As the year begins to draw to a close, many of us will embark on creating our list of New Year’s Resolutions. Reflecting over past successes (and failures) we’ll ponder whether we should yet again put “start exercising” and “lose 5 pounds (or 10 or 15, take your pick) at the top of our lists. Year after year we strive to tell ourselves “I will” or “I won’t” and by February (when Valentine’s Day rolls around with all that delectable chocolate) we start beating ourselves up for not sticking to our resolutions and our lack of willpower. Or perhaps you’ve reached a crossroads in your life due to a loss of job or kids moving out of the ‘nest.’ Maybe you’ve become disappointed with the path you’ve been on; it’s not as fulfilling as you expected it to be. Something seems to be missing. We begin to have this year-in-review running through our minds, questioning “Where have I been?” and “Where am I going?” Regardless of one’s successes or failures, a thoughtful mind always wonders about the purpose of life; “Who am I?” “What am I here for?
If your life is in transition because of kids going off to college, the loss of a loved one, or the excited time of getting married or moving to a new home, listening to and following that that inner voice gives you peace, calm and strength to carry forward when there may be outward turmoil.
Why not do something DIFFERENT this year? RESOLVE to tap into your inner Bliss and find your true purpose. When you are listening to and following your purpose you are acting mindfully, you are in balance and have peace and happiness in your heart. When your focus is on becoming your highest self, when you ‘look within’ instead of searching outside of yourself, it doesn’t matter what sort of work you are doing, or if you are currently looking for work, or if there seems to be outward confusion; you’re keeping an open mind and you are happy with where you are at that very moment.
You might be asking, “How do I do that?”
Change your attitude. Give unselfishly of yourself, count your blessings and meditate. Turn your awareness toward spirituality. When you connect to your Divine-source within, life flows more easily and you find satisfaction and happiness in your daily life.
One way to connect to your inner self is to tune into the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. This is not a religion. It’s a concept of the Universe and the role human beings should perform in it. It explains how we may make the best of life with a purpose and draw fulfillment by living in synchronism with all of God’s creations. Peace and serenity of mind come with an understanding of God’s creation.
God, Source, The Universe, Higher Self, whatever you relate to, this understanding generates love for others which further generates constructive energy to serve others without seeking any in return. When you center your purpose on giving and not getting and align yourself with a cause greater than yourself, the Universe yields to help you achieve and expand your potential.
Whatever you resolve, make a fresh start in 2013. Performing the exercises below will guide you to tuning into the still small voice inside. Find your Bliss!
Do self-purification and self-transformation of the preconditioned mind and achieve serenity of mind through following seven steps:
1. Make the commitment to attain the supreme goal of life and maintain self-discipline (Focus on self-improvement and do not blame others).
2. Keep good company of people who have similar goals.
3. Perform every action as selflessly a service to God.
4. Develop unconditional love for God and others (His creation) without any expectations.
5. Experience and realize own knowledge of, God/Self.
6. Practice Meditation, Prayers, Pranayam (breathing discipline), and Asanas (physical postures).
7. Let go and Surrender to God.
Practice, practice………….,
With each practice you will come closer and closer to your goal of life, become a happier and happier person and be able to enjoy life to the fullest and finally attain your true nature “Sat (Truth) Chit (Consciousness) Ananda (Bliss)”. Just have faith in yourself and Almighty and continue this beautiful journey of Self-Realization…
Ms. Satya Kalra
Path to Anandam
Danville, Ca.
satya@pathtoanandam.org
www.pathtoanandam.org
The Ultimate Purpose of Life, “Sat Chit Ananda”
Make God the Supreme Goal of life
Do Self-Purification and Self-Transformation
Control all the senses and fulfill your duty
Live in God’s Consciousness and See God in all
Attain Supreme Satisfaction and Contentment
Seek Freedom from, anger, fear and desires
Freedom from miseries and sorrows
Freedom from vices and develop virtues
Attain the Supreme state, and do not return again
Unite with the Super-Consciousness
Attain God/Self-Realization
Attain Liberation (Moksha)
Live in Love
Live in Peace and Anandam
Realize own True Nature
“Sat Chit Ananda”
