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November 28, 2005 | 08:06 PM
So did we say a prayer today ?
For who ? For ourselves. Did we do something, some ritual that affirmed our faith today ? In what ? In ourselves. Our ability to connect with our inner selves. For if we do not, who is this person that is working, loving, talking etc. It's certainly not you.
It's an everyday search for me. For that something that can put me in touch with myself. My connection to consciousness. My connection to loving nature.
Of course many people have faith. Which is a wonderful ability. I don't have blind faith. I am more of a searcher. Questioner. Good, bad ? I don't know. No value judgements on any faith or the question of faith. Or on myself.
Some people do it with meditation first thing in the morning. I have never been able to do that. I have to connect to something, however small, however little, to loose my sense of individuality. That's the daily struggle. Against my own exaggarated sense of myself. I am so used to it. I have relied on it for so many years. So tough to let go now. Not that I have never questioned it before. But now, it is really important for me to be truly 'active' rather than 'reactive', which is what I have done most of my life. And how do I know what that 'true' action is ? Unless I am constantly in touch with something larger, more immense, more universal than myself ?
Yes I know. By letting go. By allowing yourself not to be addicted to the result of your action. By allowing chaos to invade your life. Yes, I agree. All of that. I do allow chaos to prevade in my life. I am impeteous (spelling). But then the individual in me fights back hard.
It's an everyday battle. This battle to let go of one's addiction to one's sense of individuality.
Yet, the smallest of things can provoke the sensing of my flowing into something much much larger. Something infinite.
This morning it was my 5 year old daughter waking me up with a loud 'Peekaboo' and the tinkling of an early morning laugh.
Sometimes it;s just getting up early enough to watch the first shades of dark blue brush across the sky. Something deeply stirring about that.
Sometimes it's unexpected gestures of affection that were not sought. Or given so instinctually that you were not aware of them.
Sometimes, it's writing a poem. But only if the words are coming from somewhere else. As if something is flowing through you, a river of emotion you can physically feel that flows through your being.
But it is always so unexpected. So much that I am constantly aware now. My senses hightened. Waiting for that unexpected moment.
When something deeper will reach out and engulf me, and give my life, and all my actions, however small, a deeper and all encompassing context. On a daily basis.
So say a prayer for me. And for yourself.
Shekhar
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Sometimes it's just getting up early enough
to watch the first shades of dark blue brush across the sky.
Something deeply stirring about that.
Sometimes it's unexpected gestures of affection that were not sought... or given so instinctually that you were not aware of them.
Sometimes, it's writing a poem ~
only if the words are coming from somewhere else...
As if something is flowing through you,
a river of emotion
you can physically feel
that flows through your being.
But it is always so unexpected.
So much that I am constantly aware now.
My senses hightened.
Waiting for that unexpected moment.
When something deeper will reach out and engulf me and give my life, and all my actions, however small, a deeper and all encompassing context
...on a daily basis.
So say a prayer for me. And for yourself.
~~~
How deep and thought fulfilling Shekharji...I hope you don't mind I sort of presented your words in poerty motion...co~incidentally, it was a "free flow thought."
To think, just this morning I was wondering if you had children, thank you for the answer :)
Sending you and your family loving prayers for finding a place of free flow.
I believe, I know these steps you travel. One of my learned friends told me that it is an art of walking the two paths at once...and it takes lots and lots of practice, unless the vision of clarity has be bestowed upon One by an Enlightened Being.
I am with you in prayer...namaste,
Cinda
Dear Shekharji...little by little, the battle will dissolve. Each day, as we remind ourselves and replace react with "act" then the choice of flow and making room for light begins. I know all too often, and this goes without a doubt...whenever I react a landslide will follow, I smile and tell myself it was the choice I made that got me that result. This is how it started off. Now, I am in a place where I tell myself, what has happened ~ happened for a purpose and there is a continuing journey that will eventually reveal what is to come. I do my best to "act" it is so much more fulfilling, especially when working in a Kindergarten class with lots and lots of 4,5,and 6 year olds. IT'S QUITE THE ADVENTURE!
Simple example of understanding...when a child spills something and we get angry with them for doing so, most likely we are mirroring what had been done to us in the past. If we were to step back and understand from a child's point of view, they are now learning how to balance, coordinate and move in their space, yet we as adults most would get upset or angry with them for spilling. However, if we were to spill the same thing in the same way, most likely, no one would yell at us! and we supposedly have had more time to learn balancing, coordianting and moving around in our own spaces. How silly of us!
This is just a small example of our lack of UNDERSTANDING and paying more attention to the needs of a situation. I feel it goes back to a sense of knowing one's self and being in touch with the quietness of the flow of energy within that connects witht the energy externally.
Like you, I have also had many moments of connectedness with passing situations, a flicker of light shining off the lake, a breeze that caresses your face like a gentle kiss, and Ahahaha...this morning, my five year old son didn't want to get up for school, I took off the blanket and folded it and left the room. I returned later to find him curled up in a ball inside the pillow sack. He took out the pillow and climbed into the sack to keep warm...it was sooooo funny, we both burst out in laughter when I pulled him across the bed while he was still in there!
Anyway, that's my 2 cents for now...nice talking to you.
Oh, I just have to add one more thing, my 17 year old daughter, last year in high school, in English class...they were watching "Elizabeth" your movie. When she told me, I laughed...why? Because lately, she's asking me why am I talking so much about you...I tell her you are on Deepak's Blog site and how interesting your stories are! When I told her that you are the director of Elizabeth, she said..."No he's not" and I said "Yes he is" we kept on doing this, until I said I will show her on the website. When we got home TaDa! there it was...She says OH!
...and so the connectedness continues,
Namaste,
Cinda
something to share...
