We have a great life, but only if we understand it with clarity. It is an amazing life. We don’t experience its greatness, first and foremost because we resist a lot; we resist too much; we cling on to certain bad things of the past. And we don’t let them go. A thing of the past stays on, only if the mind holds that experience or the mind analyses it and enjoys it in a way, to be in its presence or having a presence in our life. But that’s unnecessary junk. The past is finished; we have nothing to do with it.
Today is our reality. How authentic are you today? How effective are you today? How much are you able to experience life today?
We are only experiencing our authenticity, our uniqueness. We are not experiencing anything else; we are experiencing the world, as we are. This connection with ourselves will help us much with the contentment factor.
If we stop criticizing, comparing and competing, look at our world; how will the world be with all unique people, all authentic and all original, walking this earth, expressing their originality and authenticity? The world will be brighter. However, at present, 80 per cent of the people in the world are busy competing, comparing, criticizing, judging and analysing each other. And what do you get at the end of the day? Disappointments, sheer frustrations, anxieties, fears, jealousy, guilt and regrets are the effects. We can avoid all these emotions, easily, if we were to connect to our authenticity; if we could connect to our originality, accept it totally, against all odds, and if we could ignore the opinions of others about us unless it is creative criticism. If the criticism is from somebody who’s guiding us to actualize ourselves, it is creative criticism. Someone who is guiding us to explore our own authenticity is creative and that is a good suggestion or criticism. That’s fine. Apart from that, nothing else is important.
Our own connection with ourselves is the most authentic connection you can ever make in a lifetime. Anything else, any opinions, any criticisms, is not important.
Anything that helps you to connect with yourself is good. Anything which explores your authenticity is good. Anything which reminds you of your originality is good. And those are the good things of life, not the materials you get, not the positions, or the possessions; they are all temporary. But your own exploration of your authenticity is permanent. And that makes you an effective person and a compelling personality.
Mohanji suggests several techniques such as the Conscious Walking technique described below to reduce anxiety and anger, increase self-confidence and balance in your life
CONSCIOUS WALKING
It has been five years since Mohanji introduced the concept of Conscious Walking™, a dynamic walking meditation
The philosophy behind Conscious WalkingTM is rooted in ancient Vedic and Buddhist principles and practices. This simple yet very transformative technique is available free of cost and people can easily practice and adapt to the Conscious WalkingTMlifestyle regardless of age or gender. As with most of Mohanji’s techniques, the simplicity of the technique belies its immense transformative power.
Why Conscious Walking
The eyes use up a great deal of energy from our system. An oscillating mind that travels between past and future, rarely stopping in the present consumes a huge amount of our energy.
The more energy we have in the present moment, the better quality of life we can achieve. When we walk unconsciously, letting our senses loose, we spend much more energy than usual.
However, in Conscious Walking TM, our eyes are locked down to one foot ahead of us, and our attention remains within our aura field, i.e. our energy field.
Even though we are walking, with our eyes locked within our energy field, the energy loss is reduced. When our energy circulates within our own energy field, we become totally energised and rejuvenated.
If properly done, a 30-minute Conscious WalkingTM practice is as effective as a three-hour meditation.
Technique
Keep your spine erect.
Keep your neck slightly bent.
Keep your chest open.
Keep your shoulders straight.
Be always aware of your spine.
Walk with eyes focused on one foot in front of your feet.
Avoid talking while walking. This walk is to increase concentration, self-control and presence and talking is distracting.
Do not walk for more than 30 minutes at a time.
It is better to walk several times a day rather than walking for a longer time.
Walking consciously is meditating.
Walk with full awareness.
Walk sufficiently slowly so that you do not lose focus.
BENEFITS
Increases equilibrium and balance in life
Increases energy and integrity
Reduces anxiety and worries
Increases Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
Helps Self-control
Lesser emotional blockages
Presence of mind
Better clarity and purposefulness
More immunity towards negativities
Increases concentration
Reduces anger, insecurities and fears
Mohanji is a contemporary spiritual Master who delivers the most profound truths with laser sharp clarity, simplicity and humour. The core of Mohanji’s teachings, which resonate with simplicity and practicality, is liberation from all bindings and habits of life. An active philanthropist, Mohanji has a global charity that provides food, clothing, shelter, medical treatment and education to the needy.
Website https://mohanji.org/
Walking Meditation Photo Courtesy: https://qawithmohanji.wordpress.com/2020/04/23/how-to-walk-the-path-of-spirituality/
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