Day 163 – August 10th–CHAPTER 18-Verse 1 to 6: 1015-1021
Renunciation—the relinquishment of actions, desires, and attachments that impede soul progress—is the compendious principle characterizing the Gita message. When the devotee finds that the intuitive communion of his soul with Spirit is still periodically disturbed by restlessness during meditation, he calls on God as the Conqueror of the Senses, the Master of all outer and inner forces, and the Destroyer of Ignorance. The seeker appeals to the Lord to remove his restlessness caused by continued enslavement to the senses and sensations. (1015)
~ Paramahansa Yogananda, God Talks With Arjuna - The Bhagavad Gita
“Don’t be a storehouse of memories. Leave past, future and even present thoughts behind. Be a witness to life unfolding by itself. Be free of all attachments, fears and concerns by keeping your mind inside your own heart. Rest in being. Like this, your life is always fresh and imbued with pure joy and timeless presence. Be happy, wise and free.”
“If you really want to live your life to the fullest and realize your greatest potential, you must be willing to run the risk of making some people mad. People may not like what you do, people may not like how you do it, but these people are not living your life. You are.”
Sometimes two souls meet like the ancient stars in the sky. Almost without knowing, they enter the same gravitational field where almost everything fits perfectly together. We are talking about the mental attraction that goes beyond the physical one, because it captures and dazzles us, through a spiritual and intellectual connection, the two souls caress themselves and sail together in the same course.
This type of attraction that goes beyond the skin that delves into other kinds of connections is more common than we may think. However, this does not mean that the weight of physical appearance has ceased to have its extraordinary importance as a catalyst of a relationship.
“I am suffering, help Me.” These are words I saw for a mantra, you go into a crowed place and over and over in your head, repeate “I am suffering, help me” and something will come out of it. Over time you may have strangers approch you to assist.
When you are suffering you are putting out a helpless vibration. If you suffer and we all do; we are creating a space around us that may draw in an unwanted influx of energy if intentions are not set. I read recently on a fourm about a someone who is depressed, they wrote in detail why they are the way they are and hundreds of people responded. This person wrote excuses and even shunned and ostracized some of those who were responding to the request of help. Then the one who was depressed would come back… Look You don’t understand this is what happened…. Does it really matter what happened. You are suffering and people are offering you help. You ask and you have received; it may not be in the form you want it will be in the form you need.
Imagine each person is you, some you get along with, some you shun and spew hateful words. All these people are you. You may see the reflection of someone and feel supremacy over them. “I would not do that” or “Are they stupid?” usually the first things you think. All of that suffering resides around one person. Think about it. The more time you spend thinking about others and what they are doing, is you being a coward and running away from your problems that are in front of you. Life is yours, by focusing and finding the root of your suffering will allow you to find peace.
Your suffering can come from many places it may be from a splinter under the thumbnail, to confusion on where you need to go in life. You are the captain of your ship and others will help you navagate the waters when it get rough, though you are your only captain.
Ask yourself 7 Simple questions:
*Crown Chakra - Pride / Humility-
1. Are you stubborn?
*Brow Chakra - Wrath / Patcients-
2. Does Constructive criticism upset you?
*Throat Chakra - Gluttony / Temparance-
3. Do you buy things you do not need?
*Heart Chakra - Envy / Kindess-
4. Do You Lie?
*Core Chakra - Greed / Charity-
5. Are You Selfish?
*Sacral Chakra - Lust / Chastity-
6. Do you feel Hate?
*Root Chakra - Sloth / Dilagence-
7. Are you Lazy?
If you answer Yes for any of them. You are suffering.
In order to combat Pride, Humility must be created and substained, through a creating balance and harmony with others. If nature grows then shouldn’t I be able to be better every day?
To defeate Wrath, Patients must be found; through understanding others and taking the time to know them will allow you to take the time to know You. If my patients was great then wouldn’t my wrath be equivalent to it?
To stomp out Gluttony, Temperance must be claimed; this will allow you to be a rock for others and allow willpower to conquer. If my willpower is my rock, then would my gluttony would be my swamp?
Kicking Envy, Kindess will blossom; reaching out to others understanding and how to grow properly. Why envy those who I am kind to?
Punching out Greed, Charity will succum; finding others in needs more important and your assistance can shift others lifes. If I give to charity, why would I need all this stuff?
Crimping Lust, Chastity will put a lock on you; everyone is a person, walking around keening after them distracts you from you. Why do I lust for love when I have myself?
Putting a fire under Sloth, Diligence will exercise your soul; getting out and being with others, Integrity. What can you do today that can help me in 10 years?
Within you is the capability to conquer life. If you are suffering, give it to the Universe, not others. The energy you put out you will receive, what goes around comes around. Be wary what you wish for and always be willing to help others as one day someone will help you.
