It’s been a while since my life was on the right track. I was caged in a mental trap, a slave to my emotions, which left me weak and disheartened, contributing greatly to my mental illness. In today’s hustle-bustle world, people are suffering from various mental problems, including anxiety disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others.

A couple of months back I was working for an IT firm under the supervision of multiple managers. People say it’s interesting to work and make money in a field that you like, however, that is much easier said than done. I am a teller of tales who loves to pen down stories as my mood permits, but a 9-to-5 doesn’t always make for a merry mood. Very soon, I was asked to deliver more and more in less and less time, without much guidance and with increasingly urgent deadlines. And this created a heap of hatred in my heart in no time.

 
Ill-feelings in your heart create mental instability
 

As a result, I became a victim of mood swings; I became dull and my behaviour towards others became cold and hostile. It also had an adverse effect on my work life and eventually, it shrouded my personal space with the same negativity.

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As your heart captures all the unnecessary prevailing negativity, it sends it directly to your mind creating an imbalance in your world. Mental instability can become a serious health concern, especially when you are unaware of it. Thus, it is important to recognize mental disorders and to develop the appropriate strategies to remove unnecessary stress, in addition to seeking professional guidance.

 
Meditate to feel light and find inner happiness
 

I am now a part of Heartfulness – an opportunity that knocked on my door just like that and changed my life completely. A couple of months ago, spirituality and connection to the soul were alien concepts to me. Though I still can’t say that I fully understand them, I can say through personal experience that Heartfulness meditation has changed my internal design. It has been an ongoing journey towards my heart that makes me better than before, each time I sit to meditate.

Moreover, connecting with my inner-self has not only impacted my overall internal structure by bestowing lightness and contentment to my heart, but it has also started to heal my mind from the nasty thoughts I carried at one point.

It is equally important to consider the impact of mental wellbeing on our physical health, because if you’re mentally fit you’re always physically prepared. The Heartfulness practice also offers a Cleaning or Rejuvenation method in which you extract all the complexities and impurities from your body, creating an inner vacuum to receive divine grace. It’s a wonderful approach to live every day as a happy day. As I meditate more, my sore mind begins to feel rested and my heart is content.

This is my story of getting out of the several mental health issues that afflicted my life. Tell us your ways of keeping your heart and mind relaxed in the comments below.