I had an immediate thought when I read Gurumayi’s guiding words this morning: How does she always seem to know what I am pondering at this moment?
I find Gurumayi’s teaching so timely and profound as I keep asking myself—personally and professionally—what is the right balance? I find that putting myself down or thinking of myself as greater than others are breeding grounds for being judgmental and for feeling irritated and confused. What a relief to learn from Gurumayi that none of this is beneficial. Being who I am and striving for a better me so that I can love more fully is so much clearer and more beautiful.
What a glorious path we are on—guided by Gurumayi, who shares her wisdom and love again and again.
Cologne, Germany
I have a wise older friend who is a Siddha Yogi. Over the years we have talked about various topics and shared our thoughts. I have been impressed again and again with her flexibility of mind and openness.
At times, when someone had a different perspective from hers, she would say, “I like your perspective better than mine. It’s more inspiring for me to think of it that way. I’m going to adopt your way of thinking.”
I loved that! To me, my friend was exemplifying Gurumayi’s guidance to “strive to move out of the darkness of the mind and enter into the light of the heart.”
I learned from my friend that it’s not necessary to rigidly hold onto my point of view. I, too, can be flexible in my thinking and include the perspectives of others. I can shift my thoughts when it seems like that would be beneficial. Sometimes when I want to free myself from a limited way of thinking, I bring my friend and her example to mind.
California, United States
Sometimes my
sadhana feels very dry and opaque, as if nothing of value can penetrate. This teaching felt like rain on the desert floor—particularly the part about waiting for others to do what is actually my responsibility.
I read the teaching yesterday, and today I noticed a subtle difference in my interactions with people. Normally I am holding back my love, and I am careful about my time. This behavior makes me feel in control. Today I found it easier to be present and give attention and love. And I thought: if not now, then when?
Florida, United States
These teachings, along with the shares, are uplifting and inspiring. I am catching my mind sooner as it tries to run down a rabbit hole. I am shifting more easily to devotion and the remembrance of Gurumayi’s grace. I am more willing to do what needs to be done and not assuming someone else will do it. And I am more ready to speak from my heart.
California, United States
I enjoyed reading and memorizing the statements at the end of this teaching from Gurumayi. I have long recognized that the feeling “I am home” is my primary goal on my spiritual path. So, the first statement immediately brings me into my heart and calms my ongoing longing.
When I read or say aloud all five sentences together, I am drawn into a place of pure and peaceful receptivity. I feel alert, open, content inside my skin, and available for service.
Guildford, United Kingdom
I love Gurumayi’s story about the celestial sage Narada.
My partner and I are both singers. I have a music degree and many years of vocal instruction, and he cannot read music and does everything by ear. When I sing, my technique may be impressive, but when he sings people are moved because he sings from his heart.
When I read this story, I was touched by how the villager’s playing and chanting were so full of devotion that everyone listening was brought into a state of bliss.
Delaware, United States
To receive these teachings from Gurumayi at this point in my life is very affirming. They soothe me as I begin to recognize my tendencies toward both narcissism and insecurity. I love the image of these two qualities as being “the opposite shores of the same ocean.”
My current dilemmas have been replaced by gratitude for having these teachings to imbibe, to make my own, and to understand. And I feel that grace will support me in this process.
Virginia, United States
During meditation this morning I felt my perception of who I think I am shift. The idea and image of me that I have identified with for a long time started to break apart and become separate pieces of an intricate jigsaw puzzle. As I let go and enjoyed this breaking up of “me,” the pieces changed in their nature into shining pieces of light. Although many, these pieces were only one—made of love—and came together as the true me.
Waterville, Canada
Gurumayi’s latest teaching arrived at the perfect moment for me. I had just fallen into a completely irritable and mistrustful state, sparked by a client request. An old mental filing cabinet creaked open and ancient grievance reports began blowing around everywhere.
Then I spotted Gurumayi’s teaching on the Siddha Yoga path website. Her words were potent and soothing—cooling drops on my overheated mind. With each reading, something inside was loosening up.
On a project call the next morning, I actually began to have fun. Feeling relaxed, I noticed that the person I was speaking to really wanted to do a good job. A sense of compassion and relatedness opened within me. Steeping my mind in Gurumayi’s words had given me a clearing, a feeling of generosity toward the other person.
Whatever happens next, I want to keep practicing this lighter, more patient way of being at all times. Cynicism is exhausting. I want to live only in the the space of the Self. I’m deeply grateful for Gurumayi’s sustaining grace and guidance.
California, United States
Gurumayi’s words resonate within the inner world of my heart. I am awestruck at how every layer of my sadhana is revealed through her love, guiding me deeper and deeper to understand and make sense of my world. Gurumayi’s grace cradles me so that I can make sense of the intensity in my life, giving me courage to refresh each day. My life is filled with her love.
Kingscliff, Australia