“This life is not for wasting. It is for reaching the wonderland of your own consciousness.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
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Today: Resist and don’t react – from the I Ching
Do not engage disingenuous people in their jibber jabber. Do not repeat or spread false or deceptive rumors, but take them seriously for what they are. In this retreat wait for the right time to counter the falsehoods.
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“We chant mantras so that…” Yogi Bhajan
“We chant mantras so that our souls may be ignited like candles. We walk in the light of this beauty.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
“When a person gets up in the morning…” Yogi Bhajan
“When a person gets up in the morning and does sadhana, you know what accompanies that person? All the angels, all saints and sages come to listen. Their souls fly to those places to listen to where God is chanted.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
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Today: Stay the course and your goals will eventually be met – from the I Ching
Don’t let anyone down, including yourself. Keep to your course and your goals will eventually be met. Trustworthiness inspires devotion in others which leads to loyalty. All will be accomplished. Put your hidden treasures out there for all to see and they will follow.
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“When a person gets up in the morning…” Yogi Bhajan
“When a person gets up in the morning and does sadhana, you know what accompanies that person? All the angels, all saints and sages come to listen. Their souls fly to those places to listen to where God is chanted.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
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Today: Do not be swept away by the chaos – from the I Ching
Do not go along with or be swept away by the chaos. Hold to your inner light and truth yet be flexible and adaptable. Be reserved in your perseverance rather than standing out. Circumstance is moving from disorder toward the side of order. The agents of chaos are being challenged and will soon be on the run. Although changes won’t happen overnight, a turning point will soon be reached where a new order based on truth will prevail. Continue reading “Today: Do not be swept away by the chaos – from the I Ching”
“This is the day to call upon yourself…” Yogi Bhajan
“This is the day to call upon yourself – beyond politics, beyond social, personal, sensual, sexual, all needs – to understand: you have to serve and you have to lead to surround all other humans to uplift their souls.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
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Today: A time of increase – from the I Ching
A time of increase. You are blessed. Enjoy good fortune even in the midst of unfortunate events. Accept it gracefully for the benefit of all
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The greatest education is the science of self.” Yogi Bhajan
The greatest education is the science of self. The science of self and self-awareness is the highest knowledge a man can possess because then you can pull yourself through all circumstances.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
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Chinese Snowballs at Huntington Gardens
For a few hours our minds are happy prisoners
of plants and trees in full April bloom,
recent rains returning a truer green
to our LA landscape, even the cacti
grateful for the plentiful showers
which broke years of drought.
We forget the danger that fills our nightly
news, the warnings from journalists,
that feeling of being bombarded
from every direction with no escape –
yet we do, set free in these gardens
seeded from every continent.
Who would guess there are so many
types of aloe, both local and as faraway
as Madagascar and Brazil?
The Japanese maples are peaking
in bright red and crimson, while
Chinese snowball trees burst
with festive white pom-poms.
So much beauty, enough for
all who pay attention – whether
hummingbird or freeway driver,
honey bee, lizard, or goose –
the world raging outside impossible
to bring into this conversation.
—Amy Uyematsu
Today: Accept adversity cheerfully – from the I Ching
Accept adversity cheerfully. It is an opportunity to refine how you relate with yourself and others. Rise above it.
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“Excuses are self-abuses.” Yogi Bhajan
“Excuses are self-abuses.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: accomplish great things together – from the I Ching
Engage your friends in joyful comradery. Together, you can accomplish great things. Also be mindful of who is worthy of your friendship. Reserve friendship for those you would hold close with genuine mutual affection.
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“Even if you have everything…” Yogi Bhajan
“Even if you have everything and you do not know forgiveness, you have nothing.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
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Today: Persevere and set things right – from the I Ching
Gradually, and with tenacity, progress can be made in setting things right. Without much help, progress is initially slow and fought with obstacles and needless opposition. This serves to instill caution and perseverance. Adaptability and integrity are the key ingredients to success. A delicate balance can be achieved which will require vigilance to maintain, lest it fall into decay. This has happened before as a result of apathy. Don’t let it happen again.
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