Meditation | Self Development | Inspiration Specialist

Can you see the truth inside them?

2012-02-26T02:16:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the graduates of the HIGHER TEACHINGS OF YOGA group that took a deep dive with me into the spiritual wisdom of yoga on the 18/19 Feb 2012 at SoulCentre.

They came out re-new-ed!!! Believe it - they are NEW people now!

Many will go on to become ''SoulCentre Certified Meditation Teachers" soon, and help to spread this ancient knowledge to the far corners of the world.

To those in the photo - Have I told you how proud of you I am? Proud, and grateful too for walking this path along with me.

I send you all my love, and a big VIKAS hug,

Vikas

They carry the wisdom of Meditation inside them

2012-02-10T19:59:00.000-08:00

These are some of the students who recently finished the 3 month intensive 'Masters of Meditation' training at SoulCentre, which takes them deep into the wisdom and practice of meditation. Many of them will soon go on to certify as meditation teachers and help to share this ancient wisdom all over the world.

I am so proud of all of you, thank you for being a part of this work.

I send you my love and a big hug,

Vikas

I love meditation !!!

2011-12-28T22:32:00.000-08:00

I love meditation !! Its my greatest treasure. Something that can never be taken away from me.
Anton loves it too. So much so that he is now training to help others learn meditation also.
Thank you Anton for walking this journey with me, and for helping me to spread this ancient wisdom to others around the world. The Universe loves you for this beautiful intention. Big hug from Vikas

See what Anton has to say about his meditation journey....
"Ever since I was a teenager, I have had this feeling inside that there is more to life than just the outside experiences like growing up in a family, going to school or working in the office.

My search to understand life's higher purpose brought me to many insightful books but it was not until I met Vikas and became his student that my eyes were truly opened. Vikas' life teachings are simply wonderful and speak directly to my heart. I always feel blessed to learn from him.

The highest teaching is meditation which I would describe as the science of the mind. Once you know how the mind works and how you can train your mind (through meditation) it only takes persistent practice to change your life. My life was already beautiful but has become even better since I started meditating. I see more beauty in the world than before. My mind is ever calm and peaceful and I don't get disturbed by the ups and downs of life. As a result of meditation, I have become a bigger inspiration to the people around me, both in my family and in the office.

Meditation brings happiness, joy and good health. Vikas changes lives for the better through his teachings and that is what I want to do also. There is no bigger gift than wisdom and I just love to share it with others. Because I love this wisdom so much, now I am taking Vikas' training to become a certified meditation teacher and I can't wait to run my first class and make a real impact on the lives of many other students.

Thank you Vikas for being a beacon of light to me and so many others. You are the biggest inspiration!"
With love and gratitude,
Anton Broers

The World Needs Meditation

2011-11-30T04:42:00.000-08:00

Just look around you and you will realise that the world needs meditation more now than ever before!

There is external chaos and instability everywhere. And there is no solution more powerful than meditation to keep you stable and strong inside, even as you sail the external storms of life.

I have known this from the first time I experienced the power of meditation. Now, many others are experiencing the amazing abilities of meditation too.

Read below to see what Jana Dawson has to say. I am very happy she is training with SoulCentre to become a Certified Meditation Teacher. I know she will go on to touch and transform many others with her energy and wisdom.

Jana says, "If we dissect the word disease, dis-ease, then it would be correct to say that unhappiness, dissatisfaction and lack of purpose are types of diseases that require treatment. A moment of truth arrived in my life one day, and I could no longer ignore that I was unhappy. It was time to take control of my life. I started by sampling courses at several centres and eventually found the right fit at SoulCentre.

Vikas is a truly inspirational life-guide whose own wisdom, knowledge and resources are endless. He has a unique ability to present intricate, ancient concepts in a simple and practical way.

Learning meditation with Vikas has helped me understand myself better, discover my life destination, my purpose and live in my own power. With meditation I have gained control of my thoughts, feelings and actions and this in turn has empowered me to become the author of my own life.

As we change, so does the world around us. My new mindset has had a positive ripple effect on my whole family and we have entered a different level of peacefulness and joy.

