Witnessing is a simple and wonderful method introduced by spiritual masters to help create a deeper level of awareness. This simple technique helps us on all levels physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. To be a witness, you simply have to become an observer. There should be no judging, no emotional bias and no anger. Your goal is to become consciously aware of every single moment in the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, this is known as the beginner's mind. We experience the fullness of the moment and we treat each minute moment as a new and life enhancing experience.

In the Buddhist tradition, this is known as the Vipassana or mindfulness. Each moment is a fresh, new and deeply conscious moment. There are two aspects to the art of witnessing. The first one is practical witnessing, which can be used in every moment, and every single worldly situation on a day to day basis. The second one is silent witnessing, which is a method used for silent meditation. Let's start off by talking a bit about practical witnessing.

This is a practical meditation that can be used every moment with every single situation. on a day to day basis. All you have to do is become an observer. Each moment how can we apply the art of witnessing in every single aspect of our lives? And exactly how do we benefit from this art? This simple method can make you a better individual, and improve your relationship with everyone around you.

It can make you a better parent, a happier partner, a better worker, and friend. It would reduce your stress and change your personality to a more loving, kind and gentle soul. It has the ability to transform your consciousness to a much deeper level. Here are some practical suggestions that can help us practice the art of witnessing. When you wake up in the morning, go and look at yourself. In the mirror, while you are looking into your own eyes in the reflection of the mirror, tell yourself today, I will only witness all the events that will take place.

I will witness my role as a partner. I will witness my role as a parent. I will witness my role as a child. I will witness my role as an employee. I will witness my role as a driver on the road. I will witness all my activities of the day.

Then, start your day off with a small gentle smile. Keep the smile on throughout the day. Let it be a constant reminder that I am now practicing the art of witnessing. Whenever you see your children, remind yourself that these children are not really yours. They are individual souls that have come To Earth to fulfill their own mission. Just like you one day, they will become adults and pursue their goals and destiny.

Perform your duties as the parents love them, nurture them, provide for them. Show them the way to life. But don't become overly attached to them. perform your role as a parent, but in a detached manner. Once again, remind yourself that in reality, children are individual souls that have come here with a higher purpose. Your job is to provide for them as a parent and eventually let them walk on their own chosen path.

If you practice the art of witnessing as a parent, then you will be a much happier and more successful parents. You will be able to observe and avoid conflicts and common mistakes that take place between parents, and children. Witnessing allows you to control your emotions, anger, and communication. Your language and communication with your children will have a certain sweetness to it. Your children will appreciate and respond to you in a much more constructive and positive manner. By being a conscious parent, you will be giving a wonderful gift to your children as well as to yourself.

With a gentle smile on your face. You can calmly go through the day to day challenges of a parent and enjoy each moment to the fullest witnessing allows you to transform all the difficult situations you will be facing as a parent into wonderful positive moments. growth, love and spiritual awareness. The reason God has given us the gift of being a parent is so that we can experience love and growth to our children. Before we can experience the love of God, we have to experience love on a smaller human level. love for God happens at the highest and deepest level of spirituality, love and growth through your children helps you to prepare for that ultimate experience, which should be everyone's ultimate goal.

Spiritual love is the highest form of love between your soul and your Creator. We can also apply practical witnessing in other areas of our day to day life. We can use this wonderful technique with our partners, but we are constantly dealing with on a very close and intimate level. First and foremost, remember to keep that smile on it will be well appreciated by your partner. Whenever you see your partner, remind yourself that your partner is also an individual soul that has come to earth for a short time. Let them perform their necessary duties.

They also have to fulfill their chosen mission and follow their individual paths. Remind yourself that even though you have a worldly relationship, you will not be together forever. Eventually, each soul continues its own journey. We come alone and we leave alone. perform your responsibility and duties with your partner. Love them, support them, grow with them, but don't become overly attached.

Learn to be connected and yet to be detached at the same time. Time. Witnessing allows you to control your emotions, anger, frustrations, and your language. Learn to observe the various personality traits and reactions of your partner when both of you are faced with day to day situations. By witnessing, you will learn how to avoid conflicts, arguments and common problems. In today's day and age, marital problems, separation and divorces are on the rise.

If you can learn to be conscious, there will be less tension, stress and frustrations. You will experience a more blissful and happy marriage. The reason God has given us the gift of marriage is so that one day we can experience the divine marriage. This marriage is the ultimate union between Your soul and your Creator. When you are around your family members try to see each one of them as individual souls. Your brothers, sisters, parents, cousins, and various other family members are in reality, individual souls.

Each person is a soul that has come to earth to learn and grow. Earth is the ultimate School of learning. All of us have signed up for various different classes to help us learn and grow. Some of us are young souls who have a lot to learn. And some of us are old souls who have signed up for more advanced or deeper lessons. We have all come to earth to learn, grow and fulfill our own unique mission.

When we witness each person as a soul, we are learning to see into the hidden spiritual aspect of the person. You are much more than a physical body. You are much more than an emotional body. You are much more than a mental body. In reality, you are a wonderful, eternal soul. Your soul is on a journey.

It comes from God and eventually evolves step by step and comes closer and closer to God. As much as possible. Think of your soul has been connected to all the other souls around you. We are all universally connected with each other spiritually. When you think of your soul, as a part of the universe, your understanding will become deeper and more spiritual. Offer a smile to others and a smile will come back to you.

If you give compassion to existence, it will come back to you 1000 times Your soul is universally connected with the entire creation.