Upgrade your Prayer!

 Have you upgraded your prayer?

We upgrade our phones, our homes, even our wardrobes. But have you ever thought about upgrading your prayer?

Many of us treat prayer as a monologue, talking to God, listing requests, expressing thanks.

In a world full of noise and distractions, it's easy to forget that God also speaks, if only we would take time to listen.

Stillness is not passive. It's powerful. When we intentionally quiet our minds and listen, we open ourselves to guidance, peace, and even unexpected breakthroughs.

So here's your invitation:
Today, upgrade your prayer. Don't just speak, listen.
You might just hear what your heart has been longing for.

PS – Reflections inspired by listening to Eckhart Tolle.

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I guide busy professionals through micro-practices to release stress, anxiety, and irritating thoughts and quickly return to peace and calm amid chaos.

 

#suswasaSpace #UpgradeYourPrayer  #StillnessWithin #Spirituality #microPractices

 

You see dark spots clearly on full moon day!

 Today is Buddha Purnima, a full moon day considered highly auspicious for meditation.

But here’s something most people don’t talk about…

Just like a full moon reveals the dark spots on the surface, meditation often brings to light the things we try to avoid -the scars left behind by stress, anxiety, past hurt, or unresolved emotions. And that’s why, for many, meditation can feel unsettling or even scary in the beginning.

In fact, this is one of the main reasons people stop meditating or avoid self-reflection altogether.

But here’s good news.

Self-awareness micro-practices offer a gentle, practical alternative. With just a few minutes a day, you can start approaching these “dark spots” with clarity, calm, and self-compassion.

These small yet powerful practices don’t require long retreats or lifestyle overhauls. They blend into your everyday life, on your commute, between meetings, or while sipping your tea.

✅    Effortless. Practical. Grounding.

And if you are ready to explore this, I invite you to join my 4-week course designed to introduce you to these micro-practices in a simple, supportive way.

Only 4 slots are available each month. June slots are now open.

Ready to begin?
Reach out for details.

Curious? Read a real-life case study on micro-practices to see how this approach works. (Link given below)

https://subramanisarode.blogspot.com/2023/04/a-case-study-on-micro-practices.html

High Cliff, lower Bunglow! - Pic8

 I clicked this while walking through the tea estates in the Nilgiris.

“High Cliff - Lower Bungalow” the sign read.
And I paused. High? Lower? A bungalow on a cliff?

Who named this place - an optimist or a poet?

It felt like one of those directions your uncle gives:
“Just go straight till you see a left. Take a right there.” 😄

Maybe it’s not about the place at all.
Maybe it’s life telling us - to reach the high cliff, you have got to go lower first.

And the tea leaves whisper back, “Relax. You’ll get there.”

#RanDhoomPics – A simple click in the Present.

#TeaEstateTrails #NilgiriNotes #suswasaSpace

Stone Heart - Pic 7

 I felt my heart hardening.

Too many unpleasant events- both in my personal space and the world outside - were beginning to weigh me down.

So I took a walk in the reserved forest tucked right in the heart of the city.

And there it was… this heart-shaped stone, sitting quietly among the trees.

In that moment of stillness, something shifted.

The stone didn’t just reflect the shape of a heart, it helped mine soften again.

 

#RanDhoomPics – A simple click in the present

 

#StillnessHeals #suswasaSpace

You can take the labour day holiday TODAY!

 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!

On May 1st, we celebrated Labour Day. A day dedicated to honouring the dignity of labour and the unrelenting spirit of workers everywhere.

It was a day off for many.

A collective pause.

A nod of respect to those who show up, day after day, in fields, factories, homes, and offices.

But, here is a deeper question: Can you declare a holiday for your own workforce?

Not your office team.

Not your household helpers.

We are talking about the workforce inside you - the mind that never clocks out.

Your thoughts wake up before you do.

They run in all directions - planning the day, reviewing the past, preparing responses, solving problems, scanning for danger, creating imaginary scenarios, and then critiquing all of it on top.

Even while brushing your teeth or sipping your coffee, this mental workforce is busy - forecasting the future, revisiting old conversations, comparing, worrying, judging, analyzing.

No tea breaks. No lunch hour. No Sunday off.

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞.

 

So, here’s a gentle invitation:

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 - 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬.

Try this micro-practice today:

Thought Holiday – 1 Minute Pause

1.    Sit or stand comfortably.

2.    Start observing your inhalations and exhalations as they are. Do not change anything, just observe.

3.    For just one minute, let your thoughts rest. No fixing. No planning. Just a pause.

4.    Say silently: “It’s okay. You can take a break now.”

No agenda. No outcome. Just a mini break for your mind.

And you might earn a quiet bonus  -  a few moments of calmness and peacefulness amid the usual chaos.

This isn’t escapism. It’s maintenance.

After all, even the most efficient machines need downtime.

Let this become a habit, a few moments of holiday for your mind every hour or so!

⏸   Try the 1-minute micro-practice today.

Sometimes, the most strategic move is to pause.

Give your most hardworking team, your thoughts, the break they deserve.

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I guide busy professionals through micro-practices to release stress, anxiety, and irritating thoughts and quickly return to peace and calm amid chaos.

#suswasaSpace #microPractices #StillnessWithin

Struggling to decide which meditation app to download?

 Struggling to decide which meditation app to download?

You are not alone.
There are hundreds of options out there - different voices, durations, music choices, techniques...
And instead of bringing calm, the choice itself can become a source of stress.

We get caught in the idea that self-awareness must begin with the perfect tool.
The right app. The right voice. The right technique.
But here’s a gentle reminder:

Self-awareness doesn’t need a grand start.
It just needs a small opening.

·        Noticing your breath during a traffic signal.

·        Feeling the warmth of your tea cup before the first sip.

·        Realizing you are scrolling without intention, and choosing to stop.

These are not trivial.
These are micro-practices -
tiny pauses that reconnect you to yourself, in real-time, in real life.

Unlike a structured 60-minute meditation, micro-practices are flexible and forgiving.
You don’t need to “prepare” for them.
You don’t need to finish them.
They just weave into your day, gently building the muscle of awareness.

And the beauty?
They show up when you need them -
not just when your timer says it’s time to be mindful.

So if you’re feeling stuck at the starting line, wondering which meditation app is "best,"
Pause.
Breathe.
Look around.
Try a micro-practice.

Because the journey to self-awareness doesn’t begin with a download -
It begins with a decision:
To notice what’s already here.

*****

 

I guide busy professionals through micro-practices to release stress, anxiety, and irritating thoughts and quickly return to peace and calm amid chaos.

#suswasaSpace #microPractices #StillnessWithin

Purple Patch Ahead - Pic6

Purple Patch Ahead

I captured this frame while sitting at Triptych in the Nilgiris.
Surrounded by green trees, one tree stood out - with purple flowers quietly blooming.

Something about it made me pause.
It felt like my mind’s way of saying,
“I’m ready for a purple patch - a season of calm, joy, and ease.”

Stillness has a way of showing us what we truly long for.
We just need to notice.

#RanDhoomPics – A simple click in the present.

#StillnessSpeaks #PurplePatch #suswasaSpace

https://triptychnilgiris.com/