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Ways & Means. How To Deal With Difficulty.

Dear Friend,

You've probably never heard of Peres Jepchirchir. She is the dynamo Kenyan athlete who won and broke the women's record at the London 2024 marathon last Sunday.

Being able to run 42 km (26 miles) in 2 hours and 16 minutes in not the best weather and with uphill stretches, must mean that she has certain qualities of endurance and stamina, that could teach all of us how to better cope with any kind of difficulty.

Here's what she said when interviewed after the race:

" Consistency, discipline, and relentless determination are the cornerstones of my success. Every race I push myself beyond my limits, leaving nothing on the course. I train with purpose, focusing on both physical and mental strength. Whether it's mile one or mile 26, I stay focused, stay hungry, stay relentless until I cross that finish line."

This approach to a challenge is what psychologists call a problem-solving coping mechanism. It's the the head-on, deal-with-it approach which is usually regarded as the best.

Other coping mechanisms that psychologists say we use, include:

Procrastination ('I don't want to think about it now')
Social Support ('A problem shared...')
Drugs & Booze (' I'd rather be in another world')
Self Care (' I can make myself strong and get over this')

Examples of Self Care that are cited include : Journaling, Yoga and Meditation.

Your daily Kundalini meditation makes you Zen and any difficulty, problem or challenge you face, disappears. More below.

Also below: Sitting and watching the flames of a special kind of fire can do things for you that you'd never have imagined; and, a tip for quickly lifting your mood in 3 minutes.

Best wishes

P.
PS.
Moon Calendar (at end) this coming week: Tue 30th April - Saptami ( Go for it!) ; Thurs. 2nd May - Navami ( Be bold. You're protected); Sat. 4th - Ekadashi ( Get rid of things) ; Sun. 5th - Sahasrara Day (Achieving goals).

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Yagnya - Power of the Fire Cleanse.

The image you're looking at is of a fire burning in a crucible into which Sanskrit mantras have been recited. It's called a 'Yagnya' or a sacred fire ceremony and has been practised in India for thousands of years. Just watching the flames is said to be cleansing- burning away all diseases and infirmities, bringing energy, strength and prosperity. Keeping your attention in Sahasrara chakra without thinking, watch this 1 minute clip and see how you feel...

Mood Lift - 3 Minutes To Feel Better About Things.
Every moment is a swirl of feeling-states that can make you view things positively or negatively. When you're feeling negative, it's likely that you're over-balanced on your left channel . Here's a short meditation to pull you into your centre and lift your mood...

Ways & Means - How To Deal With Difficulty.
If you're dealing with any kind of difficulty that feels like you're struggling through a marathon run, then just remember that there's always a solution. It's just that you're not seeing it at the moment. The finish line is ahead of you somewhere and your meditation practice will get you there faster. Review the importance of achieving your mental silence, here...

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Quote of the Week

"So for Sahaja Yogis it is very important that they should meditate for ten, fifteen minutes in 'nirvichara', in thoughtless awareness, where you grow spiritually. Once you grow spiritually, then the rest of the things follow. If you can get that thing which gives everything, then why not get to that and immediately you will see that, as soon as you fix your attention onto that, you will see that all [your other] problems will fizzle out, absolutely."

March 20th 1993, New Delhi (India).

" How can I raise the kundalini of another person? I have a friend at work who is going through a tough time. I've checked their vibes on my hands and it comes out as cool."

In Reply:

If they are happy for you to raise their kundalini, first mentally raise your own kundalini and bandhan yourself.

Then while keeping your attention on your Sahasrara (crown of head), ask them to watch you as you give a bandhan to them on your hand.

Their kundalini should respond to your raised kundalini by also rising.

You can get them to check whether their kundalini has come up by asking them to hold their right hand a few inches above their head to see if they can feel a sensation of coolness.

Also ask them to hold both palms towards you to see if they can feel vibes on their hands.

If they can sit for a few minutes with their eyes closed they should be able to get that feeling of deep peace that comes with kundalini awakening.

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