"I like to walk alone on country paths, rice plants and wild grasses on both sides, putting each foot down on the earth in mindfulness, knowing that I walk on the wondrous earth. In such moments, existence is a miraculous and mysterious reality.
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child--our own two eyes. All is a miracle.
-Thich Nhat Hanh, "Miracle of Mindfulness"
...it somehow reminded me of you, Shekharji!
Cinda
On some days, I remind myself to look at the sky just for once that day, and sadly, more often than not... i forget!
Wishing you a Merry Christ-mas in advance Shekhar
:)
Living in absurdity is the highest level of consciousnesses. Because going beyond that a human has no end to discover being. What is being …but existence? What is existence.but living as all beings do…are all beings equal. Some beings think they are more equal then others, who is the judge…creator. Is the judge right.. First of all do all beings agree on the same creator to be the judge? Who knows………therefore live life like all other beings on this universe without assuming humans as the most superior beings otherwise one day you will become the underdogs
Dear Shekhar and Family,
This is to wish you a beautiful and peacefilled New Year.
May you find happiness and contentment in the coming year.
Namaste,
Cinda
So many people write so many sweet things to you.I suspect two things.One that they might be hired by you.Second they are trying to maro lot of makhan(butter), so that you ...........
I really like to read the repetetive comments, and I am forced to wonder if you ever reply.
Live a life.
Bye.
A prayer of "Thanks" for my sister and her four kids finally finding a place they can call home. The past year has been most difficult and painful for all of them, and we shared in this journey. From emotional and mental torture to a shelter to a noisy intrusive basement apartment...and finally now, a place they can call home.
...Thank you God. Cinda
I am thankful for this day...in continued prayers for my son to get well.
Namaste,
Cinda
I give thanks for the family I have, that we are able to sit around the table and ENJOY conversation about each others experiences...in laughter and sorrow, respecting opinions and thoughts that differ from our own.
Namaste,
Cinda
This breath that comes my way and your way interchanging its movements from inhale to exhale...where does it rest and remain...no where perhaps?
I give thanks for this breath that comes and goes to all living and non living entities...sharing itself, equally without giving uneven importance to any.
Cinda
I feel gratitude for the successful "move" of my sister and her four kids into their new home.
Sending them love and prayers for peace, happiness and safety.
Cinda
This blog (prayer) expresses my sense of the divine, which you articulated eloquently and beautifully!
I stumbled upon your website by chance a couple of days ago - a day when I was feeling very low spirited. I was at work and someone who had lived in Italy was talking about a funny Italian ad. I asked if he remembered an ad campaign for an ice cream that was based on the Seven Deadly Sins. As often happens with me when I try to tell a joke or describe something, I forgot most of the details - I couldn't remember the name of the ice cream, and referred to you as "that director who made the film on Queen Elizabeth that starred [Gwyenth Palttrow]". I wanted to remember your name, and did a google search for "Elizabeth" and found your blog. Incidentally, my high school year book quote was "Loose your dreams and you will loose your mind." (Rolling Stones.)
There is such generosity in sharing your thoughts.
I forwarded your blog to an actor I know who was in the Italian Ice Cream Ad campaign you directed. Years ago, when I asked him what he thought a good title would be for an article, he quickly responded: Expanding Minds are Happening.
hello Luci, not sure if you are still checking, but which actor are you reffering to ? Shekhar
Sending a prayer to Pauline, her son Keith and their families and friends for comfort and peace during this time of mourning for the loss of their loved one...Keith Campbell.
Namaste,
Cinda
So did we say a prayer today ?
Prayer.
God has created us for a living and LOVING relationship with him.
The relationship is more or less like the one which lovers SHARE.
waiting and wanting for the LOVE and the lover.
Time intensive.
Yet will not make one dry at the end of the wait.
Neither one feels drained out of energy at the end of time spent together.
"I ought to pray before seeing any one. Often when I sleep long, or meet with others early, it is eleven or twelve o'clock before I begin secret prayer. This is a wretched system. It is unscriptural. Christ arose before day and went into a solitary place. David says: 'Early will I seek thee'; 'Thou shalt early hear my voice.' Family prayer loses much of its power and sweetness, and I can do no good to those who come to seek from me. The conscience feels guilty, the soul unfed, the lamp not trimmed. Then when in secret prayer the soul is often out of tune, I feel it is far better to begin with God -- to see his face first, to get my soul near him before it is near another." - Robert Murray McCheyne
A prayer...of thanks.
thank you for this perfect moment...
I am thnakful for this day, I honour my parents...they have brought me into this life, that I may help myself to help others. For on this day, 43 years ago, my Mom gave birth to me.
Thank you Mom and Dad...I am grateful for what I have.
Cinda
bowing to the flow of...all there is and isn't.
I am thankful for Ronald Morrish...and his teachings.
Cinda
I am thankful for Barry, who teaches CPR and First Aid so excellently and inspiring.
Cinda
A prayer, a thought...a moment of recognizing and bowing in honour to those whom I have been in awareness of and not, for the things I have learnt and shared with...together.
Cinda
A prayer for the gathering of family...thankful that we are able to come together and share in each others thoughts and concerns.
Paving a way for the younger ones who witness this act, that they may continue on for the betterment of others.
Cinda
Thankful for "little India town" and being able to experience some of what this beautiful culture is about.
Cinda
In Regard to Sutra #120
Look at me...then slowly
turn away.
Allow thoughts to fall in the
distance of your mind.
We are empty now...form caressed to the
absence of flesh, bone and
self.
Only space remains...
Ready to
receive.
~Eric P. McCarty
...for sunshine and little children who like to play in it, thank you.
Before
Who were we before this
touch?
Once traced to memory...will we hold
forever the lines of our
embrace?
Let my arms forget you.
