Thinking about It

We often don't pay attention to the mundane activities of the day. They seem very trivial at that point in time,so we don't put much thought into it, or choose to delay it to a time that suits us convenient. Swamini Supriyananda delves into the nature of our mind, and explains that if we choose to be alert and proactive for the small things, that is when our mind gets trained to naturally act that way when it comes to a big task that requires all our attention and focus.

Listening is very different from hearing. A lot of management Gurus talk about active listening in the workplace, which will help build better workforce relationships. However, active listening is a skill that can help us in many dimensions of life, and when applied to the Scriptures, can help in our personal transformation. Swamini Supriyananda explains the art of listening and displays its significance through her short fables.

Silence is often asked for before someone else is allowed to make more noise. Silence however is more than just that, as silence is the base of all sound. Our mind is so cluttered with thoughts and emotions, that when we silence the mind, we not only help ourselves, but also those around us. Swamini Supriyananda takes us through the discovery of the power of silence.

We do a clean-up of many things on a routinely basis, whether it is our houses and offices, or a gadget. However, we often forget to clean one of the most integral things in our lives - our minds! Swamini Supriyananda, gives us an insight on how a simple task can keep us true to our purpose.

Each morning when we wake up, we plan our day, and we make our day's objective to cross off all the items on our to-do list. The day goes by and we are either running from or running to something. Amidst all this activity, Swamini Supriyananda makes us realise we often forget the importance of cherishing the moment we are currently in. The moment that actually matters, we choose to disregard; she reminds us to seize the day.

Today there are so many motivational speakers, so many Facebook pages that can give us our quick fix of daily inspiration. However while striving through a difficult time, being told we have infinite potential is just not enough. Swamini Supriyananda, in this podcast, reveals the one quality we need to accomplish the impossible.

We often are driven by results, whether it is making a sales target for the month or losing the 10 kilos before summer. Swamini Supriyananda explains that Change being the changeless law, our goals are also inevitably going to change. With too much focus on the result, even the slightest change could create restlessness and mental agitation. So why should we pay so much importance to the goal, when we can divert all our energy towards the action that is happening right now. Does that mean we shouldn't have a goal?

Having the right attitude is something we all often have difficulty maintaining. Sometimes, we get swerved in the wrong direction and it becomes a downward cycle in making us feel more miserable. This 10 minute dose of Swamini Supriyananda will remind you of the degree of importance the right attitude holds in our daily life. www.chinmayamission.com www.chinmayayuvakendra.org www.chinmayakids.org

Our mind is a powerful tool and all it takes is just one thought. One thought to make us or break us. How can one thought be the centre of it all? Swamini Supriyananda brilliantly explains the domino effect of a single thought, and its impact on our future.

Anger can be unanimously declared as one of the least admirable emotions of humans, as we can all easily say that anger brings out the worst in us. Swamini Supriyananda discusses how anger can destroy us, and hence why being able to not let anger take over you is a superpower we must acquire. Adults - www.chinmayamission.com Youth - www.chinmayayuvakendra.org Children - www.chinmayakids.org