THE POWER OF WILLPOWER

 Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty – never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. ...

Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives. And the energy that stimulates this is really the motivational force called willpower.

Willpower has been termed ‘the greatest human strength’, and rightly so…as it is the factor behind even single noteworthy human achievement down the centuries! With willpower, the impossible can be made possible…without this all-important quality, everything you have worked for can be lost in an instant. By harnessing your willpower, and exercising self-control and practical wisdom, you can work toward your personal and professional goals and truly enjoy the quality of life that you deserve.

The willpower response is a reaction to an internal conflict.

The prefrontal cortex (that section of the brain right behind your forehead) is the part that helps us with things like decision-making and regulating our behavior. Self-control, or willpower, falls under this heading, and thus is taken care of in this part of the brain.

Sleep deprivation (even just getting less than six hours a night) is a kind of chronic stress that impairs how the body and brain use energy. The prefrontal cortex is especially hard hit and it loses control over the regions of the brain that create cravings and the stress response.

Will power be power pack kept for backup in emergency need.

Why WILL POWER be needed?

There are many things in life which we want to achieve?

Like Money, Fame, happiness etc. etc.

Everyone has different objectives/ambitions, however when someone decides to achieve anything in life.

Whatever we start in our life, whatever we need to achieve in our life, we need to understand nothing is FREE.

Keep this line in mind always.

“THERE ARE NO FREE LUNCHES”

Everything we get, needs hardwork, consistency, determination only ... and WILL POWER.

Three different aspects of willpower:

“I won’t” power – the ability to resist temptations.

“I will” power – the ability to do what needs to be done.

“I want” power – the awareness of one’s long-term goals and desires.

Willpower is about harnessing these three powers of I will, I won’t, and I want in order to achieve your goals and stay out of trouble.

So, to grow our WILL POWER do following things:

1.                  Read positive thoughts everyday

2.                  Surround yourself with positive minded, growth minded people.

3.                  Avoid toxic peoples or the negative peoples.

4.                  say positive things for self, Self-Affirmations are very powerful.

5.                  Learn from mentors.

6.                  Use imagination to relax your mind.

7.                  Don't put yourself in temptation's way, or if you do, have a plan.

8.                  Keep finding a passion. Life keeps changing and so does your passion.

9.                  Give time to your hobbies.

10.             Find out your creativity and be creative.

11.             Play around and be happy.

12.             Spend time in nature.

13.             Plan your actions and also plan your priority.

14.             Live in present. Repeat, live in present.

15.             Be aware and beware.

16.             Don’t give up.

17.             Reboot Your Mind, Reboot your Life Project.

 

There is only one life to live and there is no way to wind back the clock to relive your life.

 

Shockingly, will-power is like a muscle.

Muscle gets stronger with exercise

Muscles can be overwhelmed, leaving them weak until they have the change to recover.

Will power be exactly similar to this. The more you use it the more it depletes.

I believe, the best investment you can make to improve your willpower.

We expect to be different/better us tomorrow with more willpower and more free time. The truth is if we don't want to do it now, we probably won't want to do it later.

वसुधैव कुटुंबकम् — सारी पृथ्वी ही एक परिवार

 

वसुधैव कुटुंबकम् —

वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् सनातन धर्म का मूल संस्कार तथा विचारधारा है[1] जो महा उपनिषद सहित कई ग्रन्थों में लिपिबद्ध है। इसका अर्थ है- धरती ही परिवार है (वसुधा एव कुटुम्बकम्)। यह वाक्य भारतीय संसद के प्रवेश कक्ष में भी अंकित है।

हम बिना भेदभाव के संम्पूर्ण पृथ्वी को एक परिवार के समान समझते हैं ।

पहले अधोलिखित श्लोक को पढे—-

अयं निजं परोवेत्ति गणना लघु चेतसाम् ।

उदार चरितानाम् तु वसुधैव कुटुंबकम् ।।

सारी पृथ्वी एक कुटुंब/परिवार के समान।”

 

अयं — यह

निज: — अपना

परो वा — या पराया

गणना — गिणती

लघुचेतसाम् — छोटे दिल वालों की

उदारचरितानाम् — उदार , बड़े , महान दिल वालों के

वसुधैव — पृथ्वी ही

कुटुंबकम् — परिवार

अर्थात्

यह मेरा है अथवा पराया है ऐसा केवल छोटे दिल वाले ही सोचते हैं । उदार दिल वालों के लिए तो सारी पृथ्वी ही एक परिवार की तरह है।

संकीर्ण मानसिकता वाले लोग ही अपने पराए में भेद रखतें हैं। उदार मानसिकता वाले लोग तो सबको अपना ही समझते हैं ।

