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Connecting With Kama, Cultivating Joy

by Chloe Chaput

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Meditation
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The heart center is the space where love, passion, beauty, and connection reside. Kama, in the Vedic tradition, is the pursuit of pleasure and joy—not just in the sensual, but in art, music, love, fellowship, and kindness. It is the force that delights the soul, drawing us toward what makes life rich and meaningful. Take a moment to affirm to yourself: Nothing is broken. Nothing needs to be fixed.
I am perfectly where I am meant to be. This meditation is not about striving or fixing—it is about remembering. Remembering what brings you joy. Remembering what makes your spirit come alive.

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Transcript

Find a comfortable position,

Either seated or lying down,

Taking this time to land in your space.

Making any adjustments so that the body can be a little more comfortable,

A little more at ease,

And even the smallest amount,

More relaxed.

Gently close down your eyes or soften the gaze and take a deep breath in.

Exhale slowly,

Allowing your body to relax,

Softening any tension in your shoulders,

Jaw,

Wrists,

And hands.

Bring your awareness to your heart center,

The space where love,

Passion,

Beauty,

And connection reside.

Kama is the pursuit of pleasure and joy,

Not just in the sensual but also in the arts,

In music,

In love,

Fellowship,

And kindness.

Kama is the force that delights the soul,

Drawing us towards what makes life rich and meaningful.

Take a moment to affirm to yourself,

Nothing is broken,

Nothing needs to be fixed.

Nothing is broken.

Nothing needs to be fixed.

I am perfectly where I am meant to be.

I am perfectly where I am meant to be.

This meditation is not about striving or fixing,

It is about remembering.

Remembering what brings you joy,

Remembering what makes your spirit come alive.

Take a deep breath in through your nose,

Filling your lungs completely,

And exhale softly through your mouth.

With each inhale,

Feel yourself drawing in warmth,

Pleasure,

Joy,

And with each exhale,

Release any pressure,

Hesitation,

Or self-doubt.

Breathe in delight,

Breathe out resistance.

Breathe in delight,

Breathe out resistance.

Breathe in beauty,

Breathe out hesitation.

Breathe in beauty,

Breathe out hesitation.

Now bring your awareness to your body.

Sense the gentle pulse of life moving through you.

Connect with the sense of being alive.

Feel the aliveness in your fingertips.

In your toes.

In the space between your eyebrows.

Let every cell of your being soften into presence.

What if joy could feel effortless?

What if delight could be your natural state?

Now imagine yourself walking into a lush,

Vibrant garden,

A sacred space where your deepest joys are honored and nurtured.

The air is fragrant with blooming flowers,

And a soft breeze carries whispers of possibility and pleasure.

In the center of the garden,

There's a small pool of clear water.

You kneel beside it and gaze into its surface.

Ask yourself,

What brings me joy?

How do I pursue that joy?

Where in my life do I feel most inflow?

Where in my life can I enhance my state of joy and flow?

There's no need to force an answer.

Simply listen.

Let feelings,

Images,

Or sensations arise naturally.

As you reflect,

Notice a golden thread emerging from your heart,

Glowing with warmth and passion.

This thread represents your deepest longing,

Your truest joy.

With each inhale,

Feel yourself gently gathering this thread,

Following,

Honoring,

And allowing it to guide you.

Kama is not just about longing.

It's about moving into action,

Gathering your golden thread,

Connecting you to your deepest longing,

To your truest joy.

Mentally repeating,

I follow the thread of my joy with trust and openness.

Pleasure and beauty flow freely through my life.

I am in harmony with my deepest desires and passions.

Slowly bring your awareness back to your breath.

Feel your body resting in this moment.

And when you are ready,

You can gently wiggle your fingers and toes.

Take a deep breath in,

And exhaling with a soft sigh.

Bring your hands to your heart in gratitude.

Slowly open your eyes,

Carrying the warmth of kama into the rest of your day.

Meet your Teacher

Chloe ChaputGuelph, ON, Canada

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