The clock ticked as I tossed around the bed. I shouldn’t have stayed up late drafting that article. Why did I send that? Did I really need the money? Or was I craving some attention? It had been years since I had sent a query. What would the editor think about it? Should I haveContinueContinue reading “Lesson 8: My mind is preoccupied with past thoughts”
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Lesson 7: I see only the past
Ouch! Holding on to the stubbed toe, I hopped to the sofa and collapsed on it. Vigorously rubbing the throbbing toe, I tried to wean some pain out of it. The dammed table. It was always in the way. It was too big for the room. I growled at it. I hated it. From theContinueContinue reading “Lesson 7: I see only the past”
I am never upset for the reason I think
Lesson 5: I am never upset for the reason I think Lesson 6: I am upset because I see something that is not there Walking up to the cupboard, I clutched the money tightly. As I kept it inside the safe, I couldn’t help but wonder if the money I had just withdrawn would beContinueContinue reading “I am never upset for the reason I think”
Lesson 4: These thoughts do not mean anything.
It was with unnecessary force that I pushed the pump of the kerosene stove. It was already past tea-time and my tongue craved its sweet acidity. For a few days now, I had been expecting the gas cylinder to finish. It finally gave up its last fumes now. Just before the tea began to boil;ContinueContinue reading “Lesson 4: These thoughts do not mean anything.”
Are you dis-spirited or inspired?
When something doesn’t go our way we feel gloomy. We lose hope, we feel discouraged. This often translates to a very physical feeling of fatigue and exhaustion. What we are feeling is dis-spirited… without spirit. We feel abandoned, we feel a sense of loneliness. Contrast this with the the state of creativity. Creation is theContinueContinue reading “Are you dis-spirited or inspired?”
Lesson 3: I do not understand anything I see
“Three, two, one, lift,” Mr. Nair instructed. Our hands wrapped around Dad’s hips, his hand across each of our shoulders, we hoisted him up to a standing position, before carefully helping him into the bed. I watched Mr. Nair carefully adjust a pillow for Dad and check if he was all right. I turned toContinueContinue reading “Lesson 3: I do not understand anything I see”
Lesson 2: I have given everything I see all the meaning it has for me
The lights shimmered and glistened. The huge stage ahead felt so intimidating. Holding on to the armrest, I leaned ahead on my seat, waiting for my name to be called. My heart pounded in my ears. Would I be able to hear my name? Would I be able to get up and walk to theContinueContinue reading “Lesson 2: I have given everything I see all the meaning it has for me”
Lesson 1: Nothing I see means anything
The whirring of the mixer startled me. I had just sat down to meditate! Ignoring the irritation trying to make space in my mind, I tried to focus on my breath. No. It wasn’t working. Walking to my desk, I picked up the headphones and turned on my favourite meditation music. Ah, this was nice.ContinueContinue reading “Lesson 1: Nothing I see means anything”
A process for times of overwhelm, stress or conflict.
Last Sunday, GD shared these words from A Course in Miracles (ACIM). When the going seems tough, most of us simply succumb to the energies of the moment. These simple statements from the ACIM though, when put together, form a process that one can use during such times. And so here it is – theContinueContinue reading “A process for times of overwhelm, stress or conflict.”
A Practical Guide to Forgiveness – 2
Part one of this post which speaks about what Forgiveness is and why it is important is here. HOW DO WE FORGIVE? According to DOTU there are three major components of forgiveness – 1) Remember that you are dreaming. 2) Forgive both your projected images and yourself for dreaming them. 3) Trust the Holy SpiritContinueContinue reading “A Practical Guide to Forgiveness – 2”
Atha : Returning to the Now 