Possibility of turning 'Problems into Motivators'

I love Winnie the Pooh...do you?

Not just because he is adorable and always friendly and kind and saying the right thing in the simplest manner, but also because he gives off such 'positivity' : "If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.”(Winne the Pooh) !

Clearly he speaks to not only kids, but adults as well! His statements are riddled with wise life lessons and guidance....

So what made me think of Winnie the Pooh this afternoon? Problems...problems and more...do we create them? Do we have problems because we are strong and they present a testing strategy in our path? Do we have problems because we are weak and failing to cope? Honestly I have no answer...just thoughts, but for now will share a bit on one of those thoughts: 'The possibility of turning our problems into motivators' !

While problems we face may not start with us, motivation to aspire towards a positive conquering status DOES start with us! Often anger and depression brews when we get into a difficult situation (sometimes aligned with panic, fear and apathy). Now both these negative emotions - anger and depression - can be turned into beneficial motivation. I wont go into the nitty-gritties (enough on the www as it is), but it IS possible to break the cycle of anger and depression and develop a chain of focus and positive channeling, and thus help oneself (and others around us).

It is important to understand why one is angry and depressed, understanding the source of the negative emotion is the root for turning it into positive energy. For example, if I am angry because I cannot lose 4 kg, I could use that to motivate myself into trying harder, eating right or even exercising more. Anger alone will not help me process information efficiently, and will actually prevent me from realising the real reason why you I am feeling low or upset. Once I understand that, I can work to make a difference in my life and ofcourse subsequently the life of those around me :)

Functional fixedness: overcome it!

Heard of 'The Candle Problem' - ever tried to solve it? Lets hear what Dan Pink has to say :)

Its been a while....but lets share a laugh & get happy

It has been a while since I have offered this space attention, not sure whether to be sorry, or excited that I am back !!! Have been on the road more often than not in the past two months, which has its ups but many many downs as well... comprising mostly of stress and anxiety. Excessive travel does that, unsettles one.... I am sure we all can appreciate that. So what keeps the excessive travellar sane? I guess different people have different responses to that, mine has always been laughter. Laughter just does it for me. And its contagious, hence it generates relaxation and joy and an environment that encourages our endorphines to race around and take us into euphoria....Basically with a dose of good laughter you really won't need barbiturates or other toxic substances to give you a high. Not only has this been proven scieentifically, but anecdotal we all have evidence on how laughter relieves stress and in some instances also plays role of "medicine". Laughter fuels happiness and vice versa and happiness is the greatest healer of all.

In the Baha'i perspective of health and healing this holds much truth as it calls on innate peace that only spiritual growth and health can offer a human being. Thus the cliche "Laughter is the Bets Medicine" remains true if you muse it...try it...guaranteed you won't be disappointed.
“Joy gives us wings! in times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener…..But when sadness visits us our strength leaves us.” – Abdu’l-Baha

Of course many may question the ability to remain ‘happy’ under the various trials and difficulties that face us in this day. Especially within the context of political and socio-economic challenges prevailing across most of the globe. In this instance we need to be reminded that the true meaning of happiness does not lie in material and temporal domains; it is true happiness that enables spiritual and even physical and mental health in human beings. Happiness that ensues from obedience to the laws set down in the Holy Books of God. Happiness that is mirrored in the heart of those who choose to turn their faces to God.
Abdu’l-Baha reveals “Anybody can be happy in the state of comfort, ease, health, success, pleasure and joy; but if one will be happy and contented in the time of trouble, hardship and prevailing disease, it is the proof of nobility” .

Indeed, as we ponder these Wise and Inspiring Revelations, let us remain HAPPY under all earthly conditions. How can we possibly consider harbouring any negative emotions in this Great Day ? So go ahead share a laugh and be happy - and remember that humor needs to be sensitive and culturally cognisant.....I sure am happy to be back on this space :)