Munishwarji:
Embracing The Joy Of Being

  This week, as I looked out my window upon the vast landscape, I felt a wonderful connection with the beauty of winter – appreciating the majesty of a grey leafless forest beneath a bright blue sky stretching as far as the eye can see. Although the landscape at first appeared stark, I soon sensed the forces of Nature at work deep inside the living biosphere that is merely in a state of hibernation. Communing with the beauty of the winter landscape reminds me that human beings, too, are served periodically by embracing periods of rest – periods of going within to connect with our Inner Self so that our lives blossom into a glorious springtime of existence.

I’ve observed that in our externally-focused society, that most human beings believe that creation comes through “doing.” It is my experience that our greatest potential for creation arises out of “Being” rather than “doing.” Masters like Lord Jesus, the Buddha, Lord Krishna and many others accomplished their Greatest Works through Mere Presence – through their Beingness alone. Their Beingness was so magnanimous that a simple glance or touch was enough to facilitate healing and transformation of others. I’m not saying that we can simply kick back and become couch potatoes, as each of these Great Masters took significant action that changed the face of the world.  The actions they took, however, were Inspired Actions that arose out of their Beingness.  In short, they each remained in Constant Communion with their True Nature – the Absolute.

We, too, have the capacity to take Inspired Action that arises out of Being. In order to do so, we begin by setting aside time to nurture and nourish ourselves with the Light of Spirit – giving ourselves freedom to simply BE! Here are some simple ways you can begin living from the state of Being:

1.    Begin each day with a short period of silent meditation. Even 5 minutes is sufficient. Simply focus on your breath, watching every inhalation and exhalation.  If your mind wanders, simply bring it back to your breath. Beginning your day from the state of Being allows you to take Inspired Action guided by your Connection with Spirit.
2.    As you go about your day, notice when you feel out of balance. Stop to take a few breaths – bringing your awareness back into the Present Moment and to your Connection with Spirit.
3.    Before you go to bed in the evening, end your day with another short period of silent meditation. Ending your day in stillness allows you to let go of any energies, worries and cares of the day in order to deeply rest – ending the day as you began – in Communion with Source.

I invite you to embrace these practices and notice how your life changes for the better, becoming easier and more effortless, as you live life in greater awareness of your Connection with Source. Use the Ask the Messenger feature on this page to share your experiences. I look forward to hearing from you!

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