It's the circle of life. And it moves us all.
Through despair and hope.
Through faith and love.
Till we find our place.
On the path unwinding, in the circle.
The famous song of 'The Lion King' has a deep message to convey.
This eternal truth has always been the core of several practices in various religions. Recently, I came across an interesting practice by Buddhist monks: the tradition of sand Mandalas.The word 'Mandala' comes from the Sanskrit, meaning 'Circle'. Mandala art is a captivating expression and intricate design created using various geometric patterns and shapes.

The Circle of Life

The monks bend over the piece for hours on end, dropping one grain of sand after another into intricate symbolic patterns.The act of making a sand mandala is believed to be sacred and has deep philosophical importance, symbolism, and meaning. Each sand mandala varies in size, shape, and color depending on the lesson the monks want to teach.Hinduism and Buddhism use mandalas for meditation and enlightenment. However, in recent times, they are also appreciated simply for their beauty and aesthetic appeal.

Making a Sand Mandala

Mandalas are beautiful and colorful works of art created for healing, spiritual attainment and meditation.
Various monks spend weeks creating sand mandalas, which require immense patience, resolve, and cooperation and feature intricate details. While the process is laborious and stunningly powerful, its message goes deeper.
<li>Mandalas are unique and hand-crafted with impressive details.</li>
<li>This sacred art takes weeks & teamwork but enhances healing and spiritual growth.</li>
<li>Ultimately, mandalas embody the essence of patience, precision and artistry.</li>

The Art of Creating Sand Mandalas

When the mandala is finally finished, however long it takes for the monks to deal with this divine geometry of the heavens, they pray over it, and then they destroy it. They sweep it up, every last grain of sand, and give handfuls of it away to those who participate in the closing ceremony as a final memory of sublime possibility. Then they throw the rest of the sand into the nearest living stream, to be swept into the ocean and bless the whole world. And that's it. It's gone. In an instant, after all that artistry and work, it's over.

Mandala Creation and Destruction

This tradition teaches monks ‘Anitya’ -the art of De-attachment, as they believe that the main reason behind all the miseries of human lives is attachment.
Attachment with both tangible and intangible possessions and hence the creator of mandala destroys the masterpiece with own hands which was created with so much efforts. It also teaches them about impermanence of our existence which implies not to become engrossed in too much of self and materialistic gains. It instils a selfless nature within them which in turn provides an urge to serve humanity.

Anitya

Possibly, in this fast-paced life once in a while we must take some moment for introspection and must realise the impermanent nature of life, find meaning of our own Mandala and align our actions with them. Certainly, this tradition tacitly provides a vivid perspective to understand that life is temporary, transient and ephemeral.

Finding Your Mandala

Nothing is permanent and life is ephemeral .

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First there a need to understand what is a mistake? Mistake is when the action we take fails to achieve a pre-determined goal or outcome. But what if we don't have a goal in mind? Are all actions considered mistakes? Let's delve deeper into understanding mistakes:<ul><li>An action is considered a mistake when it does not produce the desired result</li><li>Not having a predetermined goal does not necessarily mean an action is not a mistake</li><li>Mistakes can also be seen as valuable learning opportunities and a chance for growth</li></ul>

Understanding Mistakes

What's the point of learning from other's mistakes?
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<li>Learning from others can help us avoid making the same mistakes ourselves.</li>
<li>We can learn new perspectives and approaches to solve problems from others' mistakes.</li>
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Simply put, learning from other's mistakes can save us from trouble and help us grow.🤔💡💪

Do We Really Need To Learn From Other's Mistakes ?

We often wonder if it's better to learn from others' mistakes or have our own experiences. This has two sides to it: learning undiscovered facts and learning from others' subjective experiences based on different factors.Now, Learning from others' mistakes can save us from repeating them. At the same time, making our own mistakes can help us learn and grow.However, it's important to understand that every situation is unique, and what works for someone else may not work for us.So, the best approach is to learn from others but also gain our own experiences to fully understand and grow.

Learning from Others' Mistakes Vs Own Experience 

A balance between pragmatic and emotional approach is the key. . Being empathetic and open to learning will provide a better perspective to delve and imbibe the ability to analyze the situations and differentiate. "Learning from others mistakes" is easier said than done. But if we understand the depth of this phrase, we can make our lives more productive and efficient.

Balnced Approach

While this old age adage is known to everyone but what do we actually mean by it at present context and does it apply for every situation. There is a need to dvelve deeper and understand it true meaning.

