Here is a valuable guide to asking five questions to clarify your intentions for 2009.
The Invitation
Are you willing to receive the gift of the question and use it to create a more fulfilled 2009?
If you are, transport yourself in your imagination to the end of the year 2009.
Imagine it is Dec 31, 2009, and I am visiting you.
The Questions
I ask you: Was the year 2009 a complete success?
If you answer "No," ask yourself the main reason 2009 was not a total success, and write it down in the space below.
(Of
course, it's also possible that you might answer my question with a
"Yes." Take a moment to write down the five experiences or
accomplishments that made it a success.)
The main reason 2009 was not a total success is because I didn't _____________________________________________.
Now write down four other reasons.
2009 was not a complete success because I didn't __________________. 2009 was not a complete success because I didn't __________________. 2009 was not a complete success because I didn't __________________.
2009 was not a complete success because I didn't __________________.
Your Five Wishes
Now, turn those reasons into wishes.
For year 2009 to have been a total success, I wish I'd _______________________________________________.
And I wish I'd ____________________________________________. I also wish I'd ___________________________________________. And _____________________________________________. And _____________________________________________.
Top Five Reasons for Success
Now ask yourself what five actions / attitudes lead to making this a successful year.
First and foremost, 2009 was a success because I _______________________________________________.
I also succeeded because I ___________________________________. And because I ______________________________________________. And because I ______________________________________________. And because I ______________________________________________.
Affirmations: Your Path Forward
Now for the really good news: You don't have to wait until the end of the year 2009 to turn your wishes into reality!
Begin
the process by writing your wishes as right-now, present-tense
affirmations. Write your wishes like they are already achieved and you
are enjoying the results.
I enjoy ________________________________________. (Example: I am enjoying a loving, thriving and supportive relationship with everyone in my family.)
And ____________________________________________. And ________________________________________________. And __________________________________________________. And ______________________________________________________.
Remember Your
wishes are living, breathing expressions that can be changed, revised
and re-prioritized. Work with them, play with them, use them as
navigational tools to guide your way, share them with your friends and
family.
Above all, enjoy the process!
The Gift I learnt "The Five Wishes" process from Gay Hendricks, its a book I recommend.
Dear Friends, I have been teaching for several years now and many people have been suggesting that these teachings be shared with a larger audience through modern mediums like the internet, specially using sites like YouTube.
It didn't happen so far, yet this evening we had some guests over and the discussion turned to the power of our mind. I offered to show them how it is possible to lift a person with just one finger if we truly believe its possible.
Aneesh had a camera ready and recorded the whole scene. He then edited it in a short period of time...and lo and behold, we now have a video on YouTube! Its not really a talk...its a practical demonstration of how it is possible to lift an 84kg man with just 1 finger. Its been recorded clearly enough that you can repeat the experiment yourself. I'm glad to share this with you. If you enjoy it please pass it on to your friends!
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Dear Friends,
I have posted a short Daily Peace Meditation on YouTube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvMgbXooVg
Would you like to participate in an effort to raise the consciousness
of our planet?
We have heard the saying that "world peace begins with inner peace".
Would you like to apply this knowledge in your daily life, along with
thousands of others around the world?
There is now scientific evidence that supports the theory that the
square root of 1% of a population has an effect on the consciousness
of the whole. The square root of 1% of the population of the world is
8,000 people.
This is an invitation to consciously make yourself peaceful for 3 - 5
minutes everyday at 3:00 pm and/or 9:00 pm GMT. The intention is that
before April 6th 2009 (three months from today) a minimum of 8,000
people will be a part of the "Daily Peace Ripple" at exactly the same
time.
Please sign up ONLY if you really intend to participate, NOT just
because you like the idea. Take the pledge seriously and honestly try
to do it daily. It might also help to set an alarm in your watch or
phone that reminds you to be peaceful at these times.
How to participate? Simply reply to this message saying YES! and make
yourself peaceful daily at the suggested times!
If you are on Facebook please confirm your participation here:
http://snipurl.com/fbdailyripple
You will get updates and see all the others who are participating
(about 500 people have signed up in less than 24 hours)
How to be peaceful? You can use a gentle smile, silent prayer, breath
meditation, feelings of love and gratitude, the guided meditation I
have created, or any other process that works to calm and center
yourself.
Each of us is like a living cell of our living Mother Planet. As we
become peaceful, the world also becomes peaceful.
Love and peace,
Nithya Shanti
Please invite your friends to attend this worthy cause!
Convert Daily Peace Ripple Time # 1 (3:00pm GMT) to your local time here:
http://www.snipurl.com/dailyripple1
Convert Daily Peace Ripple Time # 2 (9:00pm GMT) to your time zone here:
http://www.snipurl.com/dailyripple2
Nithya's "Daily Peace Meditation" (6 mins):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvMgbXooVg
A compelling video on the Science of Miracles (9 mins):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw_mDZiJQlI
Summary of Research on Square Root of One Percent:
http://www.dubrovnik-peace-project.cro.net/sci/maharishi_effect.htm
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Here are some delightful little quotes...each funny and also strangely true.
Some of them are attributed to actual people...but most of the other
names I've just invented.
I'd like to CHALLENGE you to read this whole list without bursting out
at least once.
