|
I have been practicing giving everything back to God. At my desk at The Expanding Light, I have a picture of Yogananda above my head. Throughout the day, as issues come up, I frequently raise my hand to Yogananda’s heart above me and ask him to “Please take this one.” Or perhaps “I have no idea what to do about this, please guide me.” As my Guru, Yogananda is my channel to God. Perhaps you have a Guru, perhaps not. But Divine Mother (or however you envision Universal Consciousness,) is there for all of us. And I thank God for that! And I am forever grateful for being taught this practice.
There is an extraordinary liberation in giving everything (or even some things) to God. It doesn’t make one care less, or work less. It does help enormously in separating ourselves from the results of our actions. It helps us move away from the idea that we are responsible. That is different from acting responsibly, which we all work at being. I find it very helpful in dealing with the tendency in many (perhaps especially Americans) to try to “fix” everything.
In a talk Nayaswami Ananta gave at a Sunday Service on August 22nd, 2010, he discusses this. And he relays examples from the life of Swami Kriyananda. As he repeats from the song: “God who is infinite is Life. God who is in all life is Joy.” It makes one joyful to offer our life to God.
You may find this practice as wonderfully helpful as I have. Enjoy the endless stream of little miracles that come into you life as a result.
Blessings and Joy,
Timothy
Restorative Yoga for Women
2-day weekend
Nov 25 - 27, 2011
“It is rare in life when one can spend time and money and receive so much more in return. The ‘gift’ of this course, the persistent, all encompassing guiding care is a treasure, to be enjoyed while here and repeated in memory and practice when you return home.”
J. Gere, California
Inspiration from Yogananda
“Man must do his best of course. His best, however, will be crowned with success to the extent that he realizes that it isn't he, as a human being, who is acting, but God who is acting through him, inspiring and guiding him”.
“To think of God as the Doer doesn't make a person passive. It takes a great effort of will to be receptive to Him. The devotee must offer himself positively and joyfully in to the flow of inner grace.”
“The power that is in you is your own, but God-given. Use it; God won't use it for you. The more you attune your will, during activity, to His infinite will, the more you will find His power and blessing strengthening and guiding you in everything you do.”
“Pray this way to God:‘Lord, I will reason, I will will, I will act, but guide Thou my reason, will, and activity to the right course in everything.”
From: The Essence of the Self Realization,
Join us for a Joyful Thanksgiving!
Nov 23 - 27
Living with a Grateful Heart: A Thanksgiving Retreat
Gratitude is the foundation of spiritual life and the secret of a happy life. Come join us and celebrate this special holiday, the beginning of a sacred season, with other grateful hearts. Cultivate the spirit of gratitude and feel the joy and blessings permeate your days here.
Inspiration from Swami Kriyananda
Affirmation
“I leave behind me both my failures and accomplishments. What I do today will create a new and better future, filled with inner joy.”.
Prayer
“O creator of galaxies and countless,
blazing stars, the power of the very universe is Thine! May I reflect that power in the little mirror of my life and consciousness.”.
From: Affirmations for Self-Healing
An 11th Step Retreat
2-day weekend
Dec 9 - 11, 2011
We welcome men and women in any 12-step program to join us and delve into the 11th step: We seek to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, through meditation and prayer. We ask only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
It's time to sign up for the ever-popular
Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga Retreat In Kerala, India
Feb 9 - 21, 2012)
(shorter option: Feb 9 - 16, 2012)
You'll stay in a traditional Keralan cottage, with the sound of the ocean soothing you day and night. A short walk brings you to a broad, peaceful, uncrowded private beach. Plus, Ayurvedic healing treatments, combined with yoga and meditation, plus a variety of delightful Indian cultural experiences. Wow!
Expanding Light News
Ananda Yoga soon available Online
Gyandev and his team have completed the most comprehensive filming of Ananda Yoga ever!
The editing work is yet to be done, but this amazing programming will be available through Online with Ananda and on DVDs.
First however, it will be on International TV, distributed by an Indian TV station.
Love and gratitude to the many great souls who have contributed, extra thanks and blessings to the crew. Bajrang, Brian, Willow, and Gyandev. Jai Guru!
Ananda Radiant Health Training
A holistic health experience with personal lifestyle coaching
Dec 4 - 10
|
Nursing CE Contact Hours 
Special Events 
