昨日の女子会は、急きょ、別な展開になり
５人でのお食事になったのですが、とっても楽しい愛にあふれた会になりました。
そして、自宅で夜遅くまでダブルHさまとお話を楽しんだ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 6日目のチョプラ博士の部分の翻訳をアップします。
https://chopracentermeditation.com/
バラの花にはとげがあることを不満に思うこともできるが、同時にとげに美しいバラの花があるのを喜ぶこともできる
エイブラハム・リンカーン
ディーパック：自分の考え通りにすべてが進んでいくときには
宇宙のリズムと調和の中で生きるていると感じます。
しかし、自分が願う通りに事が進まない場合、ストレスを感じたり疑いを持ったりする傾向があります。
その状況が悪いとか正当でないとか、または、自分自身の欠点や失敗のせいだと決めつけることもあるでしょう。
私たちのマインドが抵抗し痛みを感じていると、英知、明晰さ、創造性を持つ私たち本来の状態とつながりにくくなります。
思考にとらわれると、思考が自分だと思い始めます。
瞑想によって静かな内面に入り、マインドを静めると自分の思考や限定的なことを観察者として見ることができます。
気づきが広がるにつれて、どのような困難に直面していようと隠れているギフトや可能性を感じ始めるようになります。
感覚の変化によって、大きな挫折であったように見えたことも、実際には私たちの再生と変容への導くものであったと、とらえるようになるのです。
セコイアの木の一生は、自然の除去と再生の美しいサイクルを教えてくれます。
巨大なセコイアの木で世界で最も古いものがあります。
一番古いものとして知られているセコイアの木は、およそ3500年と推測されています。
セコイアの驚くべき長命の秘密はなんでしょうか。
それは火の力です。
定期的に起きる森の火事がすべてを焼き払い、木の生存を脅かしながらも木は成長と再生を確保しているのです。
火事の熱でセコイアの球果は開いて種をまき散らすことができるのです。
火の焼き払う力がなければ、セコイアの種は他の競合する木に埋もれて十分に太陽の光を受けることができず育たないでしょう。
人生において、信じられないほどの挫折が、実はすばらしいことの始まりだったという出来事を思い出すかもしれません。
たとえば、会社で解雇されたことが長年の夢だったパン屋を開くきっかけとなるかもしれないのです。
または、学校に行き違う分野のなにかの訓練を受けるかもしれません。
今日、瞑想するとき、魂には成功や挫折という概念はないということを覚えておいてください。
そこにあるのは、無限の可能性に満ちた、今という瞬間だけなのです。
瞑想に取り掛かる準備ができたら、困難や逆境を感じている思考と感情を理解し、穏やかにすべてを魂に解放すると意図しましょう。
それらがなくなったスペースを愛と光と喜びで満たしましょう。
私たちの復元力に気づき、それを受け入れ始めると、繁栄や無限の可能性へと向かうことでしょう。
今日のcentering thoughtは、「ギフトはあらゆる瞬間に存在する」です。
では始めましょう。
今日のマントラは、私は宇宙を育み、宇宙は私を育むという意味のOm Vardhanam Namah です。
ナマステ
Day 6 Resilient Me
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." Abraham Lincoln
"Within each perceived failure or difficult life passage lives the seed of opportunity, but so often in life when we experience a setback, we have difficulty seeing the true blessing enveloped in this disguise. Through the sustained practice of meditation, we begin to clear away ego thoughts connected with success and failure and begin to understand that the universe must have much grander plans in store for us that we can only begin to fathom.
Each step along the path of life, regardless of the destination, is an exciting part of the adventure. The moments themselves are the gift, the journey itself, the rich reward."
Mindful Moment"Use today to experiment with perception by tapping into the power of your thoughts, intentions, and the resilient strength that is always with you. As you travel through the day, any time you feel a sense of struggle, or you hear your inner dialogue sending you messages that cause you to feel you have failed or that you are less than, take a moment to pause. Stop what you are doing and allow yourself to take a deep breath. Then re-write the story of your inner response. Take time to identify the opportunities before you as a result of this perceived adversity. Give yourself permission to be in gratitude for the opportunity to learn and grow. "
Centering Thought: "A gift resides in every moment."
