Bloom against gloom
Man cannot be successful without growing in a holistic manner. Holistic growth is an indicator of sound physical, mental, and spiritual health of a person. When a person has good self-image, high energy levels, resilience, freedom from diseases, and the ability to walk an extra mile, he is said to be physically fit. Similarly, positive attitude, creativity, good learning ability, enhanced self-drive, and interpersonal skills are evidence of sound mental health. Spiritual evolution is gauged by enhanced clairvoyance, an ability to see the big picture, a sound value system, and self-discipline.
Self-care plays a crucial role in creating and sustaining physical, mental, and spiritual strength. The super achievers in all walks of life—business, politics, workforce, skilled labour, or social service—know the value of self-care, which helps them go from strength to strength. He who is stuck in clearing backlogs and meeting deadlines, and spares no time for self-care, faces failure. To better our performance, we need to feel good about ourselves. To achieve that feeling of wellness, practice five principles of good health and preventive therapy:
Right exercise: Walk briskly or jog for 15–30 minutes to detoxify the body and release negative energy from the nervous system. Practice a set of dynamic postures such as surya namaskar to release strain and tension, to relax pinched nerves and muscles, and to balance and align the body. Deep-breathing exercises such as nadi shodhana harmonise energy, heal emotional baggage, and stop cellular decay.
Right diet: Eating similar food regularly results in nutritional deficiency. Right diet means eating a variety of foods which are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fibres, fatty acids, amino acids, and other essential micronutrients.
Right thoughts: Positive emotions such as peace, joy, and satisfaction send body signals of life-affirmation, whereas negative emotions such as fear, negativity, depression, and unresolved conflicts send life-negating messages. These can impair the immune system, leaving the body and mind vulnerable to various diseases.
Proper sunlight: The sun is the ultimate source of energy on earth. Sun-bath has several health benefits as well. Enjoy this free gift of nature to nourish the body and keep it free of germs.
Sound sleep: It heals the tired body, nerves, and brain. During sleep, the body regenerates damaged cells and tissues.
Vijay Singh Rathore is an enlightened kriya yoga master, and a spiritual/motivational author and speaker. Contact him on 9818742027