Morning Raaga

Relationship is defined as the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other. In this time of the world, when intolerance is creeping into the lives of human beings, developing and maintaining a relationship is becoming difficult by the day. Whatever level of SUCCESS one may achieve, if one is lonely in the end, it amounts to FAILURE. A good relationship is more than something we want—it’s something we need to be our happiest, healthiest, most productive selves. But at home or work, supportive, fulfilling relationships don’t come automatically. They take an investment in time and energy as well as social skills that can be learned. Relationships need to be built when one is young  since as you grow old, it becomes more and more difficult. Hence, building, nurturing and investing in relationships should start from an early age. But relationships must be meaningful and sincere, not merely numbers which means  noth...

Meditation is an antique practice – often using quiet contemplation, deep breathing or sustained focus on a phrase, colour or sound – that helps an individual let go of stress and feel peaceful together with maintaining a relaxed state of mind. People meditate for several reasons. For some it is a spiritual journey that has to do with expansion of awareness and perception of life. Some are interested in its benefits for health and general well-being. Others simply want to relax. Nowadays it is more often practiced to clear the mind and at the same time to ease many health concerns related to stress, including high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. The positive effect of meditation comes from deep relaxation when both the body and mind are refreshed and revitalized. This yields many immediate, as well as long lasting health benefits, primarily for the heart. Some of them include: Lowering blood pressure . A 2013 study showed that regular mindfulness-based stress reduction activiti...