Wisdom taught by Vikas opens your eyes wide, allowing you to observe the world in a more profound way, making it impossible not to help ourselves first and then go on to help others. It is now my deepest desire to share knowledge, happiness and compassion with others. I believe it is the only way to create a conscious and united world. This is why I am training with Vikas under Meditation Teachers Training Program to become a Certified Meditation Teacher"

Thank you Jana, for becoming better, bigger and brighter than your old self - I am so happy you walk this journey with me.

With love and light,

Vikas

Why I am Becoming a Meditation Teacher

2011-11-14T20:27:00.000-08:00

I am grateful to everyone who has joined our Meditation Teacher Training program. These are the individuals who are students today but will be teachers in time to come. They will change their life through the wisdom, tools and practice of meditation, and then help others to do the same also.
Thank you Goran for joining me to spread authentic meditation to people around the world.

Here is why Goran Musulin committed himself to become a Certified Meditation Teacher with SoulCentre. "When I was a little boy, I would sit quietly from time to time, close my eyes and observe the darkness and sparkling lights around my eyes. The stillness within. I was curious and interested to understand what it was but no one around could explain or teach me. It was my little secret for about 30 years until life brought me back to this experience again. A few years back, experiencing a “corporate burnout”, exhausted from working and thinking around the clock about my job, career and company, suffering from a painful and unbalanced state of mind, the first thing which came into my mind to help me recover was Meditation & Yoga. So I started to buy books and watch videos on YouTube. That led to even more confusion but I was sure that this was the right path for me; I just needed a good teacher.

So I started to search for an authentic teacher, and happily found a wonderful place in Singapore, SoulCentre, and a wise and enlightened master, Vikas Malkani. There is an old saying, 'When the student is ready, the teacher will appear'. Well, that's how it happened in my life.

During the first Meditation Made Simple class in January 2010, I realized that I have to change the way I live and the way I think. I have to take a break from work to recover fully and take care about my mind, heart & body. Looking back, it was the death of my 'old me' and the birth of something new and beautiful.

I continued to invest in my personal growth and growing myself. I was taking classes with Vikas and had the second big realization in May 2011. I decided to leave my HR job and career with Siemens. After more than 20 years in Healthcare, I felt strongly that it is time to change where I was headed. I had the strong desire to share with others what I was learning and experiencing from Vikas. So I left my job and security behind me to fully dedicate my time, energy and efforts to learn in depth about the wisdom of meditation and become a certified teacher under the guidance of Vikas. Then I could also spread this wonderful treasure with others.

I would like to thank my meditation teacher Vikas for his passionate, simple and inspiring teachings. He can explain the most complex ancient wisdom in a simple and understandable language of today’s world, it is truly transformative."

Meditation Makes Life Beautiful

2011-10-26T23:32:00.000-07:00

Meditation changed my life completely, all for the better. I became more positive, stress-free, happier and passionate. The wisdom, tools and practice of meditation have been my greatest treasure. And I share this treasure with others whenever, wherever I can, because I want them also to live in happiness and freedom everyday.

I am so happy to see that others are now inspired as I am...to learn and share meditation. Here is Deborah Carlson, now on our Meditation Teacher Certification Program, on how meditation benefited her life...

Deborah says, "When I was in University, as part of my degree in training and development, I took a course in Motivation where we explored the concept of limiting beliefs and perception. During that course I suddenly became aware of the constant chatter in my head, the incessant questioning, thinking, doubting and self chastising of my everyday life. Techniques such as creative visualization, guided meditation helped me to find relief from this ever present, relentless mental deluge.

I randomly read about different types of meditation, all requiring 1 hour or more of dedicated practice each day and a myriad of other special requirements.. Something I was not willing to submit myself to nor thought possible to accomplish as my career (read "blackberry addict") and family (single mom of two young energetic boys) consumed every moment of my day.

But finally 20 years later in SoulCentre I took Meditation Made Simple and in it, I found several easy ways to incorporate meditation into my daily life. Achievable even for a busy corporate executive (50% travel), single mom of two. This experience opened my eyes and gave me some very effective tools to gain a more peaceful mind and create more happiness in my life.

