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Namah Reflections

Laziness and mental depression are born thus transforms their consciousness to a higher
as a result of a low vital that disconnects level. This fulfils the main aim of education:
us from our core, leading to states of lower rising to a higher level of consciousness.
consciousness (moving us away from the
psychic being). Practical ways to strengthen the vital

Thus, we can see that uplifting the vital can In the process of understanding my own
actually transform the physical as well as the vital, I have realised its importance in the
mental aspects of a being and help him/her education of a child. Some practical ways
to achieve a higher level of consciousness. of educating the senses in children, so as to
develop a stronger vital, are:
In children, these emotions and feelings are
a result of their sensory perceptions in the 1. Daily physical exercise
initial years. As they grow, the thoughts and Physical exercise, preferably at the beginning
emotions which arise as a result of these sensory of the day, can help to strengthen the
experiences are responsible for shaping their vital in a child. Physical education is the
character. starting-point of strengthening the vital
of a child, as it helps in increasing his or
Therefore, as the Mother has said that, “This her will-power and perseverance. Along
vital education has two principal aspects, with this, it provides the enthusiasm and
very different in their aims and methods, the positive energy which the child needs
but both equally important. The first concerns daily to perform his tasks.
the development and use of the sense organs.
The second the progressing awareness and
control of the character, culminating in its
transformation (2).”

Children with a higher and lower vital

A child with a higher vital will have a desire
for progress and a strong will to move forward
in life. On the other hand, a child with low vital
energies will have a weak will-power, low
attention-span and a lack of perseverance in
carrying out tasks to completion. As a result 2. Regular nature walks
of the low vital energies, the child may suffer Nature walks expose children to the beauty
from low self-esteem and will be preoccupied and harmony of nature. The beauty in nature,
with fear, anger and laziness. even something as simple as the beauty of
flowers, fill the heart with a certain feeling
Thus, incorporating a vital education into the of wonder and love for the surroundings,
curriculum makes them become more aware which is a positive emotion, having a positive
of their thoughts, emotions and actions and impact on our vital.

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