Now loosen your seat belts, and enjoy the ride...
The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on.
- Robert Bloch
Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.
- Louis Hector Berlioz
Men are like parking spots, the good ones are taken and the free ones
are handicapped.
- Lay D. Driver
Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press
the wrong button you'll be disconnected!
- Phonie Gals
There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
- S. Martas
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It's just that yours is stupid.
- S. Martas
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his
sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
- Grandson
Behind every successful man is a surprised woman.
- Maryon Pearson
Men are like bank accounts. Without a lot of money they don't generate
a lot of interest.
- Marie Banks
What you call dog with no legs?
Don't matter what you call him, he ain't gonna come.
- Know Petts
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
- Safti Fhirst
If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
- Incred U. Louis
Everybody wants to go to heaven; but nobody wants to die.
- Y. Mie
Worst excuse for not turning in homework: "I couldn't find anyone to
copy it from."
- O. Nesti
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar
territory.
- Tin Khin
My wife and I lived happily for twenty years. Then we got married.
- Mellon Kholy
After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that
brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles."
- M.O. Mellon Kholy
Everyone has photographic memory; some just don't have the film.
- Codek Momment
I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and
give the wrong answers.
- N.O. Testie
Who are you and how did you get in here?
Frank: I'm a locksmith. And... I'm a locksmith...
- Mst. Key
My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy;
if not, you'll become a philosopher.
- Socrates (poor guy)
Where there is a "WILL", there are 500 relatives.
- Sol Heir
If it's sent by ship then it's a cargo, if it's sent by road then it's
a shipment.
- Dave Allen
A guy at work went in for a competition and won a trip to China. He's
out there now...trying to win a trip back!
-- Jerry Dennis
The toilets at a local police station have been stolen. Police say
they have nothing to go on.
-- Ronnie Barker
Start every day with a smile and get it over with.
- W.C. Fields
Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.
- Will Rogers
He who had the last laugh, didn't get it.
- PJ King
I used to have Mad Cow's disease, but I'm alright Nooooooooow.
- Billy Connolly
I think the worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of dumb
charades.
-- Demetri Martin
Hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed putting this together :)
And if you DID laugh out loud, please reply saying "lol!".
Love and laughs
Nithya Shanti
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I was backpacking through Iran.
I had already been on the road for many months. Due to certain
circumstances I lost most of my money and clothing. While I was
waiting for my family to send me some more, I stayed in the cheapest
possible accomodation.
I woke up one morning and stepped outside. I was hungry and tired in
both body and spirit. My appearance was shabby: I was unshaven and my
clothes were rather dirty. As I was wandering through the street I
noticed a crisply dressed Iranian lady step out of a building. She
looked directly at me and stopped. She sized me up bottom to top. "You
there!" she said in a loud voice. "Come here." I barely understood
what she was saying but felt compelled to move towards her.
"Follow me!" she ordered and marched back into the building. I obeyed
as though in a trance. We climbed up several floors and arrived at her
apartment. She gave some loud instructions to her son.
He took me to the bathroom. I was given a towel and razor along with
hot water and fresh soap. I was in a daze. Not knowing the language I
just went along with this deam like experience and had a bath. I
emerged from the bath room to find a fresh shirt and trouser awaiting
me. I changed and came to the living room.
The lady had prepared a hot breakfast for me. "Eat!" she ordered in
that no-nonsense motherly way that never needs translation!
Once I had finished eating, she cleared the table and said something
that sounded like, "Now we can go!" I followed her down the stairs.
Back on the road she turned and left to work before I could even say
thank-you.
Here I was back on the street...refreshed, nourished in body and
spirit, and left with a heart so amazed and grateful.
Everytime I have thought of this incident over the last many years, my
heart immediately fills and overflows with profound gratitude for the
unknown lady who spontaneously helped a strange unshaven foriegner who
was wandering the streets.
What is even more remarkable is that I have such enourmous gratitude
to this lady for just one meal and one bath and one pair of clothes.
However, when I think of my parents, who have given me thousands of
meals, gifts, clothing, shelter, security, education and so much
more...there is no such deep gratitude...instead there are sometimes
only judgements and further expectations.
How strange this is!
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This story was shared by one of my teachers, Ajahn Jayasaro (part of
the Western Forest Sangha) . I heard it many years ago and have shared
it here from memory.
Lets not blame our parents for our problems...they also had parents!
We can only begin to appreciate their trials when we ourselves become parents.
Let us instead love and appreciate our parents and loved ones today.
Tell them how much we love them in the same specifics and detail with
which we have sometimes disagreed with them.
The biggest regret when loved ones pass on are the words left unsaid
and the loving actions left undone. Let us begin to live in a way that
we can say goodbye with a regret free heart at any time. This is true
freedom.
Let there be love and gratitude in our hearts and homes.
Let it spill out into the streets of the world.
Eternal Peace
Nithya Shanti
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For some time now its been my intention to support people make everyday the Happiest Day of Their Lives.
To actualize this intention I am starting "Suprabhatam" a morning session twice a week in Pune.
The invitation is attached with this message. Some essential details are below.
If you wish to come, just come...there is no need to confirm unless you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you there if you live in Pune (thats in India!).
If not, please forward this message to friends who do!
