Challenged at every turn, meet the dangers with flexibility and sincerity. Keep it simple and work together with others in your common interests. Teach what you know and be consistent.
“Sometimes people do go wrong…” Yogi Bhajan
“Sometimes people do go wrong. There is no judgment needed. Wrong will take a short time or a long time to make the individual aware that something is wrong, and that is the beginning of that person’s awakening.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: Nourishment – from the I Ching
Watch what goes in and comes out of your mouth. Provide nourishment for people who need it as if you were nourishing yourself. Provide physical nourishment as well as with your words and deeds.
“Commitment does not begin anything…” Yogi Bhajan
“Commitment does not begin anything; commitment is the end in itself.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: Completion – from the I Ching
Today marks a completion in a transition to a new order. It is not final. A delicate equilibrium has formed which will again change into something else. The tendencies that have contributed to arriving at this point are now at rest, but be assured that new ones will arise to move the situation in a new direction. It’s like another chapter in a story.
Don’t get too comfortable. Be flexible. The scenery will continue to change.
Today: Encroaching darkness, caution & patience – from the I Ching
We are experiencing stagnation brought about through apathy and neglect. The security we have been experiencing will topple as the last measure of stability is compromised. We cannot look to celebrity, fads or the current buzz, yet that is where we are at. The poor choices we are living with will have to play out before something new can happen. Order will be restored, at a cost. The darkness has to play out before a turning point can be reached. In the meantime, give up complacency and remain personally vigilant in order to survive the coming time.
The text reads:
“Danger arises when a man feels secure in his position. Destruction threatens when a man seeks to preserve his worldly estate. Confusion develops when a man has put everything in order. Therefore the superior man does not forget danger in his security, nor ruin when he is well established, nor confusion when his affairs are in order. In this way he gains personal safety and is able to protect the empire”.
“If somebody does bad to you…” Yogi Bhajan
“If somebody does bad to you, let Guru Ram Das decide it, let God be the judge. Don’t judge it yourself because your judgment may be very limited.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
“When you understand who and what you are…” Yogi Bhajan
“When you understand who and what you are, your radiance projects into the universal radiance and everything around you becomes creative and full of opportunity.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Become a beacon to the world
If our inner light is brighter than the darkness is dark, then we can project that difference and become a beacon to the world.
Today: Enthusiasm – from the I Ching
Aligning with the natural rhythms of heaven and earth, you can lead the primal dance that inspires enthusiasm and devotion.
Today: Nothing is holding you back – from the I Ching
Nothing is holding you back. You may complete your task. In the new year, contemplate in silence. You will have the wherewithal to proceed successfully.
In the year 2017: Contemplate in Silence – from the I Ching
It is a time when we are well advised to look within ourselves to know what is going on rather than trying to make sense of what we read from the external world. That world has ended the year engulfed in chaos and delusion. The perception of its image ceases to serve us in any useful way. It is the memory of our life and the choices made that inform us of who and where we are and where we are going. Not only must we examine every corner of the self. Our vision must include the example we set for others by our very existence. We must become aware of our impact in the lives of others. We must see our self in others as clearly as we see ourselves. This type of inquiry will of itself will make us more visible and provide the exemplary model for others to adopt and align with. Continue reading “In the year 2017: Contemplate in Silence – from the I Ching”
Today: Be humble in your relationships – from the I Ching
Regardless of stature or rank, be humble in your relationships. It is important to know the experience of the other. True joy in your relationships rests on firmness and strength within, manifesting itself outwardly as yielding and gentle.
“If you want to progress in your life and grow…” Yogi Bhajan
“If you want to progress in your life and grow, act not to react.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)
Today: Choose relationships wisely – from the I Ching
It is important to choose relationships wisely. Include mutual affection as a basis. It doesn’t matter how long it takes to get it right. Let the darkness of no options pass until the right opportunities present themselves. It is never too late to start again.
“Give yourself values, give yourself grace…” Yogi Bhajan
“Give yourself values, give yourself grace, give yourself strength. Forget about your yesterday and yesterday’s problems. That’s one final piece of advice. Just safeguard the problems of tomorrow. What is today? Today is for tomorrow.” Yogi Bhajan
(via Ram Anand)