Enter me new in every moment...merging in the
emptiness of before.
And only then remember.
~Eric P.McCarty
We Are This Burning
It's the nature of the
flame to burn.
And for ash to long for the
distant taste of fire.
We are at once yesterdays flame and
the ash of tomorrow.
Yet always now...
We are this
burning.
~Eric P.McCarty
for {{{Golden Age}}}
for this day, thank you.
A prayer of awareness...a long time ago, something happened, a sacred thread was spun from the far reaches of this universe. It came to earth and was planted as a seed in the soil of thoughts and deeds, words followed to help them become expressed among pages in trees...telling of such stories of slavery and freedom...and of a man who walked on water. Both stories blossomed to its fullest beauty when truth and peace finally came to pass within the spaces of each word written.
Shalom,
Cinda
For her wisdom, curiosity, free spirited thinking and a deep love for cats, tigers, dogs, and birds, and eyes of the soul...I am thankful for Anjalee, my daughter.
The Breath of St. Farncis
As the almond tree touched by the
breath of Saint Francis...
I lie in your embrace.
"Speak to me of God..." He whispered to
the tree.
The tree spoke in flowers that
blossomed in the barren
scape of winter.
"Speak to me of God..."
Your fingers whispers as the
breath of Saint Francis.
And in the depth of a winter that
parts only to your touch...
I do.
~Eric P.Carty
...for the opportunity and experience of playing drums (tassa)again, this time, along side my brother Richard and his sons...on the eve of our Dad's B-Day. Even though he was not there in person, he was there IN SPIRIT. Another drummer walked up to me after our first session and commented on how I held my sticks..."You hold your sticks exactly like your Dad" he said, for me, this was the highest honour (since my Dad passed on). I replied, it must of been him holding it...and laughed:)
What this man didn't know was that almost every time I practiced with my Dad, he would always tell me about how I held the sticks and how I needed to relax and not hold it so tight.
My Dad was there! and I enjoyed every moment.
My Dad, today, April 15, he would have been 82. Happy Birthday, love you!
I am thankful for my Dad.
Namaste,
Cinda
~Dosti~
for music...and what it can do to move our spirits into another realm, thank you!
Lines
I am no more than subtle lines
drawn real beneath your
fingers.
I am formless.
Given form to know the grace of
your caress.
Far in the night...your eyes hold stars in
a grip of constellations.
From distant points of light they
gather to your gaze.
There is nothing that does
not become for you.
Ask the stars.
Or simply watch me rise to
form -
In the space beneath
your hands.
Eric P.McCarty
We Light The Temple Flames
The walls belong only
to the night -
Our music is the wind.
There is a hush, as it plays low
against the trees...passing through us
as we offer no resistance.
This is our communion.
We pray silence.
There is nothing to be said...it has all been
spoken of by the night, by the wind, by the grace
of our stillness.
Yet there is one last act.
We lay ourselves bare to the alter of one another.
This is our sacrifice to the night.
And with our touch...we light the temple flames.
~Eric P.McCarty
"pray I do not stumble in my journey too hard" ...
~~~
on behalf of dear Shekhar.
what we are...
I free myself from all selfishness, envy, anger, and self-pity.
By rejecting these negative temptations, I am free to invoke this Name—thereby igniting the power of miracles in my life.
"TET YUD SAMECH"
72 name of GOD
~~~~~
from www.72.com www.kabbalah.com
A prayer for Dejon, who went missing today from school. May he be safe.
Dajon is safe...thank you.
Earth Day...everyday!
On April 22, Canada takes time to reflect and focus energies on helping to make a conscious effort towards the cleaning and nuturing of this beautiful earth...thank you!
Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi
I Am An Instrument Of Thy Peace
Love I will sow where I go
Pardon I will where there is injury
Faith I will have when there is doubt
Light I will be in darkness
Joy I will spread in times of sadness
O Divine Master
Now I know
It is in the giving that we receive
In the pardoning we are pardoned
It is in the surrendering to You...
Wherever I go...there I am
~Richard R.
I gather the ability to bring forth the powers of observation to see the truth . . . and the courage to handle it!
72 Name of God...
KAF YUD MEM
As Rav Ashlag, founder of The Kabbalah Centre said, “The gift is in front of all of us.” Please, I beseech you, use it.
...for Shirley and her family ~ om shanti
...that water can be the inspiration for a leap into the next realm.
...for Anjalee.
Peace Means Everything To Me
Peace means taking care of the mountain
Sharing the food
It means not being jealous
of someone else having something
Peace means no fighting
Sharing everything
Being kind
Peace means being quiet
and
listening to God
Peace is harmony.
~~~
created by 5 and 6 year olds, Montessori Kindergarten students.
May they continue to live in their joyful purity.
prayers for my brother, Ren, may he find peace and contentment within himself, may his present condition be restored to good health. Namaste
...for the Peace Climbers of "Everest Peace Project", safety and good health.
...thank you, for this gathering we had today. It was an extraordianry meeting of the families and friends...that we came together on the 16th month after our father's passing.
om shanti shanti shanti
...to making decisions
...for Sara and baby, may they be in good health.
To the family and friends of this young man, Derek 34, who went home on Friday and went to sleep from not feeling well...not to awaken again.
Om shanti shanti shanti
To the family and friends of the police officer, John, who was murdered while off duty in Windsor Ontario...may they all find comfort and healing peace.
for Mothers everywhere...happy mother's day.
Solstice
Tonight...with dawn kept
farther.
Our pleasures lengthen in
return.
Ask for what you
wish for.
Eric P.McCarty
Dear Friends,
Here's sharing with you the update for our Peace Climbers...
"World History – Palestinian and Israelis – Together, on Everest Summit Push, Now!