Sanskrit Mantra: "Om Vardhanam Namah. I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me"
Oprah: "Welcome to Day 6, Resilient Me. This is how I live my life, and know this for sure... every day brings us a chance to start over. We all have those stand down moments that require us sometimes to stop and center ourselves and clear the way for truth and transformation. Sometimes those are painful moments. Though it's hard to imagine, when you lose what you thought was a perfect relationship, the job that defined you for 20 years is gone, the people you counted on turn their backs on you, you may actually be taking a step forward on the path to your truest desires and ultimately to your destiny. Perceived failure is just life trying to move us in another direction - this I KNOW for sure. Even devastation is there to bring us closer to being more of who we are. In the midst of my own greatest turmoil, when I've reminded myself to get still, to let go and listen for the treasure in the experience, I'm always guided to my deepest truth, and to the next right step. That is grace, My Friends, and abundance. When we get quiet, become more observant, more contemplative and less reactive, we can then find the gifts that are buried in every problem awaiting us. When we trust in the generosity of the ever-present, releasing our fears, releasing our resistance, we can connect with the truth that every challenge really opens a new door, bringing us closer to our destiny. So, let's settle in as Deepak reveals how to embrace resilience so we can find gratitude, calm and the new dreams the universe is generously waiting to unveil. "
Deepak: "When everything is flowing according to our idea of how things should be, it's easy to feel that we're living in harmony with the rhythms of the universe. But when there is a clear gap between what we want and how our life is unfolding, we're more likely to feel stress and doubt. We may judge a situation as wrong or unfair. Or judge ourselves for what we perceive as our shortcomings or failures. When our mind is full of resistance and painful thoughts, it's difficult to access our innate state of wisdom, clarity and creativity. We get caught up in our thoughts and begin to think that we are our thoughts. In the inner quiet of meditation, our mind settles and we're able to witness our thoughts and limiting stories as a detached observer. As our awareness expands we begin to see the hidden gifts and possibilities in whatever challenge we are facing. With a shift of perception, we realize that what appeared to be a devastating setback has actually cleared the way for our rebirth and transformation.
The life cycle of the sequoia tree offers a beautiful example of nature's cycle of clearing and renewal. The giant sequoias are some of the world’s most ancient trees. The oldest known sequoia is estimated to be about 3,500 years old. What is the secret of the Sequoia's incredible longevity? The elemental power of fire. Periodic forest fires clear away everything that threatens the tree's survival while ensuring their growth and regeneration. Without the fire's heat, the sequoia cones couldn't open and release the seeds. Without the clearing force of fire, sequoia seedlings would be overcrowded by competing shade trees and not have enough sunlight to grow.
In your own life, you can probably think of examples of events that felt like a dream going up in flames but which ended up being the start of something more wonderful than you could have imagined. For instance, being laid off from a job may have led you to take action on a long-held dream of opening your own bakery. Or going back to school to train in a different field. Today, as we meditate, remember that from the soul's perspective, there is no such thing as success or failure. There is only the present moment which is filled with infinite possibilities.
As we prepared to meditate, let's set the intention to gently acknowledge and release to spirit all thoughts and feelings about our perceived challenges and adversities that do not serve us. Let's fill that newly cleared space with love, light and joy. As we step into this acceptance, and find our resilience, we open to prosperity and our infinite potential. Now consider our centering thought, A gift resides in every moment. A gift resides in every moment. Let's begin.
Please sit comfortably and close your eyes. In this moment, go within. Let go of all thoughts and begin to observe the inflow and outflow of your breath, inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply. Now, gently introduce the mantra, Om Vardhanam Namah. I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me. Repeat the mantra silently to yourself. Om Vardhanam Namah. Om Vardhanam Namah. Whenever you feel yourself distracted by thoughts or noises around you, imply return your attention silently to the mantra. Continue with your meditation for about 20 minutes. Release the mantra. Please bring your awareness back into your body. Take a moment to rest. When you feel ready, gently open your eyes.
Approach today with certainty as you contemplate the centering thought, A gift resides in every moment. A gift resides in every moment. A gift resides in every moment.
Namaste
Journal Questions:
1. "Think of a time you felt a dream went up in flames or felt the sting of failure. Take some time to reflect. After considering that experience, write about the things you learned about yourself and life from that challenge. Was there a treasure in disguise, a new opportunity, or new beginning within that experience?"
2. "During meditation today, we were encouraged to release thoughts and feelings about our perceived challenges and adversities to fill that newly cleared space with infinite love and light. Take some time to fill your cup with possibility--describe your new vision for this day. Open wide, tap into your resilience, positivity, and pure potential."
3. "What are you grateful for today?"
4. "Reflect further on your experience today."
