Cleaning Therapy

One look at Ashtang Yoga which has eight elements of Yama, Niyama, Aasana, Praanayam, Pratihaar, Dhaaran, Dhyaan, Samaadhi.
The element of Niyama has again five element of shauch (cleanliness), santosh( contentment), swaadhyay (continuous inquiry and learning), tapas (karma, hard work), ishwapraanidhan ( submission to God). The element of shauch is highlighted frequently and more because it is the easiest to pursue by many.

Neuroscience research has done some interesting experiments to prove that if one cleans his work desk or participates in general cleaning of office ( sometimes though) or house, there is an enzyme or hormone generated that finally gives a feel-good factor. Even an interesting experiment where on a periodic basis if the cleaning (done by others) is highlighted in different and intelligent manner…it leads to a better perception and better feeling in the onlooker.

In some sense, cleaning in auto mode is in-built in nature. Nature cleans it owns water streams, forest bodies, etc. Human body cleans itself everyday by exiting toxins and unwanted food.

Similarly the factory of Thinking needs to be cleansed everyday. Various ways…

…indulging in hobbies
…meditating
…thinking pure
…thinking and wishing peace
…thinking happiness for oneself and others
…thinking love
…thinking eternal truth
…thinking power of will

Happy Cleaning. Happy Beaming. Happy Living.

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