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Some reflections on war and the conflict in Ukraine
War is the ultimate expression of accumulated individual and collective ‘negative’ emotions such as anger, fear, bitterness, resentment, regret, anxiety and insecurity. Such emotions trigger the well-known ‘fight or flight’ reaction, which we are currently witnessing on our screens at this historic moment in time. In this state, reason often goes out the window and we say and…
Excess Baggage
When we travel from one place to another, be it city to city or one country to another, one major element besides the ticket or passport is baggage! Ever notice how we check what allowance we have even before booking or buying the ticket? Most of us are pretty familiar with the rules that also go with baggage allowance…
Your A-Z Guide to Divine Virtues – Xenial
Xenial is the ability to live as a guest – our mind should understand we have come to earth to live here temporary but we need to also have a way of living here? The way of being hospitable and friendly to our brothers and sisters who share the same earth. Friendship is one of…
Compassion Challenge Day 4 – Forgiveness
Forgiveness and Reconciliation Forgiveness means to “give” this means to offer compassion love, affection, good wishes and have pure feelings towards the self and others. It is also about letting go of the past and focusing on the now. It’s also vital not to play the blame game but to accept what is and see…
Compassion Challenge
With a turbulent year in 2020 Wellbeing is now at the forefront of all our mind. The hope of a the New year ahead in all of our hearts is igniting the feeling of positive change. One way we can go about doing is this to start our New year with our Compassion challenge. We welcome you to join us for this 14 days challenge to start the 2021 with a Compassion. This deep emotion plays a massive part in our lives, for our being the soul to survive. In order to grow your compassion for yourself and other as well, it is vital to work the compassion muscle in your mind and get it toned and tuned up for the betterment of our world.
As the Dalai Lama quotes ” Compassion , connotes love, affection , kindness, gentleness, generosity of spirit and warm-heartedness. We will send you a short daily challenge that will ensure you imbibe and inculcate the goodness of this special virtue.
The Story of Prajapita Baba, the Father of the People
On 18th January here at the Brahma Kumaris we celebrated the day of Prajapita Baba (or Brahma Baba), the Father of the people. This is the day which he left his mortal coil. He was an extremely pure soul and very faithful to God. He had excellent leadership qualities and was also a great visionary.…
Having a relationship with God
Before coming into spiritual knowledge I always used to remember God as my Father and these days I practice God as my Mother and as the Almighty Authority as well. I tend to use the Master Almighty Authority when I’m at work in school to help me remain powerful. I find it works most effectively…
Spirituality in the workplace
Spirituality in the workplace Last academic year I started working at a school in my local area. I focussed on helping the students no matter what and building up a relationship with the students through an attitude of trust and by seeing their specialities – which starts with attitude and awareness. I was liked by…
Nepal Earthquake
My heart goes out to the Nepalese people and all others affected by last month’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake which killed over 8000 people and injured nearly 20,000 more. At its epicentre in the Gorkha District, villages were levelled, communities destroyed and families were left in pieces. This truly was a disaster on a massive scale.…
Anger,Fear and Peace – Part 2
The core of all of us spiritual beings is made of the energies of love, peace, purity, power and joy. As we move through time, that core, vibration if you like, is covered in the dust of the habits we acquire to protect this love, peace, purity, power and joy. Over time, we forget how…
Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day “Do something funny for money”…brilliant. And now, this year, “Make your face funny for money”…even more brilliant… After all, everyone loves a good laugh, don’t they? Comic Relief seems to have got this right. The pitch, the flavour, the quality. Red Nose day really has become a national institution. It is the…
Recognising International Women’s day
Recognising International Women’s day In our life we are all in contact with women, in fact our first contact was the minute we entered the womb. With this in mind you can say that women give life. Life is so precious that we need to value each moment we have. To value we need to…
Meditation – a practical tool
Meditation is a practical tool for life. Through meditation, we begin to emerge and enhance a whole new set of skills to manage, enjoy and thrive in our lives. Anyone can emerge these skills if they want to. Everyone can benefit, wherever they are in the world, whatever they are doing, whoever they are if…