Tapas are the self-disciplined actions that we take to achieve a goal. Self-discipline is defined by Webster correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement. Tapas means to do things that lead to the control mind fluctuations.
When the mind is in the process of staying in the moment or in deep relaxed concentration, it is in an alpha state. In an alpha state we feel calm, it increases creativity and enhances our ability to absorb new information. In that state we are working with our intuitive mind.
Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” It is the feeling that arises when we see someone suffering and want to…
We think of detachment of losing something. But detachment gives us freedom and joy. Detachment is not that we own nothing, but that nothing owns us.
The mind is wireless transmitter. A saint with peace, harmony and spiritual thoughts sends these out to the world. These thoughts travel quickly into the world and produce similar thoughts of harmony and peace in others. Thoughts have great power. They are like waves that affect minds that respond to the vibration that is transmitted.
Mindfulness is awareness by paying attention in a particular manner, on purpose, in the present moment without other thoughts like judgement, likes and dislikes.
Creativity requires us to start using our inner resources. To be creative we need to tap into our soul self, our heart center. Creativity is a way of thinking for us to come up with a new solution or a new way of doing something. We get away from following the same way and come up with solutions not previously explored.
The most important daily practice is gratitude. Whenever someone comes to me with life challenges, or just wishes to grow spiritually, I recommend for them to start a gratitude journal. Every morning write 9 items that you are grateful for. I did mean write. Doing it in you head is different. Writing by hand has a different effect on the brain and imprints the thoughts deeper and more powerfully. Every thought that we have travels from us as energy in an infinity sign and picks up similar thoughts. Gratitude thoughts will attract more things to be grateful for.
Courage brings inner confidence and personal power. It is not dependent on an outside force. It is not dependent on others opinion or approval. To choose integrity and honesty is self-rewarding with an inner freedom. Our inner Self, our Spirit knows the truth. When we do not acknowledge the truth of our Spirit, we are drawn into the collective consciousness of our society for validation.
Meditation is not removing yourself from this world and going into a world of nothingness. It is active participation in beginning to understand ourselves.
