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Recently, I sat at the edge of a lake feeling melancholic. I looked down to see three rocks buried in the sand. Borrowing some chalk and markers from a nearby group of girls, I felt inspired to draw and then further explore this experience in my notebook.
Contemplating the first rock:
This is the rock of the personal story. The pressure cooker rock that shapes our sense of self and identity and then forces us to look deeper into who we are and where we come from. As we look beyond our stories and try to make sense of who we are and why we are here, we often feel overwhelmed by the vast range of pain and isolation. We realize the ridiculous ways we have measured ourselves in our own circumstances and the many ways we believe that we are merely that which we think, that which we possess or that which we believe. We often experience the fear of missing out. We constantly weigh and measure ourselves and others in an effort to reveal our feelings of worthiness or lack thereof. We often lose our sense of Infinity and our relationship to the limitless part of ourselves out of fear that life has no ultimate meaning and therefore our individual lives have no higher purpose.
Contemplating the second rock:
This is the Rock of the Universal Heart. All stories pour out of this Rock. It is the rock of unending Love and abundance. This is the great Rock of Ages which beheld us even before we slipped into our mother’s womb. Rock is rock. This is the Stone that stretches our imagination beyond the rigid thinking mind and reminds us that Infinity cannot be measured or defined. In our deepest moments of connection and compassion we feel the resonance of this rock. In our deepest pain, we reach for this “You” and so many have heard the small still voice within that answers. It is the rock of hope and possibility. It is the eternal song that we feel and hear in our deepest longings to know who we are and where we are going. It is the resonance that pulsates the message : “Love never faileth” to fill us with strength and faith.
Contemplating the third rock:
This is the rock of Light and Wisdom. This rock is the bridge between the first two rocks. This is the radiance of the sun which pulsates in everything seen and unseen. It is the uncovering and discovering of true Self. It is the Path, the Teacher, the Vessel, the Transmission of energy between all things. This rock raises the vibration of the world for all those who seek, ask, believe and find. This rock is the force of life which animates, directs and creates out of itself. It is the blueprint for the orchard waiting in the seed of an apple. It is the hope fulfilled when the life etched on the first rock enters into the unfolding of its own story and it is also the soothing of the ache to return to Source. It is the great messenger shining through, in and on and through all of Creation and is That which knows no shadow.
While working on this posting, I was listening to a musical version of a mantra that my Teacher had taught to us years ago and it seems to be a perfect pairing for this post:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kg4ZgUakNY
and if you are feeling stressed out, play this one at the same time and you will feel so much better:
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.
Words by Alan Watts
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“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.”
- Amit Ray, Om Chanting and Meditation -
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Illustrate the act or emotion of tension in a photograph today., post it then Tag it with #TP592 - the photo shows a detail of my water color / oil pastel piece of art dated in the end of last April. - We were visualizing the phase of an ongoing (un)learning process during an encounter art workshop. I was at that moment surprised how much tension there was in the air. I visualized it in the picture. I have added contrast for this photo. It highlights brighter tones still invisible during the April stage of the referred learning process.
Beginning
Change
Our planet turning toward the sun
The reef
Every day
The perception between confidence and frustration
The struggle
Conquered through clarity, calmness...
Just a list of topics to unlearn - or at last learn?
Just a Wednesday of a MOOCer
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...The truth revealed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji should not be distorted to fit ones’ thoughts to make him a multi-faith activist. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a true devotee of God and a messenger sent by God to educate us. He stated that religion is just a medium to reach God. God is not limited to just one religion. "All beings and creatures are His; He belongs to all" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 425). Just because you belong to one religion does not mean anything. One has to live good moral life, share with others, and meditate on God in order to get close to Him....
...becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. (151)”
- Swami Satchidananda, The Yoga Sutras -
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[photographed at Helsinki Orthodox Cemetery]
“Our life depends on the kind of thoughts we nurture. If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances in which we live, we are drawn into a whirlpool of thoughts and can have neither peace nor tranquility.”
- Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica, Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica -
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👉 : One of the primary benefits of meditation is its ability to reduce stress. Regular meditation practice can help activate the body's relaxation response, leading to a decrease in the production of stress hormones like cortisol. This can result in a sense of calmness and overall well-being.
👉 : Meditation involves training the mind to focus and redirect thoughts. This practice can enhance concentration and attention span, leading to improved productivity and performance in daily tasks. With regular meditation, you may experience an increased ability to stay present and focused in the present moment.
👉 -: Meditation can have a positive impact on emotional well-being by promoting mindfulness and self-awareness. It allows you to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, leading to a better understanding of your own patterns and triggers. This increased awareness can help you respond to difficult emotions more skillfully and cultivate a greater sense of happiness and contentment.
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