If you’re like me, you may wonder why we should do Yoga. Even when I know the immediate benefits of calmness, connection, and well-being, my curious mind wants to know more. If you recall, I wrote about the Yoga Sutras in a previous post, Lit, which gives us tools for reducing our suffering. If you missed that post, you could read it now to gain more insight. Yoga helps us transform our suffering into compassion and love. I wanted to know more about how spirituality plays a part in the process. During my research, I watched a YouTube video on what a Buddhist Master said about the prayer Om Mani Padme Hum. Each word has a meaning, which is explained in the video. The Buddhist Master noted that as the Lotus Flower thrives even in the murky waters of a swamp, we can succeed through compassion and wisdom. My interpretation of the prayer is that we acknowledge our shortcomings as humans and that God resides within us. We can overcome our suffering through God’s wisdom by showing compassion to ourselves and others.
Practically speaking, this is terrific news for all of us! We can relieve the suffering in our lives by celebrating our spirituality, welcoming the Divine presence into our souls, and using other helpful tools like breathwork and compassion meditation. Christians are called to ask God into their hearts, but before that, is the Divine already there? I think so! In times of negative thoughts and emotions, we can see the Divine Spark in our hearts radiating light to the world. We don’t have to love everyone, but we can let the Divine Spirit love them through us. Are you with me on that? Again, we need to practice this shift in mindset. It’s easier to acknowledge the light within us at a peaceful time, like our morning meditation as the sun rises. I use a vision board to remind me of positive thoughts to start the day. A heart on that board with the words “Be Love.” helps me to put love at the forefront of my daily tasks. Whether trudging through the snow to feed the pigs or taking my dogs for a walk in the cold morning air, I act compassionately for myself and them. Here’s a chant in my morning meditation playlist that helps remove obstacles so you can achieve peace, happiness, and success. I like this Deepak Chopra Heart Meditation to help me start my day focusing on love. Practically speaking, it’s an easy way to build your spiritual wealth and increase joy in your life.
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