As I progressed in training, I began to truly see and observe the chaos of my thoughts and to enjoy more peace. And I found that with worrying less, I felt less stressful; with less self-chastizing I felt more positive, capable and happier! I began to see the power of this ancient science.

And the thing is... with Vikas as the teacher, it was all really very simple! I benefited so much, and so now I'd like to teach others this miracle that is meditation, that has resulted for me in a much more positive mindset, peace of mind, and gratitude for my life."

Well done Deborah! You are an inspiration to us all.

With love and light from Vikas

Dear Reader, I hope you too find the courage to experience meditation and enjoy its many benefits.
(To connect with, or for a complete listing of meditation courses by Vikas Malkani, check our Meditation Courses)

Kids love Meditation !!!

2011-08-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

Meditation is easy - just ask these amazing children !!!

I have heard some people say that meditation is difficult. Well, say that to these amazing kids who have recently completed a "Meditation for Kids" program with me.

On the course with me, they learned that meditation is simply training the mind to be our friend rather than allow it to be our enemy. They learned simple and efficient techniques to take charge of their own life and joy. They are now happy, confident kids and are using the ancient wisdom of meditation everyday to live a joy-full life.

Well done children, you make me proud!

Love from Vikas to all of you.

Meditation – The Ultimate Life-Management System available!

2011-06-27T02:26:00.000-07:00

Meditation is the fastest path to understanding the mind and knowing yourself.
Contrary to popular belief, authentic meditation is totally non-religious, very scientific, and an empowering technique without par. The fact that it has not just existed but thrived for almost 10,000 years all over the world speaks volumes for its credibility.
Here are some facts about meditation which you should know. Withdrawing from the mainstream of life is just the opposite of what we are trying to achieve when we meditate. By bringing out our full potential, meditation allows us to enjoy life to the fullest. We do not have to retreat to caves for our sessions - the same results are reaped when we meditate in the comfort of our homes. Meditation is simple and effortless once the habit is developed. Anyone can meditate. Meditation is a simple, natural and effortless technique for quietening and stilling the mind, making us experience an inner peace and leading us to connect with our True Self. Meditation is simple because it works in harmony with your true nature or your higher consciousness. The state of total health, peace and happiness is already there - all you have to do is use a technique to arrive at it. Meditation is a very powerful, time-efficient and safe way of doing this. Mediation is a scientific technique and is totally non-religious. It's time-honoured, having proven itself for thousands of years.

Since the mind is the source of unhappiness or happiness, stress or calm, sickness or well being, failure or success, it is only logical that we should direct our attention to the mind.
Once we start meditating, we become more peaceful, less reactive and more stable - all states that lead to greater efficiency in our life with less stress or friction. Tense muscles, overactive nerves and an overactive mind drain our energy reserves. Becoming calm energises you once again.

Calmness and vitality are complementary. People who are ‘hyper’ may seem energetic but they are actually fuelled by nervous energy. They end up irritable and mentally exhausted when their nervous energy wears off.

You will feel the beneficial effects of meditation even after your first few sessions. The effects are subtle but cumulative. So every passing day you will find yourself a little less stressed and a little happier.

In meditation lie the solutions to all our sufferings. The human mind is the creator of our happiness or unhappiness, joy or sorrow, pleasure or pain, freedom or bondage, stress or relaxation, good or bad, failure or success, and by understanding one self, one understands the mind and how to create what is beneficial for us and others and desist from the unconscious creation of what pains us and others.
Meditation has benefits on many different levels. It works on the physical body and through it goes deeper to the emotional and mental self of the practitioner. It’s easy to learn and can be practised almost anywhere including in your office or car while commuting.

Here are just some of the important health benefits of meditation -

1) Meditation leads to Reduced Blood Pressure
The release of stress causes our muscles to relax, including the muscular walls of our blood vessels. This means more blood can pump through the vessels and there is less resistance to the overall flow. This means less blood pressure.
In contrast, high blood pressure is recognised as a major factor in producing heart diseases and heart attacks.

