Holistic pillars of good life

**Holistic Approach to Health and Longevity** Health and longevity are multifaceted goals best approached holistically. Here's how: **1. Fasting and Calorie Deficit**: Intermittent fasting not only aids in weight management but also enhances cellular repair and reduces inflammation. Whether fasting or not, maintaining a calorie deficit helps manage weight, but this should be balanced with nutrient-dense foods to meet essential nutritional needs. **2. Cold Exposure**: Regular exposure to cold, such as cold showers or ice baths, can boost metabolism and improve circulation. It’s also known to enhance mental resilience and reduce inflammation. **3. Quality Sleep**: Prioritizing sleep is crucial. Aim for 7-9 hours to allow your body time to repair and rejuvenate, impacting everything from cognitive function to physical health. **4. Muscle Building and Cardiovascular Workouts**: Strength training builds muscle mass, which is vital for metabolic health and longevity. Complement this with cardiovascular workouts to enhance heart health, increase stamina, and boost overall well-being. **5. Balanced Nutrition**: Regardless of fasting or dieting approaches, a balanced intake of nutrients is essential. Focus on whole foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support bodily functions. **6. Happiness and Social Connections**: Happiness is amplified by a strong social circle. Engaging in community or volunteering can foster a sense of purpose and belonging. Activities that promote relaxation, such as spirituality or hobbies, and keeping the mind engaged with productive work, also contribute significantly. **7. The Healing Power of Nature**: Spending time in nature can reduce stress, boost mood, and enhance overall well-being. Regular exposure to green spaces is beneficial for mental and physical health. **8. Family Bonds**: Family should be a priority. Foster these relationships by being present, setting aside devices, and practicing mindfulness. Acts of consideration, selflessness, and willingness to compromise build stronger, healthier family bonds. Incorporating these elements into your lifestyle fosters a more balanced, fulfilling life, enhancing both health and longevity.

Fathers day wake up call

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No to Negativity

We live in a world that cherishes and sadly revels in negativity .

People's psychology especially those suffering themselves is to pull others down 3 hints to beware. Excerpts from 'Pscychology of persuasion ' book which were major takeaways for me :

A) Put you down on things you are definitely good at and you know you are actually good at.They can also hardly notice the effort or acknowledge these. Slowly you start believing you are merely average and stop trying to better yourself , atleast that is their motive.

 B) spew negativity about things or ppl you like and want very much to be in your life . Soon you can get manipulated to only see the 'bad ' parts . Stop getting into the bad aspects and psycho analyzing things .

C) Feed off a) and b) and build a narrative with long term gains for them as protagonists.Eg- They can tap into things  you are losing slowly but surely. The loop intensifies and goes on.

How to deal with these? A lot of things they are negatively putting you down is a direct consequence of their own insecurities! Understand this by thinking through thoroughly rather than get swept by the negative emotions.

Try to give benefit of doubt and see positives in ppl. Try not to hurt anyone esp. with words as they can be very damaging. Whenever you are going into a spiral take a step back play things down and see if these mean much from long perspective.

Right until next time..

2020 new and improved decade!

This decade may we take inspiration from the free flowing mighty River in simple ways!

1 karma yoga - keep doing and running things which you should , don't slack or stop due to obstacle's or self doubt. Don't work for results it will come and Lord is with you as you shape your own destiny. Fresh running river symbolizes this.

2. Learning constantly - like the river every day , every moment keep it fresh be prepared learn constantly and challenge assumptions and unlearn if necessary. Reading new every day to better yourself is important.This automatically builds humility and growth mindset.

3. Community - the river lives for the benefit of others. Always think of others with empathy , kindness , sacrifice yourself for the community that is the greatest self worth there is . No one likes to listen to a self selling person , sell yourself only when challenged or worse put down . charity , empathy , kindness goes a long way in defining purpose in life.  Legacy builds automatically the more you give .

4. Recycle - toxicity creeps into human mind like garbage in river . The fresh flow should keep the mind open from biases and negativity - wish only the best for everyone be it dear near or a supposed enemy. This applies to resetting your own ahangara thinking you are no one in the wider cosmos. Take things lightly forgive and forget if necessary.(

`Inna Seidharai Oruthal, Avar Naana Nannayam Seidhuvidal’ (doing good to a person who troubled you is the way to punish the person) is the couplet which inspired Tolstoy and through him Gandhi, to take to the path of non-violence.)

5. Health and wellness - all of the above is possible only if we take care of ourselves . Be disciplined , stick to fitness and dietery routines . The river does not alter course's and keeps recycling fresh water . It is important not to decay .