How to get rid of Negative thoughts /Negative emotions ~
“The Awareness Plan” ~ Kapil Jain
Many times, there are situations which create negative self-talk and generate negative emotions. We have no control on the negative thoughts which cross our minds. However we can control our behavior to such negative thoughts. The key lies in understanding the difference between reacting vis-à-vis responding.
Reaction is a spontaneous action, an impulsive and involuntary action towards a situation without any thought or awareness. Whereas a Response is a controlled action/inaction which is carried under full awareness of the consequences.
How can one develop this wonderful habit so that it becomes a part our being.
Create a “The Awareness Plan” It’s actually only a list of Things that I can do in any given situation that will make me an aware person. Here are my favorite 4 Things.
1. Focus on Breath. This can be done 3-4 times a day & in any place. Close your eyes and take slow deep breaths around 20-25 times and then get back to what you were doing.
2. Smile at people you don’t know (as well as people that you do know). This creates a positive vibration within in your subconscious and makes you a happy person in general.
3. Take a walk in nature, preferably early morning. Look, listen, smell and touch as much of nature as you possibly can. Nature does not hurry, yet everything is established. Associating self with nature is an Incredible, powerful, meaningful and peaceful experience. It helps you to reach within.
4. Listen to your favorite music. Lao Tzu has said “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe”
So go ahead and create your awareness plan in your journey towards self-discovery and inner peace and ultimately Being happy.
Remember: “We primarily grow as human beings by discovering new truths about ourselves and our reality.” – Steve Pavlina
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The main place for Truth is the Tongue, Love resides in the Heart,
and Compassion lives in one’s Eyes.
If someone asks, what is the definition of Truth,
then stay Quiet; this is the Illustration of Truth.
If someone asks, to define Love,
then Laugh a Little; this itself is Love.
If someone asks, to explain Compassion,
then let our Eyes Moisten; this is the meaning of Compassion.
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Where there is Light, there cannot be Darkness…
Is Darkness the opposite of Light?
… or is it the absence of Light?
… and what is the difference?
Where there is Light, there cannot be darkness. Here I have presented my perspective of this, and of course it´s totally up to you to feel if this is in harmony with your own belief, or not. My belief is that the Light always holds the seed of the Darkness and vice versa… (the symbol of Yin and Yang).
My perspective has changed, and today I have moved a little bit beyond the dualistic perspective of existence…
Is Darkness the Opposite of Light?
My answer to this is; no
Light is an un-destroyable power in itself, and the natural simplicity is that; where there is Light, there cannot be darkness. The darkness has no power in itself and can only appear where there is the absence of Light.
Think of a light-switch. We walk into a dark room and switch the light on… Instantly the room is lighted. Now imagine a dark switch. We walk into a light room and switch the darkness on. Would that be possible? Would darkness have the power to concur the light? No… and the reason is that darkness can only appear where there is an absence of light.
It´s the same with a shadow. As soon as the sun is moving the shadow has to move. It is not even a question if the shadow wants to move or not. Again, the shadow or the darkness has no power in itself. It cannot conflict the Light just for the sake of it… Thereby it´s no opposite or destructive power. So, I repeat: Darkness is only the absence of Light.
These examples are both phenomena’s that we just take for granted. The majority of us don’t even think of the powerful message that is there for us to use in our lives.
So, read those words carefully again…
Where there is Light – there cannot be Darkness!
The Power of Light in practical use:
Okey, so how can we start using this free resource in our ordinary day to day living?
Based on the perspective that different emotions, matters and situations all hold different vibrational levels – we can instantly dissolve a lower (darker) vibration by exposing it to light. Does this sound too simple to be true? Well, throughout the history of mankind – we’ve had a tendency to complicate things to please our egos. We have been taught to live our lives in struggle and forgotten how to live in a dynamic harmony with the infinite field of possibilities we have all around – and within us.
The good news is that this field of intelligent power is still available for us to “tap into” any moment we want to. We just have to make an active choice to bring the Light into a situation, a feeling, a challenge or whatever it may be… and from there let the Light do the rest and allow it to instantly dissolve the “darkness” .
It takes time to heal…
Another of these grand myths we have been taught to live by is: “It takes time to heal…”
Ok…
Tell the light to take it´s time to fill a room… or tell the shadow to take its time to move… Do I need to say any more?
In the very instant the Light is present – the darkness is gone!
If we just dare to bring these natural phenomena into our beliefs, bodies and lives… we WILL SEE INSTANT changes. The reason it often “takes time to heal” is that we cling to the vibration of that statement with our blocking thoughts and beliefs… and do not fully allow the pure presence of the Light. Consciously or subconsciously – we “shut” the light out.
As I see it…
Our “job” is to get out of the habit of having the ego constantly pulling the curtains and shutting the light out… to get into the habit of staying in the magnificent shower and flow of pure Light. This is what I call the art to surrender our EGO and in my upcoming blog posts I will share a method I use myself – on a daily basis.
Till then – Let us open the curtains and let the Light in…
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Yin and yang (or 陰 and 陽 in traditional Chinese characters) represent duality, or the idea that two opposite characteristics can actually exist in harmony and complement each other. It's the same idea behind quotes like, "there can be no light without darkness." Yin (the black segment) and yang (the white segment) each represent various qualities.
