Mayank Thapliyal's blogs

Believer of Thoughts  OR   A Thinker of Believes  Okay, so now, let me be clear by what I mean to ask ? Everyone has one's own perspective and generally categorize people purely based on that perspective.  One's own goods and bads are decided by that perspective only. And so, how does that perspective comes out of the subconscious ?  This is where the concept of the question I asked herein comes handy. I, although can differentiate people, on the basis of the condition I am in, or the way I want them to work/function in favour of me. Well, everybody does that right... But still, we have something called the subconscious mind and that it functions in the daylight as well as the in the darkest hours of the dawn, it shapes us and the way we function. And so, coming back to the question. The answer you will give to yourself, will be at the end of this blog and most probably in the comment section. So, held up your head high in search of the answer of the questi...

While medicinal practitioners have essentially dismissed the role of mind in influencing health, science has fully established that a minimum of one-third or up to two-thirds of all medical interventions are due to the placebo effect, an expression of the real power of mind over matter. By definition, the placebo effect reveals the influence that positive thinking about the effectiveness of a pill or a therapy(even if it is a fake pill) can produce a healing experience. Placebo represents the scientific consequences of how positive consciousness(mind) can manifest healing. Now, this is something about the effectiveness of positive thinking in shaping health, what's in the corner for something negative ? Hear up about the nocebo effect now. It's something that's very similar to the placebo effect but in the exact opposite manner. YES !!! Negative thinking, characteristics of Nocebo effect, can cause ANY disease and even death... from nothing more than a thought. Okay so, i...

"Everything happens for a reason." The philosopher Aristotle explains it perfectly. In his quest to discover the true meaning of life, he suggested there were two constants in life: First, the universe is constantly changing and evolving. What it is today is never the same tomorrow. Second he referred to entelechy  , which is "that which turns potential into reality." Aristotle believed that everything happening to you today has a purpose because it turns you into the person you are becoming. Everything that happens to you has a reason - but there's always a way of thinking about this that empowers you in life. Let's see what is in the box... "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they are right, you believe lies so eventually you learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." ...

Contrary to what people believe, Buddhism is not a religion. It's a Lifestyle and a practical experience. It dates back more than 2500 years. As can be read from the link above, a man named Siddharth Gautama ( later known as Buddha )  achieved "enlightenment"(a state of mind where you can reach harmony of body and mind) by the way of Zen Meditation , a way of self discovery and vigilance practised by sitting on a meditation cushion and experiencing living in the moment, here and now, Zen buddhism challenges all aspects of your everyday life. Nowadays, everybody's too busy seeking success, power, money and recognition, which only leads you to be stressed out all the time. Preconceived notions have molded our lifestyle, making us believe that we have to be more productive and busy all the time, whereas Zen teaches us to slow down in order to achieve true peace and harmony. You can implement a few easy Zen Buddhism practises in your life even if it seem a bit more over...

Tsundoku.  A Japanese world that literally means "reading pile".  However, it translates to more than that. It's a habit. It's actually a tendency to buy books that you never end up reading. And you might think that's not a good thing, but you'd be surprised. There is a beauty in pile of books, stacked around your home, surrounding you like a warm blanket - even when you don't read them.  A simple pile of books How so ? It reminds you that you still have much to read and learn. That in life, there is always next thing to discover. Something more to unravel, and that there are always pages you can turn.  We are guilty of this. We browse through a book store, and buy a book that jumps at us, with every intention of reading it later. But life is just too busy. Life is too fast-paced. And sometimes, we barely have the intention or the energy to read. What we end up having is a stack of books, unread, scattered around some corners, a reminder o...

7 HIGHLY TOXIC HABITS THAT STOPS YOU FROM TRUE HAPPINESS Sometimes, you are your worst enemy. Agree me ? Yes, it happens for some dumb reasons every other time. Believe it or not, that's totally normal when we get hurt or rejected enough times. We learn how to cope up with this pain, but often times, these coping mechanisms breed toxic habits that holds us back instead of helping us heal.                 You might think that certain behaviours are totally harmless at some times, but if left unchecked, you develop the toxic habits that can lead to self-sabotage, and that's not a good thing. If you want to achieve genuine happiness in life you need to reflect on those toxic habits and slowly let them go. Here are the 7 toxic habits that stops you from true happiness. 1. Avoidance No one likes facing negativity in life. Who the hell would deliberately put themselves in difficult situations ? But the reality is, life will alw...

