今日、雲は低く風が強く
ここから見える景色はグレーの世界・・・・
横殴りの雨、そして、雲は準急ぐらい(小田急線でいうと）で北西に動いています。
オフィスの窓から見える風景は毎日異なった表情を見せてくれます
昨日、読んでいた本の中に
「地球で起きることは変えられないがどうやって起きるのかは変えることができます」 と、書いてありました。
どのように行動するか・・よりも、どのように存在するか・・が大切だそうです。
何をするのか、何を味わうのか、
今という瞬間に、恐怖からの選択ではなく愛からの選択を意識的に選択していくと、いずれ、私たちの深い愛、魂につながった状態が長くなっていき、自然に愛からの選択をしていくようになるのかなって思います
選択をせまられたときはいつでも
それは愛からか、恐怖からか・・と、
自分を感じてあげると、答えが見えてきます。
愛からの選択をする時は、心地良く気持ちがいいものです。
ただ、マインドが騒ぎ立ててきて、時々、混乱して見えなくなることも・・
そういう時は、ドラゴンユウコは、瞑想をしたり、分かち合える友人に話しを聞いてもらったり、寝る前に宇宙に聞いてみるとか、お風呂の中でメッセージを聞いてみるとか・・なのですが、そうすると答えと必ずやってきてくれます
ほんとうにありがたや
と毎日感謝のドラゴンユウコなのでした。
チョプラ博士の21日間メディテーション Desire and Destiny 10日目です。
https://chopracentermeditation.com/
チョプラ博士の部分だけ訳してみました。
参考程度になさってくださいね。
チョプラ博士：
私たちは、毎朝、昇ってくる荘厳な太陽を観ることができます。
それは、すばらしいギフトです。
その瞬間、目を開けると最高の祝福が私たちを取り囲むのを感じます。
その時、私たちは、ただ、眺めるだけです。
地平線を見続けることは、人生においてかなり一般的なことです。
生存と成功への探求の途中、
私たちは、目標や新しいキャリア、報酬アップ、夢のような良い人間関係や週末に予定したことなどが実現するのは、たびたび無理だと考えてしまいます。
自分が向かおうとしている先へフォーカスしてください。
インドのラビンドラナート・タゴールの詩で
「もし、人生が終わりのない旅であるならばゴールはどこにあるといえようか」というものがあります。
答えは、どこにでもあります。
終わりのない旅ですが、
しかし、私たちはすでにたどり着いた宮殿にいるのです。
そのことを探求し、関係性を広げるにつれて、より、自分のものになっていきます。
まさに言っていることは、私たちは終わりのない宮殿の中にいてそこにはもうたどり着いているということです。
それは私たちの探求と経験を意味します。
あなたが人生においてしたどのような選択をしようとも、今日あなたが存在するところにあなたを連れてきているのです。
まさにこの瞬間は絶対的な完全性が存在する場所です。
今日は、今という瞬間に平安を感じ
奇跡ともいえるこの旅を楽しみながら人生を変えるという意図を設定しましょう。
この旅はパートナーと踊ることに似ています。
周りに目を配りながら2，3歩前後にステップを踏み
そして、そっと目を閉じ、音楽に聞き入り、パートナーの動きに任せる...。
ダンスで最も重要でマジカルな部分はリズムを受け入れることです。
どこにいてもパートナーの温かい腕に包まれているということを理解すると、心はすばらしいダンスに没頭しそこに不安などないのです。
人生は、すばらしい冒険であり、その驚くべき旅のパートナーはあなたの魂です。
ツイストしたりターンをしたり、あなたを驚かすこともあるかもしれませんが、人生をわくわくした面白いものにしてくれます。
次のターンが待ち遠しい、あそこで何か素晴らしいことが待っているという感じで日々を楽しく過ごすのです。
「今というここにいなさい。愛は旅である。平安と愛とともにある瞬間を愛しなさい。ただ、今、ここにいるように」
アメリカ生まれのスピリチュルの師であり作家であるラム・ダスのことばです。
Day 10 Passionate Me
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Confucius
“It is not uncommon to set a goal and then push forward with our eyes so fixed on the destination that we become unaware of the terrain on which we travel. Today we will practice navigating the path toward our destination with fluidity and balance, remaining attentive to our goal with present moment awareness. As we do so, we take a powerful step toward realizing our dreams and living our destinies.
