Tag: inspiration

Powerful Quote

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Honoring Mahatma Gandhi on his 150 birth anniversary coming up next week

As a continuation of last week’s thread of thoughts the following quote seems quite apt. It also coincides with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny” – Mahatma Gandhi

Namaste
Prerna
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Tiszteletadás Mahatma Gandhinak születésnapjának 150. évfordulója alkalmából, ami jövő héten lesz.

A múlt heti gondolatmenet folytatásaként az alábbi idézet abszolút ideillik, és egybeesik Mahatma Gandhi születési évfordulójával is.

„Figyelj a gondolataidra, mert azokból szavak lesznek. Figyelj a szavaidra, mert azokból tettek lesznek. Figyelj a tetteidre, mert azokból szokások lesznek. Figyelj a szokásaidra, mert ők formálják jellemedet. Figyelj a jellemedre, mert amilyen jellemed,olyan leszel Te magad. Figyelj magadra, mert az lesz a sorsod.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Namaste
Prerna
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Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages

My daughter recently pointed me towards Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages.IMG-20190628-WA0005

It was a great reminder to take the online test once again to check what my top language is. Quality Time, Acts of Service and Words of Affirmation scored high. Receiving gifts and physical touch were on the bottom rung.

I made an intention to be more mindful of all of these languages and bring a heightened energy awareness to being more caring towards people I meet. I also noticed how I would become uncomfortable when receiving loving care in the form of thoughtful gifts.

That afternoon, a random stranger struck up a conversation with me in the grocery store and ended up giving me a hug since she found me caring. I noticed squirming but reminded myself of the intention that I’d set earlier in the day.

I’m beginning to befriend receiving gifts rather than always wanting to give. I practiced this yesterday when my daughter and her fiancé took me to an upscale vegan restaurant in downtown Toronto followed by a performance of The Lion King, my first Broadway musical.

What will you do to introduce the muscle of flexibility to befriend your weakest love language? Please start by setting an intention. As many of you have heard from me countless times, intentions create your reality.

Namaste,
Prerna

 

Az 5 szeretetnyelv Gary Chapmantől

Nem túl rég, a lányom felhívta a figyelmem az 5 szeretetnyelvre Gary Chapmantől.

Nagyszerű emlékeztető volt, hogy ismét megcsináljam az online tesztet, és megnézzem mi az én top szeretetnyelvem. A minőségi idő, a szívességek és az elismerő szavak kerültek előre. Az ajándékozás és a testi érintés pedig a lista alján voltak.

Azt a szándékot fektettem le, hogy sokkal tudatosabb leszek ezekre a szeretetnyelvekre, és több energiát fektetek abba, hogy jobban kifejezzem törődésem az emberek felé, akikkel találkozom. Azt is észrevettem, hogy mennyire kényelmetlenül tudom magam érezni, amikor valaki ajándékkal fejezi ki a szeretetét felém.

Ezen a délutánon egy ismeretlen ember elkezdett velem beszélgetni a boltban, majd végül megölelt, mert törődőnek talált. Észrevettem, hogy mennyire nehéz nekem ezt tűrni, de emlékeztettem magam a szándékra, amit reggel lefektettem.

Kezdek megbarátkozni az ajándék kapással, ahelyett hogy mindig adni akarnék. Gyakoroltam este is, amikor a lányom és a vőlegénye elvitt egy előkelő vegán étterembe Toronto belvárosában, amit az első Broadway showm, az Oroszlánkirály megnézése követett.

Mit fogsz tenni, hogy használd a rugalmasságot annak érdekében, hogy megbarátkozz a leggyengébb szeretetnyelveddel?
Kérlek, az első lépés legyen a szándék lefektetése. Ahogy sokan hallottátok már Tőlem, a szándékok megteremtik a valóságod.

Namaste,
Prerna

Interconnectedness

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I am marveled by the interconnectedness of Beings. We have the exact same feelings, frustrations, anxieties no matter where we come from. I bow down in reverence and awe of the workings of this beautiful place that we call the Universe.

Namaste,
Prerna

 

Kapcsolódások

Ámulatba ejtenek az emberek kapcsolódásai. Mindegy honnan jöttünk, ugyanazokat az érzelmeket, frusztrációkat, szorongásokat éljük meg. Tisztelettel és áhítattal fejet hajtok ennek a csodálatos helynek a munkája előtt, amit Univerzumnak hívunk.

Namaste,
Prerna

Sunday Reflections

IMG_20180519_135932I was facilitating a team centering exercise and practice working on solving conflicts in the workplace this week.

Each of the participants reported after tapping into the wisdom of the body how important it was to be brutally honest and transparent to our needs as well as to the needs of others.

Are we brutally honest with ourselves? Do we demonstrate courage and reveal our vulnerability?

My practice is to evaluate on a regular basis what causes me internal disturbance. Once I recognize this, I work on holding an honest mirror to myself. The insights that I receive are always fascinating to observe and work through.  From here, I am able to navigate my relationships effectively as well as honestly.

What will your practice be this week?

Namaste,
Prerna

Sunday Musings

I recently shared with a friend how I had let go of my expectations at an early age in life. This practice taught me to appreciate the moment and be grateful for what I have, rather than focusing on what I don’t have. It was a hard lesson to understand and grasp at a young age but I am so grateful to witness the person that I have become.

When we live without expectations, we are happy no matter what. We are overjoyed when we are treated well but more importantly, we remain neutral when we receive a setback.

Observe yourself when you’re setting expectations for yourself, towards others and learn to start managing them. You will feel liberated, lighter and free.

Hope I have helped to shift your being just a little bit.

