Thought for Today
12.01.2018

 

Images from our past and hopes and fears for our future flash across the inner television screen of the mind throughout the day. When the images are free to float, they are our dreams or daydreams. But we all have the power to control these images. This is the basic principle of “creative visualization”.

We have all experienced moments of relaxation, maybe during our childhood or in the company of our friends or loved ones or in the closeness of nature, etc. which are stored in the form of memories in our sub-conscious minds. By bringing these memories in our conscious minds and by creating positive visual images of these moments in the eye of the mind, both of which are essential parts of the Rajyoga meditation technique, we can remove our stresses and strains and experience a peaceful state of mind in any type of surroundings and circumstances.

Spiritual Education

Spiritual education leads us back to the understanding and the experience of our holistic existence as human beings, to the knowledge that we are spiritual, as well as physical, mental and emotional beings.

A true spiritual education could be described as:

• learning from others
• growing through others
• integrating with others
• contributing to others

When we are genuinely learning, only then can we experience spiritual growth. When we grow, we integrate with others and it is in that integration that there is a natural and mutual contribution to nature and other souls. These four processes of education are constantly at work, but only happen in a way that is enjoyable and meaningful when the spiritual resources of the self like peace, joy and love are activated and creatively used.

These resources, along with the mind and intellect, enrich the way we see the world, the way we interact with it and the way we individually create our place in it. These resources are the original qualities of the self, which we have not properly used for a long time. By become spiritually aware, we start to harness and use these positive energies.

 

Message for the day

The true joy of living lies in the ability to enjoy the present moment.

Projection:
The one who is able to remain in the present is able to learn from the past and bring out the best from the self. Also there is a clear vision of the future, so all the energies are directed towards that vision. The mind is neither totally caught up with the past nor with the future. Since there is attention on the present moment, there is the ability to use it to the fullest extent.

Solution:
When I am in the present I am able to remain in the awareness of the gifts of the present. Having learnt from the past I am able to enrich myself from the different experiences that I have had. As I am also clear about where I have to go, I enjoy the journey and also move on towards constant success.