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This is so healing! 
 

I have already given my life over to Spirit fully. I listen and follow. I trust that the plan of Salvation is in process and all things are orchestrated by Spirit for my atonement. This perception is working out on it’s own, I don’t need to think about any practicalities. When things come up, answers will come in my mind because in my mind I am connected to Jesus. How simple is life and happiness when you live from this perspective — all things are working together for my good — I need do nothing, think or plan nothing, except accept the peace and happiness of God now.

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I think the issue with brhamacharya is that that sexual experience is the deepest love, the closest connection, the most intimacy people experience in their day-to-day lives. So, there's a resistance to stopping that, well, because you will lose that little amount of love that you have during your days. So, yeah, I'm not sure if that's a wise thing to do. Maybe a healthy diet and exercise is enough. I'm not sure if recommending pragmacharia is the right thing to do. Maybe those chemicals that get created in your mind and in your body are actually healing and healthy too. Maybe there's another side of the story.

 

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So, this one belief changes everything. This one belief that everything is working together for my good heals the whole mind. I thought that I can simply remain present and that heals your mind, but if you are present and you still hold the belief that what is happening here is in perfection unfolding for your awakening, then you will still suffer. Yes, presence as well as the awareness of dreaming are fundamental aspects of healing the mind, but knowing that Spirit orchestrates this dream for your awakening is also very very fundamental, because it allows your mind to drop deeper into presence, into love, because now you trust that you are taken care of, you don't have to struggle with the practicalities of life, you know that whatever happens, happens for a reason, for a very good reason, and that reason is for your highest good, you don't have to manage or arrange everything, and when some decisions come up that you don't know what to do, just follow the feeling, whatever feels good, that's the correct decision, and that's it, so when you need an answer you will be given an answer, but in general just relax, notice how at my workplace everything is chill and taken care of, I have a lot of free time to focus on my awakening, I have a good boss, I earn enough money, I live in an amazing apartment, everything is working out for me, yes I can see the negative side of this illusion, but it has been solved, already corrected by Spirit, I am awakening gently from it, judging it doesn't really help, it just makes me unhappy, I just have to see that ok, this isn't my home, and luckily now from within this miscreation Spirit made an escape plan and I am living it out, it's beautiful, everything is perfect.

Now this is true happiness. The secret key. 

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You haaaave to hold this belief to be ultimtely happy, there’s no going around it. 
 

And holding the opposite belief is the recipe for depression. 
 

 

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All things work together for good. ²There are no exceptions except in the ego’s judgment. (ACIM, T-4.V.1:1-2)

I thought - okay, so what the fuck - did Spirit arrange all those bad things in my life, too?

But no, those are just witnesses I myself have called to reflect my state of mind, my wrong-minded decisions.  Whenever I think back to the worst days I had, they were always preceded by a wrong-minded decision, by a belief that something out order, something not orchestrated by Spirit for my highest good has occurred. And then trouble followed as a witness to my state of mind.

Even though, interestingly, one of the worst days I had was after one of the best days, just because one thing I wanted to happen did not happen, although besides that one thing the whole day was utter perfection. How easily I get caught up in my egoic thoughts and drop into unhappiness.. If I really look - this unfolding is truly perfect, unless I judge it not and then call witnesses to that state of mind. 

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Love this image:

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 https://open.spotify.com/track/2sXJ2rMuaiTYZDsaU7TdJh?si=wJ-Dbnb4SyG2a_rdOcCWvQ 

 

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Hmm, I was judgey of Leo as he doesn’t teach going beyond concepts, but now I see that there are many steping stone teachings and he was pivotal in my understanding of Truth. Spirit arranges all of these people to aid in awakening, and some people are helpful at one time and then you take another step, say thank you to those who walked with you in the previous one, and without judgement enter a new stage of awakening.

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Sadghuru says coffee can cause long-term nervous system issues. Seems to be true based on looking at my system. Will only drink it once a day at work. Best pre-workout would be a banana + honey. Bought vegan protein, will eat with rice + cucumber, chips and juice for a dinner meal. Kind'a excited to be back at the gym. The gym is a pretty good place to contemplate too. 

Hoping for smooth sailing at work, taking care of my health, contemplating, meditating, enjoying pleasures, not asking for more than what is offered, trusting in divine timing of the universe. 

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 Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is coming to Lithuania next week, and I just purchased tickets to his event. 

He promotes Brahmachari. He says that a small-minded person succumbs to the cravings of the body and does not develop their spirit. He comments on the Patanjali sutras saying that Brahmachari gives you strength, clarity, creativity, health. 

Hmm, so am I mistaken? Should I go back to restricting sense pleasures? I do feel like I have very little creativity, vigour, health. My body is indeed constantly hot, and according to the text below, that stops clarity of vision, the foundation of spiritual wisdom. 

Hmmmmmm... Maybe I will have a chance to ask him a question regarding this. 

I'm pretty sure being a Brahmachari is not just about celibacy—it's about all sensual pleasures, so that will include fashion, perfumes, etc. Hmmmmmmm... 

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What is Brahmacharya and who is a Brahmachari? - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The ancient rishis divided life into four parts. The first twenty years of your life, you focus on acquiring knowledge. This is called Brahmacharya. The essence of brahmacharya is that you should not run after pleasure. One who runs after pleasure cannot acquire knowledge.

The literal meaning of Brahmacharya is celibacy. Celibacy brings you strength, lots of strength. The Brahmacharya Yoga way of life is more than just celibacy. ‘Brahma’ means infinity, ‘charya’ means moving in infinity, Knowing your vast nature. Thinking that you are not just the body, your presence is a glow of light. You move in the world as though you are space. This is when celibacy naturally happens.

