The ancient language of Sanskrit, used by the sages of India to write their poetry, epics, and works of profound wisdom. Sanskrit is not just a language, but is also a doorway.
This book was written to welcome you to the world of Conscious Confidence. When you read this book, connect to a thread of timeless wisdom.
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“Sometimes it takes a mountain-moving event to acknowledge that someone has a unique ability and timeless wisdom to spark an inner fire and energize us to remember the core genius Truth of who we are. That someone is Sarah Mane.
Sarah provides a proposition for us to move beyond the limitations of past conditioning and outdated beliefs and realize the TRUTH that we are magnificent, universal beings. This is the timeless wisdom of Sanskrit in its very fluency and perfection in the very essence of igniting genius possibilities. Conscious Confidence is a manifest for success in times of chaos and a knowing that energized as universal transformation and belief awakening rises up to remind us that it is our birthright to achieve our highest ideals and to imagine we can do extraordinary things because we are extraordinary.” Dr. Pat Baccili, Ph.D., Speaker, Author, Host of The Dr. Pat Show and Founder of The Transformation Talk Radio Network.
“There is a reason Sanskrit is regarded as a sacred language: It is said to be the language used by the souls.
But it is much more than that, Sanskrit has the power to open the many chambers of our heart and connect us with the inner sacred dimensions of our being.
The complex structure and grammar of Sanskrit can refine the mind, bring clarity of thought and a deeper understanding of the flow of consciousness, the Universe at large, and the reality of individual lives on this planet.
In her new book, Conscious Confidence Sarah Mane offers a spiritual and conscious framework for achieving balance in your life and shows you how to weave colorful new threads into your destiny.” ~ Liane Buck, Editor, Om Times
“There are a lot of self-development books in the marketplace these days and there are a lot of authors writing them, but rarely do you find an author with Sarah Mane’s depth of understanding.
It can only come from a lifetime of unwavering commitment to living a life based on the deep insights embodied in the world’s great wisdom traditions. Conscious Confidence is not only a book to acquaint the reader with these philosophical insights but is, more importantly, full of practical ways to reap the benefits that can only come with applying them. Like a thirsty person lost in the desert of worldly existence, drink deeply of the wisdom contained in this book.” Dr. Craig Hassed, MD OAM, author of Mindfulness for Life, The Freedom Trap – Reclaiming Liberty and Wellbeing, New Frontiers in Medicine – The Body as the Shadow of the Soul.
“This book is no quick snack. It’s an epic feast for a hungry soul who wants access to some of the deepest wisdom that has come to us over thousands of years.
Sarah Mane has been immersed in a journey of discovery through philosophy and the study of Sanskrit since she was just a pup. In what could be a formidable, dry, boring meal straight out of academia, she serves instead a rich, nourishing spread of knowledge and insights that satiates and satisfy mind, body and soul.
I thoroughly admire her tremendous skills of communication, curiosity, and her deep comprehension of her materials.
As a book designer, I quite literally read hundreds of books, so I am really pleased to celebrate one of the few books that has hooked my avid attention.
I plan to have her book by my side forever, so I can linger with, dip into and savor each rich, surprising, succulent chapter.”
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The Author of Conscious Confidence
Sarah Mane is a Sanskrit scholar with a particular interest in the wisdom of Sanskrit as a practical means to life-mastery.
Previously a teacher and school executive, today she is a transformational and executive coach. Sarah lives in Australia.
In Conscious Confidence, Sanskrit scholar Sarah Mane offers a practical confidence-boosting program, derived from the deepest meanings of Sanskrit concepts, to help you establish a safe and secure reference point from which to see the world and make clear decisions on how to act, what to say, and how to feel.
Sarah explores the Sanskrit roots of English words related to confidence and success, unlocking rich, three-dimensional understandings of each word as well as guidance on how to obtain confidence and find your path in life.
From the
Introduction
Conscious Confidence is like a great tree with deep strong roots, able to withstand storms and tempests and also provide shelter, stability and nourishment. It is grounded yet continually growing, expanding, and evolving. Sanskrit and timeless wisdom help us to plant that tree and deepen those roots. Conscious Confidence is the confidence you have when you live boldly and courageously from a commitment to giving the best of your own unique self-expression. It is the confidence you experience when you are awake and aware of your own potential and strength.
Our life is an expression of what we hold in our heart–of our understanding of things and their meaning. This book is designed for you to consciously redefine those meanings and discover new dimensions of understanding and awareness from the depths of Sanskrit wisdom. This will awaken you to your potential, your core values, and what’s really important in life. With the ancient wisdom of Sanskrit, you can learn how to transform pain and suffering to joy, freedom, and fulfillment.
From Chapter Two: Balancing the Body, Mind, and Heart
What does Sanskrit teach us about balance?
Imagine a set of scales.
If we intend to measure out a quantity of sand, and we want to keep the scales balanced, then we need to measure out the same quantity on each side. First, we pour an amount of sand into one side.
The scales will be unbalanced at this point because there’s nothing on the other side to counter-balance yet.
Then we start carefully pouring sand into the other side. Slowly both sides of the scales move closer to being level and balanced.
Now we reach the crucial moment, where we determine that both sides of the scales are balanced, and we stop pouring. If we continue to pour more sand, we will create another imbalance on the other side.
Achieving balance hinges on stopping at the right moment.
Thus, the essence of balance and measure is knowing when to stop. This can be obvious such as when we work too long and too hard and it is time to go home. On another level, it can be time to stop thinking and to take action, or it can be time to get our feelings under control and begin to reflect on the lesson we can learn from a challenging experience. Too much thought and not enough emotion causes an imbalance and we can be cold and disconnected. If we are overly emotional, we can be irrational and unsteady. When we are not aligned, our actions and choices do not balance our head and our heart, and the body usually bears the brunt through stress, tension, and a lack of wellbeing.
Sample Exercise
Practices for Core Values
Starter Practice: Exploring Values
In this starter practice, we’re going to use a volunteer organization to trigger our self-reflection on our own Core Values.
Think of one volunteer organization that you’ve heard about and appeals to you. Consider the values of that organization. Orange Sky for example is based on respect and dignity. Other organizations may value service, care, or compassion. If the organization that you select doesn’t have any stated values, then reflect on what you feel to be the values that underpin their mission, and what they do.
Write down three to five values of this organization. For example, in the case of Orange Sky the list might expand to include: respect, dignity, compassion, care, and service.
Research the meanings of each of the listed values of your selected organization, so you broaden and deepen your understanding of those values. There is always more to learn. This exercise helps us to transcend any assumptions. You might look up each word on quotation websites to find out how, for example, Shakespeare, Oprah Winfrey, or Martin Luther King used the word. Make some notes in your journal of your research.
Now take some time to consider your notes and think about these values.
Ask yourself the following questions:
What is it about these values that draws me to them? What is about these values that makes them significant to me?
What other examples can I recall of these values in action? You might remember something you did, or some action of a family member, co-worker, neighbor or someone in your community.
The most important part of this exercise is to expand your understanding. This is achieved by delving deeper into the meaning of the values and asking questions. Answers may or may not come. The questions are what count.