2) Meditation creates Improved Sleep
When we meditate regularly, we tend to fall asleep quicker and our sleep is deeper. This means we get more and better quality sleep. As a result, we wake up feeling fresher and more alive. We also feel more energetic and calmer throughout the day.

3) Meditation increases Blood Circulation to all Organs and Glands
Relaxed blood vessels allow increased blood flow to all body parts.
Increased blood flow to the brain means we feel fresher and can think more clearly. It also helps to prevent strokes. Increased blood flow to the digestive system means it will function better and we will digest and assimilate food better.

4) Meditation balances the Two Hemispheres of the Brain
Studies show meditation has a balancing and harmonising effect on the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
Our left hemisphere is responsible for our logical thinking. The right side is responsible for feelings. Due to fast-paced modern life, many of us tend to operate more from the left hemisphere. We think too much and analyse too much, at the expense of our feelings.
Meditation allows us to have the right balance of logical analytical thought and emotional feelings.
5) Meditation helps Asthma
A clinical research conducted by Ron Honsberger and Archie F. Wilson in the USA reported that asthmatic patients showed improvement in their asthma after starting meditation.
Ninety four percent of the group showed fewer airways resistance measurements, 55% showed improvement as reported by their personal physicians and 74% stated they themselves felt an improvement.

6) Meditation stimulates hormones and keeps you young.
Meditation stimulates our glands to produce more hormones. It also reduces the production of the body’s stress hormones.
Studies show that hormone levels in meditators are similar to those in people up to ten years younger. This is one of the reasons why meditators look and feel younger.

7) Meditation assists Health Problems
Up to 70% of health problems are psychosomatic, that is, they have a mental origin, so it is easy to understand how the awareness and control over our thoughts that meditation brings can help many of these disorders.
8) Meditation allows you to be alert yet at rest
It is the unique combination of deep relaxation and yet increased alertness that differentiates meditation from other relaxation techniques and sleep. It is referred to as the meditative state of consciousness or the super-conscious state. It indicates the emergence of the Higher Consciousness.
9) Meditation optimises Brain Function
Reports published in the International Journal of Neuroscience claim that higher levels of EEG coherence measured during the practice of meditation are significantly correlated with increased fluency of verbal creativity, increased efficiency in learning new concepts, more principled moral reasoning, higher verbal IQ, decreased neuroticism, clearer experiences of transcendental consciousness and increased neurological efficiency.

The above are just some of the benefits that meditation brings into your life. The meditation habit is one worth developing and results in a life of alert and joyful tranquillity. It is the best investment you can make in yourself.

Meditation - the only technology for happiness!

2011-06-18T06:47:00.000-07:00

How do we create our own happiness regardless of what unfolds in our external life?

You will ask this question when you come to the great realization that the external world is by definition, beyond our total control. From ancient times, the enlightened masters have given only one answer - Meditation.

Meditation - Who are you really ?

2011-06-07T22:42:00.000-07:00

Consider this question and peel away the conditioned layers .
Meditation introduces you to yourself .

I send you my love and gratitude
Vikas

Abundance Unlimited !

2009-10-28T03:36:00.000-07:00

If you find yourself habitually residing in a feeling of lack, it may be due to a core belief formed in your childhood or even in a past life.
Or it may be because you are out of touch with your inner divinity, which is the source of your abundance.
In either case, know that your perception of lack is a mis-perception that can be corrected with awareness and effort. It can be as simple as taking 10 minutes each day to close your eyes, quiet your mind and imagine yourself in a state of unlimited abundance, handling the financial demands in your life with total ease, drawing from an endless supply of resources.
Once you open your eyes, take some concrete action to make your intention real...walk in the direction of your dreams.
As I often like to remind people, put your action where your intention is!
Know that it is your birthright to be fully supported in the fulfillment of your needs and desires.
The Universe supports you always and all ways!

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

A precious teacher

2009-10-12T01:58:00.000-07:00

All of us have days from time to time when it feels like the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. On such days, one negative circumstance leads to another. On such a day, you may wonder whether anything in your life will ever go right again.