May 14, 2006
Today, May 14th, The Everest Peace Project team has left advanced base camp (21,000 feet) to begin its history-making summit push. The summit team consists of: Ali Bushnaq, David (Dudu) Yifrah, Micha Yaniv, Selebelo Selamolela, Tonya Riggs, Jamie McGuinness and Brad Clement. Gautam Patil will leave tomorrow and Lance Trumbull is staying back as advanced base camp manager who will manage all communication with the team and the outside world.
Never before has there been such a diverse Everest team consisting of people from different faiths and cultures – especially including Palestinian and Israeli men; our intention is to promote peace and teamwork and to “unite the world on top of the world”.
Tonight our peace climbers will stay at the North Col 7000 meters (23,000 feet). Tomorrow, there will be a rest day and they will again acclimatize and stay at the North Col. On May 16th, they will go to Camp two 7600 meters (25,000 feet); on May 17th they will be at camp three 8300 meters (27,000 feet). May 18th will hopefully be our summit day (depending on the weather).
We will have more updates on our peace climber’s progress.
More soon…
Lance"
~~~
May they all find that which they seek.
Blessing be to thee,
Cinda
And, please let me know the exact time you read this. It is mystical--
This morning when the Lord opened a window to Heaven, He saw me, and He asked: "My child, what is your greatest wish for today?"
I responded: "Lord please; take care of the person who is reading this message, their family and their special friends. They deserve it and I love them very much."
The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings but Not its end.
This message works on the day you receive it. To some it may sound dumb, but the person who sent this to me was impressed with its timing. Let us see if it is true.
ANGELS EXIST, but sometimes, since they don't all have wings we call them FRIENDS, SUCH AS YOU. Pass this on to your true friends. SOMETHING GOOD WILL HAPPEN TO YOU TODAY AT 11:11 IN THE EVENING. SOMETHING THAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR.
THIS IS NOT A JOKE; SOMEONE WILL CALL YOU BY PHONE OR WILL SPEAK TO YOU ABOUT SOMETHING THAT YOU WERE WAITING TO HEAR. DO NOT BREAK THIS CHAIN. SEND IT TO A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE.
~~~
Dear Shekhar,
I received this in the email...thought I would share it here also, in particular of the time and who we may send it to.
Something good does happen to us in moments that sometimes go unnoticed?
May we be...just be
Climbers Safely at Camp Three – 8300 meters (27,000 feet) – SUMMIT ATTEMPT TONIGHT!!!
May 17th, 2006
8300m
Hi Everyone,
Our Peace Climbers are now safely at camp three. All climbers arrived by 5pm Nepal time. Right now everyone is boiling water to put in their Nalgene bottles so they can drink on the way up to the summit and on the way down to camp two (staying hydrated is critical). Each climber should have two – 1 liter bottles in which they will put inside their down suit so they do not freeze. Our Peace Climbers are also in the process of making themselves a light meal (although probably no one has an appetite) and hopefully getting three or four hours of sleep before they leave for the summit.
The summit push should begin by 11pm – with everyone on their way by midnight.
If all goes well and the weather is good and the winds are light – our team could start summiting Mt. Everest by 8am Nepal time on May 18th. After they summit, the climbers will return to camp 2 - spending the night there and then the following day return back to ABC, where I will give them a heroes welcome!
I will be sleeping in our communications tent tonight standing by the radio all night – following our Peace Climbers progress and providing any moral support via the radio if needed.
Please send our Peace Climbers your good thoughts and prayers as they attempt to summit the tallest mountain in the world.
I will update the website as soon as I hear news from them.
Climbers who are on the summit attempt:
Dudu Yifrah
Micha Yaniv
Jamie McGuinness
Tonya Riggs
Brad Clement
Selebelo Selamolela
Namgyal Sherpa
Da Yula Sherpa
Dawa Gelje Sherpa
Lakpa Sherpa
Sange Sherpa
In peace,
Lance Trumbull
...for finding the truth.
Remember Me
And as we part in temporary
ways.
Remember me only with
your senses.
Taste me near with parted lips and
breathe my scent across your
borders.
I will come to you.
Spread your fingers to the night and I will
sweep your hand as distance.
Hear my voice in silent notes
captured by the breeze.
And I will sing you closer.
Hold me with your sight as I fall
against the daybreak.
I will bring to you the new morning.
Remember me...in the depth of
all your senses.
I will come to you.
Eric P. McCarty
for Sirpa, a prayer for finding peace and embracing that which is needed for her well being.
om shanti shanti shanti
...for the children.
...patience
...silence
...peace
awareness...
To Michael and the team of loving caring individuals working as a team to help the children of Malawi, Africa.
May their journey carry them with healing and peace...and safety for all involved.
www.raisingmalawi.org
...for Huda and her family, peace
flow of peace...
to the volcano victims...may they find the help they need.
being in sync with the rhythms of the universe...
...for Cathren and Rishi, be at peace with each other.
...for Richard and Pinky and their sons, peace~contentment~comfort and a sense of belonging.
happy Father's day!
for silence and peace...to flow in the paths of destruction.
...ode to the sphere.
...for Sally, may her soul soar with the angels.
To all her family and friends who are in saddness and despair, may they find peace and comfort at theis difficult time.
...for Vicky and Victor's families, peace and finding resolve to their ongoing problems.
Ode to the Sphere
The spaces I fill ... senses are drawn to
On the field of openess
whirling through the air
whispers upon shadows
swiftly reaching to a place of rest
there in the distance
roars of joy
spin out to insanity
intense cheers of elation
all for...
the space in which I fill
“Nothing recalls the past like music.”
-Madame de Stael, Corinne (1807)
...for peace and harmony to fill the hearts of those who need it.
love
...for Kinara, may she feel the joy and bliss of this unique exsistance within the walls put before her, may she be comforted in peace and harmony for all her days to come.
