4 Positive Ways to Be Kinder and more Compassionate

On October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health, Positive Self Reflection8 Comments

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~ Dalai Lama

We are all striving to live in a happy world and to be happy our-self too. While we all want this level of happiness, are we able to garner it for us everyday? We try. Come on, we try to remain happy and calm, but the mean people(for reasons all their own) of the world come on over into this happy bubble and spoil it all up. So, we are not happy because of the mean people in the world?! Really!?

Nah, we are not happy because we have not become kinder and more compassionate to ourselves and to all those around us. Why blame the mean people, they are probably fighting their own battles on the inside. Continue reading “4 Positive Ways to Be Kinder and more Compassionate” →

Compassion Begins with YOU

On October 5, 2015 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heal Your Soul Column, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health5 Comments

Happy October darlings!

I know this month brings with it thoughts of compassion for me. I read the news and I’m just looking for a magic wand to wipe away all the pain and suffering in the world.

In lieu of this state of being, my mind has been thinking of ways we can do magic to heal the world and ourself. Is there really any magic that can help?

Yes, the magic is a wave of Compassion. All this month, the posts/articles will revolve around compassion. How we can be more compassionate towards ourself, the world around us and how this beautiful trait honed can lead to immense healing. Continue reading “Compassion Begins with YOU” →

Happiness ~ One Positive Word by One Positive Word

On September 25, 2015 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Guest Posts, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Positive Self Reflection4 Comments

Happiness ~ One Positive Word by One Positive Word Your words pack power. Your words can heal, your words can wound. Your words can be the cause of happiness or the cause of suffering.

It’s easy to go about your day with little thought to the words you express because you’re busy, busy, busy. Often, words will tumble out of one’s mouth impulsively in response to what you hear, see, think or feel.

If you don’t take control of your speech, however, it may take control over you.

According to research in the area of neuroscience, negative speech can change neural pathways in a person’s brain and the expression of positive words that express kindness can help build a happier brain.

Therefore, if you truly want to be happy and to make others happy too, take charge of your words. Continue reading “Happiness ~ One Positive Word by One Positive Word” →