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Gita, Quotes - 2010

Gita: The Joy Within

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2.55 When a man surrenders all desires that come to the heart and by the grace of God finds the joy of God, then his soul has indeed found peace. – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2)

let it be

If there’s one mantra that works most of the time it is ‘Let it be’. The directive above allows us to find peace. Desires may not be bad, however they do keep us from discovering peace, now.

the joy of God

When we surrender desires; the desire to do something, be something or acquire something, our thoughts can begin to settle down. Our minds slowly become still. God and his joy can be experienced when that stillness is discovered. Try it, just 5 minutes morn & eve, you won’t be disappointed…

Daily Affirmation: Today I let be.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Quotes - 2010

Fear Not

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My God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me, I cannot know for certain where it will end … but I will not fear, for you are ever with me. – Thomas Merton

the road ahead

How often do we fret about what can go wrong? How often do we fear the future? Let’s become aware of when we do this. Awareness casts the limelight on this tendency, it allows us to reflect on the eternal now and on our constant companion.

our constant companion

Truly, God is with us, at all times and in innumerable ways. When we accept this Universe fact in faith, it becomes real, it becomes more palpable. The fear flees, we’re at peace. We know it when we experience it. The experience is not forthcoming if we don’t invite it.

Daily Affirmation: Today I walk with God.

Recommendation: God Is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg

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Gita, Quotes - 2010

Gita: Rest In The Divine

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2.53 When thy mind, that may be wavering in the contradictions of many scriptures, shall rest unshaken in divine contemplation, then the goal of Yoga is thine.

2.54 How is the man of tranquil wisdom, who abides in divine contemplation? What are his words? What is his silence? What is his work? – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2)

divine contemplation

Krishna, God, has something very important to say to religionists in this verse. He understands that all scriptures are imperfect and such  imperfection confuses all thinking believers. Here he suggests that we not rely solely on written guidance. That we become our own gurus.

how?

Hearing this Arjuna wants to know what it takes to reach such a contemplative state. Stay tuned for the answer. This series continues each Monday.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM my own Guru!

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Gita, Quotes - 2010

Gita: Evenness Of Mind

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2.47 Set thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward…

2.48 …Yoga is evenness of mind – a peace that is ever the same. – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2)

thy work

God instructs us to understand what work is ideal and to devote all effort to it. We’re reminded not to worry or focus on the end result. Control of the mind and protection from its inconsistencies is the goal.

evenness of mind

In most chapters The Gita reminds mankind to cultivate a balanced and even state of mind. One which allows us to stay connected to the divine inside us and one that allows us to stay unflustered.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM still and balanced.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Articles, Quotes - 2010

Self vs. Success

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Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. – Maya Angelou

all about us

Success is all about us. It’s about how we perceive our inherent value and the world outside us. If our general outlook is negative or critical, how can we not be critical of self? How can happiness (and success), then, have any chance of finding us?

like yourself

At the end of the day, literally and figuratively, if we’re not happy in our own skin, not happy with our selves, we’re not successful. Let’s grab success by its horns by appreciating what we are, what we have, what we do!

Daily Affirmation: Today I like myself, no strike that, I love myself!

Recommendation: A Return to Love – by Marianne Williamson

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Articles, Quotes - 2010, Stillness

Deep Peace

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The person should look for peace within and not depend on it in any other place. There are no waves in the depths of the ocean, it is still and unbroken.- The Buddha

within, it is

The concept isn’t rocket science but how many of us truly believe it, know it or accept it? Peace does come from within even if the object of interaction is outside us. It’s the interpretation of our experiences that allows us to be happy, sad or indifferent. The event is generally out there; our reaction to it comes from within. We choose constantly, it’s up to us.

below the surface

Our normal consciousness inhabits the stormy seas of the thoughts that we continuously manufacture. This storm is at the surface. Just as a scuba diver can descend below the choppy waters to enjoy the prevailing deep calm under the surface, so too can a practitioner of Stillness.

Daily Affirmation: Today I operate from the calm inside me.

Recommendation: True Meditation by Adyashanti

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Quotes - 2010

First Things First

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Young souls learn to accept responsibility for their actions. Mature souls learn to accept responsibility for their thoughts. And old souls, dear one, learn to accept responsibility for their happiness. – The Universe

thoughts & actions

Actions are noticed first, which is why they garner more attention. Thoughts, count for more. When we’re responsible for our own thoughts, right actions flow more easily. Thoughts become things…so by being responsible for our thoughts, we take responsibility for our life!

happiness, a thought system

Seeking happiness first is not a selfish attitude. Our greatest happiness is tied directly to the happiness of those around us. So when we take responsibility for our own happiness, we are directly and indirectly signing up for a much higher goal. Truly if we put ‘our’ happiness first, and be responsible for it, we’re sailing! Happiness is a thought system, one that we create for our selves, we have no one else to blame or praise except us.

Daily Affirmation: Today I create happy thoughts!

Recommendation: Infinite Possibilities by Mike Dooley

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