{"id":9160,"date":"2022-08-07T12:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T06:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/?p=9160"},"modified":"2022-08-09T00:28:33","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T18:58:33","slug":"the-art-of-relaxation%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/2022\/9160\/","title":{"rendered":"The art of relaxation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>02 August 2022, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the many things I have tried to imbibe from living in India, over the last twenty years, is how to apply the art of relaxation to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I used to watch Indians work, I used to be amazed to see how they would work in a very relaxed manner. They would work well as a team. This is very different from the west, where work is often ego-driven and competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over here, work gets done without all the unnecessary stress. This way work gets done and their minds are at ease while they work wholeheartedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/files\/2022\/08\/aims-working-lady-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/files\/2022\/08\/aims-working-lady-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/files\/2022\/08\/aims-working-lady-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>lady worker at Amrita Hospital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a Grace that flows through our bodies and minds when we relax. Of course, in order to get Grace, we need to put in the effort. But the effort should be accompanied by faith, a trust that the Grace will come, and that if we are doing our best &#8211; God will do the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/files\/2022\/08\/aims-working-lady2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/files\/2022\/08\/aims-working-lady2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/e.amritapuri.org\/blogs\/files\/2022\/08\/aims-working-lady2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>lady worker at Amrita Hospital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is inherent in Sanatana Dharma that the fruits of the work are not ours. It belongs to God. So is the work done to get the fruits. We are not the doer. The Divine is doing all. When we can tap into this, all becomes pure Grace!&nbsp; Amma says, \u201cThe art of relaxation brings out the power within you; through relaxation, you can experience your infinite capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amma also reminds us, \u201cEven while carrying responsibilities, never forget to smile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambujam, USA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>02 August 2022, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad One of the many things I have tried to imbibe from living in India, over the last twenty years, is how to apply the art of relaxation to work. 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