Whats on the week at Harmony House

"Live Gracefully - No Matter What" Self-empowerment through applying Meditation and the Spiritual Toolkit A Workshop in English by Ioanna Vasiliadou Sat 20th Oct | 7:30 - 9:00pm Have you ever felt regretful that you just blew your top at the workplace? Have you ever felt empty inside even though materially you have everything you ever dreamed of? Do you hope for a more peaceful world with less political turmoil? If you would like to live fearlessly, peacefully, fulfilled and equipped to handle each life challenge gracefully, join Ioanna Vasiliadou for a creative workshop. Ioanna will share with you her several years of experiences and deep realizations on how using meditation and the spiritual toolkit we acquire from applying raja yoga meditation can help ease life and make the wheels of relationships move smoothly. True spirituality is not a system of worship or ritual, but a positive attitude towards ourselves and others, which makes living a joy rather than a struggle. Living gracefully is an attitude - come and learn how you can create it! "Staying Calm Admidst the Chaos" Seminar in Arabic by Muna Alarfaj Sat 27th Oct | 7:30 - 9:00pm In today's world, we are faced with uncertainties of climate, economy, nature and relationships. If you were able to stay calm no matter what is happening around you, you would be able to keep going in life and also be in the position to help your loved ones. Join us for a session in Arabic with Muna Al-Arfaj, who will share with you tips and tool kits to remain calm in the mind admist the chaos around you. NEW!! Meditation Basic Course in Arabic on Mornings Registration is necessary: Please register by emailing your name, contact number and course name to harmonyhousemeditationcentre@gmail.com Starts on Monday 21st October Continues on: 22nd, 23rd and 24th Oct Time: 9:00am- 10:00am NEW!! Sat, Mon, Tues, Wed | 7:00pm – 7:30pm Evening Meditation Fri, 19th October | 5:00 – 6:30pm Hindi Seminar Sun, 21st October | 7:00pm - 8:00pm World Meditation Hour All programs unless otherwise stated will be held at Harmony House: Harmony House Meditation Centre Villa 3, Block 5 Shaheen Al Ghanim Street Rumaithiya, Kuwait T: +965-2565 4062 E: harmonyhousemeditationcentre@gmail.com W:hhmeditationcentre.org

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The journey of life teaches us that we need to prepare ourselves by learning to navigate our way through any sudden eventuality, and the spiritual path teaches us to embrace that with love and strength when it does happen. If we have not done the inner work of creating a strong inner resolve, we will indeed be shaken, scattered and shattered, and fall victim to the situation rather than mastering it and staying unaffected. We live in an unpredictable world where anything can happen at any time. Planes and trains crash, ‘terrorists’ attack, children die at an early age, weather patterns disrupt our schedules, stocks and shares come tumbling down. And in our personal relationships too, friends and family can surprise us with new dramas in their lives. In fact the earthquakes and tsunamis we see in the world are a reflection of our inner breakdown. With every negative and weak thought we create, we send out a negative message, frequency and vibration to the world. And with so much sorrow in the world, even Mother Earth is reacting in strange ways. With all this upheaval we hear in the news and pews everyday we should by now have become impervious to such onslaughts. Yet why do we continue to be shocked at every turn? Perhaps the answer lies in the fact that we still keep hope. Hope that the human race will act out of higher morals and hope that the planet will have some compassion on us and be gentle. Let us ask ourselves, how prepared are we in facing these unexpected and sudden events? We may have even gathered an earthquake kit, fixed a fire extinguisher on the wall, bought an extra water storage tank and some sand bags too. Or how do we deal with the personal situations that we may have to face, like missing the flight, losing a job or breaking a leg? How many of us have prepared ourselves mentally and spiritually to face these everyday contingencies? Spiritual preparation requires that we really do see ourselves as souls first and foremost and remind others that they are also souls. Inner work requires that we really believe and reinforce the powerful qualities inherent in the soul, thus moving away from our attachment to the body… soul consciousness makes us fearless and free. The soul is eternal, immortal and indestructible – if we have not felt this about our self then we will have difficulty facing distressing scenes. The only way to feel bold and strong is to get in touch with our innate qualities and powers – so that we have the strength inside us at all times and not just when we feel safe in a bunker. To remind ourselves we need to spend time daily contemplating on these qualities… play some soft music… breathe deeply… as you inhale release all stress and tension… and as you breathe in… breathe in deep peace… and with your mind’s eye, visualize this deep peace penetrating every cell and organ of your body… Sit quietly and speak these thoughts to yourself in your mind gently… say them with feeling and conviction: I am a pure soul Completed stripped of my role, character and this costume, the body My identity is of pure, bright, white light I own nothing and desire nothing Everything I need is right here inside of me… I am a peaceful soul I am totally at peace with my life I seek nothing different in any way I am absolutely content… I am a powerful soul My body is strong, my vision is pure, my words are sweet Every thought is far reaching, helping others Nothing is impossible and nothing unachievable… I am a loving soul I love myself and respect myself I love my life and the surroundings I find myself in now I love all those close to me I am love… no extra drop of love from out there can complete me… I am truth I have all the wisdom I need to solve my problems I am in touch with my intuition I feel what is right and I follow my truth… I am beauty I am filled with the light of divine virtues I colour others with my inner palette of beautiful qualities I shine with the sparkle of divinity… I am happy So happy that my cells are dancing inside So filled with gratitude towards everything So thankful for my life experiences … And all my friends and family… With this stock of powers I am ready to face any challenge With God by my side, what is not possible? Om Shanti… It’s time… to consider yourself to be a soul, to reconnect with all your divine virtues and powers and prepare yourself to be able to face any eventuality. Make your inner core rock solid so that nothing and no one is able to shake you. You will amaze people by your peaceful presence as you safely navigate through the stormy waters of life’s journey to safer harbours. Share these thoughts! It’s Time is spreading far and wide! Feel free to forward this wisdom, but to avoid any karmic rebound, please acknowledge its source – ‘It’s Time’ by Aruna Ladva, BK Publications London