Vipaasana

Mind is a very powerful tool which can be shaped and used in many ways. It is often neglected and looked down upon as it does not show any symptoms in the physical body at least in the earlier stage. Attitude and mindset determines the person’s qualitative aspect of mind. We often neglect smaller things in life for example making our own bed, trying to learn small things like gestures, polishing our way of behaviour towards others, taking responsibility, etc. Many of these small things have the potential to create a huge impact on our personality. Observing and enjoying the smaller things for some occurs naturally while it comes from a constant and conscious practise for others. The smaller things will play a huge role in activating the reward system of the brain by motivating us to perform better and ultimately help us in taking control of our thoughts, emotions and actions. Once we start appreciating the smaller things in life, we develop an attitude of acceptance and tolerance. This

    We humans have a general tendency to give up to our emotions. Its so easy for us to let emotions control our actions rather than facts and logic. In order to come out of this illogical behaviour, we require constant toning and stabilisation of mind.      Recent tensions due to border clashes with China has triggered an emotional response among our people to call for a boycott of Chinese goods. But it is during these times that we have to keep a cool head, think accordingly and act logically.       China's trade with India is around 100 billion dollars, out of which 75 billion dollars are imported to India and only 25 billion dollars are exported to China which signifies a huge trade deficit. India imports more from China than it exports to China. This huge trade imbalance is of course a disadvantage to India. But by boycotting the Chinese goods without first finding an alternative path either through domestic manufacturing or through import from other countries, the mere though