Our teacher for this week is Swami Vivekananda, an Indian monk, philosopher and author who was instrumental in bringing Yoga to the western world. At the end of the 1800’s he extensively toured the U.S.A., England and Europe hosting hundreds of lectures and is credited with raising interfaith awareness.
At the start of this new week, Swami Vivekananda reminds you that you know how to do this!
You already hold the key to all of the wisdom you will ever need. The muddy water that keeps you from seeing with clarity, gets stirred up only by the splashing of your own fears. Form new, healthier relationships with your old fears, and clarity will become available in the calm water that is your true nature.
“True guidance is like a small torch in a dark forest, it doesn’t show everything at once. But gives enough light for the next step to be safe.” – Swami Vivekananda
“All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.” – Swami Vivekananda
“Conquer yourself and the whole universe is yours.” – Swami Vivekananda
“It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark” – the only thing that ever holds us back is our own fear.
We can create from a place of fear or we can create from a place of freedom. The problem with fear as a motivator is that we are trying to create while looking over our shoulder, and the best we can ever do is only just escape punishment or bad consequences. With fear in the driver’s seat we’re unable to see the possibilities available to us and will never create to our true potential.
Today’s meditation explores your own balance of fear vs freedom, join us to get your week off to a great start.
A few questions for self-reflection:
- Where am I letting fear hold me back? Identify areas in your life where fear might be masquerading as caution or practicality.
- What would I do if I weren’t afraid? Is there a project you’ve been putting off? A conversation you’ve been avoiding? Take a step towards it with an open heart.
- What small step can I take today towards greater freedom? Start small, but start somewhere. Each step towards freedom empowers you to take the next.
Fear doesn’t have to be an obstacle; it can be a stepping stone. By conquering your fears and embracing the journey, you unlock the vast universe of potential that lies within you.
Wishing you a productive week creating from a place of freedom, and not from a place of fear.
– pierre –
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