Constantly Seeking Inspiration

What is stopping you?

"I am infinite being. The age of my body has no bearing on what I do or who I am."

I absolutely believe that our soul life is in stages. We live here and we exit here to live somewhere else. Hopefully in a more peaceful and loving place. Therefore, it makes sense to realize that we are infinite in that sense. Life is measured in years on Earth, but measured entirely by different scale in the big picture of the Creator's Universe.
This affirmation really ties me to my focus when I need to be reminded that only I can limit myself. You are never too old to start anything. You are never too old fulfill a goal. You are never too old to give it all you got. At the end of day you have to remember; you have ONE life here on Earth. How do you want to spend it? Do you wish to carry regret? Do you wish to operate at 50%? Do you wish to share only a portion of you and your gifts? Give all of you. Share your blessings with those who need them and even those you might think may not. Start believing in everyday miracles. Age is nothing but a number, an excuse, a limitation. You are more than your age. You are more than a number. You have so much to offer. So much to share. So much to receive.
Time passed-forget about. Time-present, embrace it.
What is stopping you? (answer this in depth next entry).

-Farida

Affirmation courtesy of Dr.Dyer.

Continue with the "Thank You "

-Mark Nepo

On living a life inspired

-J Stone

What are you thinking about?

05/28/09

It’s almost tomorrow. My body is angry from pushing itself. My mind is exhausted from deadlines. My heart is overflowing with joy for many and a little sad about others. My soul is optimistic. My cell memory is rejuvenated. My intuition is spot on. My faith is my rock, my friend, and my coach.

Now my eyes are sleepy and my fingers a little weary.

Saying good-night to today and looking forward to tomorrow.

All in all a good day.

Thank You.

Thank You.

Thank You.

Farida

Test i-post

Words to end the evening with:
"Life is forever expanding...anything that's not growing is dying."

Go go grow!

Wordy: What is your motivation?

Wordy: Have you found it yet?

Award Winning Recipe

Pardon the cheesiness you smashing humans, it was just too good of a recipe to keep to myself.
xoxo
Farida

 

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PS: You are welcome to share this image, as long as you provide the link to this post/blog. Share a "Sweet Idea".

Heart Meditation

Another mindful breathing exercise for you.

• Sit comfortably, eyes closed.
• Bring thumbs and forefingers together to form a triangle over your heart center.
• Exhale. Inhale through your nose for a count of 8.
• Exhale fully through your mouth.
• Repeat for several rounds.
• Lower your hands to your sides and ask yourself the question:

If my heart were planted, what would it grow?

• Sit with the question for a while. Breathe deeply as you visualize an answer or an image.
• Focus on the visualization.
• Breathe.

Benefits:

• Slows the mind
• Reduces blood pressure and heart rate
• Calms the entire being
• Promotes peace and serenity
• Brings you back to the present

Meditation courtesy of Yoga Deck.

Flexing the Mind & Body

Stretch the mind and stretch the body. For me Yoga is more of an exercise regimen with philosophy. I substitute my own words during breathing exercises. In fact the Islamic prayer is very therapeutic for mind, soul and body. The practice of dhikr is our own form of meditation.

You can see how when it comes down to centering ourselves in stressful times, Sufi philosophy, Yogi, Zen; all encourage us to slow down and pay attention to ourselves and more importantly calling on God. It brings us into the flow of life again. Our bodies are representative of our internal feelings. Many people ignore pain, stuff pain, or manage pain. Healing that starts with a decision in the mind, a call to Divine guidance, and eventually the dismantling of pain in the body; takes a more proactive role. You must do your homework to make the grades. Start stretching.

Often we decide to let go of pain and chaos in our minds, but our bodies take a little bit longer to catch up. Don't despair, keep at it. They will be at parallel tracks in no time. In exercise, in resistance training, in sweat, you challenge yourself-that energy you exert is pain leaving the body. That is change. Push yourself. Oh, and for the blessed Ones, who have maintained a healthy mind and body, don't forget when you value something you have to protect and nurture it. So continue to push down those walls, jump those hurdles and share your inspiration with someone who you think might appreciate it more than you.

Below are a few postures that are quite simple and easy to embrace. The postures are scanned from The Yoga Deck.

xoxo
Farida

Thunderbolt

• Sit in a kneeling position, thighs on calves, legs are approximately six inches apart.
• Face forward with arms resting gently on knees.
• Close your eyes or gaze at a spot on the floor. Breathe deeply.
• Rest quietly in Thunderbolt position.

I am fully present in my body, in the light of consciousness.

Benefits:
Promotes a deep sense of peace and serenity
Improves the posture
Provides complete relaxation

Bound Angle

• Sit with your back straight. Place soles of feet together; interlace fingers around toes.
• Roll shoulders down and away from ears.
• Lower knees toward the floor without forcing the stretch.
• Breathe deeply into the stretch.  Allow the grain muscles to relax a little more with each exhalation.

I recieve goodness. I radiate happiness. I am content.

Benefits:
Provides an excellent stretch for the groin muscles.
Improves posture
Increases suppleness in the tendons as well as the muscles of the knees and hips.

 

Listen to the Birds

A) C'mon now, there is no need to yell.
B) Kiss it out.

On Stories

Maybe there are only three kinds of stories:
The stories we live,
The stories we tell,
And the stories that help our souls
Fly up towards the greater light.
Ben Okri

You Will Never Know, Unless You Try. Go for it.

Go Ahead..

"Faith begins where imagination ends."
Soren Kierkegaard

Behold, the Blossoming

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
Anais Nin

Avenue of the Stars

Tea

Feeding..

Growth is a funny process. We are all growing at a different speed and level. Are we growing apart? Or are we evolving? I have been dealing with the theme of growth the last month. My life is different now. A combination of choices made by me, and the destiny dealt to me. I now know what I want, and how badly I want it. It might be late for some standards, but not mine. I refuse to throw in the towel. My dream is a baby I gave birth to a long time ago. It's growing up and its needs to be nurtured by me.

Farida