This photo was taken in 1992, around when I first started traveling to Prashanti Nilayam. Notice the cross to the right of the picture, cool eh.
PRESENT MOMENT BLISS
04/02/15
Om Jai Sai Ram!
What a heavenly day. I awaken to the divine Presence in and around me. David and I have just completed a Gayatri walk around our neighborhood. I had an epiphany this morning that I
would like to share with you. Yesterday during the meditation period I drew this Baba quote from the
blue Baba bag,. It was very significant especially since we are approaching Good Friday and Easter:
"When a line is drawn through the "I" it becomes the symbol of the cross; what is crucified is the ego. Then the divine nature manifests without restriction."
This morning these beautiful thoughts bloomed like fragrant lilies in my consciousness:
Only present moment awareness brings pure happiness and God's presence.
When we serve others lovingly we are totally in the present moment, because we are pulled out of our ego and chronic self involvement.
Notice when you serve how happy you and the other person feels. God is happy too with you.
That's why all the great mystics and Sai Avatar encourage us to "Love all, Serve All" (Sathya Sai Baba).
It's curious to note how this very action that brings us nearer to the divine presence and anchors us in the present moment we tend to resist: "Oh, I don't have time", or "it takes too much energy to do".
Once we see the real all around benefit loving service to others provides we will plunge heart and soul
into this holy practice.
Ways to Serve Lovingly:
Offer help to religious, spiritual centers and organizations
volunteer at hospitals and other institutions
Donate food to sharing centers and other charitable organizations
Do Gayatri chanting walks around your neighborhood. Or chant other divine names.
Serve your family and friends with every opportunity
Keep the environment healthy and clean
Devotional singing and chanting
Smile more, offer loving words, tread softly and gently
Ways to Maintain Present Moment Awareness
All of the above
Regular Namasmarana (Chanting the Names of God)
Meditation on God's awesome presence
Deep breathing and Yoga
What are other ways you can think of to preserve present moment awareness
and serve others lovingly?
Lots of Prema
Sonya ki
Om Jai Sai Ram!
What a heavenly day. I awaken to the divine Presence in and around me. David and I have just completed a Gayatri walk around our neighborhood. I had an epiphany this morning that I
would like to share with you. Yesterday during the meditation period I drew this Baba quote from the
blue Baba bag,. It was very significant especially since we are approaching Good Friday and Easter:
"When a line is drawn through the "I" it becomes the symbol of the cross; what is crucified is the ego. Then the divine nature manifests without restriction."
This morning these beautiful thoughts bloomed like fragrant lilies in my consciousness:
Only present moment awareness brings pure happiness and God's presence.
When we serve others lovingly we are totally in the present moment, because we are pulled out of our ego and chronic self involvement.
Notice when you serve how happy you and the other person feels. God is happy too with you.
That's why all the great mystics and Sai Avatar encourage us to "Love all, Serve All" (Sathya Sai Baba).
It's curious to note how this very action that brings us nearer to the divine presence and anchors us in the present moment we tend to resist: "Oh, I don't have time", or "it takes too much energy to do".
Once we see the real all around benefit loving service to others provides we will plunge heart and soul
into this holy practice.
Ways to Serve Lovingly:
Offer help to religious, spiritual centers and organizations
volunteer at hospitals and other institutions
Donate food to sharing centers and other charitable organizations
Do Gayatri chanting walks around your neighborhood. Or chant other divine names.
Serve your family and friends with every opportunity
Keep the environment healthy and clean
Devotional singing and chanting
Smile more, offer loving words, tread softly and gently
Ways to Maintain Present Moment Awareness
All of the above
Regular Namasmarana (Chanting the Names of God)
Meditation on God's awesome presence
Deep breathing and Yoga
What are other ways you can think of to preserve present moment awareness
and serve others lovingly?
Lots of Prema
Sonya ki
