Contemplation: No Problem
No Problem
Solutions are never necessary because there
are no problems, only our perception makes it seem so, and only our minds make
our perceptions seem real. If there is a problem it is our perception. That is
hard to see in a world that celebrates and rewards the finding and solving of ‘the
problem’. When you decide that you will no longer perceive the problem, you
will see only the facts or a situation. Facts are just facts and any and every
situation can always be improved, unless it is in the past, then it’s just a
memory, and memories are never a problem, are they? If you can cancel from the
patterns of your perceptions, the very idea of ‘problem’ then you will not only
be a positive thinker and a positive proactive actor, you will be a leader.
To have equality in thought, word and
action is to be successful.
With regards to what I want to achieve, my thoughts are usually high.
I then speak about my high plans to others too. But to bring my plans
into action it takes a long time and by then I find that they have
lost their intensity. I need to remind myself that if I don't
implement my thoughts immediately, I will never do it. I also need to
check if the thoughts that I have are practical. I need to then plan
and speak about it according to my checking. Then I find that my
thoughts and plans are not wasted away, but become practical.
With regards to what I want to achieve, my thoughts are usually high.
I then speak about my high plans to others too. But to bring my plans
into action it takes a long time and by then I find that they have
lost their intensity. I need to remind myself that if I don't
implement my thoughts immediately, I will never do it. I also need to
check if the thoughts that I have are practical. I need to then plan
and speak about it according to my checking. Then I find that my
thoughts and plans are not wasted away, but become practical.
Pure Cooking (cont.)
1. First, it is essential to develop a positive attitude towards cooking. Before undertaking any food preparation, ask yourself. 'Do you consider the project at hand to be an enjoyable, creative activity or an unpleasant time-consuming boring, repetitive karma?' Find a way of enjoying it, by playing spiritual songs or trying new recipes and having deep meditation while cooking.
2. Before cooking, make sure the kitchen is clean and in order. Take out all the things you will need to make the meal and place them where they will be used. This makes the process of cooking more smooth and enjoyable.
3. While cooking avoid doing other work in between. You will actually be saving time and the food will definitely turn out better.
4. As much as possible, remain in silence, paying attention to the quality of the thoughts you have. Try to have pure and peaceful thoughts. This creates a powerful atmosphere that fills the food with pure vibrations and brings personal benefits as well.
Soul Sustenance
Inculcating Powers Through Rajyoga Meditation - The Power To Withdraw (Part 2)
When I am too open to the world around me, it's as though the arrows of negativity that fly around can easily penetrate my being, so that I lose my power. What others say and do quickly affects me, and I become reactive. This causes a build-up of stress, and eventually burnout, which makes me feel my only option, is to retire from situations altogether, which is not always possible.
I don't want to react; I want to act with concern and reason and effectiveness. When I develop the habit of making a momentary withdrawal in situations of danger, I'm better able to achieve this. Turning within, I'm able to remember my link with the divine, the link of love, the link that fills me with peace and wisdom and good wishes. It's like an exercise: going inwards i.e. connecting with the self, then upwards towards the Supreme and then outwards (in the field of karma). Doing this repeatedly through the day as a discipline as well as at times of danger, I'll keep moving forward with stability and strength.
In order to maintain this power, I have to put a high value on introversion. If I'm too extrovert, I'll become caught up in external circumstances, and won't have power to withdraw available to me at the moment of need.
Message for the day
Inculcating Powers Through Rajyoga Meditation - The Power To Withdraw (Part 2)
When I am too open to the world around me, it's as though the arrows of negativity that fly around can easily penetrate my being, so that I lose my power. What others say and do quickly affects me, and I become reactive. This causes a build-up of stress, and eventually burnout, which makes me feel my only option, is to retire from situations altogether, which is not always possible.
I don't want to react; I want to act with concern and reason and effectiveness. When I develop the habit of making a momentary withdrawal in situations of danger, I'm better able to achieve this. Turning within, I'm able to remember my link with the divine, the link of love, the link that fills me with peace and wisdom and good wishes. It's like an exercise: going inwards i.e. connecting with the self, then upwards towards the Supreme and then outwards (in the field of karma). Doing this repeatedly through the day as a discipline as well as at times of danger, I'll keep moving forward with stability and strength.
In order to maintain this power, I have to put a high value on introversion. If I'm too extrovert, I'll become caught up in external circumstances, and won't have power to withdraw available to me at the moment of need.
Message for the day
The one who is royal plays with the jewels of knowledge.
Projection: Throughout the day several times we find ourselves performing such actions or speaking such words that hurt others. Such behavior actually reflects the fact that we are playing with stones instead of jewels.
Solution: Real jewels are such words and actions that are filled with knowledge or truth. Knowledge gives us understanding which brings sweetness in our words and accuracy in our actions and this is real royalty.
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