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Is It Okay to 'Learn from Others' Mistakes'?

We all have an inner calling that guides us through life. As we grow and fulfill our basic needs, we reach a point where we must discover our true purpose.What is an inner calling?<ul><li>An inner calling is a strong feeling or desire within us that guides us towards our true purpose.</li><li>It is a sense of direction and meaning that brings fulfillment and satisfaction in life.</li><li>It can manifest in different ways, such as a passion, a talent, or a sense of responsibility.</li></ul>

Inner Calling

When we listen to our inner calling, we are able to live authentically and find fulfillment in our actions.By pursuing our inner calling, we can make a positive impact in the world and serve a greater purpose.Never ignore your inner calling. Embrace it and let it guide you towards a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Few benefits that I have experienced have been discussed below

Why is it important to discover our inner calling?

In order to be selfless, you need a purpose and a vision to achieve. It's important to have something bigger than yourself to accomplish.<ul><li>Selflessness is only possible when you have a greater goal in mind.</li><li>Find a purpose and a vision to guide your actions towards others.</li><li>Think outside of yourself and focus on helping and supporting others.</li></ul>Remember, selflessness is about giving to others and expecting nothing in return.

Towards Being Selfless From Self

It helps us prioritize and make decisions that align with our values and goals. Our efforts are more focused and concerted and we work at highest efficiency.Our actions are backed up by positive energy which is intense and pure.

Actions Align To Fulfillment Of Purpose

It provides an ability to see and think about things by looking at the bigger picture in understanding connections ,relationships and situations. It provides comprehensive understanding of human nature and capabikity to extend empathetic solutions to any problem

Holistic Perspective

As we evolve and move up on the ladder of Maslow hierarchy of needs, a stage comes when we feel a void within. This indicates that the point has arrived where we need to seek our inner calling.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Validation is the act of acknowledging and accepting someone's thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It is a basic human need that is essential for mental and emotional well-being. When we receive validation from others, it helps us to feel understood, valued, and respected.But why we need validation?

Validation

As children, we rely on our caregivers to validate our existence and our worth. They do this by responding to our needs, showing us affection, and praising us for our accomplishments. As we grow older, we continue to seek validation from others, but we also learn to validate ourselves.We are social creatures who thrive on belonging and connection. When we receive validation from others, it makes us feel like we are part of something larger than ourselves. It helps us to cope with difficult challenges. When we are going through a tough time, it can become pancea

Why We Need Validation?

Validation is our basic need but in present scenariok world has become multi cultural, multi lingual society with different ideologies and plethora of beliefs.It becomes very pertinent that the criteria of validation has radically changed and has diversified drastically. This has created validation void in societies which is reflected in our behaviour as we go to great lengths to please others, even if it means sacrificing your own needs or values. We constantly compare ourself to others and feel inadequate. We are easily offended by criticism and take it personally. We feel abyss without it

Seeking Validation

Remember, validation is a basic human need and It is okay to seek validation from others, but it is important to understand the changed scenario around us and do it in a healthy way. Validation is justified as long as its used as feedback for improvement but must be avoided if produces unhealthy effectWe must be honest with ourself about our needs and wants and lucidly communicate them to others in a clear and assertive way. Be open to feedback from others, but don't let it define you. Learn to validate yourself and your accomplishments. Surround yourself with supportive people who value you.

Understanding The Difference 

Contemporary Issue needs to be understood.

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Understanding the Vital Role of Validation in Our Lives

Opportunities lies in every little thing around.Positive attitude and right perception can transform challenges into opportunities.I have been posted to areas where I never wanted to go, departments which I always considered inefficient and weather I never liked but at the hindsight I realised all of it provided me the best of opportunities of my life and some best of achievements I'm proud of.Mind is most powerful machine and thoughts are the seed for evolution. Our Perception are lenses through which we see world which are based on our exposure to situations and experiences of life

Perception

Success ,achievements ,and material possession all these things which give us happiness are relative. Someone is rich because someone is poor, there is success because failure exists. Things have value until they are exclusive and exclusivity is relative in nature.If everyone around owns a ferrari ,it will not have same value. Anything both tangible and intangible, things which are relative, will gradually loose it's content value. The real satisfaction lies in achieving the Absolute. It was,it is and it will be there. It doesn't need comparison for existence.ButWhat Is absolute ?

Circle of Life

Is It Okay to 'Learn from Others' Mistakes'?

Inner Calling

Understanding the Vital Role of Validation in Our Lives

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

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