“Any act in the name of God returns 10 fold.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: The path to justice and fulfillment is long – from the I Ching
The path to justice and fulfillment is long and fraught with obstacles. One must expect that rather than assign blame for the delays. True power lies in unity and a common purpose. Only when the bond is based on what is right, on steadfastness, will it remain so firm that it triumphs over everything. In time, criminals will be held to account, even when we forgive them.
Today: Stand up to corruption and stagnation – from the I Ching
Stand up to corruption and stagnation.
The text reads:
“You are blessed with an opportunity to resuscitate that which others have abandoned as beyond repair.
This time of ruin wasn’t caused by evil intention, but by indifference to decay. Just by addressing yourself to the problem, you exhibit a new awareness, a fresh perspective.
This is a time of recovery, renewal, regeneration.”
“You can see the hand of God working only through…” Yogi Bhajan
“You can see the hand of God working only through intuition, then you do not fear. Intuition is knowledge you see behind the Creator’s hand. Otherwise you only see time and space working, and that is very annoying. That is the difference between a man with intuition and without intuition.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
“Your job is to control yourself…” Yogi Bhajan
“Your job is to control yourself. Your job is to discipline yourself. Your job is to deal with everything in life with affection, love and kindness.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: On the threshold of a breakthrough – from the I Ching
Exercise your strong will. Do not follow anyone who would drag you down. Neither dissociate yourself. Opinion may go against you. Receive insults in silence. Doing this will inspire others to follow your supreme example.
Today: Be nourished by the collective wisdom of the ages – from the I Ching
We all have at our disposal the collective wisdom of the ages. It is present in our associations with family and community. When we engage with others everyone benefits. Serve your community and encourage everyone to help each other. Every human being can draw in the course of his education from the inexhaustible wellspring of the divine in man’s nature. Do not give up on penetrating the roots of humanity, nor come only halfway, becoming fixed in convention. With your intimate connection with the collective, you will have a subtle influence that propagates and is felt far and wide.
“Have wisdom in your actions…” Yogi Bhajan
“Have wisdom in your actions and faith in your merits.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: In a time of uncertainty and danger – from the I Ching
In a time of uncertainty and danger we must help each other. Offer good counsel and keep it real. Don’t go after quick fixes. You will know what to do when the time comes.
“Teacher is not great popular person…” Yogi Bhajan
“Teacher is not great popular person. They teach what they know and make people better than them. Teacher must create a student better than him or her. Otherwise that person is not a teacher but a preacher. There are tons and thousands of preachers.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
“Silence” the Movie by Martin Scorsese
It has been just over four years since I reviewed the movie Lincoln. Silence has caught my attention as a movie of our time that questions the choices we all must make about who we are.
Some of us recognize our fundamentally spiritual nature and so turn our attention to various teachings in order to inform ourselves of that nature. There is a long history of religion in the world that purports to do that for us. While most religions attempt to point directly to that nature in us, and many claim to have found its core, still they are mostly organized around tribal and cultural bases. They can only be described and explained in terms of a dominant culture and among the common experiences of a tribe’s members. Continue reading ““Silence” the Movie by Martin Scorsese”
Today: When you call, your people will hear you – from the I Ching
When you call, your people will hear you. No need for fame. You have power and influence among kindred spirits. Use it wisely. Nurture those relationships lest external forces come between you and break them apart.
“If you can convince yourself that you are limited…” Yogi Bhajan
“If you can convince yourself that you are limited, you goofed. You will go through depression. You have to rescue yourself.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: Advance your intentions – from the I Ching
It is a good time to advance your intentions. Whatever you propose, do it with sincerity and don’t overdo it. Teach the truth.
“Challenge doesn’t come to small people…” Yogi Bhajan
“Challenge doesn’t come to small people. Challenge comes to great people.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: Ego and thoughtless ignorance – from the I Ching
There can be success despite thoughtless ignorance if one puts aside arrogance and submits to tutoring by those who know. When ego interferes, only turning to the deep tradition of one’s heritage can dissolve this blockage.