Date: A quiet morning that turned magical.
"Hard work is a reward in itself."
This thought stayed with me as I tried to anchor myself amidst my daily chaos. And to stay focused, I realized I must repeatedly remind myself of my responsibilities—my tasks—and visualize them with clarity and gentle intention.
---
The Importance of Meditation in Today’s Life
Meditation has become more than a choice now. It feels like a necessity if we want to survive meaningfully and live joyfully in today’s fast-paced world.
It is no longer a spiritual luxury—it is an emotional and mental need.
---
The Lost Habits of Childhood and the Need for Inner Discipline
I often feel the need to remind myself: Why is hard work so essential?
It’s because I wish to bring my life back on track—to live peacefully and joyfully.
But to do that, I must revive the habits that once came naturally in childhood. Those simple gifts that were once instinctive—like being calm, living in the present moment, not overthinking the past or fearing the future.
Children don’t live in yesterday or today—they live in the next moment, in sheer wonder.
And perhaps, we too, need to live like that again.
But to restore that state of being now, in adulthood, requires effort.
We must cultivate presence, peace, forgiveness, compassion, and love—not just for others, but for ourselves.
---
Before Everything Else – Health Comes First
To even attempt mindfulness or emotional discipline, good health is non-negotiable.
And for that, we need:
Nourishing, energy-rich food
Clean, clutter-free habits
Adequate hydration
Fresh fruits
Sunlight
Fresh air
Connection with water
And, most importantly—self-awareness
These aren't trends. They're life-essentials.
By affirming positive thoughts repeatedly, we slowly recondition the mind. But this doesn’t happen overnight.
It didn’t happen to me.
It doesn’t happen to people managing homes, work, children.
But trying a little, every day, isn't wrong. Even a small practice—like a hobby—can become a gateway to transformation.
---
Do We Realize the Power of a Hobby?
Hobbies aren’t mere pastimes. They’re a gentle form of self-rescue.
A small hobby has the power to bring back joy, peace, and silence into our scattered minds.
---
Time & Ultimate Purpose
Life is about saving fragments of time and channeling them toward something meaningful.
J. Krishnamurti once shared a very simple yet powerful meditation technique:
> “Listen to every sound—without any judgment.”
And that became my practice one morning.
---
A Simple Morning of Pure Listening
I walked to my terrace.
It was early morning. Still, quiet.
I sat down—closed my eyes.
And I simply started to listen.
Not just to birds, not just to the breeze through the trees, but to everything—
The distant sound of bricks being laid, the honking of a scooter, the milkman’s bell, footsteps, water flowing...
I didn’t judge the sounds.
I simply received them.
And slowly, my mind became... still.
I don’t know how much time passed.
There was no happiness, no excitement—just a deep sense of contentment.
An unfamiliar calm. A sweet silence.
---
Trying to Meditate in the Middle of Motherhood
Later that day, I tried to repeat the same practice. But it was different.
My little daughter needed attention.
There was noise, mess, household tasks—reality.
Still, I told myself: If I can't do a full meditation, let me at least listen to 10 things carefully.
So, while working, I noticed: My daughter’s giggles, her arguments, her splashing water while bathing, my footsteps in the kitchen, the clinking of utensils…
Everything felt new.
Things I hear every day—but never listen to.
That’s when it hit me—this is mindfulness.
---
Mindfulness Isn’t Just for Saints
I am no saint. I don’t have endless hours.
I have responsibilities. I have a child to raise.
But how wonderful it felt to realize:
Even in the middle of parenting, if I carry stillness in my heart, I am meditating. I am healing.
---
Final Thought: Accept Every Sound, Every Moment
We don’t need to escape our lives to find peace.
We need to be present within them.
Accept every sound, every mood, every moment, without judgment.
That’s the real mindfulness.
That’s the path I am learning to walk—one gentle breath at a time.
---
✨ Mindfulness isn't about silence. It's about listening—fully.
Even in the chaos of motherhood, I found moments of deep stillness.
From my daughter’s giggles to the sound of bricks being laid—I heard it all, without judgment. That’s when I realized...
This is presence. This is meditation.
#Mindfulness #StillnessWithin #MotherhoodJourney #InnerPeace #SpiritualHealing
> Have you ever found stillness in unexpected moments?
Share your experience in the comments. Let’s build a space where presence becomes a practice, not a
privilege. 🌱
No comments:
Post a Comment