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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Thoughts Are Things - Part 18

Change your attitude

and you change your life.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: This is a powerful wisdom. 
It's become a mainstay in my life and work.When I’m starting a new venture or personal challenge my fears often rear their ugly head, negative thoughts kick in, that's when I go to this wisdom.   When I’m stuck in an internal battle with my negative thoughts or I'm challenged by life, I know if I change my attitude - find the learning I'm being presented, this will change my life. Swami often says ‘It’s up to you, the choice is in your hands’. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts ...

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 17

Fear is an emotion
it exists because you created it,

your demons are aspects of yourself they are your creation. You alone create, maintain and have the power to destroy - this power lies within your mind in fact there is nothing to fear except fear itself. 

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: When my marriage ended I went through a period where I was paralysed by fear, I felt very alone and I didn't know what to do, so I didn't do anything.  Searching for help I read somewhere 'there is nothing to fear except fear itself' this helped, but I didn't really understand what it meant.

Now I have a deeper understanding - the power lies within my mind - I create my thoughts, if I control my thoughts I can overcome my fears.  Thank you Swami... I look forward to hearing your thoughts...

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 16

The physical plain of existence

is unfinished imperfect

So are you. 

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: I have spent an extraordinary amount of my time and my energy striving to be perfect...  if I didn't succeed at something I saw myself as a failure. 

I would punish myself for not being perfect - quiet often the first time I tried something. Then I wouldn't try it again, for fear of failure.

People would say to me 'you're your own worst enemy' -I didn't really understand what that meant, even thought I could punish myself for years after I had experienced a failure. 

Basically I was living a small life, only doing the things I was comfortable doing or I believed I could succeed in and avoiding everything else... I wasn't even aware I was living my life like this because it was part of my conditioning and resided so deep within me.

Swami has taught me to look within, to get to know myself,  to be mindful, to keep focused on my goals, not to give in to myself and to be gentle with myself in the process. My challenge is to follow this excellent advice. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts... 

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 15

When I look outside
my eyes see the universe

when I look within 

I become the eye of the Universe.
Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment:  Swami's words are thought provoking... 

This is so expanding, its a real shift in consciousness. I feel like I'm at the beginning of a great adventure of discovery, like an explorer embarking into the unknown. Thank God I have an excellent guide.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts... Srishti

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 14

There is nothing in the three worlds to fear

except TIME don't waste it.   

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: 
 I'm not going to beat myself up for not following this advice in the past, I pray that I remember to follow this wise advice right now and in the future ...   

Looking forward to you sharing your thoughts... Amanda

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 13

Love Your Self

this is the first step to
TRUTH

Swami Durgananda 
 

Amanda's Comment: 
The simplicity of this is awe-inspiring...  
I'd like to share a poem I was inspired to write in 2006

Taught By Example

Swami's words are Love
Swami's actions are Love 
Swami's wisdom and knowledge are Love
Swami teaches you to
know & understand your self and to
Love & Accept All Aspects of Your Self 

Looking forward to you sharing your thoughts... Amanda

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 12

Try not to judge others by your ideas

all of us are manifestations of the Divine Consciousness

but each of us is a different aspect of the whole

therefore you should not even judge yourself 
but accept yourself for who you are 
and why you are, a divine particle of your Creator.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's comment:

When we think or say what if or if only we are judging others or ourselves because we are making them or us wrong.  Why is it so difficult to acceptance things the way they are?

When do you judge others? When do you judge yourself?

When do you accept others? When do you accept yourself? 

 

The more I accept  myself the deeper I understand who I am,

and I trust that I'll continue grow and evolve - which is ultimately  why I am. 

Looking forward to you sharing your thoughts... Amanda

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 11

You are a mirror image of your soul.

Swami Durgananda 

Amanda's Comment:  How enlightening!

When I first read this I was amazed, I had always had the notion that my soul was pure, pristine and untainted and at times I had felt unworthy of its magnificence within me given all my foibles and negative attitudes. 

As I contemplated my soul and considered Swami’s teachings I understood that of course it would be a reflection of me with all my foibles and attitudes, as it is the real ME...

I believe that resting deep within my soul is the essence of my creator and my main purpose in life is to mature, refine and evolve…   That is why I'm here...

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts...  Amanda

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