However, if you expand your awareness, a bad day, like any other day, can be a gift.
Having a bad day can show you that it is time to slow down, change course, or lighten up. A bad day can help you to learn wisdom you might otherwise have overlooked or discounted.
Bad days can certainly cause you to experience uncomfortable feelings you would prefer to avoid, yet a bad day may also give you a potent means to learn about yourself.

Bad days can only have a long-term negative effect on us if we let them. It is far better to ask yourself what you can learn from these kinds of days.

Bad days contribute to the people we become. Though we may feel discouraged and distressed on our bad days, a bad day can teach us patience and perseverance. It is important to remember that your attitude drives your destiny and that one negative experience does not have to be the beginning of an ongoing stroke of bad luck.

A bad day comes as a teacher because it is one day among many good days – otherwise, we wouldn’t even bother to acknowledge it as a bad day. Know too, that everybody has bad days, you are not alone, and the world is not against you. Tomorrow is guaranteed to be a brighter day.

On a bad day, remember ‘This too shall pass away’…and do your best to learn what you can from this precious teacher.

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

Knowing yourself; Loving yourself

2009-09-27T01:01:00.000-07:00

We have heard it often enough - We are not human beings having spiritual experiences; instead, we are spiritual beings having human experiences.

We hear this yet we do not take the time to really acknowledge the truth of these statements. Integrating this idea into how we see ourselves can expand our sense of who we are and help us appreciate ourselves as brave spirits on an important mission to learn and grow here on earth.

Remembering who we are can give us the patience to persevere when we become overwhelmed or frustrated. It can give us the courage to work through the most daunting challenges and help us trust the ancient wisdom we carry within us.

We have chosen to be on earth because there is something we want to learn that can only happen by inhabiting a body. Some of us are here to help others, repay a debt, learn about love, or teach forgiveness. Most of us are here for a combination of reasons, and we carry this information deep in our souls; all we have to do is remember.

So as you go through your journey, today and everyday, try not to forget how brave you are, being here now.
Honour yourself. Love yourself for who you are – a spiritual being here on a temporary physical journey.

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

An Ancient Secret of Happiness Revealed

2009-09-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

I was fortunate to receive one of the most ancient secrets that will keep you happy every day for all your years. Here it is. Use it and change your life

The ancient secret of happiness is simple, and effective - Count your blessings everyday and be grateful for all that you already have whether it be a home, car, savings, your family, or a partner with a shoulder you can lean on during rough times.

I want you to remember that you are already wealthy in so many ways and you may not even know it. People all around the world would be envious to be in your shoes.

Counting your blessings everyday works. I vouch for its effectiveness, as do all my teachers.

I encourage you to share this blog with anyone else you think needs a helping hand through unhappiness or chaos of any kind. Pay it forward.

(Want to know more about ancient secrets of happiness, success and love? Become a part of ‘Meditation Made Simple’ in November at SoulCentre Academy, www.soulcentre.org
It will forever change the way you look at life. Enough said.)

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

The Eagle, our teacher

2009-09-13T06:28:00.000-07:00

During a 2 hour walk through the MacRitchie Reservoir today, I happened to spot a majestic eagle soaring high in the open sky as it surveyed everything beneath with an eye of mastery. Made me realise just how enlightened a being the Eagle is.

Eagles have evolved to soar high above the earth, giving them a perspective that is unavailable to any other creature.

From their great height, riding on the wind and sunlight, they see the bigger picture and constantly remind us that there is a bigger reality to our lives. When we get bogged down with the details and routine of daily life, eagles help us to remember that we are part of a larger plan, have a larger purpose to fulfil, and that everything fits together beautifully and perfectly.

Once you can develop the eagle’s expanded perspective you too can become a visionary able to focus on the exact spot that truly needs your attention in the moment. With their amazing focus, eagles teach us to follow our personal vision. Additionally, the eagle’s ability to live on land but visit the sky at will is a good reminder for us all. This unique quality of the eagle reminds us that their strength and survival comes from connecting regularly with the spirit within and bringing the guidance received from the inner self into earthly affairs.

