ディーパック・チョプラ博士の21日間メディテーションの5日目です
「老いたから遊ばなくなるのではない。遊ばなくなるから老いるのだ」
ジョージ・バーナード・ショー
今日の瞑想では、
遊び心に満ちたあなたの喜びあふれる本質とつながりましょう。
ヴェーダ哲学は、リラ、すなわち、
「宇宙の遊び」からすべてのものが創造されたと教えています。
遊び心に満ちたあなたの本質を表現するとき、
あなたは創造性と受容性に富み、
活気にあふれています。
楽しんでいる時、
あなたは生の喜びにあふれたリズムにのせて踊り歌っているのです。
ハートもマインドも体も軽やかに感じ、
ハッピーになっていることに気づきます。
遊びは気持ちを良くしてくれるだけでなく
スピリチュアル的にもあなたを活性化させているのです。
今日の瞑想では、
内側に存在する遊び心の源とつながり、
日常の生活に楽しみと喜びの感覚をもたらします。
あなたの中の子ども心を表現し遊んでみましょう。
Day 5 -Feeling Playful
Message of the day
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing!”
― George Bernard Shaw
“Today’s meditation connects us to the playful nature of our joyful self. Vedic wisdom tells us that all creation arises from Lila, or cosmic play. Expressing our playful nature is a valuable way to stay creative, receptive, and revitalized. When we have fun, we are dancing and singing along with the story of our life. We find our hearts, minds and bodies are lighter and happier. Play time not only makes us feel better, it spiritually rejuvenates us as well.
Our meditation today brings our awareness to this source of playfulness deep within, allowing us to bring this sense of fun and joy into our daily lives. Let the child in you go out and play.”
Today’s Centering Thought
“I am playful”
Sanskrit Mantra
“Lila Hum – I am playful” (Deepak’s pronunciation sounds like Leela Hum)
Oprah
“Welcome to day 5, Feeling Playful. So far, we’ve centered deep within to connect with the powerful essences of peace and love. Today we begin to unleash that power through play. Does that seem unspiritual? Well not in the least. The happiness we feel when we let go and absorb ourselves in fun, relaxation and play is pure alignment with spirit – that carefree, untroubled feeling we experience when we allow ourselves to relax and to play. It’s the language of your soul affirming your purpose for being alive. To live in joy. Your base level of happiness is determined by how you choose to view and experience your life. See and experience the world through the magical glasses of play and the world lights up. When we let go, when we take the time to renew, when we honor the value in play, we become more open and receptive, more alive than ever and then the messages of the universe reveal themselves in some of the most magical ways. So relax, breathe, and let Deepak renew your playful spirit. The miracles will follow. “
Deepak
“We are used to asking the biggest question of all – what is the meaning of life, with a serious expression, expecting a deep answer. But what if we live in a recreational universe? There is a word for this in Sanskrit, Lila, which means the play of creation. Creation is said to arise from a sense of playfulness or enjoyment, not to carry out some deep, serious purpose that only God’s infinite mind can understand.
It can come as a shock to see the universe as recreational. We all feel limited. There are moments when we feel trapped by things we must do, opinions we must hold, a path we must follow for fear of falling off of it. Because of fear, everyday life feels anything but playful. Lila, the spirit of play, embraces joy, spontaneity and fun. In very practical terms, the happiest people make time every day for these things because play time, down time, and time out are important. They allow your brain to refresh itself, renew the spirit. Being too serious or heavy takes us away from our playful, joyful self. It also keeps your spirit from expanding. No matter how old you are, you will be young at heart if you know that play renews the spirit. It’s your choice how to release the Lila inside you but without a doubt, it’s there.
The subtle level feels like a fizzy, effervescent energy that wants to bubble up spontaneously. Today, we’ll experience the subtle energy, a vibrant tingle that makes you want to go out and play.
As we prepare to meditate together, let’s take a moment to consider our centering thought, I am playful. I am playful.
Let’s prepare for our meditation, make yourself comfortable and close your eyes. Be aware of your breath and just breathe slowly and deeply. With each breath, allow yourself to become more deeply relaxed. Now gently introduce the mantra, Lila Hum. This mantra connects you to your natural state of playfulness. As you repeat the mantra, visualize yourself playing, singing and dancing to the cosmic rhythms of life. Repeat it silently to yourself, Lila Hum. Lila Hum. Lila Hum. With each repetition, feel your body, mind and spirit open and receive just a little more. Whenever you find yourself distracted by thoughts, noises or physical sensations simply return your attention to silently repeating the mantra, Lila Hum. Lila Hum. Lila Hum. Continue with your meditation for about 10 minutes. Lila Hum. Lila Hum. Lila Hum. Just mentally. Lila Hum. Lila Hum. Lila Hum. Release the mantra, Continue to sit restfully, inhaling and exhaling slowly. When you feel ready, open your eyes.
As you continue with your day, contemplate the centering thought, I am playful. I am playful. I am playful.
Namaste
Journal Questions:
1. “List three ways you can play today. It can be as simple as playing fetch with your dog, or filling out a crossword puzzle. Then go out and play!”
2. “If you feel guilty or self-critical about making time each day to play, list what those feelings are and where you think you acquired those beliefs.”
3. “List the ways that play will help you be more productive, creative, energetic and happy. Put this list up next to your “guilty” list, and go through it to demonstrate to yourself how adding more play time in your life will make you a better person.”
4.” Reflect further on today’s experience.”