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News18
08-08-2025
- Health
- News18
Practical Tips To Handle Difficult Emotions
Last Updated: Emotions can overpower thoughts, causing imbalance. Breath control helps manage emotions. Meditation and pranayama boost prana, the subtle life energy, promoting health and balance Life is found to be caught up in a storm of emotions so very often, and you are not yourself when you are in a storm. What do you do? Emotions make us human. Emotions are like the river; as long as they are flowing within the banks, they are good for you. But if they overflow the banks, they can cause flooding. It is normal to get angry or upset, but we tend to carry these emotions with us wherever we go. This becomes a problem. Thoughts are like the gatekeepers of the house. You may think positive thoughts — 'Oh, I am happy", or 'I am not going to get angry or irritated". You may have read all the knowledge; you may intellectually know everything about handling negativity. But your emotions are more powerful than your thoughts. When the storm of emotions rises, anger, jealousy, and fear engulf you. Often all understanding takes a back seat, the situation overpowers you, and throws you completely off balance. Here, you need something more practical to have a say over your emotions. Observe how quickly you get over an emotion. If you look at children, they cry one moment, and even before their tears dry up, they are already smiling. I am not saying we should never get angry. But do you know how long the anger should stay? It should only last as long as a line drawn on the surface of water. You don't have to feel that you are helpless in the hands of your emotions and moods. You can have your moods in control with just some awareness of your breath. Our breath holds within it a deep secret, the key to bringing your emotions into balance. The first thing you did when you came to this planet was you took a deep breath in, and the last thing you will do in the world is breathe out. In between the first inhalation and the last exhalation is what you call life. Yet, you never attended to the source of life, which is the breath. Breath is the connection between the body and mind, and through it, you can bring the mind to the present moment. Breath is synonymous with life. Our life is our breath, our breath is our life. And subtler than the breath is our prana or life force. The main purpose of spiritual practices like meditation, pranayama, and Sudarshan Kriya is that they increase prana, or the subtle life energy. Prana is subtler than the emotions. When you attend to the subtlest, the gross, which is the body, mind, and emotions, they get taken care of. You handle the breath, and the body gains good health. Breath is the sign of life and health. The ancient seers could predict the onset of diseases by reading one's breathing patterns. For example, if your breath is hot, quivery, shaky, and not smooth or easy, you can predict that you will be sick. The patterns of the breath can also tell you about the toxin levels in the body. If you observe infants, you will be amazed to see how balanced their breathing is. As they breathe in, their belly comes out; as they breathe out, their belly moves in. But the more nervous and tense you are, you will do the opposite. When you breathe out, your tummy will come out, and when you breathe in, it will go in. For every emotion we experience, there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath. And each rhythm affects certain parts of the body, physically. You only need to observe it to feel it. Have you noticed that when you are happy, your breath is deep, slow, and calm, and when you are anxious, it tends to get shallow? We feel a sense of expansion when we are happy and a sense of contraction when we are miserable. Though we feel happiness or misery and the sensation, we fail to notice the connection. So, when you cannot handle your mind and emotions directly, you can effectively handle them through the breath. So, how you feel in the day is really up to you. We are not just this body. There are five sheaths of existence, the first of which is the body. Then is our breath, which is the link between the mind and the body; then come the thoughts, and subtler than thoughts are your feelings. Beyond that is the energy field, which is the positivity and radiance of the soul, the spirit that you are. All the meditation techniques and contemplative prayer in all the traditions are meant to transcend the thought and reach the Self, from where everything else is run. So, if you want the gatekeeper to listen to you, you have to attend to the house owner. Because the gatekeeper listens to what the owner says. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Parmeet Sethi opens up about dealing with loss of sister, undertaking breathing-meditation course which helped him cope: ‘Archana ne mujhe forcefully karaya'
Parmeet Sethi recently opened up about personal tragedies in his life in an intimate conversation with his elder son, Aaryamann, on the latter's YouTube channel. During the discussion, he described how his father managed to escape the 1984 Sikh riots in Delhi even as he lost his cousin uncle in it. He also reflected on the loss of his sister in an accident that left a deep, emotional trauma, so much so that he was almost unable to smile for close to a year. 'Ek saal tak maine smile bhi nahi kiya. It took me a year to be able to smile. I did a course. Archana (Puran Singh; wife) ne mujhe forcefully karaya. (Archana made me do a course). We were going through a very bad time. She was like come and do the course,' Parmeet, 58, said. Adding, he shared his experience of doing the Sudarshan Kriya course. 'When I did the course, mere andar jo jo cheezein thi, jo jo khachra pada hua tha, in my soul, in my being, woh sab baahar nikal gaya…(When I did the course, it was soul-transforming)…When I went through meditation, the first thing I did was to cry. I cried loudly for my sister. Itna roya hun main. Jee bhar kar roya hun. Phir maine khaana khaaya iss kriya ke andar. Imagine…I used to diet a lot at that time…I used to crave rich food…gravy food…I used to control myself since I was an actor…maine woh imaginary khaana khaaya uss din...