In seeking Wisdom, the first stage is silence, the second listening, the third rememberance, the fourth practicing, the fifth teaching.
-Kabbalist Solomon Gabirol, c. 1045
~~~
May we find that which already lies within.
Dear friends,
We are sending this reminder that today, July 6th, is His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Birthday which auspiciously
coincide with the Institute's monthly Guru Puja/Vajrayogini Tsok Offering.
We will be conducting Guru Puja/Vajrayogini Tsok Offering first at 6 PM instead of our usual time so we can
start His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday celebration at 7:30 PM.
We hope you will be able to join us on this special day to wish His Holiness the Dalai Lama a very happy birthday
and pray for his long-life and good health.
Tashi delek,
Drepung Loseling Institute
http://www.drepung.org
770-938-9709
...patience
There is no eye equal to Knowledge.
There is no reward equal to Knowledge.
There is no sorrow equal to attachment.
There is no happiness equal to Renunciation.
From The Mahabharata
resting place of this sphere...be it be in a place of harmony and peace.
...for Anjalee and her father to have a safe and peaceful trip.
...for Anjalee to return safely to Toronto(flying on her own for the first time).
om shanti
Sri Swamiji’s speech London 02/07/2006
12:10pm at Teddington School, London
Guru purnima is the time to offer prayer TO Sadguru for truth, bliss and consciousness.
Some know guru purnima as Buddha purnima and Vyas purnima . Why do we celebrate Guru purnima? It is for the enlightenment of self (Aatma Gyana).
From birth we have many gurus at each stage of life.
Mother as guru
Father as guru
teacher as guru
Career guru
Spiritual guru
~~~
peace to Guru Purnima
three elephants have fallen in the past week, observed by my sight. what is to come...may it be embraced with peace and centeredness
om shanti shanti shanti hari ommmmmmmmmmmm
Sending loving healing prayers to the Ones in India who are experiencing pain and suffering from this tragic bombing and other events.
...may it be embraced with peace and centeredness...om shanti shanti shanti hari ommmm
This is human body. You should live in the present and give respect to the surroundings. That is the final statement of Bhagavad Gita.
~Sri Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji
If we want to simplify and deepen our lives, we must simplify and deepen our minds. When we become more centered, clear, spacious, caring, and open, there is suddenly much more room in our frenetic lives for both others and ourselves.
—Lama Surya Das
May we be inspired to move in such waters and sounds
peace in the Middle East, in the hearts and minds of those who are in need, may they be filled with patience and understanding of one another...and let love flow
Sending loving prayers to Marlene for her court case July 20, 2006...may all the key words be expressed clearly for all those involved to understand her situation and concern. May she accomplish what she sets out to.
...thank you
for SoHum...in spirit and love, with you always
"We live in an impatient, instant-gratification society. Instant coffee. Online dating. Overnight delivery. Video-on-demand. Our rallying cry is, "I need it ASAP!"
As we begin the fifth and final book of the Torah this week, we find Moses finally telling the Israelites off, so to speak. From the moment Moses appeared on the Biblical scene, he stood by the Israelites, always backing them up through all of their complaining and their incredible knack for forgetting miracles the moment the fireworks fizzled. But now, after 40 years of their shenanigans, as he realizes his time on this world is about to end, he finally gives them a what-for.
There are a few lessons here for us, but in light of the current state of world-affairs, there is one in particular we need to pay attention to. We need to take our time. Moses is teaching us that if we want our thoughts and feelings to have impact and to be expressed from the Light rather than darkness, we need to take a breath and walk away. It's not always the solution, but trust me, for the time period we are in now it is the only solution.
This week we are entering the month of Leo and we are still in the negative 3 weeks (the most challenging of the year). Emotionally we are walking on landmines. It's no wonder that the current situation in the Middle East is what it is. Unfortunately, when tensions are high and lives are at stake, we don't always have the luxury of taking a breath and walking away. World leaders can't say, "You know what, I am coming from a place of ego right now, can we talk about this later?" That is something that does not exist in politics.
But we do have that option. Let us use Moses as an example. He waited 40 years to speak his mind to the Israelites, the least we could do is wait 40 seconds or 40 minutes or 40 hours. Whatever you do, don't blast the people in front of you because, for sure, this week it's going to come from the wrong place. And the potential damage is far greater than the temporary satisfaction you'll feel.
The red flag to watch out for is when your reaction comes instantly and with irritation. For sure, it is coming from darkness and not from Light.
My father and teacher Rav Berg once said, "The greatest desire to receive is, `I want it now.' This urgency and impatience is a total denial of the laws of cause and effect." This means in those situations when we want to rip into another person and give them a world of pain, we have to remember that the universe is much more precise in giving us what we deserve. We don't have to be responsible for doling out punishments for other people's actions.
This lesson is especially poignant this week when so much is laying in the balance as far as the world is concerned. If we exercise this form of restriction in our own lives, then the people of the world will find themselves more patient because as the kabbalists teach, our actions have a quantum impact on the universe.
I urge everyone to keep scanning at 3 p.m. (according to your local time zone), and know that you are contributing to revealing Light in the Middle East.
All the best,
Yehuda"
a prayer of surrender
to the flow of the universe...
~~~om~~~
for the ones who hurt and suffer...let there be hope and renewed faith, healing and peace...
No one gets it. No one gets it.
My mother and teacher Karen Berg revealed the true secret for securing a lasting and genuine peace in the Middle East. Only when an Israeli mother cries out in pain over the suffering and deaths of Arab children, and an Arab mother cries out in pain over the suffering and deaths of Israeli children, will there be true peace.
