Channels for the Light

Archive for November, 2009

I’m currently reading a great introduction to Hinduism titled The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hinduism, 2nd Edition. I found a few great quotes while reading tonight that I thought were worth sharing:

This universe is the outpouring of the majesty of God, the auspicious one, radiant love. Every face you see belongs to him. He is present in everyone without exception. — Yajur Veda

Everything in the outside world changes constantly. But the Lord of Love in the inner world never changes. He rules both inner and the outer realities. Meditate on Him. Merge in Him. Wake up from the dream that you exist apart from Him. — Shvetashvatara Upanishad

God’s grace is like a strong wind that’s always blowing. All we have to do is raise our sails. — Ramakrishna Paramahansa

If you are interested in exploring and learning about Hinduism, I highly recommend this book:

Namaste!

This is a meditation I did this morning that really helped start the day out on a positive note.

Sit in a dark, quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Find a comfortable position so you can be relaxed. I used a couple of old pillows and propped myself up against the wall in my bedroom, but anywhere is fine.

Close your eyes, take several deep and relaxing breaths, and begin to imagine the Love of God filling your inner being. With each deep breath in, feel Love filling and infusing every fiber of your being. With every breath out, send that Love out into the world and envision it enveloping not just the world at large, but your family and your friends and everyone you care for. Love in… Love out… See yourself as a channel for the Light… A channel for Love…

And see if that doesn’t set the stage for a wonderful day ahead…

Namaste!

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Baba Ram Dass

The quieter you become, the more you can hear what is really important. The quieter you become, the more you can tune in to the peace of Being which lies behind and beyond thought. The quieter you become, the better you get to know the Self. The riches of Being knows no limits. When you and I cease striving for the riches of the material world for a while and look inward, we discover that we already have from birth all of the riches we will ever need — spiritual riches beyond measure which have always been and always will be for all of eternity.

As the Bible says, “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

Be still, and know that you already possess everything that you really have need of.

Namaste!