Egoism is the identification, as it were, of the power of the Seer (Purusa) with that of the instrument of seeing [body-mind]. In this sutra Patanjali explains egoism. The ego is the reflection of the true Self on the mind. The two appear to be the same, but one is the original, the other a reflected duplicate. … Continue reading I and i
SURRENDER, let go of the control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnqZ6im1gsg CARD OF THE NIGHT SURRENDER I can release my need to control You need to understand the distinction between power and control. you have the power of internal control, but very little external control over people or situations. The majority of your external control is through the power of influence. You can lead by example. Every soul has … Continue reading SURRENDER, let go of the control
Purpose
CARD OF THE NIGHT PURPOSE I know what I am here to do You have chosen to reincarnate on Earth for one major goal: to express love in all that you do. The obstacles of this physical dimension can distract you from that goal, and it's easy to lose your way. Life on Earth is … Continue reading Purpose
FRIENDLINESS
33. Maitri karuna muditopeksanam sukha duhkha punyapunya visayanam bhavanatas citta prasadanam. By cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous and disregard toward the wicked, the mind-stuff retains its undisturbed calmness. Whether you are interested in reaching samadhi or plan to ignore Yoga entirely, I would advise you to remember at … Continue reading FRIENDLINESS
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Freedom Comes from Complete Surrender
These stuck with me from what I read and heard today: — Union with God is the real Yoga — Freedom comes from once you completely surrender yourself to God — The universe will conspire with you to create the right people and the right things and it all shows up I don't think it's … Continue reading Freedom Comes from Complete Surrender
Monkey mind and Ahaṃkāra
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali p.3 The rest of the sutras only explain this one: If the restraint of the mental modifications is achieved, one has reached the goal of Yoga. p.4 Normally, the word Yoga is translated as "union," but for a union there should be two things to unite. In this case, what … Continue reading Monkey mind and Ahaṃkāra
October 9th, 2018
CARD OF THE NIGHT Service I feel good when I can help others One of the most evolved gifts that a soul possesses is giving of itself. There is a reason why it feels so good to give—it is because your soul resonates with that vibration. Your soul should be aware that it might currently … Continue reading October 9th, 2018
READING LIST
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda Power Yoga by Leah Cullis Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Light on Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons by Sam Kean The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp Principles by Ray Dalio
October 7th, 2018
CARD OF THE DAY OWNERSHIP You acknowledge your misdeeds and accomplishments alike, and learn to love them all as lessons You have reached a pivotal place in your spiritual journey. You are able to take full responsibility for all your actions, thoughts and words in this and other lifetimes. You may now step back and … Continue reading October 7th, 2018
STRIVING FOR THE NEW
p.4 Advocates of intelligent design survey the universe, marvel at the exquisite celestial choreography and—even if they do believe in science and the big-bang theory of cosmogenesis—insist the stars, galaxies, planets and moons could never have sprung up solely through some spontaneous, random event. Closer to home, they say, terrestrial geology, flora and fauna—including our … Continue reading STRIVING FOR THE NEW
Universe of Dahee 