I Can't Do Yoga: Lines of Communication

When things are going well, we tend not to think about how we got to that moment. Am I right? Unless we cultivate the practice of meeting the Divine in all our circumstances, it seems like we go to a higher power in times of darkness. Initially, there’s nothing wrong with that because we must start somewhere.  But if we want spiritual wealth, we should seek open lines of communication throughout the day. I started a “moment of joy” practice that opened the lines of communication with the sacred presence. I find moments of joy during my workday and then note them. I may notice the sparkling sun on a cold winter day or a soft breeze in the summer. But sometimes, I find joy hidden in the pain where the sacred presence supports me. 
I’ve had painful moments where I felt lonely and abandoned, like I could evaporate, and no one would notice. In those dark moments, life felt dismal, and hope seemed lost. I think about the past when I was grasping for comfort in those painful times. Finding the Divine isn’t about making sense of the despair but meeting the opposite energy in the same space. The sacred moments are when our energy collides with the Divine spark, where we can rest and heal. I wasn’t abandoned or lost; I was in the “here and now.” I could find sacred energy and comfort by creating times in my day when I would connect to nature’s beauty, the love of a friend or a loved one, or the wisdom from a sacred text.
Some moments are meant for you to experience alone, but others are for the collective community to share. We can find love from the Divine during morning meditation, late-night prayers, at a family gathering, or with a group of trusted friends. When we have shared experiences, we connect to our spiritual community. But the point is we need to grow this connection. Adding this practice to an action that you do every day is an easier way to develop a habit. Think about the times you do the same thing throughout the day, almost like you don’t even know you’re doing it. For me, it’s filling up the water tank for my farm. I fill a 200-gallon tank at least twice a day. While the water flows, I notice my breath and then look around to see what’s happening: Sun, clouds, chickens scratching, flowers in bloom. By opening lines of communication daily, we build Spiritual Wealth that no one can take away from us. It’s a space of joy and love that we can tap into whenever we need to.