We encounter yin and yang every day. Some of these examples are easily recognizable, while others are less so.
In the chart below are some of the characteristics each represents. You'll see that, for each one, yin and yang represent a pair of opposites, such as black and white, light and shadow, north and south, etc.
Yin | Yang | Yin | Yang |
Black | White | Old | Young |
Dark | Light | Soft | Hard |
Female | Male | Valley | Mountain |
Moon | Sun | Poor | Rich |
Passive | Active | North | South |
Concealed | Open | Winter | Summer |
Lower | Upper | Quite | Loud |
Cold | Hot | Negative | Positive |
Night | Day | Asleep | Awake |
What Does the Yin Yang Symbol Represent?
The yin yang symbol is often referred to as "taijitu" in China. It's a familiar symbol you've likely seen many times on jewelry, clothes, notebooks, etc. There are many variants of the symbol, but the most common is a circle composed of two interlocking swirls/teardrops, one black and one white. Each swirl has a dot of the opposite color in it.
The yin yang symbol represents the interconnectedness of the world, particularly the natural world. There can be no positive without a negative, no open without closed, no light without darkness. The yin yang symbol itself portrays that interrelatedness. Looking at the symbol, you can see it doesn't have a straight line going through the center to represent the divide between yin and yang. Inside, the dividing line is a soft S-shape. It shows how yin and yang are connected and constantly flowing into and out of each other. At the top of the symbol, as yang swells, yin contracts. At the bottom, yin swells as yang contracts. The ideal situation is when there is an equal balance between the two, as that is when harmony is achieved.
Within the symbol, not only do the white and black segments fit perfectly with each other to form a circle, each has a small circle of the other color within it to further show the connection between the two. The small circles also show that nothing is absolute. In all yin, there is a little yang, and vice versa. This further demonstrates the connection between the two.
The outer circle of the yin yang symbol represents the entirety of the universe. It shows that yin and yang represent everything that we know, as well as things we don't understand.
A Brief History of the Yin Yang Symbol
The concept of yin and yang has existed for thousands of years in China. The earliest known reference to the two terms was found on oracle bones where they referred to different parts of nature. A school named the "Yin Yang School" was also developed roughly two thousand years ago that taught the principles of balance and patterns.
Around 100 AD. the first dictionary of Chinese characters was created, and it defined yin as referring to "a closed door, darkness and the south bank of a river and the north side of a mountain" and yang as "height, brightness and the south side of a mountain." Another early recorded instance of the terms yin and yang appearing together referred to yin as the shady side of a hill and yang as the sunny side of the hill.
During the Zhou Dynasty (1050–771 BC), the concepts of yin and yang spread more widely and began to be associated with philosophical ideas. Philosophers such as Confucius and Lao Tzu began to incorporate yin and yang principles into their teachings. It was around this time yin and yang became an important part of Taoism (sometimes called "Daoism"). Over time, the yin yang symbol has become one of the most common Taoist symbols and is often seen on Taoist temples, robes, and incense burners.
Over the centuries, yin and yang principles became part of many different aspects of Chinese and East Asian culture (we discuss some of these more in the next section).
There's no exact date of origin for the yin yang symbol, and it's unknown who first created it. However, it was definitely in use around 1000 AD when it was popularized by Song dynasty philosopher Zhou Dunyi. For several decades, particularly in the 1970s-1990s, it was a common symbol to include in jewelry, on t-shirts, etc. Many people who wear it aren't aware of all the history or meaning behind the symbol but appreciate how it looks and its promotion of balance and change.
Major Principles of Yin Yang
So what's the real meaning of yin and yang? The yin yang symbol represents a variety of different principles, each of which is important in Taoism and behind. Below we explain five of the most important.
#1: Together, Yin and Yang Form a Whole
Yin and yang represent opposite forces that, when they are joined, represent everything in the natural world. Together they represent the different facets of the world and the way they need to be carefully balanced to be complete.
#2: Neither Yin nor Yang Can Be Fully Dominant
One cannot exist without the other, the same way movement can't exist without rest or shade cannot exist without sun. Both yin and yang always need to be present, and one is not superior to the other.
#3: An Equal Balance Creates Harmony
The ideal scenario is for yin and yang to be perfectly balanced and each have an equal share of the whole. When this happens, there is harmony and equality in the world.
#4: Yin and Yang Are Never Static
The balance between yin and yang is always changing; that's part of the reason why the two segments look as though they are flowing into and out of each other in the yin yang symbol. There's never a point where yin and yang stop moving, the same way the amount of light and dark is always changing as the sun rises and sets each day.
#5: External Factors Can Disrupt the Balance
Sometimes, once a balance of yin and yang has been achieved, something from outside the system can disrupt it. This principle is often used in traditional Chinese medicine (explained more below), where external factors can disrupt the balance within a body and cause health problems.
Summary
So, what is yin and yang? They're two concepts that, together, represent the need for balance, opposite forces, and change. And which is yin and which is yang? Yin (the black section of the symbol) represents shadows, feminine energy, and generally the more mysterious side of things. Yang (the white section of the symbol) represents the sun, masculine energy, and things that are more out in the open. Neither is more powerful than the other, and both are needed in equal amounts for harmony to exist.
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