Jan 3rd and 4th, 2015
Everything is transient so make the most of what is - for soon you will have to let it go.
We spend so many a waking minute either anticipating a future moment or ruminating over past ones. This may be on the continuum of short conversations and interactions or long events full of "busy"ness and movement; pleasant or unpleasant; planned or unplanned; personal or professional. Depending on what they are, they either bring us, what seems like, incredible-soulful happiness, hurtful-soul-sucking anxiety, or something in between:)
Do these feelings belong to the moment or do they belong to our perceptions? How long do we, should we, carry them? When we understand this distinction, we can pass freely and lightly from moment to moment, taking with us nothing but our mindful presence and acceptance.
Never lose an opportunity to be cognizant, to be aware of your thoughts and feelings; neither to bog yourself down nor to go flying in the clouds, but to recognize the direction and quality of your thoughts. Enjoy the external engagement thoroughly, but know when to engage internally. When you are able to find quiet moments with yourself, focusing internally, amidst the company of others, you can engage externally in more meaningful ways.
Sharing a powerful thought I've learned from the Brahmakumaris:
Several times a day, or on an as needed basis,
Disconnect from the external world
(not in anger or annoyance but mindfully);
Connect to the source within
(to recharge, rejuvenate, nourish, pause, reflect);
Reconnect to the external world
(afresh, enthused, light, with a clean slate).
Often we disconnect in anger or out of resentment and ego, but fail to connect within or try to reconnect again. Sometimes we disconnect then connect within and feel charged, but don't go to the next step of reconnecting. When we are able to switch between these three phases with ease (and also with effort, I guess), we have truly arrived.
This 3-step practice has been empowering for me. Although not even close to perfection, the progress itself is inspiring. The key is being mindful and recognizing when speaking up is important and when speaking to yourself is essential. I started with carving time for meditation, reflective walks, and introspective me-time to practice this but have now learnt that at any given moment in the day, I can choose to choose me - choose to connect to the limitless source within and feel the energy. It can be a struggle with some situations but with focused intent, it can become a natural practice.
Wishing you infinite power and energy and the desire to find it, nurture it, and share it.
Everything is transient so make the most of what is - for soon you will have to let it go.
We spend so many a waking minute either anticipating a future moment or ruminating over past ones. This may be on the continuum of short conversations and interactions or long events full of "busy"ness and movement; pleasant or unpleasant; planned or unplanned; personal or professional. Depending on what they are, they either bring us, what seems like, incredible-soulful happiness, hurtful-soul-sucking anxiety, or something in between:)Do these feelings belong to the moment or do they belong to our perceptions? How long do we, should we, carry them? When we understand this distinction, we can pass freely and lightly from moment to moment, taking with us nothing but our mindful presence and acceptance.
Never lose an opportunity to be cognizant, to be aware of your thoughts and feelings; neither to bog yourself down nor to go flying in the clouds, but to recognize the direction and quality of your thoughts. Enjoy the external engagement thoroughly, but know when to engage internally. When you are able to find quiet moments with yourself, focusing internally, amidst the company of others, you can engage externally in more meaningful ways.
Sharing a powerful thought I've learned from the Brahmakumaris:
Several times a day, or on an as needed basis,
Disconnect from the external world
(not in anger or annoyance but mindfully);
Connect to the source within
(to recharge, rejuvenate, nourish, pause, reflect);
Reconnect to the external world
(afresh, enthused, light, with a clean slate).
Often we disconnect in anger or out of resentment and ego, but fail to connect within or try to reconnect again. Sometimes we disconnect then connect within and feel charged, but don't go to the next step of reconnecting. When we are able to switch between these three phases with ease (and also with effort, I guess), we have truly arrived.
Wishing you infinite power and energy and the desire to find it, nurture it, and share it.
~ Anandi
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