“Humans naively believe that they manage their own lives; they do so to some extent by fine- tuning a few details, thus facilitating what is meant to be. The complexity of life is so great that no one can really grasp its essence. To advance in a state of surrender and faith and in one’s destiny, once it is accepted, it is a great strength; it enables one to grow and to understand the need to free oneself from what is useless….”
I practice Sahaj Marg Meditation, which is meditating on the heart. Our present Master and spiritual guide, Shri Kamlesh Patel, made an addition to the traditional name and added ‘Heartfulness Way approach to Sahaj Marg Meditation.
The more this word Heartfulness gained momentum, more often I find myself answering the Question: ‘when everything is governed by the mind why focus on the heart?’
Swamini Vimalananda of Chinmaya Mission explains it very simply by explaining the concept of ‘beyond’. Beyond what the mind can think or perceive lie the emotions and experiences of the heart!
I know it’s easier said than done. Currently, when closing our eyes and sitting still with one’s own Self is the biggest challenge, listening to the heart is impossible. Both my children have tried meditation many times and failed each time. Yet, every-time I give them the same advice. If not for 30 minutes, try meditating for 15 minutes, even 10 minutes to start with. Because, focusing on the heart, listening to the whispers of the heart holds the key to everything.
Daniel Wilbert in his book, Stumbling on Happiness, writes a very profound line which emphasis on why it is better to shift our attention to the heart and not the mind, “The two main problems with the mind, the mind is a prisoner of the present. The mind is remarkable resilient, but it doesn’t seem to know.”
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