Art of Living

So the first month of this year, I took this Art of Living course. I never used to find such courses credible enough. However, after a suggestion from a friend, I thought why not give it a try. After all, nothing to lose.

It was a 5 day course, each day extended 3-4 hours. Apparently, this is what they claim one would learn,

* Practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit
* Skills for handling negative emotions and situations
* Practical wisdom for improving work and relationships
* Insight into the laws that govern the mind and emotions
* Stretching and low-impact yoga for health, circulation, and body stillness

So what is my take on it after completing the course? It did have some positive effects (even if those were very minimal). The course really made me aware of one very important aspect of my being - my breath. It was really interesting to be very conscious of my breath. Did I benefit from all what they claim? Probably not. However, it may be really person specific. I def. would encourage people to try it out.

The best part of the course was the community service which we performed. We were able to raise about $750($1500 total after our amount was matched by a charitable organization) for the earthquake victims in Haiti (in just 2 hours). :)

after a break...

so i dont have any excuse to give for not posting anything for a long time...anyways...i guess a lot has happened since i posted last...so i'll try to post several short "posts" in the next couple of days...

also ill try to be more regular....i'll really try... past one year, there has been a paradigm shift in my life and i am trying to sort all that...hopefully i can use this blog more effectively in expressing my inner feelings out...as of few weeks back, i have started a new life...but like every newborn baby starting a new life, i feel confused, things around me look hazy and i started it by crying...

2010

So finally we hit 2010....

this new year hasn't been the best so far...the year started by the demise of a dear one...though she was not keeping so well, i felt it happened a bit too suddenly...May her soul rest in peace...Aita, you will be missed...!

For some reason 2010 doesn't seem to excite me...as each day of 2010 passes by, i just start to lose faith in things more...i start to become less human and more machine...i just hope its a phase....

So do i have a new year resolution?....yes....but i'm not spitting it out here...