The concept of detoxifying the body has become popular in the modern era. But if we take a closer look, we’ll find that Ayurvedic vaidyas have been touting the benefits detoxification for thousands of years. Unlike modern detoxification goals, however, when using Ayurveda for detox , you are not limited to the digestive system and body — to function smoothly, effectively, and without impairment, the body, mind, and spirit must all be in harmony. Ama , Agni and Detoxification If we look at digestion through an Ayurvedic lens, we would understand that finding balance through the right kinds of foods, a centered lifestyle, and de-stressing techniques would all contribute to good health. The Sanskrit word for this harmonious state is Agni , the first word written in the Vedas. Its antithesis is Ama , which points to a toxic buildup. Ama results not only from dietary issues, but also from emotional, mental, and spiritual imbalances. Fortunately, Ayurveda has a prescription that has
Kindness is a powerful tool: the merest flash of kindness is enough
to forge a connection between two people. Let us use an example of two
people who have never met before. One of them notices that something is
wrong – perhaps the other person has lost a bus ticket out of their
pocket or their shopping bag has ripped open. Nothing major, really. And
yet it’s enough for that person to pause, step out of the
self-centredness that so dominates our existence (possibly too much so)
and briefly pay attention to the world around them so that a spontaneous
act of kindness can occur. And then, without thinking, they bend down
to pick up the bus ticket or the apples rolling down the pavement. And
with a smile on their face, they pass them to the other person, who
smiles back and thanks them. These few seconds that the two people share
– barely more than a blink of an eye – are enough to let each of them
continue on their separate way with a smile on their face. Each person’s
heart has been warmed a little. Both are now in the mood to add to
their own happiness and that of everyone else. By doing what they can.
By simply paying a little more attention to their fellow humans, especially to the tired and stressed people around them, they have helped to make each day a little better for them.
By simply paying a little more attention to their fellow humans, especially to the tired and stressed people around them, they have helped to make each day a little better for them.
And now let us try and imagine what would happen if these small gestures of pure and simple kindness sparked a chain reaction.
If the kindness that we experience resulted in a further gesture of kindness towards another person.
If the kindness that we experience resulted in a further gesture of kindness towards another person.
Would the result be a mighty domino effect with which we could actually change the world?
Kindness starts with the small, everyday things.
Here is a small list of friendly gestures that we might take for
granted at first glance, but which can unleash tremendous power when
passed on from person to person.
- Smiling! Giving others (and oneself) the gift of a smile is not only an act of kindness. Scientific studies have shown that smiling even boosts our health.
- Providing assistance of one’s own accord to someone in trouble.
- Giving an unexpected compliment for the sheer pleasure of it.
- Helping an elderly person to cross the road or walk up the stairs.
- Offering our seat on the bus or train to those in need of assistance.
- Holding the door or the lift for others and saying “thank you” when others do the same for us.
- Leaving the coin in the shopping trolley – as a gift to the next user.
- Giving a hug to people who aren’t feeling well and asking them “how are you?”.
- Greeting others, thanking them and wishing them a good day – whether it’s at the baker’s in the morning or when dealing with an official.
- Truly listening to others without interrupting them, judging them or getting distracted (by your smartphone, for example).
- Giving directions to someone who doesn’t know their way around.
- Leaving others a kind message – on a colleague’s desk or in a girlfriend’s handbag, for example.
- Giving homeless people something to eat.
- Letting someone with just a few purchases go ahead in the queue at the supermarket checkout.
- Leaving behind a book on a bench or in the train.
Kindness brings happiness and is beneficial to everyone involved. Let
us make kindness into a completely natural, everyday thing!
#spreadkindness #bekind
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