Dreaming. It’s bad for you. Do this instead

On June 2, 2014June 2, 2014 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Guest Posts, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration14 Comments

Note: This is an AMAZING movement and initiative by the very talented and brilliant Razwana Wahid. Read more about her at the end of this post. Read, absorb and Enjoy!

It was as if I’d been slapped in the face.

My knees buckled and I gripped the chair near me.

“I can’t do this anymore. I don’t know who I am in this city. I’m leaving”

We’d moved from London to Paris together. That’s not a small step for a couple to make. And after deciding on that step as a unit, he’d now taken it upon himself to dictate how our relationship would end. Continue reading “Dreaming. It’s bad for you. Do this instead” →

What are you going to be remembered for? What is your life’s message?

On May 23, 2014May 23, 2014 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health, Positive Self Reflection11 Comments

“Our own life has to be our message.” Thich Nhat Hanh

Our message is our life.

But what is your message and how does your life compare in contrast? Lets think about this for a bit.

If you think of role models for this particular way of living Gandhi, Mother Teresa …come to mind. They walked their talk. They lived. They taught. They inspired. They brought about revolutions in good conscious living. They LIVED their message of love, peace and compassion. Their life story is still fragrant with their message and will forever be.

Again I ask YOU, What are You Living today? What is your Life’s message? Continue reading “What are you going to be remembered for? What is your life’s message?” →

10 Spiritual Quotes to Awaken Your Soul ~ Heal Your Soul {1}

On May 19, 2014 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heal Your Soul Column, Heart&Soul-Inspirational Quotes19 Comments

“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

While we go about our days catering to every physical need we have, we tend to forget that we are indeed spiritual beings inhabiting this beautiful Universe. As a result of this we, as a society have become materialistic and selfish. Our physical needs take precedence over our souls needs…thereby paving the way for loneliness, depression, lack of self worth, suicide and I cant even begin to mention the crimes that are committed as a result of it all.

Then why dont we start paying attention to our core, our soul? Its about time we started.

After receiving hundreds of emails and messages from readers on this very topic….I decided to start this monthly column…..

HEAL YOUR SOUL is a bi-monthly column on Positive Provocations. This column will give you simple, practical and positive ways to Heal your Soul so that you stay Happy&Content ALWAYS!

Continue reading “10 Spiritual Quotes to Awaken Your Soul ~ Heal Your Soul {1}” →