Your mind and your life.

Give it dreams to build, or weapons to kill; your mind never fails, and it never will.
© prashantlm

Have you ever wonder how some people are so much so successful while most are living just a life of mediocrity. Some people are so happy even with the adversaries while most are living in disdain?  

Why so? Does we are created differently?

Do we experience different life situations?

If what we are facing is happening for the first time and this experience never happened before... guess not... So what's the difference in outcome when more or less the problems or situations are altogether same...?

Does God have created us differently or to have different life styles...?  If so how people living in same atmosphere in same outsets live a totally different life. How some people change their life when something less desirable happens and other allow it to worsen the life. How some people get healed from chronic illnesses while some die of very small disease, what is the difference? Is there anything to do with our Fate, but if there is anything called fate at all?
Before we go further first look at this.....

Have you ever seen books of a young kid of nursery or kindergarten, did you ever give it a serious thought why the images are so big and writing are so small, maybe you'd thought that because they don't know how to read that's why the words are small and just to give them a joy to see the images is the reason that's why they are big, if so you're wrong!

Because doesn't matter how well you can read or how young or old you are, our mind works in the same manner, yes you read it right IN The exact same manner, it creates images for everything and then store them for future reference being it a object or a incident, for example if someone says apple or spoon your mind goes back and check and matches the reference and according to its experience with that, reflect back your response. Say if you burn your tongue while sipping a hot cup of tea, every time you're presented with a cup of tea your mind will first see if it is hot or cool enough to drink.

So how does it affect our life?

In every way, yes in every way!!!

Every time you face any situation your mind checks for reference and match it and
validate it with your belief, as it is created to bring forth the relevant experience and fulfil the matched reference , that's why it is said problems never comes alone or when it rains it pours... Cause your mind will find more of such experience to validate your feeling state and experience. That's why majority of the population experience the same problems again and again...Same hurts, same relationship problems...Same financial issues etc...

Remember!

We draw in our lifespan, what we concentrate on, we bring into our lives, what we centre on. This is the way it cultivates... Irrespective of how hard you try, it will redeem what you abide upon. Your mind will always work to fulfil the image created in it... More you think, read or write of negative things or experience stronger the images become and more easily it show up...
Stop dwelling in negativity, refrain yourself from Negative talks, Stay away from negative discussions and foremost, stay away from writing about them(because when you write anything it creates deeper impact in your subconscious mind more easily)
If you wish to see a different outcome you have to create a different image else it won't work no matter how hard you try.

She

Some moments of apprehension,
Illusion and depression,
A little time of disbelief,
Some doubtful days,
A few insomniac nights,
Some nightmares,
Fright and plight,
She was shaken, worried,
Dejected and dread,
She headed against the wall,
How to handle this all,
For a moment she is about to give up,
She was about to say, I quit, I quit,
But then,
Within her heart, she heard a voice,
For this you've made my child..
If this is my choice?
I made you for greatness and glory,
Is this the way you'll end your story?
If this the fate you choose,
If you're made to win or lose?
How you forget I live within you,
Leave, forget or forsake, can I do?
I am your father, you're my child,
With you, I walk with and within,
Do I fail so you could fail?
If this is a stranger of a trail,
Take your power, for I am the GOD,
Get up fly high, rise and shine,
I am your father and you're child mine,
Oh! Sorry, Father, I forget how,
No devil no evil can make me fret,
No Ill will no bad can withstand,
I am the power, she understands,
The soul of warrior awakened,
She now know;
Nothing can stand a fight,
With her power and her might,
She risen in the moment, she decide,
She doesn't have to worry or fear,
She is the light, when she'll emerge,
All the darkness diminishes,
All the trauma and despair subside,
The moment,
She chose her destiny as per her will,
The darkest night came to an end,
She marched towards the glory,
She walked the path of Greatness,
She arose to write her epic,
With faith in her heart,
Her head held high,
Hail, The princess walks,
With the victory,
holding her hand in hand !!

©prashantlm

रूक न तू...