(during the course, we had to eat imagine eating food….it helped me heal as I was fond of rich, gravy foods because I used to be on diet all the time)…all these things were bottled up inside me… meri jo physical ailments thi…uss din ke baad gaayab hogayi…(whatever physical ailments were troubling me…they were gone)..it was so psychosomatic,' shared Parmeet. He emphasized that he has been practicing rhythmic breathing every day since then. 'It was something that changed. I realised it has so much power. From that day onward, up until now, I have done it every day,' shared Parmeet. Taking a cue from his revelation, let's gain a deeper understanding of the practice. Shiv Rajvanshi, a yoga and spiritual practitioner, said that the practice involves a breathing technique that utilizes different rhythms. 'Essentially, it helps your body, mind, and emotions work in harmony. Sudarshan Kriya employs slow, medium, and fast breaths to alleviate stress and strong emotions. Getting your breathing in sync helps quiet your busy mind so you can think clearly and know yourself better,' said Rajvanshi. According to Rajvanshi, it works by 'taming those thoughts that make you want to snack or eat when you're not hungry.' 'Studies show that doing Sudarshan Kriya regularly helps balance your nervous system, lowers stress hormones, and bumps up the good chemicals in your brain, like serotonin and dopamine. This not only makes you happier but also gives you a natural good feeling, so you don't need to look for happiness somewhere else,' Rajvanshi said. Also, when you focus on your breath, 'it pulls you into the here and now'. 'This helps you ditch bad habits and get a grip on your urges. People who do it say they feel calmer, think clearly, and feel more satisfied. So, as a breathing practice, it provides a way to change from the inside. Fixing your mind and body helps you feel happier, more in control, and peaceful,' said Rajvanshi.
Economic Times
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Sab kachra bahar aa gya: Parmeet Sethi on how one meditation session saved his marriage with Archana Puran
Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi In a candid conversation with his son Aaryamann Sethi on YouTube, actor-director Parmeet Sethi shared how meditation helped him navigate a difficult phase in his marriage with Archana Puran Singh, manage long-held emotional stress, and find direction in his professional life. He credited the meditation learning from Art of Living course, which he attended reluctantly, as a key turning point in his personal recalled a time when tensions at home were high and conflicts frequent. 'I did the Art of Living course. Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a very bad time as husband and wife. We were fighting a lot. She said, come and do the course. I did not want to do it. I went to Bangalore, did the course,' Parmeet told Aaryamann. "After the course, mere andar jo jo kachra pada hua tha in my soul, in my being, vo sab bahar aa gaya. (After the course, all the things bottled inside me came out.) I cried loudly for my sister who had died earlier. I cried to my heart's content. I used to diet a lot during that time, but during the meditation, I imagined myself eating rich food. After that, all my physical ailments were gone after that day," he added. He said that the breathing technique taught in the course, Sudarshan Kriya, had a deep impact on him. After just one session, he felt an emotional release and began crying, realising how much he had been holding back over the years. Parmeet said that he has not skipped a single day of kriya practice since completing the course. Whether he is travelling, on a film set, or at home, the routine has remained consistent. He shared that the practice helped him release unresolved grief from his sister's sudden passing in a road accident, which had remained bottled up for years. 'I had never cried for her. I had just shut it off. But everything came out during the kriya,' he emotional clarity, he noted, allowed him to focus inward and rethink his relationship with his work. Previously, he had pursued acting mainly to recover from earlier business setbacks, but after meditation, he realized that writing and directing better aligned with his inner embracing meditation, Parmeet said he noticed a clear shift in his mood, behaviour, and relationships. The tension at home reduced, and he became more patient. His son Aryan also pointed out during the conversation that the change was noticeable — his father had become calmer and more composed. Parmeet added that this inner change also helped him professionally. When a film project based on his father's refugee story didn't go through, he redirected his energy into writing Badmaash Company, which was quickly approved and later became his directorial debut. The film's genesis, inspired by his own life and relationships, became a milestone in his career, one that came after the inner realignment prompted by meditation.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sab kachra bahar aa gya: Parmeet Sethi on how one meditation session saved his marriage with Archana Puran
