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Nature is in service to the Divine
The wind blows it’s cool and hot air
Water quenches thirst and is in service
Fire warms during cold days
And provides the pitcher body with food that helps the way
Rivers flow into oceans merging whilst forgetting who they are
It is this wretched human who seems to think too much of herself
How can she be in service?
Is the question today?
To stop believing that she is the doer
To be  in service to the Divine Way
Each day!
Till she loses and forgets who she is
It is then that she will be in the truest service to the Divine
Singing You, You and only You!

Namaste
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Do you wish to fly?

One hot summer morning
The Master whispered
So much love for this body?
What lies do you feed her?
Do you feed her understanding, wisdom, truth, kindness, love, compassion and above all respect
For these shall go with you
Leaving the body in a ball of dust
Why don’t you understand the ways of your Master?
If you wish to fly?
I fall silent and humbled
At His whisperings of love in my ear
With tears I resolve and declare to feed the body differently
For I wish to fly

Namaste
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I was reading a chapter  concerning dharma, the path of righteous living with a code of conduct. The Draupadi disrobing incident from the Mahabharata was mentioned. Bhishma, whilst knowing the wrongness of this order issued by his king, could not disobey the king. It occurred to me how we as a culture are unable to speak up to authority and power. The “not so powerful” go through atrocities and injustices till this day. What we see on the world stage today too seems to be a misunderstanding of the interpretation of the set of values given to us.
I believe that dharma encompasses honesty, purity, self discipline, an adherence to truth, non violence, a discerning intellect overpowering the mind from her default patterns amongst several others. The foundation of dharma is compassion and selfless unconditional love as per my understanding and experience.
The elements of nature too are operating on a set of rules and gives us gifts of sunshine, moonlight, rain, stars, oceans etc etc. The list is endless. Why are we caught up in our little minds which seldom use discernment? Why are we afraid to stand up for justice and righteous conduct irrespective of power and status? 

Humbly
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A poem to inspire, contemplate and reflect upon this week. Gratitude and I share humbly.

Sandy Beach

My feet touching the warm sand on a hot summer day
And waves caress me, kissing me with her gentle touch
The wind blowing bringing me sweet fragrances
I ask
What would it mean for me to be sand?
The answer:
Sand is willing to merge with the wave
Sand is fully surrendered
Sand is humility embodied
Sand is willing to be tiny
Sand knows she will be washed away
And yet she gives her gift to me
Why then am I so full of myself when the destination is the cemetery?

Namaste
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“Joy fixes us to eternity and pain fixes us to time. But desire and fear hold us in bondage to time, and detachment breaks the bond.”
—SIMONE WEIL

This quote truly resonated for me in my journey a few weeks ago. When we go through painful experiences we get caught up in sorrow and sadness. Experiencing pain and sadness again and again helps to discover the everlasting reservoir of joy that lies within. It is the  desire to find happiness and the fear of sadness that keeps us churning again and again in the grind of suffering.

I’ve learnt that when I bring an element of sweetness in the experience of pain, is when I turn the attachments of control and desire into an opportunity. I do this by bringing conscious understanding whilst feeling a deep and visceral sense of security that I am protected at all times.  The losses in the material dimension actually become a doorway to turn to the spiritual dimension and discover the inherent place of peace and bliss.

I’d urge you to rise beyond the suffering when it comes knocking to your door. The expectation that life is without suffering is a belief that must be examined and addressed.

Humbly, very very humbly
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I would like to share this week about my journey in the valley of despair from time to time. The last time I went into the valley, it seemed unbearable. The sadness, pain and disappointment felt beyond repair. Until one day, I was blessed with the insights and revelations in my quiet moments. The patterns became clear, the learning seemed logical and necessary if I were to come out and enjoy the beauty of the landscape of life. A conscious choice was made with the sacred intention of staying in unconditional acceptance. I now follow a rigorous routine and give you a template to enjoy.
Notice your patterns.
Make a conscious choice to take an action each day to stay out of the pattern.
Keep up the focus and discipline.
Embody flexibility with lightness and humor.
Assess your achievements and successes to stay motivated and confident.
Protect and represent your well being as if there is no tomorrow.
As a conclusion, I am grateful that being lost in the valley of despair allowed me to find myself and I could drop the idea of limited self and all the control that accompanies. I am able to consciously connect with the Universe and its magnificence.

Humbly
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Forgiveness is an action taken consciously that helps me move past my needs and the idea of the little self to tap into  Universal Consciousness. It is a feeling to be experienced. I choose to let go of sadness that is associated with a wrong done to me. I choose to stay present in reality and make it work for me under the current circumstances. Once I do this, I experience a lightness and freedom that is beyond words. It is a letting go of my ego that wishes for me to control, manage and direct.
Take small steps each day to inch closer towards this lightness of being. Recognize the heaviness when we cling to situations beyond our control.  Let go and learn to dance with the mystery of life.

In the spirit of love and service
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How might we understand human suffering, atrocities, and injustices? The Wisdom asks us to witness the hand of the Divine in each happening with acceptance. How might one hone the virtue of acceptance is a question? My experience, having gone through a fair share of all of the above, has taught me to stop dwelling on the emotion for too long till it becomes a mood and a way of being. Notice if you tend to do so and snap yourself out of it.
I can honestly declare today that I am extremely grateful for each setback since I have started this practice.

The soil must be removed of weeds in order to grow a healthy crop. The weeds of old patterns must be removed in order to create a new destiny. Your practices and disciplines become the plough that calms your mind, body and soul.
Stay present, learn from past mistakes and setbacks, stand up for your values, strengths and acknowledge yourself. Stop immediately if you find yourself going into extensive detail into the future on a Ferris wheel. It’s most likely that you’ve taken yourself down a rabbit hole. Recognize this and bring yourself into the present moment. This is where the magic happens.
Hope this helps and resonates. Please feel free to send me messages for further questions like many of you already do.

Humbly with love and sincerity
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The ego is such a powerful force in our ways of being. She helps us set boundaries, she helps us protect ourselves from abuse and heartaches.

However, there are days when the ego is fighting and arguing over something that she cannot change. She fights, rebels, stomps her feet when acceptance, trust and surrender are the only options available towards a life of calm and peace.

What do I practice on days like that? I observe the madness in full swing. I offer myself kindness, grace and permission to be in this state. I exercise, I goof around, I go for long walks, I read and most importantly I rest. I offer gratitude to my loved ones that are so understanding towards me. The madness lifts over itself almost always. My intuition,  discerning intellect, and wisdom kick in to save me.

Please feel free to share your “go to” tool kit when you’re in a similar situation.

Blessings with humility
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I received a room fragrance of bamboo and sage as a generous gift from a dear friend. This particular aroma is well known and ideal for meditation. As the fragrance of this sweet aroma spread across my living space, I was reflecting and meditating upon the qualities of a bamboo.

A bamboo tree is known to be strong and resilient. She is known to be flexible and can withstand harsh weather conditions. She releases a higher amount of oxygen, making herself useful and surviving under the most difficult circumstances. She enriches the soil rather than depleting it. The higher she grows, the humbler she becomes by strengthening her roots.

I have been reflecting upon the virtues of strength with resilience, humility, flexibility, usefulness and a growth mindset in myself. It has been a perfect reminder to incorporate into my week.

What qualities of the bamboo resonate with you? How will you invite these virtues within your way of being?

Please feel free to write in the comments below.

Humbly
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