“An infinite array of joyful possibilities are programmed into
the biocomputer that is universal Mind, waiting for your readiness to receive
them.To prepare:
1) Do not think yesterday has anything to do with what could
happen today; release yourself and others from anything said or done in the
past.
2) Withhold all blame or judgment from anyone for any reason.
3) Proactively acknowledge that the miracle of a joyful day is
possible for you, regardless of circumstances. Claim that miracle, praise it
and give thanks for it in advance. Voila.” by Marianne Williamson..
As soon as I read this I knew that is what I shall be beginning my
post today. These are the words of my spiritual teacher and guide Marianne
Williamson.
She along with Eckhart Tolle, Oprah Winfrey are the people who have changed my
life. I have never met any of them personally but we have
developed a relationship due to their work, teachings and amazing books.
Although
I don’t feel comfortable to mention the word “spiritual” because everyone has
different meaning ascribed to this word. Some people believe that if someone is
spiritual then he/she lives on their own island or that person has acquired
some mystical/ magical powers. These are just few to mention.
However,
as far as I have understood practicing spirituality is really a day-to-day,
most basic principle of living and there are no magical powers involved. It is
easy to be near God by boycotting your life and family and living on a deserted
island to gain peace. Nevertheless incorporating spirituality in your life with
children crying in the background or getting stuck in the traffic jam and
getting late to reach office to make that presentation is the true concept.
Being
spiritually enlightened and conscious is basically:
- Loosing your compulsion to believe your thoughts and emotion, pain of past (i.e. your Ego)
- Staying in the present moment—this moment, in which we are here, in the now, and not getting stuck up in your past or worrying about the future
- Forgiving yourself and others
- Last but not least, to be deeply GRATEFUL for every little thing you have in life. And if you don’t have what you wish then be grateful for the person who has what you desire.
Very
simple to follow and could be life changing. When you have a grip on your mind
away from the constant mind chatter the quietness/peace arises; then you want
to heal in others what you have healed in you and finally your intuition or
sixth sense sprouts.
Most
of the people get obsessed with the intuition part and over mystifies it and
some even try to achieve this last step without going through those vital
initial steps.
There
is also a segment of people who says that the religious scriptures like Quran
and Sunnah are the most authentic source of guidance. Nobody can deny or argue
with the significance of the Holy Book, however, since the arrival of Quran
fourteen hundreds years ago several people have written books to help us
understand the real meaning of this Prestigious Scripture.
Any
literature which points us to our inner peace is automatically a blessing
coming from God which would ultimately lead us to the universal truth and our
divine connection with the Almighty.
So
if anyone of you relates or would like to know more about the above I have
placed links to Eckhart Tolle and Marianne Williamson’s websites, these
are the highly recommended writers. It is better to first read and fully absorb
“A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle” and then moving to Marianne.
I
have tried them and rest assured they have made my life simple and easy;
moreover I am better able to understand my own religion.
So
good night dear ones.
Sonya. (Day 219)
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