6 Ways to Be Positively PowerFULL

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind, Mind-Mental Health4 Comments

6 Ways to Be Positively PowerFULL“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” ~ Abraham Lincoln 

What does being PowerFULL really mean?

The meaning of power is very broad and can mean a lot of different things to different people at different times. It’s a term often used in the corporate world. It can also refer to the electricity that fuels our homes or the mechanical energy in a vehicle. But when it comes to people, being power-full is an entirely different concept. Continue reading “6 Ways to Be Positively PowerFULL” →

The Spiritual Benefits of Fasting ~ Cleansing Your Soul

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Body-Physical Health, Mind10 Comments

The Spiritual Benefits of Fasting ~ Cleansing Your SoulFasting is an act of cleansing. Cleansing the body, cleansing the mind, cleansing the heart, cleansing the Soul…..cleansing your complete being from all the negativity that we carry within.

As I blur out the outside world and dwell within this month, I would like to share with you what the Holy month of Ramadan and Fasting truly mean to me.

Having studied almost every religion under the sun, I know for a fact that every community, every faith has a form of fasting embedded within their system. Fasting that is meant to inculcate spiritual growth.

Here are some in depth words by highly eminent beings, that will give you an idea as to how I see fasting as a means for spiritual growth. Their words as they are, are far better than my own in explaining this beautiful act of cleansing the soul. Continue reading “The Spiritual Benefits of Fasting ~ Cleansing Your Soul” →

10 Positive ways to Shine Brilliantly and Really LIVE

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health10 Comments

10 Positive ways to Shine Brilliantly and Really LIVE“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” ~ Jack London

We are each living a brilliantly full life. Some choose a simple life, some choose a busy life, some choose a life lived for others while some choose a life lived just for themselves. While we each have our own way of living this beautiful life, how many of us are truly LIVING? You know living with fervor…. Continue reading “10 Positive ways to Shine Brilliantly and Really LIVE” →