We start from the 27th of Feb, tomorrow.
Peace
Nithya
SUPRABHATAM
Awakening Joy
Join
Nithya Shanti and friends
to start your day in an energized,
alert and joyful
way
with meditation, exercise,
chanting and powerful intentions.
6:00 am to 7:30am
Tuesdays and Fridays
A-5, 2nd Floor, Eastern Court,
BT Kowde Road, Ghorpadi
Pune 411001
Call Gulshan if you need directions:
+91-9890024732
Join Nithya Shanti for a three day Inner Vision Retreat exploring the beauty of being.
We will wake early and catch the sunrise on our face.
We will joyfully introspect, practice meditation and purify our inner vision.
We will creatively chart our magnificent path ahead.
We will leap far beyond all limitations.
We will be profoundly silent.
We will laugh thunderously.
We will fall asleep winking at the stars.
We will re-connect with our most true and precious essence.
We nourish our hearts with awareness and love.
These will be the most delightful, happy days of our lives.
Our inner being will shine as a sun and our heart will embrace the world
We will be fulfilled beyond all measure.
Overview & Benefits:
Learn Meditation
Discover Your Life Purpose
Create a Conscious Life Design
Release Stress Effectively
Prioritize What’s Important
Skills for Joyful Relationships
Gain Life Energy from Sun
Gratitude & Law of Attraction
Inspiring Stories & Movies
Personal time & Group activities
Experience an Inner Renewal
Who is Nithya Shanti?
Nithya Shanti is an MBA who left the corporate world to practice meditation as a forest monk for six years. He now facilitates the "Happiest Day of Your Life" and other programs on conscious living around the world. His website is www.lovingsilence.org
Limited Seats!
Please see the registration details in the attached files.
Kindly forward this message to interested friends.
Here are some good strategies to cut back on the shouting and to add moments of laughing, singing...
1. At least once a day, make each child helpless with laughter.
2. Sing in the morning. It’s hard both to sing and to maintain a grouchy. This sets a happy tone for everyone.
3. Get enough sleep yourself. It’s so tempting to stay up late, to enjoy the peace and quiet. But morning comes fast!
4. Wake up before your kids. That means you can get yourself organized. It’s tough to wake up earlier, but it can make a huge difference in the quality of your mornings.
5. Step off the hedonic treadmill: People quickly adapt to new pleasures or luxuries, so it takes a new pleasure to give them a jolt of gratification. Cut back on treats and impulse buys for your kids. The ice-cream won’t be an exciting treat if it isn’t rare.
6. Most messages to kids are negative: “stop,” “don’t,” “no.” So try to cast your answers as “yes.” “Yes, we’ll go as soon as you’ve finished eating,” not “We’re not leaving until you’ve finished eating.” It’s not easy to remember to do this, but do try!
7. Look for little ways to celebrate. Holiday breakfasts can be a source of happiness. Think of ideas that are quick, fun, and everyone enjoys.
8. Repetition works. A friend told me he was yelling at his kids too much, so he distilled all rules of behavior into four key phrases: “keep your hands to yourself”; “answer the first time you’re asked”; “ask first”; and “stay with us” (his kids tended to bolt).
9. Say “no” only when it really matters. Wear a bright red shirt with bright orange shorts? Sure. Put water in the toy tea set? Okay. Sleep with your head at the foot of the bed? Fine. Samuel Johnson said, “All severity that does not tend to increase good, or prevent evil, is idle.”
10. When I find myself thinking, “Yippee, soon we won’t have to deal with a stroller,” I remind myself how fleeting this is. All too soon the age of Cheerios and the Tooth Fairy will be over. The days are long, but the years are short.
All of us know that relationships can be the source of great joy and also great distress. The Bridging Hearts Gathering is an opportunity to learn, discuss and most importantly experience the essential love skills that bring hearts closer.
What brings hearts closer? What takes hearts apart?
A sage asked his disciples... 'Why do people yell at each other when they are upset?'
The disciples thought for a while, and one said, 'We lose our calm and so we yell!'
'But explain to me, why do you yell when the other person is right next to you?' asked the sage. 'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you yell at a person when you're angry?' The disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the sage.
Finally the sage explained... 'When two people are angry at each other, there is a distance which arises between their hearts. To cover that distance they must yell, to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the louder they will have to yell to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the sage asked... 'What happens when people are in love? They do not yell at each other but talk softly. Why? Their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small.
The sage continued...
'What happens when their love for the other grows even more? They do not speak, they only whisper. Their hearts come even closer with love. Finally they need not even whisper... they only look at each other and that's all. That is how close people are when they love each other. The heart is like one.'
Then the sage said, 'The lesson here is this...when you disagree do not let a distance come between your hearts. Relationships are far more important than specific outcomes. Do not say or do things that increase the distance between hearts, else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you may not find the path to return.'
About the Facilitator
Nithya Shanti is an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He has worked with leading organizations in the fields of HR and Corporate Strategy. He then became a Buddhist monk and trained in meditation with famous meditation masters and spiritual teachers in Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and USA for six years.
Since 2007 he has been conducting retreats and training programs for various organizations and groups in India, USA, Singapore and Australia. Nithya Shanti's capacity to inspire, open hearts and minds, elucidate complex subjects and offer practical transformational practices has been appreciated by friends around the world.
