October 2024 – Page 6 – Inspirations of Love and Hope

The Art of Pacing: How to Live Gently with Chronic Illness and Protect Your Energy

Oct 13, 2024

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Discover the art of pacing—a life-changing strategy for managing energy levels while living with chronic illness, including long COVID and post-viral ME/CFS. Pacing helps prevent post-exertional malaise (PEM) by balancing rest and activity, reducing crashes, and avoiding the boom-and-bust cycle. In this post, we explore how pacing allows you to live gently within your energy…
7: Exploring the Lat Pulldown Machine: Gentle Strength Training for Post-Viral ME/CFS

Oct 13, 2024

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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Exercise Series: Gentle Movement for Body, Mind, and Spirit with Post-Viral ME/CFS, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Exercises – Beginner Level: Building Health and Well-Being

In this post, we explore how to use the Lat Pulldown Machine as a gentle strength training tool for those living with Post-Viral ME/CFS. With careful pacing and light weights, this exercise can help build upper body strength without overwhelming your energy reserves. Learn how to approach strength training mindfully, respecting your limits, and incorporating…
Ramayana No. 12: Caravan of Love: The Evolution of Divine Worship and the Universal Teachings of Compassion

Oct 13, 2024

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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Hindu Sacred Texts and Scriptures, Sacred Text: The Bhagavad Gita: Dialogue of Duty and Devotion, Sacred Text: The Ramayana: An Epic Journey of Virtue and Valor

This post explores the deep connections between ancient traditions, highlighting how the evolution of worship in Hinduism and Christianity brought the divine closer to the human experience. By examining the development of personal deities in Hinduism and the introduction of the Trinity in Christianity, we reflect on the universal teachings of love, compassion, and righteousness.…
Verse 2: The Deathless Ones — Insights from Ramana Maharshi

Oct 12, 2024

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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Poetry: Expressions of Spirit, Heart, and Insight., POETRY: Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality, Etc., Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yoga

Delve into the teachings of Ramana Maharshi in this reflection on the second verse of Forty Verses on Reality. Discover how the realization of the Self transcends the fear of death, revealing the eternal nature of existence. This exploration invites us to release our attachments and find refuge in the timeless essence of being, encouraging…
Neti Neti Series No. 4: Finding Relaxation and Clarity in the Practice of “Not This, Not This

Oct 12, 2024

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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Practices of Neti Neti

Explore how the mantra ‘Neti Neti’ offers a path to relaxation and clarity, gently guiding you beyond the mind’s chatter into a space of true peace. Discover why this simple yet profound practice is more effective than other mantras like ‘Who am I?’ or ‘What is this?’ and how it helps dissolve the duality of…
Post 6: Navigating Imagination and Sleep: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.9 and 1.10

Oct 11, 2024

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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yoga

In this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.9 and 1.10, focusing on imagination and sleep as mental events. Discover how these natural fluctuations of the mind can either distract us or be observed with clarity. We also introduce the possibility of lucid dreaming, where you can remain aware as the dreamer during sleep. Using the…
Ramayana No. 11: The Beginning and the End—Understanding the First Canto of the Gita Press Ramayana

Oct 11, 2024

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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Sacred Text: The Ramayana: An Epic Journey of Virtue and Valor

In this post, we explore the unique structure of the first canto of the Gita Press Ramayana, where the entire epic is summarized in just a few verses. Discover why this approach is used and how it sets the stage for a deeper understanding of dharma, devotion, and the spiritual lessons embedded within the Ramayana.…
Verse 1: The Heart of Reality — Insights from Ramana Maharshi

Oct 10, 2024

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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, POETRY: Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality, Etc., Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yoga

Explore the profound teachings of Ramana Maharshi in this first verse of Forty Verses on Reality. Discover the essence of existence as the Heart, inviting us to contemplate our true nature beyond thoughts. This reflection encourages a deep, personal engagement with the essence of reality, revealing that to abide in the Heart is to understand…
6: Gentle Movement and Stretching in the Gym: Reconnecting with Your Body

Oct 10, 2024

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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Exercise Series: Gentle Movement for Body, Mind, and Spirit with Post-Viral ME/CFS, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Exercises – Beginner Level: Building Health and Well-Being, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices

For those with Post-Viral ME/CFS, reconnecting with the body through gentle movement is a delicate balance of mindfulness and respect for your energy limits. In this post, we explore how light stretching and simple exercises in the gym can help rebuild strength and flexibility without triggering post-exertional malaise. Learn how to approach these movements slowly…
Experimenting with Sound Therapy: A Journey Toward Relaxation and Healing while Living with Post Viral ME/CFS

Oct 9, 2024

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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Exercise Series: Gentle Movement for Body, Mind, and Spirit with Post-Viral ME/CFS, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Exercises – Beginner Level: Building Health and Well-Being, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity

Explore the transformative potential of sound therapy in managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) with our latest blog post. Discover the benefits of listening to the soothing frequency of 261.63 Hz (middle C) and how it can promote relaxation, enhance the parasympathetic nervous system, and support emotional healing. Join our community in sharing experiences and insights…
Neti Neti Series No. 3: Seeking to Understand the True Nature of the Self

Oct 9, 2024

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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Practices of Neti Neti

Explore the depths of Neti Neti—the mantra of ‘Not This, Not This’—as it guides you beyond Witness Consciousness to the realization of Atman, the true self. This post delves into the subtle layers of meditation, where even the state of equanimity is seen as a step towards dissolving the ego into non-dual awareness. Understand how…
Calling All Beings to Send Love and Peace: A Message for Our Community

Oct 8, 2024

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Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Blog Posts with Books in Associated, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, For Our Nation’s Guidance and Unity, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Insights for Gen Z: Nurturing Compassionate Understanding, Inspirational Message of the Day, IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action, ME/CFS Book Reviews: Insights and Recommendations, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices, ME/CFS Pacing: Strategies for Managing Energy and Activity, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Millennial Perspectives: Embracing Growth and Purpose, Mindfulness of Emotions, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Synchronized Global Well-Being, Teacher: Paramahansa Yogananda, Teacher: Ram Dass, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, The Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom, Love, and Compassion, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization

In the face of Hurricane Milton, we’re reminded of the biblical lesson, “Peace! Be still!” For those living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME/CFS, and Long Covid, calming both external and internal storms is essential. Discover how Pristine Mind Meditation and pacing can reduce stress and post-exertional malaise, helping you find peace within the challenges of…

“May all beings be happy,
May all beings be free from suffering,
May all beings never be separated from happiness,
May all beings abide in equanimity.”

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