You are made of light and love.

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“If you take a handful of salt and pour it into a small bowl of water, the water in the bowl will be too salty to drink. But if you pour the same amount of salt into a large river, people will still be able to drink the river's water.

If your heart is small, one unjust word or act will make you suffer. But if your heart is large, if you have understanding and compassion, that word or deed will not have the power to make you suffer.”

― Hanh Nhat Thich, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

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An eternal relationship exists between God and man. But in His Play it is sometimes there and sometimes severed, or rather appears to be severed ; it is not really so, for the relationship is eternal. Again, seen from another side, there is no such thing as relationship. Someone, who came to meet this body, said : "I am a newcomer to you." He got the reply: "Ever new and ever old indeed!" The light of the world comes and goes, it is unstable. The Light that is eternal can never be extinguished. By this Light you behold the outer light and everything in the universe; it is only because It shines ever within you, that you can perceive the outer light. Whatever appears to you in the universe is due solely to that great Light within you, and only because the Supreme Knowledge of the essence of things lies hidden in the depths of your being is it possible for you to acquire knowledge of any kind. The human brain may be compared to the root of a tree; if the root is watered, nourishment spreads to every part of the plant. There are occasions when you say your brain is tired. When does this happen? When you are very busy with outer things. But as soon as you return home and talk to your loved ones, your head feels light and you are full of joy. For this reason it is said, because your brain belongs to yourself, your own work does not produce weariness. - Sri Ma Anandamayi 

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It is necessary to go through the bitterness and pain of life first, to experience that phase and process it, because it gets better. You learn from it, you accept the inequalities, the unfairness, the ugliness, and the sadness of life. But, on the other hand, you eventually realize there is beauty and light at the end of the tunnel. These things might be hard to understand at first, of course. It will be messy; it will be hard. You will feel lost; you will cry a lot. You’ll despise your life, wish to vanish, feel confused, be challenged, fail, feel tired, and experience loss. But remember that at the end of this process, there will be learning and wisdom. There will be acceptance, and finally, peace of mind.

Life revolves through changes and phases, and I guess we really have no choice but to appreciate it, whether we choose to or not, because you have no choice. Life will give you no choice. Life will teach you to be at peace with yourself no matter what, and you need to learn not to fight it. Life will say to you, “Hey, I know it’s hard, but just accept it, because bitterness will consume you. You really have no choice here.” Just be, just be. Life will force you to, and you just need to dance with it, to move with the flow, to let life take you wherever it will. In the end, death will succumb us all, and what will truly matter is the experience and wisdom you have gained and the legacy you leave behind. Peace and rest will be our final destination. There’s no need to fret, no need to rush it. Just breathe. Just be present. Just be.

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The more you grow—really grow—the simpler things become. Eventually, it becomes so simple that it seems absurd people are suffering. They look for ways to feel better, and they often want techniques. I always say, “I don’t teach techniques,” but that’s not true. What I’m really teaching is the highest technique: relaxation.

Let me explain what I mean by that. In yoga, when you do asanas, it’s all about relaxation. You find a balance of stress and tension and then relax into it. You go beyond your usual comfort zone, and that’s when changes take place. Yoga isn’t just exercise; it’s about relaxation, and it’s lasted thousands of years because of this principle.

But when I talk about the highest technique being relaxation, I don’t mean just physical relaxation. I’m talking about life. What is your life? Your life is simply you, dropped down on this planet, experiencing whatever is happening in front of you. Everywhere you go, things are happening. Your job is to experience those things. That’s your life.

How difficult is it to just be where you are, to experience the moment? It’s not hard, right? Yet, most of us don’t really experience life because we add layers of personal disturbance—our thoughts, worries, and anxieties—to the simple act of living.

The highest spiritual technique is to relax into life as it is. Right now, wherever you are, can you just be there? Most people find that they can’t because their minds are filled with noise—self-consciousness, embarrassment, worry. This mental noise prevents you from fully experiencing life.

Relaxing Behind Disturbance

So what can you do about that? The technique is to practice being there—being fully present in whatever is happening. Wherever you are, ask yourself: Can I just be here? Can I relax into this moment without adding unnecessary layers of disturbance? When you do this, you’ll notice the mind starts creating noise—thinking about what you should or shouldn’t say, worrying about how you look, and so on.

The key is to relax behind that noise. This doesn’t mean trying to stop the thoughts or fix them. It means acknowledging that the disturbance is there but choosing to relax into it. Over time, you will find that this practice allows you to experience life more fully and freely.

Most of the time, the external situation isn’t the problem. It’s our internal reaction to it—our fear, worry, and anxiety—that creates the disturbance. The moment you realize that the source of the problem is internal, not external, you’re 50-60% of the way to spiritual growth.

Practicing Relaxation

Wherever you are—whether you’re driving, in a supermarket, or with friends—practice bringing your consciousness back to the present moment. When you notice your mind creating unnecessary disturbance, relax. Relax your body, relax your thoughts. You will find that life becomes easier, and over time, your mind will become quieter.

As you practice this relaxation, you will eventually reach a state of joy. This joy doesn’t come from external circumstances but from the release of inner tension. The energy you once used to create neurosis gets redirected, and you begin to feel peace and joy for no reason at all.

In conclusion, the highest technique is to relax—constantly. It may sound simple, but it is a powerful practice that can transform your life. When you stop creating disturbance for yourself and start relaxing into life, you will discover a deeper sense of peace and fulfillment.

- Michael Singer, “Relaxing Behind Your Inner Disturbance”

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Everything will be fine. Just as the universe gets over all the challenges it encounters, you too have the power to transform into a better, more grateful, more patient, more understanding, more trusting, and more loving being which the universe itself molds you to be. Trust the process.