Interventions with him have proved life changing for participants as he blends the best innovations from the west with deep spiritual insights from the east in a profound, yet light hearted way. In the The Bridging Hearts Gatherng is a valuable opportunity to discover the essential love skills that bring us together. It will help us improving our relationship with ourselves and others in our life.
Nithya Shanti's core learning, teaching and offering is simply... "Be Loving"!
Date: 9th May, 2009 (Saturday) Time: 8am to 5pm Place: Aperture India, First floor, Millennium Plaza, Opp Fergusson College, F C Road, Pune, India
Contact: Jay 91-20-66403387
A joyful session ONLY for teenagers on 10th May '09 Sunday (9am - 6pm)
An experiential, interactive and non-serious joyshop for teens only (age - 12 to 18)
This is a time to reconnect with what’s truly important in our lives.
We'll discuss and experience how to live in a more harmonious joyful playful way and also achieve extraordinary results.
There will be short movies, games, interactive exercises and some wonderful short meditations.
The last time some young friends attended a similar session, one of them said, "It was the best class of my life!" Of-course thats not guaranteed to happen again!! Then again, it just may! ; )
Please bring along nice and yummy vegetarian lunch which we will all share with each other !
Date: 10th May, 2009 (Saturday) Time: 9am to 6pm Place: Aperture India, First floor, Millennium Plaza, Opp Fergusson College, F C Road, Pune, India
Contact: Jay 91-20-66403387
Who is the Facilitator?
Nithya Shanti is an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He trained in meditation with famous meditation masters and spiritual teachers in Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and USA for six years. Since 2007 he has been conducting retreats and training programs for various corporates,schools,colleges and other groups in India, USA, Singapore and Australia.
Nithya Shanti's is one of the country's leading facilitators. He has been conducting retreats and training programs for various organizations and groups in India, USA, Singapore and Australia. Nithya Shanti's capacity to inspire, open hearts and minds, elucidate complex subjects and offer practical transformational practices has been appreciated by friends around the world.
Interventions with him have proved very empowering for friends who have experienced his teachings. His work is specially popular with youngsters who appreciate his memorable stories and light-hearted approach.
Feedback from previous SMS Joyshops
It was the happiest day of my life. I am very happy and refreshed after the session. I found the teachings of Nithya very useful for solving problems and to live a happier life. It was the best session I had in my life. I now believe that energy does exist in our body and I could feel it. I will do the exercises everyday and if I score good marks in the exams it will be only because of the workshop. We should have these sessions 5 times a month. Now have I understood the true value of life.
Aditya, Class X
The session was a real 'awesome' experience. I came to know many ways to fight my problems. I can now overcome them with no difficulty. The knowledge I gained here was invaluable. Moreover, the session was fun too. Unlike other workshops, this one had a great impact on my life. These types of sessions can change the attitude of a person to such a great extent. I learned a lot from this session and hope I get a chance to experience this again.
Devendra, Class X
This was a really nice session. All my tensions and fears went off. The main thing that I liked from this workshop was the meditation. It helped me in every aspect of my life. This workshop totally changed my life. This was really the happiest day of my life. I hope we get one more day for this workshop to be continued.
Pranali, Class X
The date of the joyshop is 10th May'09, which is a SUNDAY.
Peace,
Nithya
On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Nithya Shanti <nithyashanti@...> wrote:
SMS JOYSHOP Some More Smiles!
A joyful session ONLY for teenagers on 10th May '09 Sunday (9am - 6pm)
An experiential, interactive and non-serious joyshop for teens only (age - 12 to 18)
This is a time to reconnect with what’s truly important in our lives.
We'll discuss and experience how to live in a more harmonious joyful playful way and also achieve extraordinary results.
There will be short movies, games, interactive exercises and some wonderful short meditations.
The last time some young friends attended a similar session, one of them said, "It was the best class of my life!" Of-course thats not guaranteed to happen again!! Then again, it just may! ; )
Please bring along nice and yummy vegetarian lunch which we will all share with each other !
Date: 10th May, 2009 (Saturday) ... SUNDAY Time: 9am to 6pm Place: Aperture India, First floor, Millennium Plaza, Opp Fergusson College, F C Road, Pune, India
Contact: Jay 91-20-66403387
Who is the Facilitator?
Nithya Shanti is an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He trained in meditation with famous meditation masters and spiritual teachers in Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and USA for six years. Since 2007 he has been conducting retreats and training programs for various corporates,schools,colleges and other groups in India, USA, Singapore and Australia.
Nithya Shanti's is one of the country's leading facilitators. He has been conducting retreats and training programs for various organizations and groups in India, USA, Singapore and Australia. Nithya Shanti's capacity to inspire, open hearts and minds, elucidate complex subjects and offer practical transformational practices has been appreciated by friends around the world.
Interventions with him have proved very empowering for friends who have experienced his teachings. His work is specially popular with youngsters who appreciate his memorable stories and light-hearted approach.