मुश्किलो के आगे झुक कर रोता है क्या?
मायूस होकर बैठने से होता है क्या?
बुरा वक्त कट जाएगा एक दिन,
मर्द बन हौसला रख,
जज़्बा चट्टान सा रख तेरा ,
हौसले को कोई यूं खोता है क्या?
न कोई देता है साथ न दे, कोई गम न कर,
ख़ुदी तेरे साथ है फिर सोचता है क्या?
मरना एक दिन सबको है,
यूँ रोज रोज डर के कोई मरता है क्या?
न हार मान, ना अफसोस मना,
आजमाइश का वक़्त है घबरा मत,
सह सह के दवाब कोयला भी हीरा बन जाता है।
बिना बाधाओं के पानी झरना होता है क्या?
पारकर जाएगा सब मुश्किलो को ग़र तू न रुके।
तूफान कहाँ रुकते है रोकने से,
समंदर को कोई बांध कही रोकता है क्या।

©prashantlm

He will never leave you nor forsake you.- 7 Bible verses to give you hope during tough times..

There was a time in my life when I was filled with hopelessness. My life was falling apart, and I woke up every day with what felt like the weight of the world on my chest. It was year 2010. After a long struggle I was right on track with a good job in hand, fine with my health and it seems like life is coming back to order. But this happiness did not last long, Merely 3 months in job and I fall sick with severe dyspepsia and to add salt to the wound I worsen the situation with my habit of going in deep thinking. In a few days of time from a healthy happy person I turned out to be fanatic who couldn't stay alone for a moment (my condition was such that I was in constant fear that something is going to happen to me just now) and then the long process of consultation and medication begun but nothing seems to be working (though I got temporary relief for a while) but everything was falling apart.
I was totally clueless how to deal with this situation.
But during this depressing situation there was a faint voice inside me which was keep saying to me not to give up and everything will be alright. But dont know how it's going to happen and how I am going to come out of this dilema. Then one day something happened which I consider as a miracle, A message from higher self.
It was sunday and and as usual I was not feeling well infact I was out of sorts and was not able to understand what to do.
So, I took my cell phone and just aimlessly started surfing through web, suddenly my eyes catched the attention to a Bible verse ;

22 So, Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God.
23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, `Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will come to pass, he will have whatever he says.(Mark 11:22-23 NKJ)

And all of sudden I felt a bit more better a bit more confident and a bit more secured. I don't know why and how but I felt relaxed. The faint voice inside me got a bit louder and there was a sense of assurance that this is it. The answer to my problem.
After reading the verse. I started surfing the web again for some more encouragement of this sort and out of nowhere I got a link to a You Tube video of Anthony Robbins (Prior to this I was not aware that  anything like personal development or self help type of things even exist.) So, clicked on the link and watched it.

(Here is the link to that video, You might find it useful as I did.)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr7Wkz7W7Vs

It is about 7 minute short video where Tony Robbins talked about Focus. And how shifting your focus you can change your condition.
And for me in that video, I not only found the answer standing right in front of me to the problem. (why I am feeling the way I am feeling but how to get rid of this problem.)
Immediately I realized I am getting what I am focusing on and lousy questions about my self getting me lousy answers. And in the same video He says you can change your state in a flash. And believe me it only took me not more than 30 minutes to get rid of the problem which troubled me for 10 months.
The verse and video combined had created a impact on me. I sat quietly and focused entirely on my well being and the powers of God. And it has been 7 years now I haven't taken any medicine for any illness whatsoever.
By God’s grace, I’m now 7 years removed from that troubled phase. Yet I still see people fighting through their own hopelessness: Yet, even in the midst of these dark times, where it seems there is no way out, God’s Word reminds us that with him, there is always hope.
Maybe you are going through tough times and feel hopeless. You are in a dark place, overwhelmed by the situations you are facing and wondering when it will ever get better. In times like these, I encourage you to explore the hope of God’s Word.
Here By telling you my story I am not suggesting you to stop your medication but I strongly suggest you do mix it  with faith and not only in illness but in any situation if you keep faith ,trust your capabilities and above all trust God. Rest assured wonders will happen, The problems you think are big enough will disappear. whatever bothersome and vexing things are there in your life, They will be neutralised, All distortion and ugly images will be washed away with the infinite powers of God.

Fuel your hope with faith that;

For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. (Luke 1:37 )  

For me it all started with one verse; The journey of my life with lord Jesus grace has started with one verse. The scripture is filled with so much of encouragement for you to reach for; During the time of troubles and hopelessness, And you will be renewed and strengthened to overcome the problem no matter how big it seems.

Here are 7 Bible verses for you to keep in your heart with faith and your troubles be all gone.

1. Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.– (Matthew 11:281)

2. The LORD's unfailing love and mercy still continue, fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. The LORD is all I have, and so in him I put my hope.-(Lamentations 3:21-24 GNTD)

3. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16, NASB)

4. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6, NASB)

5. ‎The LORD is my light and my salvation—  whom shall I fear?  The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)

6. ‎God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; (Psalm 46:1-2 KJV)

7. ‎I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.( Philippians 4:13 NKJV)

Keep God at the first place, Have faith in his power and you will see how from dark cloud of hopelessness the bright light of hope appers.

Always Remember;

Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.-(Deuteronomy 31:6, NASB)

When going gets tough, keep going.-25 Inspirational Quotes for Life.

In life often times we come across with situations when get going seems tough. We feel discouraged and find it difficult to cope up with the stress arises due to the difficulties we were facing. Our mind dwells in negativity thus brings more of the negativity.

Remember!

We draw in our lifespan, what we concentrate  on, we bring into our lives, what we center on. This is the way it cultivates... Irrespective of how hard you try, it will redeem what you abide upon.

Book of scriptures says it all .

"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you "   Matthews 7:7

Don't lose hope and keep trying your best. keep in mind that things will change again sooner than you think and life can be better than it is right now. If you keep faith and keep moving soon you will find yourself out of the rough.

below are some inspirational quotes to help you keeping you inspired during your time of trouble.

Here are 25 Quotes to inspire you and give you strength during tough times.

1. "Life is like a boxing match . Defeat is declared not when you fall but when you refuse to get up"-Kristen Ashley

2."Tough times never last but tough people do"-Robert H. Schuller

3."You're allowed to scream, you're allowed to cry, but do not give up."-Unknown

4."Don't give up, don't give in. There's always an answer to everything"

5."Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength."-Teddy Roosevelt 

6."I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.’-Carl Jung

7."One bad chapter doesn't mean your story is over"-Unknown

8."You will never regret what you do in life, you will only regret what you don't do." -Wayne Dyer

9."The life in front of you is far more important than the life behind you."-Joel Osteen

10.“Don’t just accept where you are in life. If you want to be better, do better. If you want to be more do more. It’s all on you. Do it!” - Unknown

11."Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present."-Roger Babson

    

12."Life's Battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, The man who wins is the one who thinks he can."-Vince Lombardi Jr. 

    

    

13."It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."-Confucius 

14."Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!’-Audrey Hepburn 

15."It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light."-Aristotle 

16.“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you can start." Nido Qubein

17."Don't stop when you are tired, Stop When you are done"-Unknown

18."Start by doing what is necessary then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible"-St. Francis

19."It's only after you've stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow and transform"-Roy T. Benett

20."The Most important thing in life is; Life itself. Use it wisely"--Prashant LM

21."The Life you deserve is just waiting outside your comfort zone"-Prashant LM

22."Live the Life  you always dreamed of; Not the one, People say you should."-Prashant LM

23."You are a human with one life and its up to you to make it the best life you can"-Prashant LM

24."It is not that prayers aren't answered, Fact is people don't wait long enough for the answer."-Prashant LM

25."There are only two options make progress

 or make excuses."-Anthony Robbins

Don't loose Hope, Never ever  give up. Things will soon change FOR BETTER AND IT WILL.

Prayers - The Fuel To Hope ( Prayer Videos )

Life is built on hopes and aspirations. Thinking of a Supreme Power beyond all human inadequacies elevates our mind, gives strength and peace. Scriptures personify the Almighty as an ever-watching father, who will come to help his children at the time of distress.

Mark 11:24  Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

It has become clear , through the results of several studies, the great effect that prayer and devotion have on brain stability and mode of function, and it has also become clear that several changes occur in the body ;among these is the effect that happens during blood systematization to certain parts in the brain.

Here are three small prayers to keep you in touch with the higher self throughout the day.

Morning Prayer- In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ I will begin this day.

Evening Prayer The evening comes, the day is done.

Bed Time Prayer - I come to you now to be restored in you Lord Jesus.

Prayer Is to faith is as fuel for vehicles. It is the driving force to strengthen our Faith not only in the supreme power, but also about the outcomes of future. It gives us hope and vanishes the doubts from our minds.

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Living by the Words - Characteristics Of Happy People-1

"Words are free. It's how you use them that may cost you."

