8 Positive Life Lessons from Gandhi ~ A Tribute to His indomitable spirit

“You must be the Change you want to see in the world.” ~ Gandhi

Today marks the 70th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It’s the day a simple man, with a simple mission passed into the spirit world. His mission was of Non-violence, of peace, of Unity in diversity. His utter simplicity brought about a revolution of magnanimous proportions. A country was freed, people were heard, caste systems were banished and most of all love and peace prevailed. On this day…and everyday, I applaud this mission. I applaud his spirit, his courage, his unwavering and self-less motives.

I believe, rather firmly believe in Non-violence in thoughts and actions. In no circumstance or situation or state is violence physical or mental acceptable. I condemn war and fighting. There is so much of it going on around us already, that we are just adding to the Universe’s Mental Pollution, by thinking violently too. Be it just muttering harsh words under our breath or holding grudges or holding hate in our hearts. We are sending out the wrong energy into this Universe. Continue reading “8 Positive Life Lessons from Gandhi ~ A Tribute to His indomitable spirit” →

3 Positive Ways of Calming the Chaos in Your Life

3 Positive Ways of Calming the Chaos in Your Life“It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” ~ Donna Karan

Life is So rich, so stimulating, so amazing! I love how life thrives in me and around me. There are opportunities and activities going on everywhere around me and I feel like a kid at a carnival, wondering which game to play first. Its an amazing feeling to be immersed in the wide tapestry of life and enjoy its colors fully. There is wonder and awe everywhere if we choose to see it that way. But, while life can be full of all things amazing, it can also be full of unmanageable tension when our mind is going so many places at once. That’s inner chaos for you. On the outside, it all feels doable, approachable, delicious even…but on the inside there is indecisiveness, stress, anxiety and tension.

Sounds familiar? Continue reading “3 Positive Ways of Calming the Chaos in Your Life” →

27 Soulful Quotes to Ignite Compassion from Within

27 Soulful Quotes to Ignite Compassion from Within

Being compassionate is about being kind towards yourself and others. Compassion can ignite your soul and make you feel good and happy. It can help you heal yourself and others you encounter.

Often when I read the news, there is always So much that disturbs me. Makes me feel like how can humanity have come to this?..While the news can be dismal at times, there are also many stories of bravery, kindness and compassion that come forth. These are the stories that give us hope for a better world, a better future. And, if we in our little worlds can practice that compassion too, wouldn’t that make for a much better story… For us and the for the person you extend your compassion to.

In that spirit of compassion here are some of my favorite quotes from renowned personalities that will ignite the compassion from your soul to help you and everyone around you heal. Continue reading “27 Soulful Quotes to Ignite Compassion from Within” →