Thought for Today
02.11.2017
We do realize inside ourselves that if we expect anything of anyone, one day we will be let down, so we create the emotion of disappointment, turn that into anger, and turn that back into fear (that it may happen again). And it’s all going on in our own minds.
The only cure for this cycle of negative thinking is not to expect anything of anyone. But then you say, “how is this possible, you have to have expectations that someone will call you up when you expect him/her to do so, someone will do the job that you have given him/her correctly, that your child will come home safe and sound...don’t you?” Well do you? Expectations are not compulsory. And once we see that they lead to pain maybe we can learn to live without them. But if you cannot be expectation free instantly, a cure for that is as follows - have expectations, but don’t get attached to your expectations. Another way of saying this is don’t let your happiness be dependent on having your expectations met. No one said this was easy, but it is possible. There will always be someone who does not do the given task, or arrive at the right time, or even simply call you as you expected.
Overcoming Acidity And Stomach Ulcers Through Meditation
A diet rich in chilies and oils as well as mental tension increases the stimulation of the specific nerves responsible for acid secretion in the stomach. The continued acid secretion over a period of time destroys the delicate linings of the stomach resulting into an ulcer. Antacids and other medicines which neutralize the acid or reduce stimulation of nerves help a person for a short period. For long term benefits a change in diet and transformation of one's outlook and mental state are essential.
Regular practice of meditation definitely makes ones outlook towards the day-to-day events positive. It also motivates a person and provides enough mental power to adopt a healthy life style.
The following short visualization, practiced for a few minutes every day, would help in reducing the stimulation of the specific nerves and in turn the acid secretion. This would also promote healing of the ulcer:
In a deep meditation state, visualize that soothing and relaxing white subtle rays of peace are falling from the Supreme Soul (who is in the incorporeal world or shantidham) on to the soul...
Focus these rays on the stomach; visualize that these peaceful rays, like a laser beam, are have a soothing effect on your stomach...
Now, in the middle of this experience: Picturize that the stimulation of nerves going to the stomach is reducing... Picturize that production of acids in your stomach is also reducing and the ulcer is gradually healing…
This type of visualization can be used to heal other illnesses in other body systems (parts) as well.
Message for the dayTo spread the light of happiness is to become a spiritual lighthouse.
Projection:
When we are in situations where there is negativity around or there seems to be no source of happiness, we too naturally tend to feel low and negative. We are totally under the influence of the situation and we can't seem to overcome the feeling at that time. Nothing actually inspires us to make effort to come out of such a feeling.
Solution:
We need to remind ourselves that we are a lighthouse, a source of light to all those around us. This thought will give us the inspiration to remain stable and strong even when we are amidst chaos or difficult situations. We will be able to spread our light across and show everyone the right direction by becoming an inspiration to those around us.