Words are the reason that one person lives a life of abundance while another person lives a life of lack. Words can open doorways that hands can not. Our languages have these precious gifts which are not merely words but are characteristics itself to live an happy life.

Here are some words which are  core characteristics happy people seem to share in common.

1.  Accountability

"Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else." Les Brown

The first and most important step toward success and happiness is the decision to take full responsibility for our actions and associated consequences.
People tend to externalize when they encounter problems—to look beyond themselves and find fault with others when things go wrong. Society's mantra is "There's plenty of blame to go around!" You can hear it echo in the reactions to the election. But when we choose to hold ourselves accountable, we're more likely to be happier and successful in work and in our relationships.
Life is filled with traps that let people avoid personal accountability. It's easy to make excuses, play the victim, feel a sense of entitlement or procrastinate. Taking ownership for your actions and reactions lets you avoid anger, cynicism, envy and frustration and instead focus on positive emotions and healthy living.
Once you accept total responsibility for everything that happens to you in life, you will soon discover that this also enables you to find solutions to life’s difficulties far more quickly, In accepting responsibility, you are accepting a willingness to develop your character and in doing that, the stronger your character will become and your life will be improved as a consequence. You will feel less stressed Increased productive, better time management, improved relationships and overall well being.

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” - Gautam Budh

2.  Adaptability



“The measure of a person’s strength is not his muscular power or strength, but it is his flexibility and adaptability.” -Debashish Mridha   

Adaptability doesn’t just mean learning a new language or adaptive to different weather conditions. It means a whole lot of changes that happen in the mind – in the process of successfully mastering a new situation.
Adaptability is important because people are different and need to be treated differently. You develop open and honest relationships with others by being tactful, reasonable, and understanding.
“Our ability to have life satisfaction, to be happy and to have good relationships really depends on our ability to adapt.”
Being adaptable means not feeling hopeless and helpless in the face of change. If you are adaptive than even if you can't change the situation, you have figured out the key to being happy regardless of your circumstances.
With adaptability, you can treat people the way they want to be treated.

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”-Charles Darwin

3.  Appreciation

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” ― Voltaire

Appreciation is the one thing we can do in our lives that influences everybody around us and even those that are not around us. It is so little and moderately simple for us, yet can make one of the greatest effects on our general surroundings. Appreciation is one characteristic that we can figure out how to have and use that would dependably have a positive effect on those we come into contact with.
People who are appreciative are less materialist and less envious. In particular, appreciative people are more willing to part with their possessions, more generous with them, less envious of the material wealth of others, less committed to the idea that material wealth brings happiness.
Appreciation is a mindful affirmation of all that we have been given. When we concentrate on the wealth in our lives, we find a more noteworthy limit with regards to generosity, cheerfulness, and happiness.
Offering thanks is a rewarding habit that affirms the beauty of the provider. Appreciation opens our hearts, encourages us to enjoy each blessing that comes our direction, and mysteriously liberates us from desirously guarding our belonging. It gives us a chance to commend today as opposed to sitting tight for the following level of achievement or riches.
This word is motivational, carrying a huge power inside and can turn negative thoughts into positive. This is the magic of appreciation.
With more appreciation for others and their uniqueness we would be able to better learn from each other and combine our intelligence.

“Appreciation can make a day - even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. -- Margaret Cousins

4.  Affection

“Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.”- C. S. Lewis

Affection produces feelings of intimacy, security, significance, and respect in a relationship. Affection results in the tender feelings. from our early childhood we need affection to live a healthy and happier life.
Affection  is a disposition or state of mind or body that is often associated with a feelings or type of love. Affection is popularly used to denote a feeling or type of  love, amounting to more than goodwill or friendship. Generally the word affection is used to refer the distinct states of feeling, both lasting and spasmodic
Helpful emotions are much more likely to surface when the mind is not preoccupied with emotions rooted in craving and aversion, emotions that all too often distort our perception of the world. Among all the helpful emotions  affection is extremely important. It ensures that a personal life is rooted in healthy relationships with other people and with other forms of life. It also helps create optimal inner conditions for the heart to relax into the peace.

“The fact is that people are good, Give people affection and security, and they will give affection and be secure in their feelings and their behavior.” =Abraham Maslow

*This article is a part of a series on the same subject. Keep Reading*