アイソン彗星 と チョプラ博士の21日間メディテーション Desire and Destiny Day 16

ああ消えてしまった　　と思っていたアイソン彗星。
ですが・・・・・・

太陽に接近した際に崩壊、蒸発したとみられていたアイソン彗星の一部が残っているかもしれないとNASAが発表しました。



公開された人工衛星が捉えた太陽から離れていく様子の画像



周囲に残ったちりなのか、彗星の核の一部なのかは分からないのだそうです。

もし、アイソン彗星の一部なのだとしたら
200万度の太陽のコロナや強い重力にさらされながらの
アイソン彗星のサバイバル劇にちょっと感動したドラゴンユウコでした

太陽接近前のアイソン彗星



 

 

チョプラ博士の21日間メディテーション　Desire and Destiny　16日目です。


https://chopracentermeditation.com/


「すべてが大切です。すべてそれぞれの役割を持っています。それぞれに違いがあります」-ジェーン・グドール

Mindful Moment: 今日、ほんとうのあなた自身であることを決意してください。
他の誰でもないあなた自身のやり方で自分を表現することを一つ選んでください。
それは、歌ったり、絵を描いたり、大切な友人と心を開いておしゃべりすることかもしれません。
あなたのハートを躍らせるようなもので
あなた自身を表現するものを何でも一つ選んでそれを行ってみましょう。
そのことで何が起きてくるのか楽しみましょう。

 

Centering Thought:  「至福が私のガイドである」

Day 16 Uniquely Me

And each is unique!

“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”
Jane Goodall　　

“The expansion of happiness in this lifetime is our birthright. Finding what it is we are meant to do and be and identifying that which brings us the greatest happiness is our highest purpose in life. This is our dharma, our truth and, our destiny. Each moment presents us with a unique opportunity to express ourselves in ways that only we can. When we answer the call of our heart in each moment, we have the opportunity to experience pure joy.

Today’s meditation explores what it means to live our lives blissfully in each moment, understanding that the true reward is not the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but the journey along the rainbow itself.

Allow the bliss of being who you are, living as the unique soul you were born to be, carry you along the path of this lifetime and you will be living your life to the fullest.”

Mindful Moment “Today make a commitment to be who you really are and choose one thing that allows you to express yourself in a way that is like no one else. Sing a song. Paint a painting. Share a heartfelt conversation with a dear friend. Whatever it is that makes your heart sing, choose to engage in one activity that is uniquely yours and enjoy where the journey leads you!”

Centering Thought:  “Bliss be my guide”

Sanskrit Mantra:  “Om Varunam Namah - My life is in harmony with the universe”

Oprah:  “Here we are – day 16, Uniquely Me.  Each of us has a unique essential purpose, if not many purposes to fulfill in this lifetime.  Think of this for a moment – there is no one else on the planet that is here to be who you are – and give what you have to give.  No one else.  Just as your DNA and your fingerprints are uniquely you – so is your life’s purpose – and your life’s purpose is always evolving.  It is not something you create.  It is not some great idea you come up with.  Purpose is there all the time.   And it’s always calling you.  As Kevin Cashman says, ‘Purpose is Spirit seeking expression’.  When we tap into that expression, we find the defining thread running through out life and we integrate all of our life experiences.  When we recognize our purpose and our innate talents and share them freely with one another, we create a world of peace, harmony and love.  We fulfill not only our destiny but we begin to change the world.  That’s how you do it!  By fulfilling your purpose.  So, settle in as we prepare for today’s meditation, listening to Deepak explore, living our unique destiny in each moment.”

Deepak:  “Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life, here to make a unique contribution.  Woven within the very fiber of our being is our divine purpose.  Our distinctive essence waiting, even longing, to be expressed as a gift to the world and ourselves.  I believe that the purpose of life is the expansion of happiness, that when we identify those things that bring the greatest joy to our lives, we are on the trail of discovering this inner truth. According to Guatama Buddha,’your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it’.  When we live in alignment with that true purpose – or dharma – we are happy and create a ripple of good that emanates from within, extending to everyone around us.  Let’s look a little closer.  The concept of divine purpose is more like a winding path along a mountainside, than one specific destination.  There are many views and stops along the way and yet it is always the mountain we are traveling upon. Our essential purpose is always with us and is designed to be revealed and experienced over the course of a lifetime.  This path is our destiny, a collection of meaningful self-expressions that come to us spontaneously – and in the moment, at times; in waves or seasons at other times.  Yet, always present in the expression is the essence of our true selves.

So, may be my destiny and true purpose in this moment is to smile at the person I see while on my walk, who looks sad.  It may be to take action on the longtime dream I have had to start a business.  It may be to show up as a loyal and supportive friend.  Or even to take a gardening class.  What is your destiny today?  I invite you to spend time contemplating your destiny.  Observe and listen to the cues your heart gives you.  Give yourself permission to express your dharma and destiny.  Shine your unique light freely.  You’ll be surprised how beautifully the path of your life will unfold for you.  As Joseph Campbell once said, ‘Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors that were only walls’.