ऊंच ,नीच ,तेरा ,मेरा ऐसी भावना उनके चित्त में नहीं आती।

*ईर्ष्यी घृणी त्वसंतुष्ट: क्रोधनो नित्यशड्कितः।*

*परभाग्योपजीवी च षडेते दुखभागिनः।।*

*अर्थात-* सभी से ईर्ष्या करने वाले, घृणा करने वाले, असंतोषी, क्रोधी, सदा संदेह करने वाले और पराये आसरे जीने वाले ये छः प्रकार के मनुष्य हमेशा दुखी रहते हैं। अतः यथा संभव इन प्रवृत्तियों से बचना चाहिए।

‘साँच कहौ सुन ले हों सबै, जिन प्रेम कियो तिन ही प्रभु पायो’

Yoga exercises to lower blood pressure

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is a common heart anomaly tormenting almost 26% of the world population wherein the arterial blood pressure increases to higher levels.

Hypertension is a serious condition that leads to heart attacks, strokes, and even death. This ‘silent killer’ is all the more dangerous because it displays no symptoms. So, the only way you can find out is by getting yourself checked regularly. The next logical step is, of course, to know how to control high blood pressure.

Yoga poses for high blood pressure 

• Yoga asanas involve breathing consciously and deeply while synchronizing your body movements. They can help control blood pressure naturally, primarily by relieving stress.
• Yoga asanas can soothe the nerves and help slow down an abnormal heart rate.
• Yoga helps in increasing immunity and reducing incidences of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
• Lack of sufficient rest is the primary reason for stress and hypertension. Yoga helps regularize sleep habits and patterns.
• Obesity can also lead to hypertension. Regular practice of yoga and an improved diet regulates body weight.
• Yoga gives positive energy to the body and mind. It makes you happier and more hopeful in life. In the long run, this helps to regulate blood pressure levels.

1.Vipirita Karni (Legs Up the Wall Pose)

Initially, sit about 3 inches from an empty wall. Lie onto the back and swing your legs upwards in such a way that the back of the thigh rests against the wall. Rest your entire back, i.e., the spinal column on the floor below and relax the arms on either side of the body or the tummy. Hold the position for 10 minutes or as long as you can and then slowly pull your leg back to the starting position.

Benefits:

This posture is one of the relaxing poses that allows you to lie flat on the ground with your legs up without much twisting. Yet, the Vipirita Karni is one such beneficial Yogasana that allows lymphatic drainage, evens out blood circulation, and releases pressure from the back and hip. It not only helps in relieving stress but also detoxifies the system. By keeping the blood flow in check, it helps to control and bring down high blood pressure.

2. Ananda Madirasana (Intoxicating Bliss Pose)

Ananda Madirasana can be performed as an alternative to the classical meditation pose. The posture is used primarily to awaken Ajna chakra. It also calms the mind and relaxes the nervous system.

1. Sit in Vajrasana
2. Place the palms on top of the heels so that the fingers are pointing towards each other
3. If this is uncomfortable, place the palms just above the heels
4. Keep the head and spine erect, close the eyes and relax the whole body
5. Fix the attention to bhrumadhya, the eyebrow center
6. Breathe slowly and deeply
7. Imagine that the breath is moving in and out of the eyebrow center
8. Inhale from the eyebrow center to Ajna chakra and exhale from Ajna chakra to the eyebrow center

Note! A few minutes daily is sufficient to loosen up your legs.

Benefits:

Ø  Increases efficiency in the digestive system

Ø  Calms the mind

Ø  Balances the nervous system

Ø  Improves the function of the reproductive system

3. PADADHIRASANA

Padadhirasana – The purpose of Padadhirasana is to bring balance to the breath and as a preparation for meditation, Padadhirasana is also a bhavana practice which means contemplative awareness.  

It is very easy and is generally practiced by people who have difficulty in getting into Siddhasana or The Accomplished Pose and Padmasana or The Lotus Pose.

Padadhirasana is a very approachable practice and is suitable for many students. Any seated posture that keeps the spine upright and the pelvis in a neutral position is acceptable. Vajrasana (see below) is a posture that will achieve an upright position with a little refinement or adjustment for most people.

Padadhir = balancing of breath

Asana = posture

MODIFICATIONS

If the student is not able to sit easily as above, then a few small changes can make a big difference. Place a block or blocks so the student straddles them with the legs either side. If the ankles are tight, roll up a soft blanket and place it under the tops of the ankles, this will reduce the pressure there.  

PADADHIRASANA – INSTRUCTIONS

Ø  Cross the arms over the front of the chest and place with the hands under the opposite armpits

Ø  The thumbs pointing upward

Ø  The hands wrapping around the ribs under the armpits

Ø  Close the eyes and become aware of the breath

Now be aware of the breath rising and falling equally up and down the nostrils. Practice for up to 20 minutes depending on experience.