Feedback from previous SMS Joyshops
It was the happiest day of my life. I am very happy and refreshed after the session. I found the teachings of Nithya very useful for solving problems and to live a happier life. It was the best session I had in my life. I now believe that energy does exist in our body and I could feel it. I will do the exercises everyday and if I score good marks in the exams it will be only because of the workshop. We should have these sessions 5 times a month. Now have I understood the true value of life.
Aditya, Class X
The session was a real 'awesome' experience. I came to know many ways to fight my problems. I can now overcome them with no difficulty. The knowledge I gained here was invaluable. Moreover, the session was fun too. Unlike other workshops, this one had a great impact on my life. These types of sessions can change the attitude of a person to such a great extent. I learned a lot from this session and hope I get a chance to experience this again.
Devendra, Class X
This was a really nice session. All my tensions and fears went off. The main thing that I liked from this workshop was the meditation. It helped me in every aspect of my life. This workshop totally changed my life. This was really the happiest day of my life. I hope we get one more day for this workshop to be continued.
Pranali, Class X
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that Nithya Shanti (a former Buddhist Monk) about whom I have spoken to many of you is finally coming to Hyderabad.Â
He will be sharing his ideas & concepts of bringing Joy & Happiness into our lives through the series of interactions he has planned to hold at Hyderabad later this month. There will be an inspiring introduction on "The Eight Principles of Happiness" on Thursday 14th May'09  6.00 to 9PM at "SHWAAS", Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.Â
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You are cordially invited to attend this one evening workshop ( or rather Joyshop as he prefers to call it!). These teachings are truly Price-less and so "Shwaas" has arranged that there first session be open to all - there will be no charge.Â
I urge you to take this opportunity to come & discover the potential of joy & happiness within by following the wonderful teachings and techniques that Nithya Shanti will share with us.
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Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday 14th May'09 at SHWAAS.
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Wishing you lots of Love, Happiness & Peace.
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Note: Be sure to see the complete series of interactions planned with Nithya Shanti in the file attached.Â
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S H W A A S
Centre for inspired learning
Plot No. 356, Â Road No.80,
Jubilee Hills (Phase III)
HYDERABAD-500 096 INDIA
Cell# 91 93930 02396
"helping people wake up and come alive, connect deeply with themselves and others and choose a life of passion, purpose, and self-responsibility"
I am pleased to announce that I will be in Bangalore soon.
I will be sharing precious teachings on happiness and well-being in Bangalore on 5th evening and 6th and 7th June.
After much reflection I have put together a comprehensive set of 26 simple practices for making everyday happier,
more productive, loving and joyful. I will be sharing these in this experiential joy-shop. This includes two unique meditations and a set of wonderful stress releasing methods.
Earlier the investment for attending this program was Rs 2,500 per participant for two full days.
I'm pleased to announce that the entire program has now been sponsored.
Those interested are not required to pay anything to attend this program.
They are welcome to contribute towards Nithya Shanti's future programs according to their ability.
This is a priceless opportunity to learn immensely valuable teachings.
We can only accept about 20 participants. Please register with Badal (details below) at the earliest.
Please send this message to your friends in Bangalore.
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that Nithya Shanti (a former Buddhist Monk) about whom I have spoken to many of you is coming to Bangalore.
He will be sharing his ideas & concepts of bringing Joy & Happiness into our lives. There will be an inspiring introduction on "The Eight Principles of Happiness" on Friday 5th June'09 6 PM to 9 PM at Indira Nagar.
You are cordially invited to attend this one evening workshop (or rather Joyshop as he prefers to call it!). These teachings are truly Price-less and so we have arranged that the first session be open to all - there will be no charge.
I urge you to take this opportunity to come & discover the potential of joy & happiness within by following the wonderful teachings and techniques that Nithya Shanti will share with us.
Looking forward to seeing you on Friday 5th June ’09.
Wishing you lots of Love, Happiness & Peace.
Badal
Note: Be sure to see the details of Joyshop planned with Nithya Shanti in the file attached.
Venue: 105, ‘Vaishali Residency’, 3363/A4, 13th A Main, 2nd Cross, HAL 2nd stage, Indira Nagar, Bangalore
Directions: Coming from Koramangala to Indira Nagar 100 ft road, take a right turn (13th Main) after Indira Nagar Methodist Church. 2nd cross is towards your right hand side strangely after 1st, 4th and 5th cross! Once you are on 2nd cross, pass by Team Heritage and Ossicare, then turn right again. Vaishali Residency is about 100 mtrs into this lane.
It is a priviledge for me to be a catalyst for inner change and transformation in this world.
Someone said that there are four kinds of teachers...
the ordinary teacher tells (information)
the good teacher explains (knowledge)
the superior teacher demonstrates (application)
the great teacher inspires (transformation)
Certainly my effort has been to explain, demonstrate and inspire people to live more balanced, harmonious lives.
As I reflected on the above saying it occured to me that there are also four kinds of students
the ordinary student just hears (information)
the good student attempts to understand (knowledge)
the superior student implements the knowledge (application)
the great student becomes a source of inspiration him/herself (transformation)
In this light I'd like to share some heart warming and very intimate feedback from Dr Radha in Hyderabad.
She attended my sessions in Feb and May 2009. Despite overwhelming personal problems, her process of
blossoming can be a source of inspiration to us all. I feel blessed to have been a catalyst and support in her
voyage of awakening...