As we settle in for meditation, we’ll focus on our centering thought, Bliss be my guide.  Bliss be my guide.  Now, as you take your comfortable seat with your hands on your lap and your eyes closed, as we do each day, begin to pay attention to your breath.  Allow the sensation of relaxation to wash over your body and release any stress and tension as best you can.  Silently introduce the mantra, repeating it effortlessly.  Om Varunam Namah.  My life is in harmony with the universe.  Om Varunam Namah.  If you get distracted by any thoughts, noises or feelings of discomfort in your body, simply go back to repeating the mantra silently to yourself, Om Varunam Namah.  Continue meditating for about 10 minutes.  Release the mantra and come into your body.  Take a moment to rest.  When you feel ready, you can open your eyes.

Throughout the day, think about what it is you love to do and contemplate our centering thought, Bliss be my guide.  Bliss be my guide.  Bliss be my guide.

Namaste

 

Journal Questions:

1.  “There is no one else on the planet that is here to be who you are and give what you have to give. Describe the qualities, gifts and talents that make you unique.”

2.  “We learned that our divine purpose is ever evolving throughout our lives. What do you believe your divine purpose is in this moment?”

3.  “What are you grateful for today?”

4.  “Reflect on today’s experience.”

ナマステ

与える法則 と チョプラ博士の21日間メディテーション Desire and Destiny Day 15

マウイ島からモロカイ島を望む


チョプラ博士の
富と成功をもたらす7つの法則―願望が自然に叶う実践ガイド
の中で、第2の成功法則に
「与える法則」というのがでてきます。

与えれば与えるほど受け取るというものです。

その法則が働くには、
与える瞬間に、
心が喜びを感じていなければならないのだそうです。
与えるときの意図がどういうものかが大切で、
受け取るために与えるとか、
受け取りたいから与えるといった期待などなしに、
与える人と受け取る人の
両方の幸せを意図するものであるべきなのだそうです。

与える形としてもっともパワフルなものは
思いやりや、注目、愛情や感謝といった
無形なものだとか
そっと相手に感謝したり、
相手の幸せや喜びを願うことはとてもパワフルなのだそうです。

ちなみに、ドラゴンユウコは、今、
今月始めに参加した
ワークショップの参加者11人と一緒に49日間願い行の最中ですが
自分の願い事に加えて
ほかの10人の願い事も叶うように祈っています。

祈る時にとっても気持ちよーくなって
なんだかふわっと体が浮く感じになります。
その10人が願い事が叶って
笑顔の彼らが光に包まれている映像が出てきます
その時の感じがとってもとっても心地良いのです。

相手のために祈ることや感謝すること
そうすることってとっても気持ちが良いと思うドラゴンユウコでした



チョプラ博士の21日間メディテーション　Desire and Destiny　15日目です。


https://chopracentermeditation.com/


Day 15 How Can I Serve?

なんと素晴らしいことでしょう！
世界をよくすることを始めるのに誰も一瞬ですら待つ必要なんてないんです
-Anne Frank （アンネ・フランク）　

Mindful Moment：今日という日を、
寛大さ、喜び、優しさを他人と共有する日にしましょう。
困っている人に出会ったら心からの贈り物をしましょう。
それは、優しく言葉をかけたり
冗談を言ってみたり、お茶を一緒に飲んだり、
開いているドアを押さえたままにしておいたり、
友人に電話をして話すことかもしれません。
そういった行為を行っている時、
それに全意識を集中しましょう。
あなたが完全に今にいる時、
その行動は愛と共にあります。
そして、あなたは、
あなたの時間と才能を使って世界に奉仕していることを理解するのです。
各瞬間、ハートと共にあるとき、
どのようなエネルギーがやってくるのか感じてみましょう。

Centering Thought:「他人に与えることは自分に与えることと同じです」

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

Anne Frank

Centering Thought:  “Serving others serves me.”

“Today we delve more deeply into what it means to be of service. When we serve others from a place of love, we are also serving ourselves.

For many of us, when we think of service, we envision great feats, sacrifices, large philanthropic donations, and other grand gestures. While service can be all those things, service can be much more accessible in our daily lives. Giving to others through service is simply recognizing what you do best in any given moment and offering that as a gift to someone else. For instance, in this moment, you may be sitting in a coffee shop across from someone who looks like she could really use a warm smile and, in this moment, you offer a smile in service to brighten her day. Giving can be that simple.

Think about how good you feel when you give someone a gift in this way and notice how serving someone else is a gift to yourself as well.”

