Yesterday’s reading indicated a dire situation that needs to be addressed. Doing so, one must be certain to eradicate any remnants of oppression. One cannot negotiate with evil, nor fight it on its own terms. It must be thoroughly discredited. Even expressing the truth seems not to be good enough. One must appeal to people’s better natures so they can arrive at a proper view of the situation. Then, it is possible to arrive at an equilibrium that is free of oppression and conflict.
“Meditation is not what you do in the morning” Yogi Bhajan
“Meditation is not what you do in the morning, that’s practice. Meditation is the daily result of that practice.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: The urgency of the situation has reached a breaking point – from the I Ching
The urgency of the situation has reached a breaking point. Pushing ahead in the current climate will lead to disaster. A leader must bring to the table the wisdom of the ages. Otherwise, all is lost.
“Love is consistent memory” Yogi Bhajan
Today: An auspicious day – from the I Ching
This is a very auspicious day. Success comes from the primal depths of the universe. Trust in your creative powers and inner strength to spread the light that shines within you and bless the world. You have the capacity to bring clarity, success and wealth to all who see you.
“The greatest blunder you can commit” Yogi Bhajan
“The greatest blunder you can commit is to think that mind and soul are yours. They are not finite, they cannot belong to finite. They are infinite, they belong to infinite. Just think that. Happiness will come to you.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: Still waiting; stay calm – from the I Ching
Still waiting. Despite criticism and other tongue wagging, stay calm. Accept good advice, and lead from the heart.
“Enrich yourself with sacredness” Yogi Bhajan
“Enrich yourself with sacredness and opportunity will come to you from every corner.” Yogi Bhajan
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On this Fourth of July, 2017
Some of my friends and kindred souls are saying that the health of our democratic republic, America, has hit a new low. I think that the real low was the Civil War, which, evidently, never ended completely, and hopefully, will not be repeated. With all the diversity of our Nation, there are inevitably people who do want to go there and revive that tragic incident. We know who they are.
As to why, the question is one of identity. We can choose to identify with our self and God, or abdicate the elevated self to our ego, other egos, groups of people founded on ego and all the baggage of ego: misery, suffering, fear, hatred and a clinging to ignorance.
I brought this up earlier presenting a reading from the I Ching for July 4. Today, I am reminded that people whom we consider to be heroes are just people who remained themselves, no matter what the circumstances: forces, pressures, enticements, threats and dangers.
Today in the Los Angeles Times an article appeared which tells the story of a hero who is just a regular guy who knows who he is and what his duty is to himself, his friends, his nation and humanity. It may be interpreted, as it is in the article, that certain ethnic or other groups are constantly having to prove that they are Americans. I don’t see this guy as having any ideal outside of himself that inspired his bravery. I see him as just a simple fellow from a nondescript place at a certain time under certain circumstances who found within himself the wherewithal to keep going. In his moment of trial, he had faith.
Today: Don’t make a big deal of being right – from the I Ching
Don’t make a big deal of being right. Those who are weak now are in control. We must wait for the situation to change. The high ground cannot be taken by force. Compromise is not an abdication of one’s personal power and ability to have a positive impact on the situation. Your clear-headed vision and inner strength will prevail in the end.
Take Yogi Bhajan’s advice
“The greatest art is to sit, and wait, and let it come” Yogi Bhajan
“The greatest art is to sit, and wait, and let it come.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: Contemplate & be aware how others look to you for guidance – from the I Ching
Contemplate at this time of transition whether to advance or retreat. Looking back at your life will give you answers. Recognize that in any case, what you say and do have effects on others. Be aware how others look to you for guidance.
“Love is the ultimate state of human being” Yogi Bhajan
“Love is the ultimate state of human being where compassion prevails
and kindness rules.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: It is time to recognize the causes for corruption – from the I Ching
It is time to recognize the causes for corruption in our world and begin to repair the damage. What has been going on for some time must be dealt with and corrected. The danger has come to a point of crisis only because the concerted efforts of the few who created this situation were met generally with apathy. That has to change. While corruption is widespread, it can be remedied.
Rather than charging headlong into a reactionary course, the causes that are perpetuating the situation must be identified, discredited and neutralized. Every new action must be considered deliberately and applied frugally in order to avoid new reaction.
What has gone before is no longer relevant. Bringing to light the negative influences that have held the status quo will be sufficient. They will discredit themselves, their influence will wane and the social organism will begin to begin to heal.
“Committed language is when you speak directly” Yogi Bhajan
“Committed language is when you speak directly, with your heart, with all parts of your mind supporting what you say.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: You have awesome power at your disposal – from the I Ching
You have awesome power at your disposal as long as you are in alignment with the cosmic rhythms. Do not flout it. Do not entangle yourself in useless quarrels with ignorant people. Give up your expectations of others. Merely proceed on a righteous course which will carry the day.