts death here and now and does not postpone it. Then between these two a beautiful phenomenon arises: the river of love.

Life and death are like two banks. The possibility is there for the river of love to flow, but it is only a possibility. You will have to materialize it. Life and death are there, but love has to be materialized — that is the goal of being a human. Unless love materializes, you have missed — you have missed the whole point of being.”

“Our brain is the most vital organ of our body. It is the main control center for everything we do.  Here are 5 daily habits that might be damaging your brain health, along with some tips on what you can (should) do instead:

1. Staying in the dark too much. Our brains need natural light to regulate mood and energy levels. Without enough sunlight, you might feel more tired and even a bit down. So, try to get outside during the day (preferably before 10 am), open your curtains, and let some sunshine in. Your brain will thank you!

2. Poor sleeping habits. According to science, lack of sleep leads to neurological damage in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory. This makes it hard for you to focus and may take you longer to complete a task. It can even affect your overall health and is one of the many causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. To avoid neurological damage, stick to a regular sleep schedule. Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night to keep your brain sharp and healthy. If you have trouble falling asleep, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics in the evening and create a soothing nighttime ritual to help you fall asleep.

3. Consuming too much negative news. Constant exposure to bad news can activate the sympathetic nervous system, which causes your body to release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This can make you feel anxious and overwhelmed. It’s important to stay informed about what is going on in the world around us, but at the same time, your health is also important. So try to limit how much you watch or read.

4. Barely moving throughout the day. Physical activity gets your blood flowing which helps your brain function better. That’s why when you barely move, you might feel sluggish and have a harder time thinking clearly. Research also shows that sitting for long hours and barely moving raises your risk of chronic health problems heart diseases, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.  Therefore, try to take short breaks – get up and move every hour, take short walks, or do some simple exercises to keep the blood flowing.

5. Consuming too much sugar.  It’s true that the brain uses more energy than any other organ in the body. It is also true that glucose is its primary source of fuel. But too much of anything is a problem. Similarly, high glucose levels diminish mental capacity, as higher blood sugar levels have been associated with a greater degree of brain atrophy or shrinkage. Not just that, excess consumption of sugar can lead to memory and cognitive deficiencies. Try cutting back on sugary snacks and drinks. Instead go for healthier choices like fruits, nuts, or whole grains to keep your brain healthy.

If you are doing any or all of these on a daily basis, it is high time you stop it before it causes irreparable damage. Such a lifestyle is not a healthy one and will not sustain you in the long run.

Instead, prioritize healthy habits such as going to bed early, meditating, eating healthy food, and getting enough sunlight.

Read More Here… https://themindsjournal.com/8-everyday-habits-that-are-damaging-your-brain-and-what-to-do-instead/

“This is the pathless path.  Where the journey leads is to the deepest truth in you.  It is really just returning to where you were initially before you got lost.  Shedding the layers of the mind is like taking layers off of an onion.  You peel them all away until you come to your essence.  The spiritual journey is not about acquiring something outside yourself.  Rather you are penetrating the layers and veils to return to the deepest truth of your own being.

What you seek is already within you.  This reality is subjective, not the outer objective reality.   You may experience it as focused in the center of your chest. It can be called the soul, or in Hinduism the Atman, or in Buddhism the pure Buddha-Mind.  Jesus Christ said, “The kingdom of God is within you.”

This is the space of full awareness that is in harmony with the universe; this is wisdom itself.  The full spirit of God is inside each of us.  When you want to approach God, go inward.”