Revelations - A tool for creative growth

“Sometimes it (revelations) comes humming in my ears and I understand what it is revealing, sometimes the angel comes in a form of a man and I clearly understand what he is saying”

 A revelation is revealing an idea that is concealed.  Ideas are important parts of our growth, as they enhance creativity, innovation and problem solving.

The verse above is a narration showing 2 ways in which ideas (revelations) come to people.

1.) An idea that rings in your ear and you are forced to be captivated by it.

Sometimes we don't need to be dreaming, visualizing or mediating to have a great idea. While we walk we sometimes get a thought, that thought forms a complete pattern, with this pattern you get increased energy to act. This is a revelation. 

Revelations don't need to be logical, and you don't need to fight them back. Act upon your thoughts if they come with increased physical energy.

2.) Angels who are messenger come in the form of people.

Other times we receive ideas from other people. If we require help ask in the right way and set an intention for an answer observe how many other people will answer your question.

The more you listen the more you realize that humans around us are always giving us ideas, revelation and answering our questions. 

Don’t resist listen with an open heart.

By Jana Sharaf

Public affairs, Philosopher, and Founder of "NOON EVE"

اليوم العالمي للسعادة

في يوم الـ 20 من مارس ، يحتفل العالم باليوم العالمي للسعادة ليس فقط كحدث ، ولكن كنوع من التقاليد التي ينبغي أن نكرمها في كل يوم من حياتنا.

ان مملكة بوتان ، المعروفة باعتماد السعادة الوطنية الاجمالية و باعتبارها مقياس الازدهار لشعبها، قد بدأت بمبادرة الأمم المتحدة لتكريس يوم للسعادة. ثم ، في حزيران 2012، أعلنت الجمعية العامة الـ 20  من مارس ليكون اليوم العالمي للسعادة . وهذا يعني ان في حياتنا نحن ندرك أهمية أنه بغض النظر عن مكانك الجغرافي أو جنسيتك أو حالتك الثقافية فحياتك ستعاش ، وأنت حر للاحتفال بالسعادة كحق غير قابل للتصرف.

كل منا يمكنه الاحتفال باليوم العالمي للسعادة من خلال تعبيره عن كيف نتشارك السعادة في دوائر علاقاتنا. يمكننا أن نجعل العالم مكانا أكثر سعادة ! فانها تبدأ بنا وتتدفق الى حياة الآخرين في موجة من التغيير الإيجابي في جميع أنحاء العالم.

خذ وحيك من تأثير قدرتك الخاصة. و قم بزيارة مشروع اللطف أو قم ببناء حائط السعادة الخاص بك في مجتمعك المحلي. دع العالم يكتشف اين اخذك سعيك لتحقيق السعادة ، و اجلب معك الآخرين!

أفعال اللطف العالمية تشجع لحياة أكثر سعادة. و ان يعيش المرء سعيدا لا يعتبر فقط بالشيء الصحيح الذي ينبغي القيام به ، وإنما هو الشيء الذكي الذي يجب فعله من أجل صحتك ، وعلاقاتك ونجاحك في حياتك المهنية . البحث المكثف يثبت أن اختيارك بعيش حياة سعيدة تؤثر في قناعتك مع الحياة. انها نبوءة تتحقق ذاتيا.

السبب في أن نقف في صالح جعل أعمال البر جزءا متعمدا من أيامنا لهذا فان مشاركتنا أعمال اللطف لا تجعلنا أكثر سعادةً فحسب, بل ستجعلنا نتشارك السعادة  مع كل شخص نلتمسه. فقد يكون لنا دوراً فعالاً في تغيير حياتهم – نحو الافضل.

بمجرد ان تفهم قوة السعادة ، فإنها ستقلب تفكيرك فتتصرف بشكل مختلف. و تتفاعل بشكل مختلف . الناس الأكثر سعادة يعيشون حياة أكثر ارتياحا. ويكسبون دخلاً أعلى. و يعالجون التوتر بشكل مختلف. ينهضون من الوضع السيء أسرع. فأنهم ببساطة يعيشون بشكل أفضل.

يمكنك مشاركة فوائد السعادة ببساطة عن طريق أداء أعمال اللطف اليومية. وأعمال اللطف التي تقوم بها يمكنها أن تصبح السبب في تموج أفعال متبادلة . تخيل أن يحدث هذا في جميع أنحاء العالم.

ندعوكم للانضمام في مغامرة تقاسم أعمال اللطف عمداً كل يوم. أو يمكنها ان تكون بسيطة كعناق .أوكلمة طيبة . أو مساعدة أحد الجيران . أو حتى فتح باب.

أعمال اللطف هي الأشياء الصغيرة – مع تأثير كبير . انها في كل يوم ، تعبيرات لطيفة يقوم الآخرون بفعلها لنا – وهي التي نقوم بها للآخرين عمداً.

لذلك ، هيا ! اجعل يوم شخص ما – و يومك ، أكثر إشراقا قليلاً.

اضغط على الرابط أدناه لمعرفة كيف يمكنك المشاركة في نشر السعادة هذا العام ( فاريل وليامز + مؤسسة الأمم المتحدة =يوم السعادة العالمي)

http://24hoursofhappiness.com

هايدي شبارو

مؤسسة "مشروع اللطف في الشرق الأوسط" ، معلمة وكاتبة

International Day of Happiness

On March 20, the world celebrates International Day of Happiness not just as an event, but as a tradition we should honor every day of our lives.

