Philosophy

JANUARY 23, 2011

“Be the change you want to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi

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Milo & Cat

 

The first thing that comes to mind when anyone talks about world peace is the unity of people and countries where we respect one another’s views and opinions as long as no one is harmed. Have you ever thought about world peace in terms of the relationship of  humankind with the environment, plants and animals?But how does this can happen when the dog of your neighbor’s dog doesn’t stop barking during the night? We this was my case and my solution was to learn how to get dog to stop barking at night. Now it’s a very peaceful neighborhood.

As a dog and cat rescuer, I have learned countless things from these beautiful creatures: some abandoned, abused, injured and neglected. Situations in which I learn most from these animals is when they lack trust for humans. The patience one has to have to gain their trust and to let them know that they are in safe hands is a challenge in itself. But it is rewarding when trust is gained and the animal reciprocrates to the act of kindness. I always advise people out there to learn to understand an animal like you would your own child as most of the time, they behave like kids do.

I would also like to note that my love for these animals was cultivated only about 6 years ago. Before that, I did not have much contact with pet cats or dogs nor was I educated to love them, therefore I was afraid of them. So it was a big change in some perspectives of my life when I got to know them better and that made me a more compassionate person, not only to animals but human kind alike. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about CBD dog treats lately. Dog treats with CBD are they worth the money? It also fights off free radicals to help prevent the development of cancerous cells. Knowing this, it’s easy to see why people are choosing to give CBD treats to their dogs, read more about how to treat your pet with CBD. Glucosamine for dogs is a supplement that supports cartilage, which is the tissue that provides smooth movement of the joints. Buy amazon glucosamine for dogs to help maintain joint mobility, may reduce inflammation, may have some antioxidant activity, and are often used as part of a multi-modal treatment of osteoarthritis.

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It is my karma yoga, my natural high, my soul food and my way to advocate world peace. I believe that my little act of kindness to animals will benefit myself and others alike. As  Mahatma Gandhi once said :“You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result”.

Other interesting quotes which inspire me:

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened” – Anatole France ( French writer )

“Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so do other creatures” – The Dalai Lama

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” – Mahatma Gandhi

**Our next Langkawi Yoga And Nature Retreat: 17 – 21 February 2011

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Do You Fancy Practicing During Sunrise Or Sunset?

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I would like to start off my first blog post of 2011 by exploring the question of when is the best time to practice yoga. Where I come from, we only have TWO seasons: Sunny Or Rainy! Therefore it is less complicated as compared to the FOUR seasons of Winter, Autumn, Spring and Summer. So I will discuss only with the TWO seasons in mind.

Before I explore into the seasons, I will look into the benefits of practicing during sunrise or sunset.

1) When we wake up in the morning, most of us have a list of 101 things to do ( whether we are single or married with  kids ). So it will be inconvenient to try to fit in some yoga practice  while our mind is planning the day. Whereas in the evening, when all the chores are done or you have gotten off work, your mind would have stopped racing and you can get yourself to settle into some yoga.

2) On the other hand, some people prefer a morning session because it kickstarts their mind, body and spirit to face their busy schedule for the day.They become more focused and physically energized. And as the sun turns down, their energy level goes down and yoga will be too much of an effort.

3) Our muscles have been resting the whole night and we will be stiffer in the morning. I personally cringe with the thought of stretching as soon as I get out of bed, but with such limitations, one will have to bury “EGO” and be satisfied with modified versions rather than full poses ( ie: bent knee in a forward fold rather than full extension of the legs ). There will also be more awareness if there are pains and aches in the body.
An evening practice will be lesser of a struggle as your limbs have been moving around the whole day and therefore your muscles are more “warmed up”. You can stretch further and are more agile.

To conclude, everyone has different preferences and daily schedules. No one can tell when you should practice. Just listen to your body and follow your heart. Allow yourself the pleasure of choosing either a morning or evening yoga session depending on your day. It is also up to you whether the practice should be calm or invigorating. Besides that, remember that your yoga practice can be as short as 15 minutes on a busy day and longer when you have time. The key is consistency, rather than to miss out by being too rigid or idealistic. The same principle applies whether the sun is shining or rain is pouring:)

“Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy.  Constant practice alone is the secret of success” Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika

**Our next Langkawi Yoga And Nature Retreat: 17 – 21 February 2011

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DECEMBER 26, 2010

Looking Into 2011 And Beyond

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Priceless Content Marketing Tips and Strategies

The internet is overwhelmed with millions of new blog posts all of the time. How can you effectively market your content to make sure your website and blog rise above the noise and gains legitimate traffic consistently? Here are 8 priceless content marketing tips and strategies you need to follow if you want to bring in the right traffic to your blog.

1. Establish Campaign Goals

When you set up campaigns for your website, you must determine relevant goals. Some people make the mistake of setting up a campaign based on price and keywords, not long-tailed keywords. You need to collect a lot of data about your target audience to set up the right campaigns to reach them. When you use the keyword research tools, focus on the keywords that are being used in search. These are the keywords that you want to use when you develop content.

2. Create Valuable Content for Your Audience

If you want to build a loyal audience, you must create valuable content. Keep your content fresh to stay in touch with the readers. Use an editorial calendar to remind you when to publish content. When you focus on creating content for the customers, keep the following in mind to enrich your content:

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  • Always create 100% original content

Creating content that benefits the reader, and is different from what they will read on ten other blogs will make your blog stand out. It is important to focus on being unique and original when you create blog posts, read more about automated affiliate management software.

3. Stop Selling

Companies often get in the mindset of selling themselves to the customers. They will use their blog and guest blog posting opportunities to promote their brand and sell to the readers. You need to stop working in the selling mindset and start focusing on offering content that is valuable. Place yourself in the reader’s shoes to determine what they want to learn, and why they would subscribe to your blog.

“The way to truly succeed and provide value is to learn to learn to natively storytell on each platform” – Gary Vaynerchuck

4. Content Marketing Strategies: Social Media

To market your blog effectively you need to know what to create and when to post. You need to use social media to help you create awareness for your posts. Plan on using multiple distribution methods to engage your readers on both paid and organic social media channels. Include the Google authorship to your posts to link them to your social media account. Include the social tags on your blog to make it easier for people to share them on social media.

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Since social media is easy to use, it often becomes the only way people market a website. You need to focus on using multiple distribution methods. Consider partnering with the right companies that specialize in outreach opportunities. The best content marketing tips will include link building with high-quality websites through guest blog posting, video marketing, and influencers. Finding the influencers in your industry will allow you to gain access to their readers if they choose to share your content with their readers. Creating relationships with influencers is one of the most important things you can do when you are marketing your website.


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