My Experience
This is all about my experiences-what I went through in February of this year (2009) . Something which stands out for me and changed me completely. It was like an experience never experienced before and which changed my whole life upside down-a complete life transforming experience.
The transformation took place after I came in contact with Nithya Shanti - the person with the ‘magic touch’.In a workshop which I attended, I had the good fortune of meeting Nithya, listening to his talks, attending his meditations, and sharing some of my personal problems with him and getting advice, help and healing from him.
What I went through in the next 5 days after the workshop ended was something beyond my imagination and wildest dreams. Physically I was down with fever, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps-which I could understand. But what was taking place inside me was something which went beyond my comprehension and understanding.It was as if an explosion had occurred within me and everything had just collapsed like a pack of cards. The layers and layers of resistance which I had so carefully built up within me all these years were struck down in just one instant. It was as if a dam had burst andthe flood gates were opened.From morning till night I was thrown into fits of uncontrollable crying episodes, which went on non-stop. and which exhausted me thoroughly. It was something which was coming from deep inside me and took me completely by surprise. And I was a person who always uses to take pride in controlling my emotions and not letting myself go in front of anybody as I thought crying was a weakness! Though I was unable to identify the emotions I was going through, the tears just flowed continuously. It was complete agony for me, I didn’t know what was happening and it was very painful and scary. Through all this Nithya was a total support for me as he held my hand throughout and helped me to surrender and go through the process completely.
And when it was over, what a relief it was and what a fantastic change! I felt like a new person from inside out! I felt, fresh, full of life and completely different.
How life has changed for me after this experience:
Life is never the same again for me. It has taken a 360 degree turn. The whole experience has been very powerful for me, melting away all the gross within me and leaving in its wake a lot of love and joy. It was an experience which opened up my heart and vision. Lots of clarity, new balance and strength have emerged out of the chaos. I feel as if I have been completely reborn.Everything is the same in my life, nothing has really changed and yet, everything looks so different! I feel fresher, more full of life, more appreciative and more grateful than before. I am also laughing and smiling a lot more. I sense an undercurrent of love in everything. It is as if I have connected back to myself again. My heart is so full. I am full of gratitude to Existence itself and Nithya in particular for showing me such unconditional love and support.
It is easy to wallow in the dark. It is a brave choice to be happy!
Would you like to learn the art of bringing more awareness, kindness and joy into your everyday life?
‘The Happiest Day of Your Life’ is an opportunity to explore the deeper dimension of our lives in a unique & joyful way.
Eight profound principles and twenty five practical tools for conscious living are shared in this Joyshop in an interactive, fun and experiential way. A meaningful synthesis of traditional and contemporary teachings are presented through delightful stories, activities and the language of the heart.
People around the world have benefited from the inspiring encounter with their true nature in the “Happiest Day of Your Life” Joyshop and other transformational experiences with Nithya Shanti.
The real aim is not just to gather more information! It is to awaken an enthusiasm to wholeheartedly practice the things we already know!
Who is Nithya Shanti?
Nithya Shanti
Nithya Shanti is an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He has worked with leading organizations in the fields of HR and Corporate Strategy. He then became a Buddhist monk and trained in meditation with famous meditation masters and spiritual teachers in Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and USA for six years.
Since 2007 he has been conducting retreats and training programs for various organizations and groups in India, USA, Singapore and Australia. Nithya Shanti's capacity to inspire, open hearts and minds, elucidate complex subjects and offer practical transformational practices has been appreciated by friends around the world.
Nithya Shanti blends the best innovations from the west with deep spiritual insights from the east in a profound, yet light hearted way. Interventions with him have proved life changing for hundreds of participants. The Art of Happiness sessions are a valuable opportunity to discover the essential life skills that bring us together. It will help us improving our relationship with ourselves and others in our life, and give us practical tools to achieve this.
Nithya Shanti's core learning, teaching and offering is simply... "Be Loving!"
Nithya Shanti will be sharing some simple practices to make everyday happier, more effective, and joyful. This includes two unique meditation methods and a set of stress releasing tools. He shares the best fruits he has discovered over his years of spiritual practice.
All sessions are interactive, experiential and lighthearted. Nithya likes to teach through stories, activities, short films and heart discussion. This will be a unique learning and blossoming opportunity for all participants.
Friday, 12th June ’09 6pm to 9pm
“The Eight Principles of Happiness” Nithya Shanti will outline some of the most important things he has learnt on the subject of happiness in this inspiring lecture.
Saturday, 13th June ’09 9am to 6pm
“Meditation, Concentration & Awareness – Inner Happiness” We learn about the levels of consciousness and effective methods to calm our minds and open our hearts. We discover the brightness of life when we abide in awareness.
“Bridging Hearts – Happiness in Relationships & Community” We will learn practical ways to dissolve anger and resentment in relationship, along with the ‘love skills’ refreshing new ways to strengthen our connection with each other.
Sunday, 14th June’09 9am to 6pm
“Stress Release & Personal Effectiveness – Happiness in Contribution” We will learn some amazing methods to reduce stress in our life and some practical tools for success in whatever we do.
“Making Everyday the Happiest Day of Your Life!” We will integrate all that we have already learnt. We will consciously make this the happiest day of our life, and gain powerful insights on how to make everyday the happiest day.
