What meditation can do for happy Filipinos

War, natural disasters, terrorism, airplanes falling from the sky, digital threats, killings, territorial conflict, climate changethere are a multitude of other things that push people on the edge. These factors contribute to why people get easily stressed nowadays. But can these same factors affect the positive Filipino spirit? Are we still smiling?

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The fact is, these things affect everybody, even the always happy Filipinos. According to long time Raja yoga practitioner and meditation instructor Vicky Mandap, stressful information can take its toll on even the jolliest person. She noticed that today, more and more young Filipinos (young professionals in their 20s) are going for meditation not just to find themselves, but also to find peace.

We are bombarded with a lot of information. Sometimes this information takes us away from the self and then we get alienated, she says. The solution? Meditation actually keeps us attuned to ourselves.

Vicky says that beginners should first learn how to think good about themselves. The Filipinos innate zest for life does help, but lets face it, not all Pinoys have a happy disposition.

What we believe here is that whatever we feel comes from what we think, and what we think is the beginning of our words, actions, and behaviors, says Vicky, coordinator of Brahma Kumaris Makati Center.

Some people would look for nature to meditate, but all the [noise] pollution around us in the urban jungle would limit us, she explains. What we do is appreciate our inner nature, inner world, and make use of our natural qualities. One can also experience the beauty of the environment in that way. It can also bring peace out.

Brahma Kumaris was established by Dada Lekhraj in Hyderabad, Sindh when the region was still part of colonial India (the region is now part of Pakistan). Previously known as Om Mandali, the teachings are based on universal principles about the nature of the soul, of God, and of time. The practitioners devote their time to intense spiritual study, meditation, and self-transformation. Today, its spiritual headquarters is located in Mount Abu in Rajasthan, India.

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