We all think about our lifestyle
at one time or another.
We also talk about having a
balanced lifestyle, and a healthy lifestyle.
A balanced lifestyle is one
that focuses on one’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life.
But when we look at how we in
reality live our life, we must ask whether it really reflects our indented
purpose, or whether we are merely driven by externals influences that dictate
how and what we do.
Are we being too idealistic
when we think about balance in our daily lives?
What we really want is to be
happy and fulfilled, but are we happy and fulfilled? If not, why not and what
are we going to do about it?
Enlightened teachers tell us:
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you”. (Matthew 6:33)
Our own awareness reveals to
us that in order to be happy we have to pursue happiness.
Where do we look for it?
We seek it mostly in places,
where it is not.
We seek happiness in
gratifying our senses, in listening to the push and pull of the world. Everyone
thinks to have something that is good for us. Just listen to the ads on TV.
When it comes to
relationship, everyone wants to be in one and many when they are in one, want
to be out.
Have we lost our sense of
direction? Are our values really our values, or are we living a life of
conditioned behavior?
We need to start by living
more consciously by reflecting on what is important in our lives and act
accordingly. It is advisable to let our intrinsic nature guide us in the
process.
Take the example of a flower.
The seed, the potential and what it needs to express.
For us to be whole is
possible, when mental and physical restrictions are removed so that soul
qualities can express naturally and easily.
Physically we need a clean,
peaceful environment, wholesome food, clear water.
Emotionally we need a caring
surrounding, compassion.
Mentally we need to be Self
or Soul directed with a clear Vision of Self knowledge and Self realization, knowing who we are.
How do we do this?
Physically, we should not be
bound mechanically to routines but be aware what works best for us.
It may be: walks, Hatha Yoga,
T’ai Chi, or Chi gong.
We want to stimulate good
blood and lymph circulation, bodily flexibility and awaken dormant soul forces.
We have to be aware of
correct breathing to balance vital forces in the subtle body, to elicit
physical relaxation, calm the mind and emotions.
Mentally, our mind creates
the relationship with the world in and around us. It is an individualized
aspect of the one cosmic mind; a medium which perceives and processes
information and sensory perceptions.
When we are soul centered and
the mind is viewed with detachment, our thought processes are orderly and
rational.
When on the other hand we are
not soul centered and instead identify with the mind and our emotions, our
perceptions may be blurred and may bring us to a state of confusion.
We can experience confusion
by making decision when we are very upset.
We need to learn to listen to
our intuition, because intuitively we perceive things independent of the senses.
It is what many call a sixth sense.
In addition we have to
practice to be soul centered and be God Conscious in our daily life.
To accomplish this we begin
by cleansing the body of impurities, by healing our emotions and by purifying
our mind using meditation as an aid.
Through daily meditation we
remove our awareness from all that we are not, body, mind, thoughts, believes,
opinions, moods etc. but that we are a radiant aspect of the one consciousness
we call God.
Know that at the core of our
Being we are already enlightened (knowledgeable and free).
Let’s live right, follow our
vision, dream the highest dream and do what needs to be done to make it come
true.
Love God and love thy
neighbor as thyself.
Let us go in peace.
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