In our passionate pursuit of our life’s purpose, our destination, we have the choice to stay present in the now, which increases our awareness of the many supportive cues and opportunities that arise along the path. Staying connected to the present enables us to enjoy every moment of the journey—the people we meet and the experiences we can enjoy with them—enriching us as we live out our deepest, most heartfelt desires.”
Mindful Moment“Sometime today, when you catch yourself projecting into the future, take the time to practice 10 rounds of conscious breathing. Close your eyes and begin to witness the breath as it flows in and out of the nostrils. If it is helpful, count as you practice this, inhaling for a count of five, holding the breath, and exhaling for five. After you repeat this exercise 10 times, notice if you feel more grounded in the present, better able to seize opportunities as they present themselves in the here and now.”
Centering Thought: “Now is my time.”
Sanskrit Mantra: “Om Vardhanam Namah – I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me”
Oprah: “Welcome to Day 10, Passionate Me. What is passion? The word gets thrown round a lot. Well, it isn’t always a fire that blazes hot. Rather it is the power and joy that gets sparked by being present in every moment. It’s betting up each day, excited about what lies ahead. It’s about having faith in the unknown, eager to embrace anything that comes our way. It is loving the journey – the one you’re on right now. We all set goals and have dreams but true abundance, riches beyond the goals we set for ourselves, exist more profoundly in knowing that this moment – this one, the one you’re in right now – is really perfection. You are right where you’re supposed to be. Choosing to embrace the fullness of this moment, finding love and opportunity in where you are, right now, is choosing the most powerful way to live. It puts each of us squarely in charge of our own journey – and, of course, our destiny. As William Ernest Henley said in his poem, “Invictus”, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”. Enjoy this moment as Deepak ignites the fire within and prepares us for living life with passion. Then we’ll meditate.”
Deepak: “Each morning that we’re given the chance to admire yet another rising sun, is an extraordinary gift. From the moment we open our eyes, exquisite blessings surround us, waiting to be witnessed. All we have to do is gaze upon them. As the years of life pass, it is quite common to keep our eyes on the horizon. In our quest to survive and succeed, we look ahead to what is often just out of reach – our next goal, a new career or pay raise we are waiting for, relationships we are dreaming of, maybe even the weekend fun we have planned. Focused on the destination. A great Indian poet, wrote “If life’s journey be endless, where is its goal?” The answer is, it is everywhere. We are in a palace which has no end but which we have reached. By exploring it and extending our relationship with it, we are ever making it more and more our own. Very telling words – which we are in a palace with no end, but yet, we have reached that palace. It is ours to explore and experience. Regardless of where we are in this journey of life, or where we aspire to be, we are at exactly the place we are supposed to be. Each choice you have made throughout your life has brought you to where you are today. This very moment, where absolute perfection lives.
Today, we set the life-changing intention of finding peace in the moment and loving the journey, the miraculous journey. This journey can be similar to dancing with a partner. We take a few steps forward and then back, your eyes taking in all that is around you and then gently closing as you drink in the music and trust the movement of your partner. The most important and magical part of the dance is embracing its rhythm. As you embrace life, knowing that there is really nowhere and yet everywhere to go with your partner’s arm around you. There is nothing with which to be concerned, your mind absorbed in the wonder of the dance.
This life is a great adventure and your partner in this wondrous journey is Spirit. All the steps, twists and turns may surprise you but when embraced, they keep you excited and interested. Enjoy the journey, move easily through your days declaring, I can hardly wait for the next turn. Something wonderful is awaiting me around the bend. In the words of the American-born author and spiritual teacher, Ram Dass, ‘Be here now. Love the journey. Love the moment with peace and love. Just be here now.’
As we prepare for today’s meditation, let’s consider our centering thought, now is my time. Now is my time. Please sit comfortably and close your eyes. In this moment, move your attention 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. Now repeat the mantra silently to yourself. Om Vardhanam Namah. Om Vardhanam Namah. Whenever you find yourself distracted by thoughts or noises around you, simply return your attention to silently repeating the mantra. Continue with your meditation for about 10 minutes. Now release the mantra. Please bring your awareness back into your body. Take a moment to rest. When you feel ready, gently open your eyes.
As you travel through your day, contemplate the centering thought, now is my time. Now is my time. Now is my time.
Namaste
Journal Questions:
1. “Describe the things that are abundant and perfect in your life right now, in this present moment. What is the rising sun, the extraordinary gift you see before you today?”
2. “When you find yourself getting caught up in the twists and turns of life, what are three activities or actions you can take that will bring you back to center?”
3. “What are you grateful for today?”
4. “Reflect further on today’s experience.”
