LEARNING TO CONTROL THE ENERGY

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When we walk into a room of unsettled energy, do we react with reciprocal feelings or do we have the power to transform?

This is one of our greatest challenges as human beings. If we succumb to the energy that surrounds us, we do not have control over ourselves, and having no control over ourselves we cannot control our environment or be of assistance to others.

We start to gain that control with strong intention and by reinforcing ourselves through regular spiritual practices so that we are firmly grounded in our own inner peace. With the benefit of that inner calm we can avoid reactions that only further stir the waters. Moreover, our presence can generate a powerful calmness, helping to settle the energy in our presence. In that environment, solutions will present themselves, further helping to restore the much needed harmony.

Healing, Peace

WHO IS RIGHT?

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When we have differences or disagreements with others, we need to step back and look at the total picture, and thereby try to put ourselves in the shoes of the other. From a spiritual point-of-view, there is no right or wrong perspective and thinking in those terms is the ego-mind that we are seeking to transcend. Whether or not the other’s positions appear to be selfish or inappropriate, can we grasp the hurts or fears that are the root of the other’s behavior?

If we can do that and let the other know that we feel their pain or struggles and are “on their side,” we are more likely to receive a positive response.

In any event we need not and should not make our needs secondary to the other’s objectives. For that reason, despite our best efforts, there may be no resolution of the disagreement and both parties have to live with that. That should be taken as a failure, and if the parties need to part and go their way, that is likely part of the divine plan.

Even if the other party has hurt us, we should resolve to hold nothing in our heart going forward, as any resentments or grudges hold us back from our ascension to higher levels of being. We simply must forgive them and bless them on their own journey of life.

Peace

O COME O COME EMMANUEL

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As we approach the winter solstice, the darkest time of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, we long for the light to enter our souls to give us wisdom and discernment, and illumine our path forward. It is in fact the moments in our life of greatest darkness when it is most natural to call upon the Divine and have an awakening of truth and understanding. All of nature comes to a rest and our attention is more easily directed within.

This is the idea behind the doctrine of the Sabbath. All activity must be balanced by rest. Outward directed activity must be balanced by introspection. It is in going within that we can come to a greater understanding of who we are and find direction and purpose as we look forward to the year ahead.

So as we enter this special season and are blessed with its gifts, let us draw upon divine forces and become a beacon of peace and love for all mankind.

Meaningful Purpose, Peace

BECOMING INNER-DIRECTED

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When we start on our spiritual journey, we are confused and look to others for direction. Moreover there is wasted effort because not every action that we take is helpful.

Gradually we realize that we don’t need an intermediary at all. As our heart opens we find that knowledge and guidance is imparted from within.

As our desire nature is purified we find that our attractions no longer lead us astray. Intuitively we know what is correct action, and what will lead us to greater happiness.

It is our heart space that will lead us on this journey. If we are finding greater peace and joy in our life, we can know that we are on the right path. There is no end to the continual enhancement of this peace and joy.

Happiness, Peace

STOP THE SEARCH!

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Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita describes the qualities of the sage, and can help us know if we have made spiritual progress.

He has developed the qualities of a steady intellect (2.51) and thereby becomes indifferent to “what has been heard and what is yet to be heard.” (2.52).

Why is he indifferent? When we are hungry we eat, but when we feel full there is no reason to eat. Likewise the sage feels full and complete inside. There is no longer reason to search for what has been attained.

This sense of fullness does not come and go, and therefore the sage is never overcome by desire. “Just as the ocean is undisturbed by the constant of merging rivers, likewise the sage remains unaffected by the influx of desirable objects all around him.” (2.70)

The sage has realized the truth that everything that we long for or need is already inside. It is useful to keep this thought in mind as we go about our day, and avoid giving our power over to others because we feel empty inside. Know that as we progress along our path, our “tank” of spiritual joy will feel increasingly full, and our joy will be enhanced by the knowledge that what we have gained can never be taken away.

Happiness, Peace
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