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Positive Reflections messages from Awakening consciousness
Internal And External Attachments (Part 3)
Each time we attach ourselves to anything which is external or internal (we have mentioned some common examples of both types of attachments in the last two days’ messages), we create fears, amongst which the main one is the fear of loss of what I am attached to. The attachment not only gives rise to fear but also brings with it emotions like anger, ego, sadness, jealousy, greed, comparisons, hatred etc. All these emotions have their roots in attachment, which gives rise to insecurity.
Any type of attachment out of the ones mentioned in the last two days’ messages or some other is a sanskar that is so deeply embedded inside us that it seems normal to us. It is just a sanskar but it has immense amount of power and it manages to imprison us completely, but most of the time we do not even realize we are imprisoned. The negative emotional states connected with this kind of attachment create a state of internal mental pressure or an inner emptiness and make us feel absolutely helpless at times. Over a period of many births, we have become so accustomed to these attachments and the various forms of suffering connected with it that we have started believing that these are an integral part of the human personality and human life since the beginning and are, therefore, natural. And so we continue with the sanskar and even keep strengthening it, never ever thinking that it should be removed. We do this with internal stress and unhappiness to the point that even our health gets affected adversely. The natural state of the self is free and not attached in this way to anything. Attachments, whether external or internal, are acquired at different points of time in birth-rebirth cycle and are not natural or there from the beginning. All the things mentioned in the last two days’ messages have existed from the beginning but attachment to them has not. The present suffering indicates to us that these types of attachments are something abnormal or not natural.
Internal And External Attachments (Part 2)
We had explained some common examples of external attachments yesterday.
Some common examples of internal attachments are attachments to:
- your ideas,
- your beliefs,
- your opinions or viewpoints,
- your memories,
- a certain way of thinking
- a particular virtue/virtues or specialty/specialties,
- a particular power/powers,
- a particular sanskar/sanskars - either positive or negative, etc.
Whether the attachment is external or internal, the act of attaching is always internal. e.g. if you attach yourself to your job, you will say my job. Your job is something external, but you hold on to it inside you - inside your consciousness.
(To be continued tomorrow...)
Internal And External Attachments (Part 1)
Attachment can be on two levels - either internal or external.
Some common examples of external attachments are attachments to:
- people, - objects, - your physical body, - your position or role in your family, society or in your professional field, - money, - places, - physical comfort/comforts, - the way you look or dress up or your physical personality in general, - a particular skill/skills, - a particular interest or hobby like watching movies or playing a sport etc. - your routine or a certain way of working at home or at the workplace, - respect from others, - how people see you or behave with you or what they think of you, etc.
(To be continued tomorrow...)
Positive Consciousness While Performing Actions
1. The seeds, the inspirations, planted in sitting meditation should be carried into action. Powerful thoughts carried straight away into action always yield powerful results.
2. The remembrance should be that the soul is the child and student of the Supreme Being (Supreme Soul) and should reflect the father and teacher through its actions.
3. The remembrance of the Supreme Soul as a constant companion sustains an internal relationship with Him whilst performing actions.
4. Churn (think deeply) over points of spiritual knowledge by relating them to your immediate karmas (actions).
5. Practice going beyond sound in one second. At different times during the day, stop, pack up all worldly thoughts and spend a few minutes in meditation. This is a really powerful way to strengthen the intellect. After a few minutes, return to the world of sound with the reinforced awareness of being an actor.
6. Practice seeing all those who come into contact with you as souls, tiny points of conscient (living energy) light situated at the centre of the forehead. In this way we will not be pulled into body consciousness, and will avoid negative interactions with others.
What Is And What Is Not Real Happiness?
Real happiness is not an external stimulation by watching an action movie or eating out or buying a new dress; it is not the result of acquiring something – whether it be a new car or a position, or of receiving some good news. True happiness is not relief from suffering – whether from an illness or a difficult situation, nor is it the achievement of a goal – whether personal or professional. All these are externally dependent, where happiness is confused with stimulation, excitement, achievement, acquisition or relief. Happiness is not all of these. You also know that happiness is not a future promise. It can only be experienced now.
So what is spiritual happiness - perhaps a better way to describe spiritual happiness is contentment. This comes from a complete awareness and acceptance of the self as we are now at an internal level, and an acceptance of what is at an external level. Sounds difficult? The highest happiness is bliss which can be experienced only when the soul/self is totally free of all attachment and dependency. Sounds even more difficult? But this is a spiritual understanding and definition of happiness, which is not difficult to accept and make a part of our life, once there is a deep understanding and absorption of spiritual knowledge, but spiritual knowledge which is accurate and complete in all aspects. Spiritual happiness is a direct result of spiritual knowledge. Without complete knowledge of the self, one cannot remain ever and truly happy (happy as per the definition above).
Flying With The Wings Of God's Love
We experience God every single day in our lives. We remember Him and thank Him at every step for showing us how to live our lives beautifully and free from the influence of obstacles. God's sweet love are like wings for us, with which we can fly high above problems of day-to-day life. God says that when we fly with the wings of His love, we become very light and free from whats, whys, hows and whens, which arise in our mind when life brings in front of us challenges which we do not expect, either in our health, relationships, roles and even through our own sanskaras. Let's look at a few steps how we can fly with these wings in our lives:
1. Experience God Closely In The Early Morning Hours - God is an Ocean Of Love and He showers His love on us the entire day. But the early morning hours are every special, when the vibrations of the world are pure and silent. At this time, we can connect with Him and absorb His love in our heart through meditation and spiritual study.
2. Make God Your Sweetest Companion In Every Action - Whether it is working in the office or taking care of your children or visiting the market, hold God's hand and remain in His sweet company always. This way your love for Him and His love for you increases and you become enriched with His love at every step.
3. Make Your Personality Pure, Sweet And Humble - God says those children of His who are like Him in nature - pure, sweet and humble, receive His love all the time. When obstacles arise in such children's lives, God comes down in their lives and destroys those obstacles Himself and frees them from sorrow of any type.
4. Have Soul Awareness In Every Action And Interaction - Beautiful children of God - the Supreme Soul, are ones who remain in soul awareness always. Such children pull God's love in their lives and become powerful. For such children, stress becomes a past reality and they fly lightly above the ups and downs of life.
Look for Goodness
In everything, goodness is there. Our goal is to find it. In every person, the best is there. Our job is to recognise it. In every situation, the positive is there. Our opportunity is to see it. In every problem, the solution is there. Our responsibility is to provide it. In every setback, the success is there. Our adventure is to discover it. In every crisis, the reason is there. Our challenge is to understand it.
By seeing the goodness, we'll be very enthusiastic, and our lives will be richer.
𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲'𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: "𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙"
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