As the eagle soars amongst the heavenly bodies of the sun, the stars, and the wind that moves the clouds, it reminds us to always consider the larger picture, one that inspires us to move through the world we inhabit with strength, certainty, and grace.

Whenever you see the eagle next, know that you have a lot to learn from this great master.

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

Shine Your Light

2009-08-31T07:59:00.000-07:00

Each of us is born into this world with unique gifts.
Within us is a light that can potentially make the world a more beautiful place. But in many, that light lies dormant, snuffed out by fears and feelings of in-adequacy.

It is important to understand that when we undermine the light by hiding our strengths and skills, and quashing our dreams, we deny ourselves and others a wealth of evolutionary experiences. Your abilities are a part of who you are and when you take pride in them, you express the light within.

When you dare to share your light with the world, the beauty and perfection of your soul becomes visible. You become a whole being, created by the unleashing effect of your vast potential. Whether you are a wonderful orator, a first-rate dancer, quick with numbers, or a natural leader, you’ll come to understand that you do yourself injustice, and the world no favours when you hold yourself back.

You were meant to shine your light. You are designed by Nature and billions of years of evolution to be excellent. If you have hidden your light for so long that it has shrunk to an ember, make a list of everything you do well. Then ask yourself how you can positively contribute with those abilities in your daily life.

The gifts you were born with are meant to have a purpose. They are meant to be shared. While you may never know what impact your light has had on others, you can be sure that when you accept your talents and share them fully with others, you will spread more light in the world.

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

Use Obstacles as Stepping Stones

2009-08-06T01:57:00.000-07:00

There are only two ways to look at the world: the responsive/positive way or the reactive/negative way.

People with a negative mindset choose a victim stance, seeing life as a continuous succession of problems and a process of unfairness and oppression. They don't expect a lot and they don't get much. When things go wrong, they shrug their shoulders and passively accept that this is the way life is and there isn't anything they can do to make it better. They complain, crib and whinge throughout life that things are wrong but never take personal responsibility to make things as they want them to be. They talk their talk.
These are the eternal re-actors.

On the other hand, people with a positive mindset see the world around them as filled with opportunities and possibilities. They believe that everything happens as part of a great process designed to make them successful and happy. They approach their lives, their work, and their relationships with optimism, cheerfulness, and a general attitude of positive expectations. They expect a lot and they are seldom disappointed. If things don't turn out as they want them to, they take personal responsibility for changing them and put their actions where their mouth is. They walk their talk.
These are the eternal creators.

One world, 2 different perspectives. Thus 2 different realities.

Which one do you choose?

LIVE INSPIRED !
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

The Sun always shines !

2009-07-31T06:27:00.000-07:00

There are times when negativity, nay-sayers or unexpected events cause us to momentarily lose sight of the light of our dreams and goals. It is at these times that remembering the sun can help us.

The sun always shines; even when it seems that it doesn’t. If a dark cloud obscures the light and warmth of the sun you can be sure that it will soon pass, and the light will shine through once again.

It’s good to remember that despite external appearances the sun is shining always, even right now as I sit on my desk at night writing this to you. We may not be able to see it at this very moment, but it is there and it’s shining bright. And it’s only a matter of time before it will shine on us again.

The sun has been seen as a symbol of true wisdom, from ancient times to modern myth. By its example it teaches us that even if life feels like it is at a standstill, sometimes all we need to do is be patient and wait for the time when things are better again.

We can also choose to follow the way of the sun and continue doing our work and shining our light, even when we can’t immediately see positive results. In doing so we exercise our patience, making sure we are prepared when opportunity knocks and all other elements are in their right and perfect places.

The sun also reminds us that our own shining truth is never extinguished. Our light shines within us at all times, no matter what else occurs around us. This is why I chose the sun as the symbol of SoulKids, our life-skills program for children which is changing so many children in Singapore and all over the world.

SoulKids encourages every child to shine his/her light as brightly as they can regardless of external circumstances. To live with a strong sense of self-belief and to have your happiness and success in your own hands – what greater training can you receive? This is the gift of SoulKids.

