Dial R for Reality In these strange times,
It is more urgent than ever to understand reality and live in it.
There are so many pressures in the world,
So many people wanting to control us and gain power over us,
That we have to develop a very clear understanding of reality to be free and thrive.
What is reality?
Reality is the truth of everything that becomes visible to us.
When we use our spiritual practice as a connective tissue that links our deepest spiritual truths to our visible everyday world,
Our actions,
Our relationships,
Our work,
Etc.
We have to remember that others will perceive and treat us according to how we perceive and treat ourselves.
If we have low self-esteem and do not acknowledge our wisdom and beauty,
Others will not acknowledge those traits in us.
Hence,
If we enhance our perception of ourselves,
We change our world for the better.
A perception of ourselves can't be based on anything temporary or imaginary.
It has to be based on reality,
On what is real,
True,
And eternal about ourselves.
So in this meditation,
We will dial R for reality.
We will use three R words that will powerfully and effectively transport us to reality.
Reflect,
Realize,
And Reconnect Reflect Let's take a few moments and reflect on the condition of our spiritual heart.
Because there is a deep connection with our heart and reality.
The cleaner the heart,
The clearer we will see reality.
We will begin by becoming a detached observer of our heart.
So take a moment now and become an observer of where you are sitting,
The city,
The room,
Your immediate surroundings.
Observe yourself sitting there for a few moments.
Now gently but firmly,
Let go of any stresses you have.
Let go of your roles.
Turn your attention to your breath.
Simply observe your breath going in and out.
In and out.
In and out for a few moments.
You are beginning to feel very calm and centered.
Now gently turn your attention inward and ask yourself the question,
What am I holding in my heart?
What are my feelings?
My innermost desires?
Just be a witness to what comes up.
Don't judge.
Just keep observing your thoughts.
Now ask yourself the question,
Am I holding any grudges toward anyone?
Am I holding anyone's flaws in my heart?
Just keep observing what comes up.
Witness any visuals that come up.
Just keep watching your mind as you would watch cars go by.
Keep watching the traffic in your mind without judgment.
Be very gentle with yourself.
In this moment you begin to realize that by holding negativity in your heart,
You are depriving yourself of joy.
This poison is not allowing you to touch the still point of deep silence that lies within your heart.
Take a deep breath and make a vow to address this right here and right now.
You clean your heart with wisdom and awareness.
Slowly you renounce the ill feelings in your heart with awareness and understanding.
Gently but firmly you let them go.
Take a moment now and empty any remaining negative feelings in your heart.
Keep repeating silently to yourself,
My heart is clean.
My heart is clean.
Realize.
Continue to breathe in and out deeply and smoothly for a few moments.
Your breath is carrying you to a place of profound stillness.
Take a moment now and settle into this silence.
The heart is very quiet.
The mind is very serene.
And in this state you realize who you are.
You are a soul,
Conscious,
Luminous,
Weightless and free.
In this awareness,
Your eye of spiritual understanding,
Your third eye is opening.
You gradually become aware,
I am conscious light and I see this light in others.
Your third eye is completely open.
You are beginning to see reality clearly with your eye of understanding.
You see yourself and others as spiritual light energy,
Full of beautiful qualities.
Take a moment now and experience your deep silence.
I am a peaceful soul.
My core is profoundly peaceful.
I experience deep rest.
My third eye is enabling me to know my real self.
It is allowing me to see reality clearly.
You realize a fundamental aspect of reality.
There is only here and only now.
The way I live in this moment is the way my day will go.
And the way I live my day is the way my life will play out.
Reconnect.
Again,
Let's make this moment lovely.
Remember,
I am a soul,
I am peace.
I am suspended in a quiet moment in eternity.
Rest in timelessness for a few moments.
In this moment of restful silence,
You reconnect with your conscience.
You understand your conscience is very subtle.
It tells you what is right,
What is wrong,
What is reality and what is an illusion.
As you continue to absorb this energy of silence,
You ask yourself the question,
Do I understand what is real and true in my life?
Is my intellect working well?
Am I being influenced by my false ego?
Gently and firmly,
Allow your conscience to awaken.
Use this moment wisely and with honesty,
Shed light on these questions.
Take these few moments to look inside and see whether something is right or wrong for you.
When you nourish your conscience with discipline and purity of intention,
You learn to think and spend your time in the right way.
The light of your conscience is illuminating reality.
You are experiencing a joy beyond the senses.
Aum Shanti I am Peace
