MIND

Training the mind. What does that even mean? I understand how to exercise my body but please don’t ask me to meditate. I can’t meditate as I’m not a spiritual person or I can’t handle silence. Have you heard people say this?

Dismissing the mind and concentrating on the body is easy and of course has visible results. When we work on our bodies we can achieve fabulous results and also garner compliments. This is what we, as humans, thrive on. But, why work on training the mind when one can’t even see immediate results?

Let me explain. Working on the mind may not, in the conventional definition, mean immediate results. But I assure you that this would definitely help you to develop a healthy mind space in order to think more positively and also lead a promising life.

Now, this must be difficult, you may think. Give me a listen.

The mind functions all the time. Through thoughts like planning, strategizing logical sequencing, reasoning and many more life skills. Do you realise that a basic life skill like cooking, requires the ability to have a logical order? Adding ingredients in a preparation also requires the mind to stategise. Another simple everyday activity of choosing what to wear too, requires logic of understanding fashion, sensitivity in adapting trends, and being creative in order to be presentable.

We need to keep our mind active also because we need to remember a lot of essential things like passwords, etc. I do not intend to scare you but medically, too it is proven that keeping the mind active saves individuals from debilitating diseases like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or any issues related to the brain.

It’s easy to engage in simple activities like reading, drawing, knitting, craft, creating zentangles or even dancing. Engaging the mind in solving word and number puzzles like Sudoku on a regular basis can help the mind to stay active and healthy and be in a zone of peace and tranquillity. Engaging in less stressful activities helps the brain to function to its optimum. These simple activities performed regularly help the mind to declutter, become more productive and also less stressed. An active mind is often able to make sagacious or well thought-out life decisions and most importantly, save the body from miserable sufferings because of weak mental faculties. What are your ‘Zero zone activities’?

Mental: April 1 2024

In today’s aspirational world it is imperative to possess mastery over diverse skills. In urban and semi urban areas we observe a continuous stream of infrastructural development. These locations are becoming increasingly populated causing extreme traffic problems. People are often forced to drive through traffic prone areas or use public transport that may also be very crowded. This is instrumental in causing mental unease and distress on a daily basis.

With new technological inventions and modern gadgets, life is easier. However, keeping updated with technology and its overuse is causing much harm to our mental and physical wellbeing.

Working professionals, students, home makers, and others find it overwhelming to deal with rapid changes in our society and also in their personal lives thus succumbing to health issues or emotional upheavals.

Managing a demanding career and also enjoying a happy personal life is challenging to many. Thus, begins a rollercoaster ride of self doubt, resentment and loss of confidence. Many people experience constant negative emotions that have medically proven to hamper their mental and physical health.

How would our lives be different if we could keep our emotions under check?

Dr. Edward Bach invented Bach flower Remedy is an alternative or complementary treatment that is thought to help balance the emotional state and also psychological problems and pain.

At Catharsis we initiate individuals and equip them with a remedy that can heal their emotional, physical and mental issues.

Mental: May 1 2024

Bridges are structures designed to span a physical obstacle like a water body, undulating surfaces or railroads and to facilitate the movement from one end to the other. Bridges can be simple or decorative but the fundamental functions remain unchanged. Bridges also transport us from one location to a completely unexpected destination. The feeling of excitement is sometimes intense when you reach the other side and unexpectedly get a breathtaking view of the surroundings. Also, have you ever been astonished by the view beneath while driving past a bridge? Most often we encounter moments of exhilaration, thrill, shock or even fear. Sometimes , the experience has everlasting effects and on other occasions a calm feeling engulfs us. 

Have you ever thought that bridges have significantly important implications in our lives, too?

As humans, our core existence is from our connections with other humans, animals or even our environment. We are consciously or subconsciously developing new threads through various methods and processes. Sometimes it can be a deep inexplicable experience and sometimes simple and easy. We communicate with friends, colleagues and even strangers and each thread is worth the effort. 

Why do we need to build these bridges of friendship, love and kindness? I think these connections impact our mental faculties. Mental illnesses are often linked to lack of attention and emotional distress. Don’t you think we need to spend more time weaving threads of intricate connections so that we stay well cushioned from negative debilitating thoughts? The need of the hour is to steer clear from the mundane stuff and rediscover new  ways to live a better and fulfilled existence. Stay connected to as many brilliant bridges of enriching experiences because these are the elixir for your life.