Kabbalists are not pro-Israel, pro-Zionist, pro-Arab. Kabbalists are pro-humanity, pro-human soul, pro-God's children. This includes Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Atheists and all people who populate this planet.
Until we learn to cry tears for others only, nothing will change.
The teachings and tools of Kabbalah help us eradicate and destroy the self-centered aspect of our being that only allows us to cry for ourselves, both individually and as a particular people of specific faith. When we remove that destructive selfish part, we will have the ability to cry over the pain of our individual neighbors and other nations. With everyone concerned for one another, the hatred and conflict will cease. Paradise will be ours forever.
But no one gets it. The result? Wars and bloodshed for 2000 years.
Sometimes we win battles. Sometimes we lose battles. In both cases, the blood keeps flowing and the tears keep shedding. The idea is to win the war. And the only war is the war on one's own ego and self-interest.
Please pass this around instead of anything that only serves the interest of one people. Not because of morals. Or ethics. But because that approach has failed for 2000 years.
We are working very hard to get Zohars into Lebanon and Syria, with some success, but by no means have we done enough. If you or anyone you know is in Lebanon or Syria and would like a Zohar, or if you or someone you know can help us bring Zohars into these areas so desperate for these tools for change, please email me. With this Light we will triumph in the war against darkness.
All the best,
Yehuda
to the flow of breathing in patience and peacefulness...amen
...for Byron Lee and the Dragonires, thank you for the superb rhythms and rhymes of the caribbean...reaching the soul of music.
http://www.ceasefirecampaign.org
...safe and peaceful trip to Ottawa, Canada
to Babalu and her family and our family.
...and safe and peaceful trip coming back too.
...thank you
...for Aaravinda, calm peace and a sense of control of his thoughts, words and deeds.
...for SoHum, that rest and peacefulness will flow to the place where His presence resides.
"Happy Birthday Krishna"
...safe trip to Port Elgin (Vicky and Victor's) and back home this weekend...to our family
Happy Birthday Ganesha...om shanti
...thank you
...gardening teaches so many life lessons...thank you
for Tony Rishi Cathren Nicolas and Carol...may they find the peace and contentment, understanding and appreciation for each other lovingly and willingly
...for the lady I saw in the bank today, who is greaving the loss of her loved one, George...peace and comfort to her
for the need of exercising and continuing for better health
...for SoHum, may He have all the rest needed
...letting love flow
...clarity
...thank you for this second view of falling deeply in love
"Don’t come down on your moral scale nor try to take a higher ground. Desires are unlimited. Desire to be desires. Whatever little spiritual practices you are doing, ensure that you keep doing it. Don’t stop doing it. To slide down is easy than climbing. Climbing is always difficult. To climb you need to spend more calories. But it is good for health. Whatever your social state or job, keep up with your spiritual practices. Money has no role here. The only truth is that you are alive and you have a life to spend. Do good.
Sadguru does what he does. You first do what you must do. Ensure that the energy you put in goes in right channel.
Sri Guru Datta"
~SoHum
...for Amanda, that she may journey through her pregnancy, healthy and peacefully with her little ones
...understanding, patience and a joy for life
...love will find a way
may our moments be blessed with awareness of joy...and sorrow, for they are best friends, that we accept them with sameness of purpose
...thank you for the first dental visit I have ever had (in memory since childhood) that was pleasant and a joy to return again
...for the editing process of Golden Age, may it be fun and smooth...and all the other elements with the adventures of its nature.
blessing be...
enjoy!
"I gave her some money and she bent to touch my feet. I said no. In the same square mile we existed on different planets. But at this moment I wanted to be her equal. Equal in their hope. Equal in their dignity. Praying that somehow they may be able to survive the onslaught of the city." ~ Shekhar
May the truth of this situation be blessed with abundance, understanding and support...the story will reveal itself in its grandeur, as time passes.
intention of the pure heart will prevail, om shanti
...for my nephew, Nicolas, who had a severe "peanut allergy" reaction, and lived to tell about it, may he continue to gain strength and good health
...for my sister, Carol, who fell and hit her head against a concrete slab, and lived to tell about it...may she continue to grow in strength and good health
for Anjalee, peace and contentment
...communication open freely and truthfully
...for Aaravinda, peace and contentment
...for our bird "Benny", who passed on today, may his spirit soar with the angels of freedom and peace
...for Lynden and his father, mother and the rest of the family.
May they find the peace and healing needed to make it through this difficult journey ahead
...peace one day
...for my husband and kids...thank you
...for the sound of music
..."we are the cause of our universe"...
Yehuda
...for the children who are in need of love, patience, attention, care, food and spiritual guidance
...for Marlene and her kids, peace and contentment
...clarity
...happy thanksgiving, everyday
...for North, peace, abundance and improved health
...to that which is "be", may we come to find a place of rest and silence in the golden eternity of momentless "be"
...patience
...tolerance
...flowing freely
...for the beauty of sharing oneness, namaste
...for Ibrahim and his family, peace
...for truthful open communication
I now transcend the limits of my own being. I cling to the Tree of Life. Happiness finds me now that my ego is out of the spotlight. I can get out of my own way, letting go of all stubbornness.
~72 name of the week
ode to "Life after Death, burden of proof"
...in peace with the dark side
...for open honest communication
...thank you
...thank you for Deepak's visit to Toronto and his inspirational and transforming new book.
...for simple words that mean what they say
...for Julia, healing and peace of spirit and oneness.
for freeing ourselves to the flow...
...slowing down to the tune of being more aware of one's internal "being"
...intent of this cold virus to leave my body after hanging around for over a month now
...it will leave when it is ready, I let go and let it flow
"This evening, at home in Ahmedabad, India, a colleague living in a nearby village called to say he wasn't coming to work tomorrow. The reason: the pregnant wife and child of a childhood friend in the same village died during childbirth at the Government hospital. This may not be a total shock, but knowing full well that the world has the knowedge and ability to save human lives, it hits close to home."...
