Harinam and Healing Heart Center
Healer, Teacher, Yogi
Stepping on the tail of the tiger.
It is time for the weak to take a stand against the strong. This worries the strong player, who does not take any action as long as it is done with decorum. Pleasant manners and good humor succeed even with irritable people. There is also the possibility that the strong player does not take the weak player seriously and so the tiger does not bite. Continue reading “Today: Stepping on the tail of the tiger – from the I Ching”
“Water exists in degrees of subtly from vapor to liquid to ice. Just so, you can think of the mind as the vapor, the feelings as water, and the neurons and connections as ice. The mind is a structure, a process, and an energy that lets your awareness operate and manifest in this creation. You can observe it and you can change it. Continue reading ““Water exists in degrees of subtly from vapor to liquid to ice…” Yogi Bhajan”
The penetrating wind. Darkness, in itself rigid and immovable, is dissolved by the penetrating light, to which it subordinates itself in gentleness. In nature, it is the wind that disperses the gathered clouds. Continue reading “Today: Speak softly and firmly with conviction and confidence – from the I Ching”
“Consider your eyes. They constantly move with motions called saccadic motion. If this is stopped artificially with a drug, you cannot see. Your eyes need the movement to provide contrasts and comparisons so your nervous system can construct your vision. Continue reading ““Consider your eyes…” Yogi Bhajan”
Remain vigilant of the wiles of the snake. Do not engage nor meet him halfway. At the same time, do not impose too heavily your admonitions to your circles about dealing with it. Your inner strength and clarity will speak for itself. Continue reading “Today: Stay vigilant and allow the transition from chaos to order to complete – from the I Ching”
“Just like in the ocean you can feel waves that were generated from a far away distance, so in the mind you have thoughts and feelings from the entire universe and every other person. The places and people you are most attuned to and attached to are what usually fill your stream of thoughts. Continue reading ““Just like in the ocean you can feel waves…” Yogi Bhajan”
“Here are a few basic characteristics you should know as you prepare to train and conquer your mind. Since the mind is fast, and beyond the categories of time and space, it supports your actions with many more thoughts than you could ever act on. Continue reading ““Here are a few basic characteristics you should know…” Yogi Bhajan”
Waters flow together on the face of the earth. The situation calls for joining together in common bond. Everyone must ask whether he/she is capable of bearing great responsibility, has the greatness of spirit, consistency, and strength to hold the union together. Continue reading “Today: Joining together for mutual support – from the I Ching”
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth. Begin some movement or gesture that meets with devotion and therefore inspires enthusiasm, carrying all with it. You know what this is from within your own heart. Continue reading “Today: Enduring devotion – from the I Ching”
“Just sit still for a minute. Close your eyes. Bring your attention to alert and notice all your thoughts and sensations without reacting to them. The mind is noisy. The yogis say it releases a thousand thoughts in the blink of an eye. Continue reading ““Just sit still for a minute…” Yogi Bhajan”
“When the mind is full of unconscious identifications, emotions, projections, intentions, and attachments, the thought is perceived for other than what it is. This masked thought becomes the basis of many false judgements and fruitless commitments that lead to unhappiness and frustrations in life.” Yogi Bhajan Continue reading ““When the mind is full of unconscious identifications…”
The Cosmos is supporting you. Receive its blessings and use it selflessly to accomplish great things. Now is the time. You are being given the strength and wherewithall to go big. Those whom you bless will be filled with joy and gratitude. Your good fortune will multiply. Continue reading “Today: Expansion and contemplation – from the I Ching”
Peace is the dominant influence. Look to your family and circle of friends to nurture it. Don’t try to stave off external hostile attacks. Be strong from within. Continue reading “Today: Promote peace through small measures and gentle persuasion – from the I Ching”
“Success, happiness, and constant prosperity are the result of mastering the mind. The mind exists as a servant to your soul. When the mind is aligned with the soul, each thought that is stimulated from the intellect to eventually manifest into life is perceived and acted on with clarity and reality. You will be happy and fulfilled in your life.” Yogi Bhajan Continue reading ““Success, happiness, and constant prosperity are the result…”
You are in a position to bring any remaining chaos into order and unity with your light and warmth. Your efforts will continue to pay off with your perseverance and devotion. Do not rush to conclusion, rather be steady and constant. Continue reading “Today: Complete the return to order – from the I Ching”
“When you live consciously conscious with mind and consciousness balanced, you develop a sensitivity we call reverence. Then relationships are healing, wise, and productive.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
