Thought for Today
23.09.2017
To be Great
Just as the seed of each plant contains the complete blueprint of it's essential nature, it's special qualities and what it should grow to become, so too do we. To be true to our original blueprint means to become great. Great in our thinking, in our doing, in our giving to the world, and in our inspiration to others.
Visualization - (Part-1)
The practice of visualization in Rajyoga meditation enables us to define our principles and aims and objectives into a single meaningful ‘symbol’ that we can flash into our mind often throughout the day, which helps us in remaining relaxed and focused amidst situations and scenes in which we tend to lose our peace. Imagine you are about to go into a meeting with your organization head in which you know you are going to be subjected to emotional pressure to do something you may not want to do. Before entering the room, stop for a moment and flash up on the screen of your mind the image of your 'symbol'. This will immediately make you recall what is important to you. Even though you may be faced with facts and logical arguments, if you keep focused on this ‘symbol’ you will remain relaxed and stable.
Tomorrow we shall explain a simple meditation commentary to find a symbol for yourself, which represents your principles and aims (To be continued ....)
Message for the day
The one who has the courage to face is the one who can bring about a change.
Expression:
When there is a challenge which brings out a negative response, there is an immediate desire to move away from the situation so that the negativity finishes. But the real challenge is not the situation itself, but the expression of a weakness within. The one who has the courage to face this weakness and work on it is able to bring about a change accordingly.
Experience :
When I am able to face the challenge of working on my own weaknesses, instead of moving away from the situation I am able to experience progress at every step. Then there will be no feeling of helplessness but I will be able to have full control on the situation. So there is the ability to learn from each situation and move forward constantly.