~Anand Shah
Loving healing prayers to this family and so many others who experience such difficult and painful situations
I just don't have much to say right now. Pretty much nothing seems worth doing. My mind is like an empty room. I haven't gotten anything done these days. What can I say?
...being in this moment for "all that it is"
...why on this day?
...looking for the lesson in the water's flow
be the miracle we are meant to be, find it and embrace it and let it reach others
...a prayer for my Anjalee to be safe on her journey.
...for the love of love
...for Keon and his family, may they come to understand and get the proper help needed for Keon to grow and learn in a positive and nourishing environment where is best for him.
...there is somethig deep about this embrace, where souls reach to each other and caress the warmth of oneness,
thank you Shekhar for sharing such a heart warming photo of you and your daughter,
Cinda
And thank you Cinda, for saying a prayer almost everyday. Your prayers are like a Buddhist prayer flag, constantly fluttering in the wind, and one more being added to the chant everyday. Thank You. Shekhar
Namaste Shekhar,
Even when I am not able to post here everyday, I still think of it. You have inspired me beyond words, and since there is no way of conveying such deep felt sentiments {{{warm hug to you}}} dear friend.
This day, I am praying for "An Inconvenient Truth" to reach the roots of this earth and plant itself in such a way, that the humans of destruction shall be inspired to change for the betterment of "all kind", that the seeds of this docudrama find its way into the hearts and souls of all of us to "act" in a way that will create a peaceful path.
May we do as we would have for ourselves.
In Spirit,
Cinda
...moderation in moderation also
sir datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta sri datta
9,the mystical number flows through this year
2007 = 9,
may
we
inhale
the
energies
in
awareness...
~peace~
~awareness~
...in the air of silence
~om~
...doesn't seem like much, but,
thank you
"The descendants of Parihaka continue to teach their message of peace, the village still stands, the community still meets on the 18th and 19th of each month, as it as for well over 100 years, and today, a new vision has emerged – this weekend marks the 100th year of the death of the two prophets, and is commemorated with a fantastic Peace Festival..."
~V.Ripper
May they continue to grow in their vision and mission...
...to the creative energies of "oneness touching the deepness of connectedness" and making its way to the souls of those who open the channels of flow
...to Maria Montessori, in honour and awareness of the creative divine energies of developing and implementing a "way of life" through sharing the common bonds and spiritual connectedness between children around the world.
Peacefulness flows through the mindfulness of a true Montessorian...who realises, all are the same in their own different way.
Blessings be, to the ones who started out the first "Casa dei Bambini" in San Lorenzo, Rome ~ 100 years ago, January 6, 1907
om shanti shanti shanti
...my daughter speaks with her eyes
...for Avis's family, during this time of the passing of her grandmother (97) in Hong Kong, may they have peace and comfort
...Aagie, may your spirit soar with the peace Angels, as you have been one while your time here on earth was spent doing so much, selflessly, for so many.
Thank you for being there, for Anjalee.
Sending healing loving prayers to all your family and friends who are sad and grieving.
You will be missed deeply
om shanti shanti shanti hari om...
Rumi ~ still flowing as the endless stream of oceans rising to the horizon, where there is no sky and no earth...just "one"
"Have a wonderful month. May the actions you take and the words you speak enrich the lives of those around you."
Rav Berg
Happy Birthday Babalu!
...for clarity in deciding about my daughter and her father's request
Happy Birthday to Aaravinda Raphael Dev, 7 today
For Victor...good health
...for Aajaa, peace and healing
...to the Flemington School community, staff and friends and family ~ peace
~ Babalu ~
~ Glen ~
...for the peacekeepers of the world
...for Mary and Gayle, on their new journeys
...for Aaroon, lying in hospital with his brain bleeding, may comfort and healing surround him and his family and friends
peace be with him
...thank you for helping me to learn to be a better person
Happy Birthday to Pundit Sookdeo Maraj
peace be with thee
...for all who are in "need"
...the mastery of Shaolin Kempo Karate
...for Babalu and her test on Saturday
...for Horst and his surgery coming up on 14 February, may there be healing and comfort to him and his family
...for Shane, Bahja, Trevaughn, Keon, Abbas, Andrew, Khalif, Abed, Allondra, Adrian, Shakiema, Hussna...and the rest in class
om shanti shanti shanti
Dear Shekharji,
Namaste!
For me praying is the form of thanks giving to almighty god! Praying becomes a part of your breath. Where ever i go my inhalation and exhalation are in the rythem of praying to god.
Don't you feel that god is a great director and recognizes very efficiently whom to allot which and what role in the drama of 'living' to be played on the stage of this 'life'.
The only thing required is a clear and honest heart and the two inward opening eyes to feel the true inner self. THE VISION WILL BE CLEAR AND THE PICTURE AND SCENE IN FRONT VERY VERY CLEAR.
Dhanyawad... Keep Writing... whcih Keep us to be more and more thougtful.
Asha.
...for Babalu's feet to be healthy and strong again
...to the master numbers that are filled with secrets from the universe
om shanti shanti shanti...to all the rescue workers and healers around the universe
...to Anjalee's father, that he may have healing and peace and seek out the help he is in need of
om shanti shanti shanti...me
...for anger
to subside
Om Varunam Namah
“My life is in harmony with the Universe.”
...even if I am angry and upset at times
...for G and A and improving communications between each other for better understanding
...for Amy, may she find peacefulness and contentment in her job and personal life
The Celestine Insights...
