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Participating in the Oprah and Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience is taking me to another level, but there are challenges around every turn. I have made it a habit to meditate twice a day. There have even been some days that I was able to get in three meditation sessions. At the conclusion of each session, I either fall asleep if it’s at night or during the day, I feel a sense of otherworldliness that I can’t adequately put into words. It would be an amazing feeling to exist in this spiritual space for longer periods of time, but because we live in a physical world, that desire is an impossible feat. Existing on another plane of consciousness would hinder my effectiveness, but visiting this space increases my efficacy. Life is a balancing act.
Getting back to the challenges I mentioned…it seems like whatever the mantra or guiding principle for the day happens to be, there is a situation to snuff out the “inner work” that had just been done. For example, yesterday’s mantra was about power. I felt powerful; moreover, bible study confirmed and reaffirmed my authority in the Kingdom. I felt like I could do anything. The exciting part was that I felt like I could do anything for not only myself, but also for others to bring healing and progression. Then the challenge reared its head to make me feel powerless.
Er…let’s go back to our friends Mr. Giraffe and Miss Tree. Since we last saw her, Miss Tree was lamenting about her mother’s unintended insensitivity. Recently, she has met a giraffe named Gary who is everything she had hoped she’d find. They have been communicating regularly which is creating the perfect atmosphere for them to develop a wonderful friendship as a foundation for more. He even brought up the fact that he’d like a constant tree and that Miss Tree was a perfect fit with her sweet leaves and vibrant personality. Then the wrench: While there were many things that they both agreed upon as it pertained to their future, there were a couple of issues that arose that seemed to be non-negotiable on his part. So, that left Miss Tree feeling…powerless. Miss Tree once again contemplated adjusting her desires and dreams to align them with Mr. Gary Giraffe. Ugh!
Poor Miss Tree! What exactly is she to do? My advice to her is to live in the moment, continue to release her dreams, desires, and most importantly, gratitude into the Universe leaving it in God’s hands, and enjoy all of the fruits from her commitment to building up her spirit! Sometimes, taking a step back to assess the situation gives a fresh perspective and fuels us with power within to keep pressing forward. David Ji from the Chopra Meditation Center said something during a guided meditation that has stuck with me and shifted my focus. He said, “Breath in uncertainty, and breath out certain pain.” There is quite a big difference in “uncertainty” and expecting “certain pain.” Uncertainty does not have to be bad at all. It only means that we do not know everything that will happen. The problem comes when we think we know everything that will happen and suspect that it will turn out for the worse. Stop that! Uncertainty means that there are great things that will happen and you (and I) will be able to experience them when the time comes. So, I wait with expectancy while enjoying the “now.” Miss Tree, enjoy Mr. Gary Giraffe because if it is meant for you two to be more than “passersbys,” you will have a shared destiny that won’t have a hint of contradiction. Harmony will be ever-present.
It’s not too late to start the Oprah and Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience. I would suggest if you would like your life to change for the better, you give it a try. You will not regret taking that time for yourself, getting closer to the self you were created to be. You'll feel reinvigorated and passions will be reignited! Despite the challenges I may face on this journey, I know I have all of the force to overcome them, by my spirit and the Spirit!
https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience
Getting back to the challenges I mentioned…it seems like whatever the mantra or guiding principle for the day happens to be, there is a situation to snuff out the “inner work” that had just been done. For example, yesterday’s mantra was about power. I felt powerful; moreover, bible study confirmed and reaffirmed my authority in the Kingdom. I felt like I could do anything. The exciting part was that I felt like I could do anything for not only myself, but also for others to bring healing and progression. Then the challenge reared its head to make me feel powerless.
Er…let’s go back to our friends Mr. Giraffe and Miss Tree. Since we last saw her, Miss Tree was lamenting about her mother’s unintended insensitivity. Recently, she has met a giraffe named Gary who is everything she had hoped she’d find. They have been communicating regularly which is creating the perfect atmosphere for them to develop a wonderful friendship as a foundation for more. He even brought up the fact that he’d like a constant tree and that Miss Tree was a perfect fit with her sweet leaves and vibrant personality. Then the wrench: While there were many things that they both agreed upon as it pertained to their future, there were a couple of issues that arose that seemed to be non-negotiable on his part. So, that left Miss Tree feeling…powerless. Miss Tree once again contemplated adjusting her desires and dreams to align them with Mr. Gary Giraffe. Ugh!
Poor Miss Tree! What exactly is she to do? My advice to her is to live in the moment, continue to release her dreams, desires, and most importantly, gratitude into the Universe leaving it in God’s hands, and enjoy all of the fruits from her commitment to building up her spirit! Sometimes, taking a step back to assess the situation gives a fresh perspective and fuels us with power within to keep pressing forward. David Ji from the Chopra Meditation Center said something during a guided meditation that has stuck with me and shifted my focus. He said, “Breath in uncertainty, and breath out certain pain.” There is quite a big difference in “uncertainty” and expecting “certain pain.” Uncertainty does not have to be bad at all. It only means that we do not know everything that will happen. The problem comes when we think we know everything that will happen and suspect that it will turn out for the worse. Stop that! Uncertainty means that there are great things that will happen and you (and I) will be able to experience them when the time comes. So, I wait with expectancy while enjoying the “now.” Miss Tree, enjoy Mr. Gary Giraffe because if it is meant for you two to be more than “passersbys,” you will have a shared destiny that won’t have a hint of contradiction. Harmony will be ever-present.
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| Model: KJ Photo Credit: Marley Ross |
https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience
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