So whether you are a child or an adult, remember the sun today and shine your own light

Live an Inspired Life!
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

Always keep an open mind

2009-07-30T00:58:00.000-07:00

A lot of people feel threatened if they feel they are being asked to question their cherished beliefs or their perception of reality. Yet questioning is what keeps our minds supple and strong.
Simply settling on one way of seeing things and refusing to be open to other possibilities makes the mind rigid.

Being open-minded means that we are willing to question everything, including those things we take for granted. A willingness to question everything, even things we are sure we are right about, can reinvigorate our minds, opening us up to understanding that was alien to us before. This alone is good reason to remain inquisitive, no matter how much experience we have or how old we get.

In the personal growth arena, this willingness to question is known as beginner’s mind, and it has a way of generating possibilities we couldn’t have seen from the point of view of knowing something with certainty. The willingness to question everything doesn’t necessarily mean we don’t believe in anything at all, and it doesn’t mean we have to question every single thing in the world every minute of the day. It just means that we are humble enough to acknowledge how little we actually know about life.

Nearly every positive change in the history of human progress came about because someone questioned some time-honoured belief and in doing so revealed a new truth, a new way of doing things. A commitment to staying open in our own individual lives can lead us to new personal revolutions and truths.

As I often state, only an open mind is a young mind, and will continue to grow up; a closed mind is only growing old, not growing up!

May you always live inspired,
Vikas Malkani
www.vikasmalkani.com

Choosing your daily experience

2009-07-14T04:53:00.000-07:00

Most people, as they wake, don’t look forward to the day ahead.
Because of the natural human tendency to focus on what we fear or dislike, it is easy to unconsciously send a message of unease into the day ahead. This negatively impacts what manifests.

While our lives are busy with challenges, there are also rich experiences worth savouring. We can attract this natural joy into our lives by starting each day with a message of love.
When you send love ahead to your day as it begins, that love will manifest itself in your personal interactions and your professional endeavours. You will find yourself approaching life’s uncertainties with great affection and confidence.

Each morning, just as you wake up, take several deep, grounding breaths and reaffirm the love you have for yourself. Speak a message of love to yourself and to life itself. Let this be the first action you take. Before you leave the comfortable warmth of your bed, be sure to tell the universe that you are eager and ready to receive the blessings it has set aside for you. Then as you prepare to meet the day, visualize yourself first saturated by and then surrounded with a warm and soft loving light.
Gradually widen the circle of this light until you are able to send it ahead into your future. Sending love ahead to everyone you will meet and everything you will do can ensure that your day is suffused with grace.

Each morning, in sending this love, you will exercise your power to control your existence and to paint the days with colours of your choice

With love and light,
Vikas Malkani

Essential Life Lessons

2009-06-17T02:40:00.000-07:00

Everything you have attracted into your life right now is precisely what you need to grow and expand.

Think about a situation in your life that is negative or not exactly what you desire. Describe how this situation makes you feel. Ask yourself, how can I use this situation to help me learn and grow? What insights can you learn about yourself from this situation?

Everything that comes to you is a tool to help you reach to the next level.
Think about it . . . you have situations in your life that are personal just to you and specific for your growth. Your friends, family members and co-workers do not have the same situations and circumstances in their lives. Only we have them - almost as if the Universe custom-made them specially for us, for our evolution.

We attract what we need in our lives, and that includes everything that manifests, both positive and negative - its all essential life lessons.
If you start looking at all situations, whether positive or negative, as a blessing and an opportunity for growth, you grow with everything, all the time.

Answers and guidance will then come to you instead of resisting what is happening in your life. You will then expand, not contact. You will evolve to your higher self.

Vikas Malkani

Commitment = Rejecting Rejection

2009-06-10T04:10:00.000-07:00

Here is a very important question - Are you fully committed to your goals?

It is only when you are committed fully that the universe supports you 100%. Most people decide what they want and then when one little thing gets in the way, they give up. That's not commitment; that's fantasizing.

