stop & feel it

stop and feel it

EveryBODY can do yoga

‘low points’ of chronic & critical illness

what to do when we’re at a really low point along the long, drawn-out path of our healing journey, feeling so disappointed that we lose faith and honestly don’t how we’re going to cope if things don’t improve?

the only way i know to answer that is by sharing my own experience and a letter i wrote to someone challenged by a critical illness who’s flying alone to another city for a doctor’s consult:

try to recognize and see it as a test, the test of  your soul walking you through this life for the purpose of s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g you beyond the ‘little me’ in you
 
you’re being prompted (booted is more like how it really feels) to go to the highest part of your Self and refer to that which is bigger than your ego’s desires
 
you will find a way to meet this seemingly-endless challenge
 
recognize that it’s your ego’s desire that’s driving you – know that it’s normal for the ego to to be in judgement but, you are not your ego.  your ego and your mind are your servants
 
do your best to scootch your feelings off to the side and focus on the moment (the only place were you actually have control).  command your domain and hold the space of your grace – that’s enough work for you, today  

i feel your pain and loneliness 

 
 may you pass this day finding something to be grateful for along the way
may the light of  your presence bless those you come in contact with 
 
may things go smoothly for you, today and may you be served with grace and respect
and may you feel comforted by those who love and support you and are with you in spirit
 
once again, let me share this formula with you – you know i use it when i’m freaking out or are in some way disgruntled, disgusted, feeling blocked or not satisfied – i live on it!
 
break it apart, apply it to where you’re at and take care of yourself – get on with the task of controlling your mind
 
“This is the key to training the mind.

Use the mind to project to, and stay at a point beyond the mind’s nature.

When the mind stays with the self-illumined soul within you, then all pains and suffering disappear, and your presence radiates and works.

If you train your mind by confronting your ego and desires, it only causes pain.

Train your mind by directing it to confront you unlimited soul.

The mind will be elevated, and you will be elevated. The consistent projection and training is called a permanent state of bliss.”  Yogi Bhajan

i so hear you and affirm you when you say, “I honestly don’t know how I will cope if things can’t be improved.” 

on the same note, i hear and affirm the truth – you are more than that.  you are a soul on a journey.  you are a spirit and, a highly-conscious one, at that.  and you have everything you need to meet this challenge – inside of you and outside, too, which includes all those who have the privilege of walking this difficult path with you
 
remember your mantra for reversing the bombardment of negative thoughts: 
 
ek ong kaar sat gur prasad, sat gur prasad, ek ong kaar – MOVE IT across your thought patterns, your worries and fears.  be with it and keep weaving it through your psyche, through your being, and experience of this day
you’re doing a good job of facing all this and i respect your ‘keep up’ spirit
thanks for reaching out and including me in your process
i am with you in spirit
satnaam
Guruatma serves as a mentor for those who suffer from chronic or critical illness, as well as their family members. To inquire about or schedule a one-on-one session, click here: http://yogic-tools.com/services/contact-us/.