The Kingdom of Bhutan, known for adopting Gross National Happiness as a measurement of its people’s prosperity, started the U.N. initiative for a day devoted to happiness. Then, in June 2012, the General Assembly declared March 20 to be International Day of Happiness. That means in our lifetime, we recognize the importance that no matter under what geographic, nationality or cultural condition your life is lived, you are free to celebrate happiness as your unalienable right.

We can each celebrate International Day of Happiness by expressing how we share happiness in our circles of relationships. We can make the world a happier place! It starts with us and ripples into the lives of others in a wave of positive change around the world.

Be inspired by your own potential impact. Visit The Kindness Project or build your own happiness wall in your local community. Let the world know where your pursuit of happiness has taken you, and bring others along!

Intentional acts of kindness encourage happier lives. And living happy is not just the right thing to do; it’s the smart thing to do for your health, relationships and career success. Overwhelming research proves that your choice to live a happy life impacts your satisfaction with life. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.

That’s why we stand in favor of making acts of kindness an intentional part of our days.

Not only will sharing acts of kindness make us each happier, but we will share happiness with everyone we touch. We can have an active part in changing their lives—for good.

Once you understand the power of happiness, it changes your thinking. You act differently. And interact differently. Happier people lead more satisfied lives. They earn higher incomes. They process stress differently. They rebound faster. They just live better.

You can share the benefits of happiness by simply performing everyday acts of kindness. And your acts of kindness can cause a ripple of reciprocal acts. Imagine that happening all around the world.

We invite you to join in the adventure of intentionally sharing acts of kindness every day. It can be as simple as a hug. A kind word. Helping a neighbor. Holding a door.

Acts of kindness are small things—with a big impact. They’re every day, thoughtful expressions that others do for us—and that we intentionally do for others.

So, come on! Make someone’s day—and yours—a little brighter.

Click the link below to find out how YOU can participate in spreading the happiness this year (Pharrell Williams + United Nations Foundation= Int'l Day of Happiness!)

http://24hoursofhappiness.com/

By Heidi Shebaro

Founder of "The Kindness Project in the Middle East", a teacher and a blogger

Sleep thoughts

Your thoughts may often interfere with your sleep by protracting you into so-called “cycle of worry” and as a result stop you from falling asleep and resting properly.

CYCLE OF WORRY

THOUGHT: Negative Thought Leads to….

FEELING: Worry: Body and Mind are “ACTIVATED”

BEHAVIOUR: Scanning body, environment, and thoughts

THOUGHT… And the cycle continues.

When Body and Mind are activated senses “zoom-in” and so often detect small, unrelated things as threats.

How to break a Cycle of Worry

Imagine, you wake up at 3 am and you think “I won’t be able to function tomorrow”.

You need to challenge that thought!!!

·       What is the evidence that supports this idea?

·       What is the evidence against this idea?

·       Is there an alternative explanation?

·       What is the worst that could happen?

·       Could I live through it?

·       What is the best that could happen?

·       What is the most realistic outcome?

·       What would I tell______(a friend) if he she were in the same situation?

·       How would someone else interpret the same situation?

What alternative thought could you have?

Situation	Automatic Thoughts	Feelings	Alternative Thoughts	Feelings
Awake in bed in the middle of the night	“I won’t be able to function tomorrow”.	Anxious 80%	“I did not sleep so well one night last week but I could still function. I may not be sleeping, but I am resting”.	Anxious 25%

By finding and Alternative Thought, Worry and Anxious feelings are reduced and the cycle is weakened or broken so sleep will come more easily.

Other ways to stop a “Racing Mind”

·       Allow thoughts to come and go e.g. train passing through a station (pink bunny exercise)

·       Concentration on something pleasurable and/or boring e.g. counting sheep

·       Think of something that will take your attention

3 BIG FACTORS that make it difficult to judge how much sleep you’ve had:

1.     “Sleep Inertia”- 3-20 minutes after waking we’re still “half-asleep”, dazed, “out-of-it”

2.     “Sleep Onset” is a bit of mystery time! Even with hi-tech machines, we can’t know exactly when sleep starts.

3.     “Worry” – research shows that when we worry – and our mind races – time seems to pass more quickly. So 30 minutes trying to get to sleep may seem like and hour!

Thinking about your sleep problem

Research has found that almost everyone

·       Underestimates how much sleep they get

·       Overestimates the time it takes them to go to sleep

Your beliefs and attitudes about sleep are important

Some things you can do

1.     Widen the Goal Posts e.g. don’t have fixed rules about sleep

2.     Recognise that not feeling completely rested some days is normal, EVEN AFTER a good night’s sleep

3.     Recognise that there are more things within your control such as:

·       Irregular sleep schedule

·       Daytime napping

·       Spending too much time in bed

DO NOT

·    Exaggerate the seriousness as this can lead to more worry, e.g. “I look ten years older after no sleep last night”

·       Let your world revolve around sleep

·       Cancel activities as that gives you more time to worry about the upcoming night

DO

·       Get on with things normal even if you have had a bad night sleep

·       Even if you don’t sleep, enjoy rest and relaxation, as these can be helpful

·       Accept that sleep problems are not dangerous

Good luck! Stay calm and sleep well…

© King’s College London

Dr. Anastasia Burelomova

Trainee Counseling Psychologist