Namaste,
Prerna 🙏

Weekend Post

I received a wake up call today morning just as i was beginning to be from a space of entitlement and righteousness. As I was traveling on a bus to attend a workshop, I came across a screaming boy who was evidently sick with a disorder. His father was kind yet very firm towards the boy, who continued to scream. I found myself almost crying. I was so extremely grateful for the kindness that life has given me. I so needed this reminder today.

I firmly resolved and committed to remind myself of the beauty that Life is no matter what. What will your practice be? What commitment will you make towards leading a life filled with contentment?

Namaste,
Prerna

Saturday Musings

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I remember meeting with a car accident when I had just learnt driving. The experience was traumatic and not my fault. It was truly an unlucky experience. My 2 princesses who were 2 and 5 then were sitting in the back with me. They were stricken with fear and it was heartbreaking to see their little faces. I clearly recall doubting my abilities to drive and wanted to stop driving. It took a lot of courage to get over this fear and hit the road once again which I did successfully.

Our failures get registered in the brain and inhibits us to try again. It requires courage, discipline and a bag full of motivating self talk to go against this initial factory setting.

What will your practice be this week to bring courage, discipline and motivational self talk to consciously pursue your dreams, passions, desires? Create a new default setting to replace the one you are born and raised with.

Namaste,
Prerna

Weekend Post

One of my clients was brought up in a traditional, conservative family setting. He has a robust set of values and strives to lead a mindful conscious life. He finds it extremely challenging when some of his peers do not lead with the same style and then questions himself as his self doubt creeps in. He ends up feeling guilty, which affects his well being.

The following quote by Socrates helped him shift and understand how his belief system dictates his actions.

‘Obscurity is dispelled by augmenting the light of discernment rather than attacking the darkness’

We act by default which does not serve us many times. Once we learn to use and augment the power of discernment, we act differently.

My client let go of his expectations towards his colleagues, he worked on accepting them just as they were.

Having understood this, he is now beginning to experience well being and balance. He does not get frustrated because he serves his needs first. As a rule of thumb, he gives himself dignity before he acts.

Research shows that new habits and patterns are formed by way of repetition, despite our default patterns working hard to sabotage our well being.

I am sure this resonates with a lot of us. What are you going to resolve and discern this week?

See you next week!

Namaste,
Prerna

 

Weekend Post

 

I saw a client this week to whom I had introduced the Guest House by Rumi right at the beginning of our journey together. It took him a few weeks to soak in the words of this masterpiece. He translated it for me very kindly in Hungarian which I post below. Much gratitude dear one! This post is dedicated to you.

He reported that he has stopped participating with thoughts/emotions and is living as a silent observer. His life quality seems visibly enhanced, he experiences a level of joy that is very new to him.

I walked away from this conversation grateful to be a powerful agent of transformation within my clients.

What will your practice be? Are you willing to bring rigor and take full responsibility for your well being?

THE GUEST HOUSE- RUMI
A VENDÉGHÁZ – RUMI

This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.
Az emberi lét, olyan mint egy vendégház. Minden reggel új betérővel.

A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.
Váratlan vendégként érkezik egy öröm, egy bánat, egy aljasság vagy némi pillanatnyi tudatosság.

Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight.
Köszöntsd és szórakoztasd mind! Még ha egy csapatnyi bú is az, akik erőszakkal ürítik ki házad, magukkal víve minden bútorod.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice. meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
A sötét gondolat, a szégyen, a rosszindulat. Köszöntsd őket az ajtóban nevetve és hívd be őket.

Be grateful for whatever comes. Because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.
Légy hálás, bármi is érkezik. Mert mind útmutatóként van küldve a túloldalról.

 

Setting Intentions

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(A magyar fordítás lent található.)

I am extremely grateful to have an amazingly powerful connection with both my girls. We are best friends and hold honest, yet kind mirrors toward one other.

This weekend, during our weekly family conference call, they gently pointed out to me that I do not read as many books as I used to. I promptly responded that I lack the time to do so and that I listen to audio books as I’m traveling from one client to another. My younger daughter immediately responded by saying ‘Mama you must set an intention toward reading more every evening.’ I agreed and continued working with clients after the family call.

As I was practicing yoga and meditation this morning, her words struck a chord within me. I immediately came up with an action plan to achieve the goal of reading more and manifesting a new reality for myself.

Who are you going to have as your mirrors within your network? Who are you going to be accountable to?

How will you bring rigor into your routine to manifest your intentions? These are the questions that came up for me.

I hope I have struck a chord within some of you.

Namaste,
Prerna

 

A szándék meghatározása

Nagyon hálás vagyok, mert lenyűgöző kapcsolatom van mindkét lányommal. Legjobb barátok vagyunk, őszintén kommunikálunk és tükröt tartunk egymásnak.

Ezen a hétvégén, a családi konferencia hívásunk alatt, finoman emlékeztettek rá, hogy nem olvasok annyit, mint korábban. A válaszom az volt, hogy nincs már annyi időm, mint korábban volt, ezért hangoskönyveket hallgatok, amíg megyek egyik ügyféltől a másikig. A fiatalabb lányom azonnal válaszolt, és azt mondta, hogy meg kell fogalmaznod a szándékot, hogy többet olvasol esténként. Egyetértettem, majd dolgoztam egy ügyféllel a beszélgetésünk után.

Miközben ma reggel jógáztam és meditáltam szöget ütöttek a fejemben a szavai. Azonnal előálltam egy akciótervvel, amiben meghatároztam, hogy hogyan fogok többet olvasni és egy új valóságot teremteni magamnak.

Ki fog neked tükröd tartani a környezetedben? Kinek fogsz elszámolni? Hogyan fogsz a rutinodon változtatni, hogy megteremtsd a szándékod? Ezek a kérdések jutottak eszembe.

Remélem ez szöget üt a fejetekbe.

Namaste,
Prerna