Bruce Lee lived a short but very impactful life. He is remembered today as a figure who popularized kung fu around the world. He would share life - changing wisdom every chance he would get. Here are the top 20 inspiring quotes by Bruce Lee which would help you fight self doubt: If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done. I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you're not in this world to live up to mine. Don't pray for an easy life, instead pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. A wise man can learn more from a foolish question, than a fool can learn from a wise answer. Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is specifically your own. Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them. To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities. I fear not the man who has practiced 10000 kicks a time, but I fear a man who has practiced a k...

Alternative medicine practice does not originate from evidence gathered using scientific methods. As its name suggests, it is an alternative medicine used to give healing effects to the patients but is not a part of biomedicine, which is practiced by majority of doctors the world over. Aroma Therapy Aromatherapy uses natural oils extracted from plants to promote healing. The oils can be inhaled, massaged into the skin or (in rare cases) taken by mouth, and each has a specific purpose. Aromatic Medicines/ Plants Acupressure Similar to the practice of acupuncture, but by using finger pressure rather than fine needles on specific points along the body. Practitioners use their hands, elbows, or feet to apply pressure to specific points along the body's "meridians". Sometimes acupressure also involves stretching or acupressure massage as well as other methods. Acupressure Therapy Acupuncture Acupuncture is a method of encouraging in the bo...

The industrial revolution began in the Great Britain, which had large deposits of iron ore and coal - the fuel on which modern industry first depended - and a political system that encouraged private enterprises and investment. Britain also had a thriving cottage industry from which a new business economy could evolve. For instance, workers spun and wove wool and cotton by hand at home. The First Industrial Revolution                After James Watt perfected the steam engine in the 1760s and steam power was applied to spinning and weaving, the textile industry bloomed. Cottages gave ways to factories and the productivity of workers soared, producing profits and attracting investors, which allowed companies to purchase equipment and build more factories. Steam powered locomotives, introduced in the early 2800s, linked factories to cities, ports and coal mines. During the 19th century, the industrial revolution spread across Europe and reach...

Birds migrating South Why does migration happens when it does, and how does the various species know the routes ? Animals can easily sense the changing seasons. They note shorter day length in fall at many latitudes, for example, and they become immediately aware when the food supplies dwindle. Sometimes too many animals congregating in the same area triggers the need to move on.                But how do they know the routes to follow ? There are several possible answers. Many species inherit the knowledge of the routes from their parents genetically. Some bird species use the sun and the stars to orient themselves as they fly. And a wide range of species make use of the Earth's magnetic field for navigation.                Sea turtle hatchlings emerge on the moonlight beaches, head for the sea, and join the regular migration route. They appear to be using the geomagnetic field for orientation. ...

Birdsong is an exceedingly complex and sophisticated communication system. It is produced from the bird's syrinx, a soundbox at the junction of the two bronchi, which lead to the lungs. Air from the lungs is passed over membrane in the syrinx, which then vibrate, producing sound waves. Scottish Starling The Anatomy of a Bird                Because there are 2 bronchi with membranes, sound can emanate from each and combine higher in the vocal tract, producing a large variety of sounds. Complexity in the vocal muscles translates into more complex songs. Birds sing to defend their territory and to attract mates. Some species even sing when persuaded by the predators to convey how robust they are.                On the whole, males sing more than females. The male brown thrasher has command of some 2000 - different songs. Male and female birds sometimes sing duets, and group of birds may sing tog...

For the ancient culture of the Americas, chocolate, or cacao, was a sacred plant. Its use began with the Olmecs around 1200 B.C. and continued with the Maya and Aztec. The Aztec restricted drinks made from cacao seeds to ceremonial use and consumption by high-ranking adults males - priests, government officials and warriors.                Mesoamericans recognized the general properties of cacao, later called cocoa, and used it to treat intestinal complaints, to calm the nerves and as a stimulant. Mixed with maize and other herbs, cacao treated fever, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations. Cacao flowers were ingested to treat fatigue; cocoa butter, the creamy fat in the beans, soothed burns, irritated skin, and chapped lips. Cocoa plant                European explorers brought cocoa to western culture, where it became very popular as a delicacy and as a medicinal plant. Its assigned scien...