Venue:
2, Ameya Apts, 162, Dhanukar Colony, Lane 4, Kothrud, Pune -38
Contact for registering and further details:
Swapnamayee – email: swapnamayee(a)gmail.com, Or call : +91-9850570758/9
Feedback from Participants:
It is like getting connected to oneself and to the world simultaneously. We all forget to apply our hearts to our lives. I lived too dry but now I think I love everyone and everything around me. I have transformed into "Human Being Happy."
Abhijeet Sonawane, Ph.D Physics, Pune University
This session was awesome in every sense of the world!!! I thank Aviva for arranging this session. It has left me happy, uplifted, and I forgot all the tensions related to my work. My sincere gratitude to Nithya Shanti for sharing the wisdom and the way of living life to the fullest and also for helping me to overcome my fear of public speaking. I look forward to many more sessions.
Analry Nongkwal, IT Professional, Aviva, Bangalore
Today was the really the happiest day of my life and I am really grateful to you for giving wonderful learnings which I will definitely implement in routine and all through my life. You are really a person who made wonders in my life and they will start happening now and then. We liked everything you share in this joyshop and I think no improvement is required. You simply rock!
Shubhada, Pune
I had a wonderful time and learned a lot of new things. I also experienced some things which I truly thought were impossible to do. My mind opened up to a lot of new aspects of life. The most amazing part of the session was a person being picked up by 4 people with one finger each. I thoroughly enjoyed these sessions and would be only too happy to attend more of these sessions.
Kinjalka M, Student, Pune
Programme rating: Excellent. I have learnt the process of getting what I want in life. You have explained the process wonderfully. Understood how the gratitude process changes the attitude of an individual. Once you feel thankful, you become positive and energized. Great presentation.
S. Balasubramanian, Senior Management, Sundaram Finance, Chennai
You conducted the program very beautifully, gave us nice learning and gave us to know how to live the life fullest. I have been very much enthusiastic and became positive thinker. Thank you for conducting these programs here!
Ankit Rathi, Pune
I had never attended such a beautiful seminar before. It was marvelous. I learned a lot of things by doing this seminar. The main thing I learned from this seminar is 'how to concentrate which was the major thing that lacked in my life.' I will make it sure that I get a chance to listen to you again. This seminar has a purpose of purifying people’s heart and mind.
Rushab Vora, Pune
A wonderful program unleashing the power of mind providing practical tools for lasting happiness in work and life. A perfect 10 marks with a billion thanks for the opportunity.
S. Venkateshan, Senior Management, Sundaram Finance, Chennai
I found it a completely different workshop. I had certainly expected it to be good, this was far beyond 'good'! This is all I want to say…And please don’t mind my handwriting!
Chetanya Kelkar, Student, Pune
Thank you very much for this excellent session. Even as I came to the office today, I was terribly depressed and did not realize what direction I was moving in. It seemed as if I was hemmed in on all sides without any hope of escape from this prison. Within a few minutes of meeting you I felt much better and after listening to your practicing all the relaxation techniques. I feel so liberated, so calm and I truly cannot recall even a single problem that used to torment me! All my work fears, nightmares have been laid to rest. Thank you for the good energy you generate and please continue the good work. I consider it a great personal good fortune to have met you. Gratefully yours,
Geeta Murlidar, Recruitment Professional, MAARS India, Bangalore
Dear Friends, Many of you have been asking for this. So here are the upcoming events over the next few months.
We will be having a gathering for all who have attended a Hadayoli Joyshop with Nithya Shanti in Pune on... Saturday 4th July '09 We will meditate, share experiences, make powerful intentions and renew our enthusiasm to live our Highest Life! Venue: 2, Ameya Apts, 162, Dhanukar Colony, Lane 4, Kothrud, Pune -38 Time: 6:45pm to 9pm Contact: Swapnamayee +91-9850570758 Note: This event is by donation.
Apart from that I will be teaching at the following places in the coming months:
Sunday 5th July '09 Such Ease - The Spontaneous Remission of Diseases
Video on how "incurable" diseases have been cured and Discussion Venue: In Pune Time: 8am to 12pm Contact:nithyashanti@... (Subject: Such Ease) Note: Suggested contribution Rs. 750
Tuesday 7th July '09 Guru Purnima
Surrender, meditation, chanting and gratitude. Venue: A-5, 2nd Floor, Eastern Court, BT Kowde Road, Ghorpadi Pune 411001 Time: 5pm to 9pm Contact:nithyashanti@... (Subject: Guru Purnima) Note: By Donation
Saturday & Sunday 11th -12th July '09 The Happiest Days of Your Life (Pune) Living with greater purpose, love and laughter. Venue: B-1/301, Brahma Memories, Bhosale Nagar, Pune 411007 Directions: Coming from Shivaji Nagar: Take right turn after E Square from under the over bridge. You will see Bank of Baroda turn left after the bank (It is the 2nd left turn from the beginning of the road). There is a Y- junction, take the road on the right. After 1/4th of a kilometer is Brahma Memories on the right. You can park your car near the children's park inside the society. Time: 9am to 6pm both days Contact: Registration: nithyashanti@... (Subject: Hadayoli Pune). For directions call Shubha 020-25537327 Note: Participants bring their own lunch and we all share! Limited places. Register early. Contribution Rs. 2500 per heart.
