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
It is so true how our thoughts about ourselves or others can be so wrong. This past week, I experienced this truth with a co-worker whose sincerity I’d had some doubts about. A few days later, when I was having a hospital emergency, she gave me incredible moral support by staying in touch with me all day long. During the many hours I was waiting to receive care, I realized that I had misjudged her goodness—and deeply regretted it. I am very grateful for the lesson I have now learned from Gurumayi’s teaching.
St. Laurent, Canada
This morning as I reflected on Gurumayi’s teaching “Intending, Supposing,
Judging...,” this poem arose:
Let go
Clenched hands jaw body, armored beliefs ideas
Observe
Eagles float high above the valley floor trusting updrafts of wind
allow gentle breeze changes flow through each cell atom particle
fully embodying the flow
Remove
Ear plugs of ands ifs buts
Listen like eagle floating trusting updrafts of wind
allowing the gentle breeze to flow through each embodied cell atom particle
Listen to the inner song of the Heart experience its harmony with all
revel in its intoxicating light flow in all.
New York, United States
I was drawn to practice Gurumayi’s guidance to think differently. This morning, I endeavored to think differently by focusing more on the light of my heart.
During my morning walk, I spoke to my mind: “O wonderful, sharp, and intelligent mind, grant me your grace to experience the fullness of love in my heart. O mind, together with my heart, you can always experience the beauty of God’s creation! Open your doors, beloved mind, and let the warm light of my heart illuminate your beauty-full halls.”
Through grace, my mind relaxed and opened. I felt the love of my heart fill my whole body. As I continued to walk along my path, I drank the golden elixir of contentment and felt at home within myself.
Konolfingen, Switzerland
While reflecting on Gurumayi’s teaching “Intending, Supposing, Judging…,” I recalled a recent conversation that was centered around blame. During this conversation, I became judgmental. I thought I was better than the other person. Yet now, when I consider where this “story” began for me, I can see that it springs at least in part from a sense of lack—from my feeling insecure.
In her teaching, Gurumayi reminds me that I have agency. I needn’t allow self-doubt to thwart my trust in the Self. I am neither helpless nor lacking.
The story, “The Leper and the Undiscovered Treasure” prompts me to remember that the golden Self lies within, and I can redirect myself toward that truth.
I am inspired to take the responsibility to catch myself when I become caught up in tendencies that are not beneficial. By doing so, I will move toward the light that resides within and be able to revel in what unfolds.
Michigan, United States
Whenever a new teaching from Gurumayi appears on the Siddha Yoga path website, my heart lights up like the sun. It seems like any dark cloud in my mind that might be obscuring this light disappears and, as I read Gurumayi’s words, I feel sweet devotion throbbing in me.
Just this morning I’d been floundering, trying to find my bearings, and then I saw the title of Gurumayi’s teaching: “Intending, Supposing, Judging…” These words so perfectly described the root cause of my suffering. I feel Gurumayi is always watching over me and guiding me.
California, United States
Since I began studying Gurumayi’s teachings in
Renewing Your Inner and Outer Landscape, I have felt much more flexibility in my perceptions and my sense of myself. I’ve felt so much grace within my own being. I notice an increased ability to draw on this grace and take positive steps toward my goals while speaking to myself in an encouraging manner. I see how often in the past I have dwelt on unsettling thoughts, and I’m learning that truly I have the power to redirect my mind to a more spacious and encouraging way of perceiving my circumstances.
I read these words from Gurumayi: “Like sage Narada, you too can become more amenable to thinking and acting differently.” Inwardly, I said, “Yes!” I am so grateful that our Guru articulated this intention for us, and, when I read it, I knew that this is exactly what has been happening for me. Step by step, as I take these blessed teachings into my being and apply them in my life, I am changing!
California, United States
This morning I listened to the
Devi Dhyanam mantras and chanted
Kali Durge. When I opened the Siddha Yoga path website and saw Gurumayi’s teaching “Intending, Supposing, Judging…,” I felt as if the Goddess were standing before me with an important communication. When I posed Gurumayi’s questions to myself, I realized that one of my “stories” began when, many years ago, I started accepting jobs that were very different from my formal qualifications. Gurumayi’s teaching on narcissism and insecurity really cuts to the heart of my experience. Now, I can begin to let go of the stories and become a new person as I repeat the affirmation Gurumayi has given us: “I am who I am because the knowledge of the Self is awakening within me.” These words fill my being with light and joy, so that only the love of the Self matters.
Warrnambool, Australia