Thoughts Are Things - Part 27

Look at your habits

the habits of body, mind and soul.

Then ask yourself the question

‘Who is in control’?

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comments: 
Great question and being really honest I think my habits have the upper hand at times, & probably more than I'm aware.

If  I replaced my negative habits with positive habits will I be more in control - I'm going to challenge myself to give it a go and see what happens.

If you have any insights you would like to share - I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 26

Find your inner refuge and know that you alone
can return at any moment to tap that inner divinity,
that strength which lies within all beings.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: 
Thank you Swami for your words of wisdom, they give me strength and guide me to understanding.

If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 25

Introspection is looking within, looking into ones thoughts
and feelings it is the only way to get to know yourself. 

For wholistic balance the first step is to go within bring
your focus into the deepest realms of your mind. 

Only so can you begin to understand the subtleties of your 
nature bringing your own world into harmony and balance.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment:  
Another gift from Swami. Not only wise words but guidance and support to find harmony and balance in our own world. And something else to to meditate on.  

If you have any insights / comments and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

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Thoughts Are Things Part 8

The path to enlightenment 

is equilibrium in thought, word and deed.

True balance is not given it is attained.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: 
When I think of equilibrium I think of an acrobat standing on a plank, balancing on a ball. The acrobat is ever focused, totally aware of each tiny shift in energy so as to counter act the effect and keep in a state of true balance. It takes courage and perseverance.

If you have any insights / comments and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 24

Yoga Nidra is not for clearing the mind of thoughts or halting the thought process but for getting to know yourself. 

We must always be mindful of the subtle changes
within the mind and especially the ego. 

Remember if we are forever vigilant in our practices
we can never be tricked or diverted 
by misguided conquering thoughts.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: Yoga Nidra is a practice of deep relaxation experienced in many schools of yoga as part of a yoga class, it follows the breathing segment and is before the meditation. 

Many of my students have said its their favorite part of the class. 

With Swami's wisdom in mind Yoga Nidra is a powerful process, 
I highly recommend it. 
 
If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 23

Allow the vibration of the mantra to ride the breath

and take you to Samadhi

then knock on the gates of reality and enter therein

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comments:  

How timely last night my meditation students and I were discussing this very subject - the pathway to meditation.  

Would love to hear your thoughts or comments... Amanda

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 22

Meditate in the stillness

of your own universe touch the Self,

find the moment of Your Own Truth

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: 
 Wise words from the Guru. I'm going to meditate on this, as actions speak louder than words.

  

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 21

Love yourself love God,
know yourself know God. 

Meditate on this and you will become 
the personification of knowledge. 

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment:  
Wise words from the Guru, this could be a daily meditation practice.

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 20

The universe with all its glory

was here before mankind

it is here now and will remain
when mankind is extinct.

Will you?

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: 

Yes, I'm sure I will be, although I'm not sure in what form. 

Do you have any insights you would like to share? I look forward to your thoughts... Amanda 

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 19

You are within this universe

but you are not of this universe

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: 
Thank you Swami for this valuable perspective.

I will contemplate this  before I comment. 

Do you have any thoughts you would like to share?

Looking forward to hearing from you... Amanda

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