Saturday & Sunday 11th -12th July '09 The Happiest Days of Your Life (Mumbai)
Living with greater purpose, love and laughter. Venue: Yet to be announced. Likely near Bandra. Time: 9:30am to 6:30pm both days Contact:nithyashanti@... (Subject: Hadayoli Mumbai). Note: This Joyshop has yet to be finalized. If you wish to attend please email.
Saturday & Sunday 1st -2nd August '09 The Happiest Days of Your Life (Gurgaon)
Transform everything in your life with a concentrated dose of pure love. Venue: E-84 Richmond Park, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon 122009, Haryana Directions: If coming from Delhi, take the Mehrauli-Gurgaon road. Just after
crossing the Gurgaon border turn left onto the bypass (which is a broad
road). Keep coming straight, cross the red light and follow the curve
of the road. The bypass ends at a roundabout. Come straight at the
roundabout and take the left at the first traffic light. The road ends
in front of the Richmond Park gate.
Coming from somewhere in Gurgaon - Richmond Park is next to Regency
Park 1, opposite the Needs Supermarket shopping complex. It is near
Galleria Market, Park Plaza Hotel and Sushant Lok. The house is in the last building after you turn left upon entering the Richmond Park gate. It overlooks the park.
It is easier to park cars outside and walk in as visitor parking is
limited, and it is only about a 2 minute walk from the main gate to the
building. Time: 9:30am to 7pm both days Contact: Sheebani <sheebanisethi@...> (Subject: Hadayoli in Gurgaon) Note: Food and learning materials have been arranged. Limited places. Register early. Contribution Rs. 3000.
Friday evening to Sunday evening 7th -9th August '09 The Happiest Days of Your Life (Delhi)
A two day residential retreat ~ real treat.
A deep journey into the Brahmaviharas - Love, Compassion, Appreciative Joy and Equanimity Venue: Global Arts Village / Zorba the Buddha Hall, http://www.globalartsvillage.org/ Time: 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday Contact:nithyashanti@... (Subject: Hadayoli in Delhi) Note: Contribution Rs. 6500 per heart. This is a very special opportunity to heal and open the heart. Register early to confirm your place!
Wednesday afternoon to Saturday morning 26th - 29th August Sangama (Tiruvannamalai) Three day residential retreat. Experience the liberation teachings of the Buddha Venue: Singing Heart Ashram, Thiruvannamalai Contact: Saras <yogavahini@...> or call (+919444912456) Note: Contribution Rs 3,600
Saturday & Sunday 29th -30th August '09 The Happiest Days of Your Life (Chennai)
Living with greater purpose, love and laughter. Venue: Yet to be announced. Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm both days Contact:nithyashanti@... (Subject: Hadayoli Chennai). Note: This Joyshop has yet to be finalized. If you wish to attend please email.
Wednesday to Sunday evening 2nd to 6th September'09 Brahmavihara Retreat (Hyderabad) Five day residential retreat. The essential principles and practices of bringing the Brahmaviharas into our lives. Venue: Aalankrita Resort & Spa Contact:nithyashanti@... (Subject: Hyderabad retreat) Note: Contribution Rs.15,000
After this I will not be teaching for about three months, as I will be travelling to an undisclosed location to complete my book.
Thats the update.
Lots of love and light and bliss...
Nithya Shanti
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"The only time wasted, is when one is not loving" - Babaji
Dear Friends, Many of you have attended sessions with me and it has been such a privilege to learn and grow together. Over the next few months I am traveling around India spreading the message of awareness, love and happiness.
Please find attached the invitations for all the upcoming programs in the next few months. I'll appreciate very much if you can kindly circulate these to your friends in the respective cities with a personal note. That will be wonderful, thank-you!
With joy and gladness, Nithya Shanti
Dear Friends, I have created a new meditation that boosts our confidence and immunity and returns us to peace. The intention is to release the fear and paranoia caused by Swine Flu and replace it with a healthy new perspective.
We have recorded it in Marathi and Hindi as well. You are welcome to share this meditation with your friends. Please download it at http://www.lovingsilence.org
Your feedback and ideas/ support to spread this meditation widely is invited.
Our dear friend Sangeeta Bhagwat's new book "Emotional Freedom Techniques", published by Wisdom Tree, Delhi is now available in bookstores.
It is a comprehensive and handy reference manual, that newcomers and experienced EFT users will both find very insightful.
I recommend you get yourself a copy. The book can be bought at one of the following:
All major chains ---Landmark,Crossword,Reliance.
Mumbai: Strand
Pune: Manneys, Popular Pune
Delhi---Om Book Shop,Midland Book Shop,Jain Book C.P,Galgotia C.P,Bahri Sons Khan Market,Faqir Chand Khan market, etc.
Shortly, it will also be available on major online stores.
Love, Nithya Shanti
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"You will reach a point where the heart tells itself what to do...Try
to be mindful, and let things take their natural course. Then your mind
will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool. All
kinds of wonderful, rare animals will come to drink at the pool, and
you will clearly see the nature of all things, You will see many
strange and wonderful things come and go, but you will be still."