Mindful Moment “Let today be your day to share random acts of kindness with generosity and joy. If you encounter someone in need offer a gift from the heart, be it a kind word, a joke, or a cup of tea. Hold the door open for someone, just because. Call a friend and share a kind word. When you are engaged in activity, give your full attention to it, knowing that when you are fully present, you are doing something with love and serving the world with your time and talent. Enjoy the energy that comes back to you as you walk through each moment with a giving and caring heart.”

Centering Thought:  “Serving others serves me.”

Sanskrit Mantra:  Om Vardhanam Namah.  I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me.

Oprah:  “Welcome to day 15 and the beginning of the final week of our Desire and Destiny Meditation experience.  During our last 14 days together, we explored the essential soul questions.  Who am I?  What do I want?  With Spirit guiding the way, we were able to connect to the truth of who we really are, and what we most truly seek.  Now, we’re putting all of those pieces together so that we may light up in the fullness of who we are and illuminate the world around us.  Another what I know for sure is this…When we give to others, we give to ourselves.  As far back as I can remember, my prayer has always been the same… Use me, God.  Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.  That prayer has led me to this moment.  When we share our unique gifts – however large or small, we create significance.  We complete the circle of our destiny and that not only changes ourselves, it changes the world.  How can I serve?  That is the question all of us has come to ask.  So get quiet, breathe, and let Deepak guide us through the next essential soul question.  And then we’ll do what we do each day…were going to meditate.”

Deepak:  “Who am I?  What do I want? … Two questions that have offered us great insight and opportunity to open to our highest understanding and expression of life.  Now, in our third week together, we begin to step into living our destiny.  Today, we will consider the next soul question on our path – How can I serve?

The word service can bring up many thoughts and feelings.  Often it is interpreted as a type of giving that can feel out of reach, like joining the Peace Corps to help people in distant countries, or giving time and money in ways that will change the word.  It can also be connected to thoughts of work, obligation, or one of those things that good people ought to do.  We may begin to believe that service requires self-sacrifice, a great deal of time, unique talent or expertise, perhaps even money.  We may wonder just how we can truly serve the whole world.

Martin Luther King Jr offers another way to look at this concept.  Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.  You don’t need to have a college degree to serve.  You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.  Service needn’t be grand gestures; we don’t need to embark on adventures far from home to be of service.  Service in every moment is about understanding our unique talents and using them to bring happiness to others and ourselves.  The universe is all about flow and dynamic exchange – giving and receiving which are simply different aspects of the same flow of energy.  Therefore, when we freely share our gifts with others, we really give back to ourselves.  It feels good to give, and giving also comes back to us from others through appreciation, love, smiles and hugs – the good things of life.

Now, let’s look within.  Close your eyes for a moment and ask, how can I serve?  This timeless question has no wrong answer.  It is a question that I encourage you to ask yourself every day.  How can I serve?  Quietly listen for the answer.  How can I serve?  Listen deeply, receive each and every whisper from your soul.  Receive and ask again.  How can I serve?  Once we begin to listen carefully to the answers within, we may be surprised at just how we are meant to serve.  As we listen, we open the door to infinite and abundant possibility.  As you travel through the day, give yourself permission to practice living in the spirit of service.  Perhaps you will hold the elevator door for someone who is rushing to make it in.  Or, you might share a smile with another.  Maybe today you will inquire about a volunteer project you have been thinking about.  We each have wonderful talents to share with one another.  We can freely enjoy the exchange of gifts, the flow of abundance – with everyone around us in the spirit of service.  So let’s ask ourselves again – how can I serve?  As we settle in for meditation, let’s contemplate our centering thought.  Serving others serves me.  Serving others serves me.

Make yourself comfortable with your hands resting in your lap and your eyes closed.  Begin to witness your breath as you inhale and exhale.  Allow your body to relax, releasing any tension you may be holding on to.  Start to introduce the mantra, repeating it silently.  Om Vardhanam Namah.  I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me.  Om Vardhanam Namah.  If you find yourself distracted by thoughts, noises or sensations in your body, simply go back to repeating the mantra, just silently.  Om Vardhanam Namah.  Please continue meditating for about 10 minutes.  Then let the mantra go and bring your awareness back into your body.  Take a moment to rest.   As you feel ready, open your eyes.

Throughout the day consider the flow of giving and receiving and contemplate our centering thought.  Serving others serve me.  Serving others serves me.  Serving others serves me.

 

Namaste

 

Journal Questions:

 

1. “We reflected deeply on the soul questions “How can I serve?” during today’s meditation. Take time to really explore answers that come through your writing – just write freely.”

2.  “What are three specific actions you can take to illuminate the world around you through sharing your unique gifts and talents in service to others?”

3.  “What are you grateful for today?”

4.  “Reflect further on today’s experience.”

ナマステ