In a video blog with his son Aaryamann Sethi, Parmeet Sethi opened up about how one meditation session saved his marriage with Archana Puran Singh and helped him professionally. In a candid conversation, he revealed he has never missed a day when he has not done his routine Sudarshan Kriya. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'We were going through a bad time as husband and wife' Daily meditation helped release emotional baggage Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Meditation brought peace at home and clarity at work In a candid conversation with his son Aaryamann Sethi on YouTube, actor-director Parmeet Sethi shared how meditation helped him navigate a difficult phase in his marriage with Archana Puran Singh , manage long-held emotional stress, and find direction in his professional life. He credited the meditation learning from Art of Living course, which he attended reluctantly, as a key turning point in his personal recalled a time when tensions at home were high and conflicts frequent. 'I did the Art of Living course. Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a very bad time as husband and wife. We were fighting a lot. She said, come and do the course. I did not want to do it. I went to Bangalore, did the course,' Parmeet told Aaryamann."After the course, mere andar jo jo kachra pada hua tha in my soul, in my being, vo sab bahar aa gaya. (After the course, all the things bottled inside me came out.) I cried loudly for my sister who had died earlier. I cried to my heart's content. I used to diet a lot during that time, but during the meditation, I imagined myself eating rich food. After that, all my physical ailments were gone after that day," he said that the breathing technique taught in the course, Sudarshan Kriya , had a deep impact on him. After just one session, he felt an emotional release and began crying, realising how much he had been holding back over the said that he has not skipped a single day of kriya practice since completing the course. Whether he is travelling, on a film set, or at home, the routine has remained consistent. He shared that the practice helped him release unresolved grief from his sister's sudden passing in a road accident, which had remained bottled up for years.'I had never cried for her. I had just shut it off. But everything came out during the kriya,' he emotional clarity, he noted, allowed him to focus inward and rethink his relationship with his work. Previously, he had pursued acting mainly to recover from earlier business setbacks, but after meditation, he realized that writing and directing better aligned with his inner embracing meditation, Parmeet said he noticed a clear shift in his mood, behaviour, and relationships. The tension at home reduced, and he became more patient. His son Aryan also pointed out during the conversation that the change was noticeable — his father had become calmer and more added that this inner change also helped him professionally. When a film project based on his father's refugee story didn't go through, he redirected his energy into writing Badmaash Company , which was quickly approved and later became his directorial debut. The film's genesis, inspired by his own life and relationships, became a milestone in his career, one that came after the inner realignment prompted by meditation.
News18
01-08-2025
- General
- News18
Your Mind Is Your Best Friend And Your Worst Enemy
The mind can be a friend or enemy. A disciplined mind uplifts; an undisciplined one brings misery. Techniques like Sudarshan Kriya help manage it In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna, 'Oh Arjuna, your mind is your greatest friend, and your greatest enemy." Your mind uplifts you, and your mind puts you down. There is no other enemy outside. When you have a say over your mind, when you have trained it well to listen to you, and when it is disciplined, it helps you grow and becomes your greatest friend. When the mind is steeped in wrong habits and patterns, it begins to destroy you. And the same mind, when under your control, can uplift your life. When the mind is your enemy, it ties you down to your past impressions and experiences. It does not let you see things with a fresh, new perspective. This is because everything we perceive is through the mind; even knowledge is perceived through the mind. When the mind is your enemy, it makes you judgmental, brings misery, stiffness, and unhappiness. When the mind is your friend, it brings happiness, freedom, and liberation. Everyone has some control over their minds. To the extent you have a say over it, to that extent your mind is your friend. When you are unaware of the tricks the mind plays on you, then life becomes miserable. This is because you have based a big part of your life on what goes on in your mind. When you recognise that all these judgments and holding on to concepts about yourself and others are a creation of your mind, you realise the mess created by it in your life. Whenever you think, things should be this way or that, it indicates the mind is coming into play, which is all part of the ever-changing material world. This is when you need to focus on that non-changing, abstract, invisible energy or power. When you bring attention to it, you are no longer caught in the grip of the mind. Just look back at your mind and see what drama and pain it has caused. When you do that, when you become a witness (sakshi-bhava), it is no longer painful; it becomes entertainment. The mind is like a multi-channel television running soap operas, comedy shows, suspense thrillers, and drama in your life. This is the reason why all the great saints and poets have been intrigued by their minds. 'Oh, my dear mind, how fascinating you are! Why do you get caught up in such trivial things? Why don't you recognize that which is so magnanimous and so beautiful?" How can you make your mind your greatest ally? The secret to handling your mind is just to let it be! If you try to get rid of the mind, it becomes a stubborn monster. If you just let the mind be, it disappears. Just forcing affirmative thoughts on oneself is not enough to handle the mind, because on the level of the mind, what you resist, persists. This is where knowing a little bit about the breath can help you manage this monkey mind. Breathing techniques like Sudarshan Kriya and pranayamas steady your life force and, consequently, the mind. As the life force rises in the body, one begins to feel a transformation in the mind and not as a forced mental exercise but as a direct experience. One starts to become happier, more creative, and in command of their mind and emotions. So, the mind can either be your greatest ally or your greatest enemy. You have the free will to decide what to make of your mind! The author is a humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and an ambassador of peace. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect News18's views. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
