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Vastha Yogi
USA
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 Posted - Apr 21 2011 : 5:22:04 PM
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Spiritual practice (and evolution) does not only benefit you, it benefits everyone on the earth…and beyond.
At first glance this will seem like a profound statement, yet it is truth. A single period of meditation results in lasting changes in our awareness. Indeed, every single thought that arises in the mind has an effect on all – because we are all spiritually interconnected at the most fundamental level of being. The mean consciousness of the earth at any given time is a result of the collective of consciousness of every single being on the planet, and a change in one effects a change in all. So every individual who engages in practices to evolve spiritually through such practices as meditation, pranayama, prayer, etc., benefits no only him or herself, but everyone. The more selfless we become, in the most literal sense (the more we diminish the illusion of a limited, separate ego, or I-sense), the greater the extent to which we are of service to humanity. In other words, the radiation of the divinity within us is commensurate with the extent to which we are able to free ourselves from ego-consciousness. Anyone who has been in the presence of a saint or other spiritually elevated being will understand this upon reflection. They radiate peace, blissfulness and joy. We receive blessings simply by being near them. It is why all scriptures place great emphasis on keeping holy company. The mind cannot even conjure impure thoughts in the presence of such a being. Their very existence uplifts us all. Anyone who truly understands this will also understand the importance of choosing one’s company carefully.
Current times are seeing great changes upon the earth. These changes are necessary in order to jar us out of our old way of life…a way of living that is toxic to both the earth as well as ourselves. The earth is a living organism to which we are inextricably linked/connected, and the pollution of one body affects the other. As the tempo of these changes continues, many will become quite fearful, but those who are preparing themselves spiritually will weather this transition rather smoothly. Indeed, they will welcome the changes because such individuals know intuitively that the old way of life must not – cannot, continue.
Let theses earth changes occur naturally and have no fear. If we simply continue our efforts to expand our awareness of the limitless consciousness within ourselves in the present moment (which is all we ever have), we will realize that our Essence is indestructible, eternal, and changeless. When the dynamic changes that are re-sculpting the earth have settled, we will find ourselves in a higher State, and we will perceive the “body” with which we had previously identified ourselves (whether the earth or physical body) as no more than one atom of awareness in a universe of millions.
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