The Alchemy of Emotions

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Emotions: they are not just fleeting feelings but powerful guides on our journey to self-discovery. As a spiritual teacher and advocate for consciousness, I've always held emotions in high regard. In my work, they are not just an aspect of the self; they are gateways to a deeper understanding of who we are.

Let’s explore this incredible journey of making peace with our emotions, a predominant theme in my teachings.

Unearthing the Truth Behind Emotions

The process begins with recognizing the emotion that is currently present. But it doesn't stop there. It's about delving deeper, looking behind that emotion, then going under it, and under it again. It's in this explorative journey that we uncover the truth of our selves.

The Distinction in Emotional Response

It's easy to get hooked onto an emotion, like anger, and let it define us. But that’s not the essence of our practice. Our focus is to get curious about the emotion: Where does this anger stem from? How is it...

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The Journey of Transformation: Balancing Inner and Outer Change

In a world teeming with challenges and injustices, many of us feel a deep-seated urge to take action, to right the wrongs and restore balance. This instinct to contribute and make a difference is noble, but through my journey as a spiritual teacher, I've discovered a profound truth: lasting change begins from within.

Our inclination to address external problems is a reflection of our compassion. However, focusing solely on external solutions without nurturing our inner selves can lead us to overlook a crucial aspect of transformation. It's not just about what we can fix in the world; it's also about how we grow and evolve as individuals.

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and alignment with our true spirit and purpose brings a completeness to our being. This wholeness doesn't just benefit us; it radiates outward, positively impacting our families, communities, and the world at large. It's the ripple effect of personal transformation.

Consider the advice given during flight...

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The Song of Rejection and Acceptance

 

Adi Shankaracharya, an 8th-century Indian philosopher and theologian, composed a poem called the Nirvana Shatakam. Born in Kerala, India, Shankaracharya is a pivotal figure in Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy. His life's mission was to re-establish the ancient teachings of Vedanta and advocate for the unity of the self (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman).

When I first heard a rendition of this song and understood the meaning, it brought joy to my heart and mind. Since the day I first heard it I have been singing it and wanting to share it with you. In the video on this page, is the first verse, which sets the stage for the very essence of it's meaning - that I am Consciousness!

The Nirvana Shatakam begins with the declaration "I am not the body, I am not the mind," a message of self-realization and transcendence of the ego. 

  1. I Am Not the Body: Negate identification with the physical body. The body is a temporary...

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Breaking Free of Limiting Beliefs: A Fresh Perspective on Finding Your True Self

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As a child, the world is a canvas of endless possibilities. Remember those days? The walls of our homes weren't barriers but the edges of our universe, the steam from a hot meal was a mysterious mist, and winter gear was our armor against fantastical ice kingdoms. Our young minds didn't recognize limits; they were foreign concepts, learned over time through the well-intentioned teachings of our caretakers and society.

Yet, this learning journey often takes a complex turn. As we grow, we receive subtle, and sometimes not so subtle, messages about our appearance, financial status, and the value we should place on ourselves. These messages, seeping into our consciousness from those we love and interact with, begin to sculpt our self-image. Slowly, we build an identity that feels more like a collage of external perceptions rather than an authentic self-portrait.

But isn't it peculiar? How we construct our sense of self based on these inherited beliefs, which, upon closer examination,...

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The Power of a Pause Meditation

Richa Badami
The Power of a Pause Meditation
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Pausing allows us to center ourselves. To think about our intentions. To take a personal journey towards the discovery of our unique purpose in the Universe and connect with ourselves on a deeply profound level. Notice your breath, notice your eyes, and notice the power of a pause during this serene meditation. 

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Smile Meditation

Richa Badami
Smile Meditation
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Let's smile. Let's feel the love pulsing through our body, radiating through our chakra system. Throughout this entire meditation, I invite you to smile. Just smile. This simple act can free tension, relieve stress, and completely change your mood. Smiles are contagious. They deliver positivity. You may even change someone else's day by smiling in their direction.

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Conscious Breathing Meditation

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Conscious Breathing Meditation
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 This beautiful, serene 10-minute meditation focuses solely on your breathing, allowing you to pause in the moment and be present. Where nothing is happening, where there is nothing but emptiness, where you can be still as you find your own rhythm and expansion. Please gift yourself these precious moments of self care in meditation to escape from the daily churn. Calm your body, calm your mind.

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Hey, I'm Talking To You!

Far too often words have been minced and the truth has been lost. So, hey there you! I am talking to you! So listen!

Are you happy? What are you doing with your life? Are you being true to yourself? Yes, I am just coming straight out and asking you this point blank. What do you want? Who are you? What is your life for?

Are you waiting for the right moment, the opportune time, the stars to align? Is your life passing you by? Does every birthday go by leaving you a year behind on you having achieved what you know you could have achieved by now? What are you doing with your life? Are you living your life authentically? Are you speaking your truth? Are you?

Recently I lost someone I knew very well. He ended his life, what seemed like, quite suddenly. Like too many others before him, he was gone, and so was his potential. What seemed sudden to me wasn't so sudden for him. He had been suffering silently, bottling up his true pain, depression and sadness for decades.

His loss made me...

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The Chakra Humming Meditation

Richa Badami
The Chakra Humming Meditation
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Chakra Balancing can be done to cleanse and unblock our energy centers and to also amplify and energize the health and balance of our Chakras. So get in a comfortable position, take a few deep breathes, relax, and enjoy the calming effect this beautiful meditation has on your energy. Humming vibrations amplify and energize the health and balance of your energy center.

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The Crown Chakra Meditation

Richa Badami
The Crown Chakra Meditation
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The Crown Chakra reaches the heights of spirituality. It connects us with our indelible and permanent divinity, and is the source of healing energy in the human energy system. The chakras act as a ladder to love, spirituality, and healing, from the base energy of the Root Chakra, which anchors us in life, to the more refined spiritual energy of the Crown Chakra. Like all other energy centers in the human energy system, the Crown Chakra exists as a vestigial core of potential until it is activated.

The Crown Chakra opens when we have attained psychological maturity and spiritual development. The opening of the Crown Chakra coincides with a time in our lives when we may have to face several difficult personal choices and external life challenges. These ultimately bring us spiritual insights and a greater sense of what we are capable of, and what our higher purpose might be. For many, such realizations are often seen as a form of "midlife" crisis – enlightenment often leads us to...

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