| What Successful Women Do Right: Bhanumathi Narasimhan Posted: 13 Jun 2013 03:40 AM PDT
 As a woman on the path to success, we expect to feel a sense of achievement when we see that we have reached the top -- the place where we wanted to be. We might wonder, How does it look from there? Will the world and people around you look more beautiful? Will the journey to the top be pleasant and memorable?
For many women I have met, this journey has certainly not been easy. It is not always a journey of mutual support, collaboration and friendliness. Instead, you have to be careful about who is conspiring to push you down. There are many challenges, not just due to gender bias, but also due to jealousy from other women. This kind of a journey can be very stressful and takes its toll on our body and mind. Moreover, many women impose limitations on themselves, believing that they are not fully qualified, and often talk themselves out of achieving their potential.
So, what do successful women do right? I believe that successful women are able to find their inner strength to make the most of opportunities -- be it at the workplace or at home. The revered spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says that one who skillfully manages the challenges that life poses is successful.
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| Breathe your way to happiness Posted: 13 Jun 2013 01:04 AM PDT
WHO would have thought that breathing, which comes naturally to everyone, has to be taught? But, after I stumbled upon breathing courses offered by a non-governmental organisation, The Art of Living Foundation, I decided to become a full-time teacher of breathing techniques that promote stress-free living. The organisation, which was founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1982, has found its way to 152 countries.Before I get to the part on how I became a teacher of this wonderful technique, let me talk a bit about myself. I was born and bred in Muar. I left my hometown to go to Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur before furthering my studies at Lewis University near Chicago in the United States where I pursued my masters in economics.I led a hectic lifestyle in the US. And, because I did not speak English fluently at the time, I faced many challenges. There were only four Chinese people on campus at the time, and they were not Malaysian Chinese. Because I didn't want to rely on my family for financial support, I worked at the campus cafeteria, library and security department. I would hold two jobs at a time, despite my tight study schedule.And, when it was time for me to do my internship, I found work as an assistant to the Justice of Peace in a Catholic organisation. I told them I was a Buddhist, but the organisation, which was a non-governmental organisation, was willing to give me a job. My duties included designing postcards and fighting for people's rights, among other things.In 2000, I was involved in a horrible car accident. The vehicle was completely wrecked. I am lucky I am still alive today, and I am not disfigured or missing a limb. That accident turned out to be the turning point of my life. I returned to my hometown after the accident. My perception of life had changed. I didn't want to be stressed out all the time. I also went to India where I met my guru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and learnt about the Art of Living. I spent two months in India before I returned to Johor Baru. There are not many teachers who conduct these breathing courses. They are all volunteers. But I decided to go into it full-time because I do not want people to lead mechanical lives, like how I was living my life in the past.There are now about 30 centres all over Malaysia that conduct such courses. I believe there are three centres in Johor Baru.Not many people know about these courses because we do not advertise. We are a NGO and do not have the funds to advertise. There are many benefits to breathing right. Have you noticed that when you are sad or upset, your breathing becomes long and deep? And, when you are angry, your breath is short and quick? If you have undergone the courses, you will be able to control your breaths and, very soon, you will feel calm. Breathing in the correct way can make you happy, relaxed and energised. Shanon Lee, 41, is a member of the Art of Living. He travels regularly to teach breathing courses for stress relief.
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