今日も肌寒く感じました
急に秋が来たみたいですね。
秋からは
ゆったりと本を読みながら半身浴するのが楽しみです
ドラゴンユウコはいつも同時に平行して5，6冊は違う本を読んでいますが
お風呂で読むのは
ビジネス書でも自己啓発本でも健康本でもハウツーものでもなく
愛にあふれたスピリチュアル本が多いです。
レムリアシリーズの本
たとえば、
「レムリアの真実―シャスタ山の地下都市テロスからのメッセージ」とか、
「多次元の新たなる旅へ (愛の目を通してブック2」
とか・・です。
レムリアシリーズの一冊を
お風呂の中へ、ぽとん・・と落ちてしまったこともありましたが、
そのせいで1.5倍くらい大きくなっています
チョプラ博士の21日間メディテーション、第16日目です
https://chopracentermeditation.com/
第16日目 慈愛の光を放つ
「慈悲とは
強いられるものではない・・
慈悲は与える者とあずかる者に二重の祝福を与える」
ウィリアム・シェークスピア「ヴェニスの商人」より
慈愛は
幸せを広げる大切な一面です。
あなたは慈愛を通して
完璧に無条件に愛と祝福を表現するからです。
私たち一人一人は
慈愛の源とそれを通すためのパイプをもっています。
慈愛は
大変で困難な状況であっても
それを高め引き上げ光をもたらす愛と存在の力です。
真の自己へと成長しながら、
慈愛にさらに心を開き、
慈愛を受け入れながら
あなたは拡大していき、
慈愛が自然に身近なものになっていきます。
そのようにして拡大していき
すべてに対してオープンになると
他者に慈愛を放つのが容易になります。
慈愛を放つことは
聖人のようにふるまって
家族や友人を祝福することではありません。
日々の瞬間瞬間に、
助けの手をさしのべたり、
優しいことばをかけたりした時に得る満ち溢れた気持ちを伝えたり、
分かち合ったりする中で、
あなたは自然に慈愛を放っているのです。
慈愛を分かち合う時、
幸せは大きく広がっていきます。
今日の瞑想では
あなたの人生から他者の人生へと慈愛が自由に流れるよう促します。
Day 16 – Radiating Grace
“The quality of mercy is not strain’d . . . it is twice bless’d; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.”
― William Shakespeare
“Grace is an important aspect of expanding our happiness, because it is through grace that we express love and blessings completely and unconditionally. We are each a source and conduit of grace.
Grace is a loving power and presence that elevates and brightens whatever the challenge or situation might be. As we mature into our authentic selves, we are more open, receptive, and expansive, and so we naturally feel the influence of more grace in our lives. It is this same expansiveness and openness that makes it easy for us to radiate that grace along to others.
Radiating grace is not about adopting an attitude of sainthood, and offering benedictions to family and friends. It happens naturally, in moments as simple as passing along, or sharing, the fullness of heart that you feel when you offer a helpful gesture or kind word. When we share grace, our happiness increases many fold. Today’s meditation facilitates this free flow of nature’s grace from your life to others.”
Today’s Centering Thought
“I share my divine blessings.”
Sanskrit Mantra
“Prasada Hum – I am divine grace” (Deepak pronounces Prah-sah-dah Hum)
Oprah
“Welcome, it’s Day 16, Radiating Grace. It’s one of my favorite words – grace. It’s the unconditional kindness of the universe, the gentle power and serenity that lifts us up no matter what it is we’re going through. Grace is perhaps the most simple and most powerful promise there is. It is a state of pure openness and being available, a space where you can allow a new reality to enter into your very being. Grace fills us up quietly and powerfully. Grace can be inspired by a beautiful moment in nature, or by spending time with someone we love, or just sitting quietly. It can arise from the most difficult of time, moments that offer powerful opportunities for us to grow and be transformed. When I think of grace, I think of someone like Nelson Mandela, a powerful world leader who emerged from his own suffering yet became a leader who emanated forgiveness, peace and humility. He radiated grace from every fiber of his being. And he taught us the deep joy that comes from holding grace in our hearts. Today, Deepak helps awaken us to sharing our grace with the world, creating wholeness and unity. Let us come together and radiate our grace in the stillness of meditation.”
Deepak
“Grace is a special quality that resides within. To be in a state of grace means to be blessed, untouched by harm. It’s said that divine grace is unearned. It’s given freely by God or the divine source. If you feel blessed, there is a natural impulse to share how you feel, to bless others. How do you do this? First by example. Second, through generosity of spirit. Third, by accepting the equality of all people in the eyes of God. Setting an example means that you radiate light because grace is really the sensation of being in the light. When you have such a feeling, you’re light-handed rather than heavy-handed. You’re light in your step, your speech and your attitude in trying situations. This leads directly to generosity of spirit which means that you lighten the burden of others and give from the heart.
There is an image found in both Eastern and Western traditions, a tree that is so heavy with fruit that it’s branches bow down, offering it’s sweetness to every passerby. That’s a perfect image to keep in mind for generosity of spirit. You give with the attitude of overflowing love, kindness, humor, appreciation – whatever your spirit has filled you with at that moment.
Accepting the equality of all people means that you adopt the teaching of nonviolence which is known in Sanskrit as Ahimsa. Ahimsa begins by renouncing hatred and anger, the root of violence. It extends in its purest state to reverence for life. The most powerful kind of nonviolence embraces the belief that every breath comes from a state of grace and thus is a devotional attitude. You see the innocence in all living things which is how you and I, and everyone else appears through the eyes of the soul. When you experience your true self, seeing through the eyes of the soul becomes natural because the presence of light in everything shows you what grace really is.
As we prepare to meditate together, let’s take a moment to consider our centering thought, I share my divine blessings. I share my divine blessings.
Now let’s prepare for our meditation. Make yourself comfortable and close your eyes. Begin to 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, Prasada Hum. This mantra makes us more open to receiving and giving blessings. Repeat it silently to yourself, Prasada Hum. Prasada Hum. Prasada 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. Prasada Hum. Prasada Hum. Prasada Hum. Continue with your meditation. Prasada Hum. Prasada Hum. Prasada Hum. Prasada Hum. Just mentally. Prasada Hum. Prasada Hum. Prasada 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 share my divine blessings. I share my divine blessings. I share my divine blessings.
Namaste”
Journal Questions:
1. “What does grace mean to you? Describe an experience from your past that felt like grace.”
2. “Recall a time, or event, where you were able to give someone the support or advice they needed at just the right time. How did it feel to be the channel for grace to bless them?”
3. “How does meditation help to open you up to grace, and help you give grace to others?”
4. “Reflect further on today’s experience.”
ナマステ