Commitment is absolutely 100% totally essential in achieving whatever it is you desire.

Webster's dictionary defines commitment "To devote oneself unreservedly".
It means you give 100% to whatever it is that you want in your life. The people that have had the greatest success achieved what they have because they were fully committed.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen created the #1 best-selling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul after being rejected by publishers 144 times. Jonathan Livingston Seagull became an inspirational classic after numerous rejections. Ray Charles, the musician, was told by his teachers that he couldn't play the piano. Harry Potter wouldn't have seen the light of day had J K Rowling listened to her rejections.

What all of these people had in common was they stayed true to their intention, were committed, and took action toward their dreams. They never gave up; they rejected rejection and kept on going till they had it right.

What is your commitment quotient?

Vikas Malkani

How to FLOW

2009-05-31T22:37:00.000-07:00

I am often asked what it means to 'Go with the flow?'
Going with the Flow means being flexible and adapting quickly and easily to each situation as it presents itself.
It means resisting nothing, but accepting whatever comes, observing the options that are available, and responding in the best, most positive way you can.

Sometimes we get stuck on something - a thought, an event or an experience; we need to have things exactly our way, or the way we think they "should" be. This is not going with the flow of life - it is resisting life and will inevitably cause pain and suffering, also called unhappiness and misery.

To go with the flow, observe what is happening in your life and trust that "what is" is happening to serve you in some way. Fully embrace what happens.

Only when you go against the flow is when you experience resistance and you are fighting the Universal plan. The Universal energy is so much greater than you and always exists in harmony; it can see your life from a bird's eye view. So learn to trust it and even when it seems that things are going wrong, believe that they are not.

Everything is good for you when you open yourself to growing from it.
Remember that we go against the Universe, or the timing of the Universe, it creates struggle every time.

I invite you to go with the flow.

Vikas Malkani

You are Perfect !

2009-05-10T06:46:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to remind you that you are perfect, whole and complete just as you are in this moment.
Nothing on this planet can add to you, or take away from you. You are exactly where you need to be in this moment.

Our ego is continuously try to tell us that this moment is not OK, trying to create a scenario in our minds to tell us that the next moment will be better than this one. This is a lie. The ego wants us focused on the past or the future because that way it has control. It likes to make up or create stories to keep you out of the present.

This moment is as it is and it is perfect.
And so are you!

Vikas Malkani

Focus on the Positive

2009-05-04T19:08:00.000-07:00

Everything in the universe is made of energy. What differentiates one form of energy from another is the speed at which it vibrates. For example, light vibrates at a very high frequency, and something like a rock vibrates at a lower frequency.

Human beings also vibrate at different frequencies. Our thoughts and feelings determine the frequency at which we vibrate, and our vibration goes out into the world and attracts to us energy moving at a similar frequency. This is one of the ways that we create our own reality.

This is also why we can cause a positive shift in our lives by raising our vibration. We all know someone we think of as vibrant. Vibrant literally means “vibrating very rapidly.” The people who strike us as vibrant are vibrating at a high frequency, and they can inspire us as we work to raise our vibration.
On the other hand, we all know people that are very negative or cynical. These people are vibrating at a lower frequency. They can also be an inspiration because they can show us what we don’t want to become.

To discover where you are in terms of vibration, examine where you fall on a scale between the most pessimistic person you know and the most vibrant/positive. It is important to know where you are now so that you can choose what you want to become.

There are many ways to raise your vibration such as meditation, reiki, working with affirmations, reading inspirational material, and associating with enlightened people.
One powerful way to raise your vibration is to consciously choose where you focus your attention. To see how powerful this is, take just 3 minutes to describe something you love - a person, a movie or an experience. When your 3 minutes are up, you will definitely feel more positive and lighter. Congratulations, you have just raised your vibration successfully.

How you are feeling is always the best indicator of how you are vibrating. If you want to keep raising your vibration, commit to spending five minutes every day focusing on the good in your life. As you do this, you will train yourself to be more awake and alive. Over time, you will experience a permanent shift in your vibrancy. You will become a totally different person. Guaranteed!

Vikas Malkani