THE ELEVENTH INSIGHT . . . EXTENDING PRAYER FIELDS
The Eleventh Insight is the precise method through which we hold the vision. For centuries, religious scriptures, poems, and philosophies have pointed to a latent power of mind within all of us that mysteriously helps to affect what occurs in the future. It has been called faith power, positive thinking, and the power of prayer. We are now taking this power seriously enough to bring a fuller knowledge of it into public awareness. We are finding that this prayer power is a field of intention, which moves out from us and can be extended and strengthened, especially when we connect with others in a common vision. This is the power through which we hold the vision of a spiritual world and build the energy in ourselves and in others to make this vision a reality.
...for creating awareness of the safe space where the light filters through and the others bounce away happily
to all the rescue workers around the globe who are working beyond the call of duty in service of others
"Smiles nurture us spiritually"
Yehuda
...Anjalee, peace...
...for Glen, good health and peace
...my son, healing of his physical injury,
and
peace to his spirit
We do have something to celebrate!!!
Celebrated on 8 March, International Women's Day (IWD) is the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. IWD celebrates the collective power of women past, present and future.
2007 marks the 30th anniversary of International Women's Day. Established in 1977 by the United Nations, this important day provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress made to advance women's rights and to assess the challenges that remain. International Women's Day (IWD) encourages us to consider steps to bring about equality for women and girls in all their diversity and to celebrate the collective power of women past, present and future
Happy International Women's Day!!!
Household "tip" for the day, shared by a friend.
"The heating unit went out in my dryer.
The guy that fixes things went in to the dryer pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. We always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes.
He told us that he wanted to show us something. He took the filter over to the sink, ran hot water over it.
Now, the lint filter is made of a mesh material - I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like.
WELL...the hot water just sat on top of the mesh!!! It didn't go through it at all!!!
He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there.
This is also what causes dryer units to catch fire & potentially burn your house down with it!
He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time & to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months.
He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long!
How about that???!!!! Learn something new everyday!
I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So, I thought I'd share!
Note: I went to my dryer & tested my screen by running water on it.
The water ran thru a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen
I washed it with warm soapy water & a nylon brush & I had
It done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it the water ran right thru the screen! There wasn't any piddling at all! That repairman knew what he was talking about! "
...coming back to the sacred {{{hug}}} posted on this website
an embrace of loving prayer
~~~
Dear Shekhar,
I tried to print this photograph out on my printer, to take to school for sharing with the little ones I learn with and putting up in our class, however, the copy and paste mode is not working for the picture, just the words...any thoughts?
Namaste, Cinda
...for continued healing, Aaravinda
Einstein's Birthday today, one of human's most unique thinkers of the 20th century
Hōnen Matsuri (豊年祭, Hōnen Matsuri?) (Japanese for Harvest Festival) is a fertility festival celebrated every year on March 15 in Japan. The most well-known of these festivals takes place in the town of Komaki, just north of Nagoya City. Hōnen means rich harvest in Japanese, while a matsuri is a festival or holiday. The Hōnen festival and ceremony celebrate the blessings of a bountiful harvest and all manner of prosperity and fertility.
On Pesach, God comes to the matzah and injects it with Light. When the Creator comes to us at the Seder and we have a desire for this transformation, it will be there for us. But if we don’t have the desire to leave everything we were before Pesach, we will relinquish that opportunity.
In the days before Pesach, let us ignite the desire to leave everything behind us and inject the Light of the Tree of Life.
Chag Sameach (Happy Holiday)!
With Love, Light, and Certainty,
Michael Berg
Joyous St. Patrick's Day
thankful for making it through class today
...peacefulness and healing to Anjalee
...understanding
...in honour of what my parents left for me
and
my children continue...
http://awaken.greatday.com/
...thank you to all of my parents love and well being...generations ago throughtout history of time to this one moment of remembering...namaste
as i am 44 today
...for Sirpa, well being and happiness
...for Madline's sister, Patricia, healing and confort
Amazing Grace
soreness
...the making and coming together of "Golden Age", spiritually in music and vibrations of the "FLOW"
s t r e n g t h
for Babalu and her family...
prosperity, health, peace of mind
to the Queen of England and her family
...for those who strive, in their minds and space, to become close to themselves
forgiveness Friday...then the spirit came to travel and spread its wonder of truth and peace
om shanti shanti shanti
...for Anjalee and her friend, ease of transition, peacefulness in their choices and leaving a pathway for respect of individual rights
ON THIS DAY...
April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar
1953 - Warner Brothers premieres the first 3-D film, entitled House of Wax
1967 - The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) takes its maiden flight.
1948 - Jaya Bachchan, Indian actress (birthday)
Rememberance of the Dead - Armenian Apostolic Church
Bahá'í Faith - Feast of Jalál (Glory) - First day of the second month of the Bahá'í Calendar.
Day of National Unity- (ეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე), an annual public holiday in Georgia.
...jose's mom will be in better spirits for a more positive and prosperous present
...The Secret
...for Allondra and her mom, peace healing and calmness of the mind and heart
This Name stokes the fires of passion in my heart and soul. The letters give me the power to maintain sincerity, devotion, and correct consciousness in my prayers, meditations, and spiritual connections.
~from the 72 names of God, Kabbalah
...here's to the 72 mountains in China
at the center is
sound
...for the Keon Family, peace and calm
om
...for Dick, Andrea, Robert, Devin and all the other family and friends of Judy, may comfort and healing find its way to the hearts of those in need
om shanti shanti shanti
...for safe travel
...for my family at home, peace and harmony
...glad to be back home, safely
om mani padmi hum
Amen Shekhar,
There is an inherrent need in every human being for expansion. When people want a Bigger house, a Bigger car, a Bigger bank balance they are not really looking for these things. They are looking for expansion. There is a deep rooted need in us to expand. All of us are like drops of water wanting and waiting to mingle with the ocean.
Cheers!
Navin