Getting Beyond the Mind.

​Dear All,

As every sports psychologist knows the greatest obstacle to anyone achieving their goals is themself. The mind can be a big barrier to success. This is another reason to meditate. Here's how it helps you.

Pretend for a moment that you are the baby in the photo above.

What would you be thinking about? Nothing. What would be stressed about? Nothing. What would you be worried about? Nothing.

The baby is free from the trap of the mind. This state of innocent awareness is called 'pratyaksha' in Sanskrit, which is the same as the 'thoughtless awareness' (nirvichar samadhi) state that your kundalini is trying to lift you back into through the meditation.

This gives an explanation of the meaning of 'sahaja yoga' meditation. Sa-ha-ja means 'born with you' or innate/easy/without any effort/ like a baby does.

And the 'Nothing' -ness of the mind is not a boring emptiness, but rather, full of potential and possibilities that are shut down by the 'thinking mind'.

This is how just spending 5 or 10minutes a day, sitting there like the baby can bring about so many rewards and positive changes.

Click here for 4 -minute clip about getting out of the trap of the mind.

See you at group meditation tomorrow.

Regards