Be still as a mountain. Bring to rest the sensations of the ego. Disassociate from the fears and desires of others and the visible world around you. Focus only on the immediate situation, dwelling only in the moment. Continue reading “Today: Be still as a mountain – from the I Ching”
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Meditation: Contemplate in Shuniya from the Spine
Yogi Bhajan – date unknown
“V” Shuniya
Hands are up at sides, elbows down. Jupiter & Saturn fingers are in “V” mudra. Pull shoulders back, put pressure on shoulder blades. Eyes are closed, looking at the tip of the chin from the inside. Breathe long and deep. Contemplate the mind. 11 min.
Inhale, hold, squeeze, exhale. 3x
This meditation will calm the mind, bring it to Shuniya. Sensation of breathing through the spine.
“Out of that comes the art in which man equates himself with God…” Yogi Bhajan
Today: Stagnation and Retreat – from the I Ching
Stagnation thwarts all efforts to improve the situation. No amount of brilliant or creative endeavors seem to change anything. There is no blame. Rather than feel remorse for the state of affairs, just accept that you must hold to your course and keep your grace. Continue reading “Today: Stagnation and Retreat – from the I Ching”
“The cyclone brings the destruction and tests the plantation…” Yogi Bhajan
Today: Strong Convergence – from the I Ching
It is a perfect time for kindred spirits to gather together in community. This convergence is inspired by strong natural forces. Participation will yield a merging of the group psyche and a clarity of purpose. A strong, close knit union will emerge. Continue reading “Today: Strong Convergence – from the I Ching”
“I am, I am…” Yogi Bhajan
Today: Conflict and Change – from the I Ching
It is a time of conflict. Paths are converging that are unable to occupy the same space. If one or the other is unable to change, there can be no resolution. You can force an outcome with some measure of success, which you will constantly have to defend. Continue reading “Today: Conflict and Change – from the I Ching”
Today: Let go of your limitations – from the I Ching
Use your discipline to overcome your limitations, but not too much. Too much discipline is too constrictive and cannot be endured. It becomes self destructive. Allow what you have been waiting for to come in its own time and through release of your resistance.
“Golden rays of the setting sun…” Yogi Bhajan
“Golden rays of the setting sun
Mingling with the moon at the far away horizon,
And the waves reflecting light towards home.
Somewhere under the canopy, a meditating yogi, a smiling sage
Watching the charisma of the divine heaven.”
Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: Follow your inner truth – from the I Ching
Follow your inner truth. Do not look at what others are doing for guidance. Only look within. Others may fall away from your common path but you may remain on course with your steadfastness. Continue reading “Today: Follow your inner truth – from the I Ching”
Today: Taking on power – from the I Ching
Taking on power with extreme caution and a healthy respect for the danger involved, and with full commitment, can produce results. Be aware that there will inevitably be opposition. Continue reading “Today: Taking on power – from the I Ching”
“If you positively move the vibration…” Yogi Bhajan
Today: Maintain innocence – from the I Ching
Maintain innocence. It is a time of being, not doing. Don’t try to control anything lest it interrupt the natural flow of events. Meet what is at hand with perfection and without an eye to the end result. This will insulate you from conflict around you and not cause any new conflict. Continue reading “Today: Maintain innocence – from the I Ching”
“Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.” Yogi Bhajan
Today: Embody past wisdom and your grace – from the I Ching
Hold firmly to the truth and great creative powers within you and store them up, bringing them forward with light and clarity. Do not push for an outcome. Allow your grace to infuse every circumstance with light to bring it to resolution in its own time. Continue reading “Today: Embody past wisdom and your grace – from the I Ching”