When you are sitting in meditation you realize you are not just the body. You feel light as a feather. The more joyful you are, the more you are in tandem with the infinite consciousness, the lesser do you feel the tension or the physical weight of the body.

That is Brahmacharya Yoga, not getting caught up in the senses but taking refuge in the self that is your very nature. It is coming back to your nature.

A person who is small minded is always succumbing to the cravings on the bodily level. He tries to find satisfaction through stimulation of the senses and takes up bad habits. The heat gets into his head. And when your head is hot, your vision and perception are blurred.

Sex is a part of life, but an obsession with sex is something that hinders spiritual progress. Such a person’s energy is low; they create a thick and dull vibration around them that nobody likes. This weakens the mind and there is no vigor or commitment in life.

“Brahmacharya pratishtayam veryalabaha”. Great strength comes when you are in Brahmacharya. Creativity dawns. A true Brahmachari will not indulge in sensual pleasures like sex or taste, smell. He sees himself as more than the body, as the consciousness, Brahaman. Once Brahmacharya is firmly established in you, you become vast and powerful.

Source: Source: https://www.artofliving.org/yoga/patanjali-yogasutra/knowledge-sheet-70
 

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Question - Gurudev, What is Brahmacharya? How can I follow Brahmacharya when there are so many distractions around?

Gurudev Sri Sri - 'Brahma' means infinity. ‘Charya' means moving in infinity. That means the state of mind that is focused on the whole (infinity) -in such a mind there is no possessiveness, there is no lust, there is no greed, none of these negative impressions cloud the mind. That is what it exactly means. Abstinence is a result of this it's a part of it. See, when you have an examination or something very important to do, when your mind is in that, then the mind is not going to any part of the body, or focusing on some fascination, or sex. You are busy. Your mind is moving towards something bigger. Isn't that one's experience? Then you experience moments of Brahmacharya. If you are engaged in something, or when you are in deep love, then also this happens automatically. So Brahmacharya is a happening, it is not a practice per se. It is what happens when your consciousness expands.
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So here, he says that you shouldn't really practice Brahmacharya, it should happen on itself, naturally, when you consciousness is wast and clear. That was my experience on psychedelics a few times - my mind was so wast, so clear that brahmacharya was natural. 

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looked at what he says about exercise, and fun photos and videos of him at the gym popped up: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DII0B05znQm/ 

In terms of fashion, I think its similar to brahmachari, and food, and all other things of the world -- they do have an affect on your vibrational field. 

Like these days, when I wear ultra stylish drip, I walk around listening to rap, feeling cool, feeling powerful, confident, but there's also heaviness, pride, darkness. Interesting how clothing empowers a specific state of mind. 

I think the best thing to do is to follow the steps of sages - wearing loose, bright, cotton clothing -- it imbues your aura with that feeling, you become ab it more Divine - light, pure, natural. 

Although I am still somewhat attracted to darkness, style, pride, heaviness. It's like an addiction a little bit, but I should stop. 

He also says that the best fashion is a smile. 

Anyway, overall, probably the best thing to do, to live like, is to focus on high-vibrational environment, clothing, food, exercise, health, sacral music, meditation, silence -- just a holistic perspective, not just be silent, meditate, but also incorporate all those other things that align and help to awaken. 


---- During psychedelic trips I clearly saw that it's all energy vibrating and different frequencies, and higher, pure frequencies are the best environment to be in. You can shift your life more towards them and all will be better - how you feel, people will like you more, better health, easier meditation, maybe even more creativity and better finances. 
 

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Linen is a bit bothersome, organic cotton might even be the best. Organic cotton it is. Exercise and light food too. Everything sattvic. Just wise to do

https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/wisdom/article/why-organic-clothing-benefits-of-organic-cotton 

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Oh, and definately same with music. Music has a huuuuuge impact on the vibrational field. Sacral music is magical, uplifts vibrations and gets you closet to the big boy aka God. 

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 from: https://www.artofliving.org/us-en/yoga/beginners/brahmacharya-yamas-celibacy#:~:text=I see celibacy as a,then also this happens automatically.”

I find these words of Dr. Swami Shankardevananda Saraswati of Bihar School of Yoga greatly insightful and practical: “Brahmacharya is more an attitude of mind towards all sensual objects, its literal meaning being turning of the mind towards the absolute, or God-consciousness and, therefore, away from sensual indulgence. It implies that, in the perfected state, when we are absorbed in the highest consciousness, the bliss and knowledge gained wipe out the craving for sexual and sensual activity because it is a better, more fulfilling state.”

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Be intentional: Creating an intention for brahmacharya, and then surrendering the intention to the higher power, will help it to manifest. Organically and patiently allow it to grow and spread into all areas of indulgence in your life, rather than forcefully controlling and manipulating any sensual or sexual desires. 

 

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When we start to let go of our impulses for excess, whether that’s in shopping, food, sex, drugs, TV, work, social media, gadgets, gossiping, whatever it is that we like to indulge in or obsess over, then we help create inner space to connect with the higher self and progress towards brahmacharya. Take baby steps, one at a time. Become aware of your tendencies, choose one of your excesses, and work towards moderation. Taking on more creative challenges, observing your diet and eating in moderation, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, taking cold baths, singing soulful chants, spending time in prayerful reflection, or contemplative journaling: all these can help curb your impulses to indulge or obsess. Understanding and practicing all the 5 Niyamas—Saucha (cleanliness), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (penance), Svadhyaya (self-study), and Ishvara Pranidhana (devotion to a higher power)—can be extremely useful.

For yogis seeking the highest potential of yoga, Brahmacharya gives us a chance to unleash our creative energy, to remain soaked in the divine presence, to move into infinity or supreme consciousness (brahman), and thus find a way to fulfill the greatest and finest desire of all—the desire to connect with the unchanging reality. It also provides us with practical, positive ways to refine our senses. It puts