On being regular in sadhan!

 

On being regular in sadhan!

I feel I have failed to explain the importance of regularity in healing – maybe I have. Otherwise, most of you would still be regulars in doing Reiki and thereby would have found your piece of Paradise by now! 

You may ask “What are you going to do about it?”

I would say “Simple! Since I have done all within my power, I’ll rest in Reiki. I’ll meditate again and more to find a better way of explaining this point. That again will result in a few more posts in this regard. That will hit some mark! And then again, I’ll meditate. I’ll again come back with more explanations. This way, I’ll keep improving the way I am writing and explaining. Good for you, good for me!

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# sadhana, being mindful, being aware, disturbed mind, calming the mind, regular in sadhan, 

suggested read of previous post to know why to be in sadhan regularly https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2015/12/different-shades-of-gratitude.html 

On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

 

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On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

Take one more analogy – when a drug addict or any addict for that matter decides to overcome addiction, he does so with a little effort and becomes successful. But, when he goes back to addiction, then, second time to overcome addiction becomes much more difficult, painful and time-consuming than the previous time. The next time, body and mind have become strong enough to override our will easily. So, is the case with sadhan! https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2021/06/on-chanting_0818542843.html

I hope it is clear as to how and why sadhan should be regular if you don’t want to fall into this trap.

This way, I mean spiritually it is painful and wrong to stop sadhan! Not wrong the way you assume it and get angry and justify your stand!!!

Hope a few of you got your answers to your long pending doubts! With this new understanding, we need to see if we still stick to our old ways of doing sadhan or change to a better way of leading our life! https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/search?q=On+Healing+-+its+need+and+techniques

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# being irregular in sadhan, sadhan, drawbacks of indiscipline and perseverance in sadhan, success and failure in spiritual field, 

Read related post https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2015/10/buddha-and-lake.html

   

 

 

On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

 

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On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

It is like this. When you take an antibiotic for any infection, you need to complete the course. But some stop taking antibiotics halfway thinking what is the use or need as the symptom or disease is gone. This makes the cause; the virus more powerful next time it attacks the body. Then, the antibiotic becomes useless. Then we need to use a more powerful one. This goes on for some time and then even steroids become ineffective on the person. Result – death which could have been delayed if and only if he had taken the complete course every single time. 

Similarly, when a sadhan stops sadhak’s attitudes and psychic impressions that were addressed because of sadhan come back with a vengeance. This will happen to everyone, however long they have done their sadhan, once they stop their sadhan. Just like, if a person does exercises regularly and stops, then his fat would come back. The Body will store fat with a vengeance. It will bloat and very soon the body will become sick. Similarly, when we are healing we are healing our attitudes little by little. But, till final enlightenment, no one’s attitude is completely healed or done away with. That means, those attitudes have just weakened but not dead or gone away completely. So, when we stop the sadhan, they regain their strength again and become stronger. https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2017/04/on-absence-love-and-relationships_5.html

This time when you come back to sadhan, it becomes more difficult to address the same disturbing emotions as to previous time. Check the past! Without an exception, everyone will agree. Then, our battle becomes more strenuous and painful for us. And that’s why people find it difficult to carry on with sadhan next time. The first time it seemed like a cakewalk, but not the second time! https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2019/07/be-in-sadhan.html

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# being irregular in sadhan, sadhan, drawbacks of indiscipline and perseverance in sadhan, success and failure in spiritual field, 

Read related post https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-story-of-dragonfly.html 

On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

 

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On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

The Next point is “Is it wrong to not do sadhan or take a break from sadhan?”

Technically, the answer is NO!

Then, what difference does it make?

After all, you come back to sadhan when things go wrong, right? (and there too people talk as if that is also a great favour done to me!!)

Understand this here – ethically, legally, and socially you are not bound to do sadhan. You are not committing a crime by not doing sadhan. https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2024/04/grace-healings-swathi-and-bhanu.html

Then, what is the problem?

Understand first, why are we doing sadhan in the first place?

If the answer is just, to keep things going in life, fine, you can move on to other posts!

But, for those who are here with an understanding that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for all that is happening in your life, you also have understood that YOU NEED TO CHANGE for the better to change the things and people in your life. Then, whenever you give a break, then things and people are going to go back to their original or painful way of being. When you know by being in healing, it can be avoided, the pain can be avoided, why let it surface in the first place? https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2022/07/reflections-on-cleaning-2.html

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# being irregular in sadhan, sadhan, drawbacks of indiscipline and perseverance in sadhan, success and failure in spiritual field, 

Read related post https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/search?q=monk+and+the+fish

On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

 

On being regularly irregular in sadhan!

People usually say with a limp giggle “but maam, I again want to start sadhan. I want to be regular this time. I have understood the importance of sadhan now.”

This almost everyone says like a million times. And they assume themselves to be good. They presume there is nothing wrong with this. One more statement that people always tell me is “Ma'am, I want to do sadhan at my pace” that in short means, I will do only sadhan enough to get my material benefits. I don’t want to heal my attitude and change my character as of now!

Now, let’s look at one statement at a time.

First is giving a break to sadhan regularly. Of course, everyone has his or her own excuses. Let me explain this once and for all! You don’t have to give me lame excuses for not being in sadhan. It doesn’t make a difference in my life if you do or don’t do Reiki. It makes a DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE and attitudes. You need to understand that first! That you are doing it for your own good. You are doing reiki for yourself and to mend the weeds off your life! 

The Next point is “Is it wrong to not do sadhan or take a break from sadhan?”

Technically, the answer is NO! https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/search?q=Panacea+for+all+ills%21 

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# being irregular in sadhan, sadhan, drawbacks of indiscipline and perseverance in sadhan, success and failure in spiritual field, 

Read related post https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/search?q=Me%2C+my+Guru+On+Buddha+and+sweets 

Points to ponder:

Read the COMPLETE link though I may have given just the link to a single-day post....

read the images too - they too have your answers........they are given to clarify your doubts too....

read the comments too......and read also explanations given below the posts if any..

Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

 

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Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

Remember this ALWAYS – YOU NEED  those services in your life. And so you are dependent on them. They don’t need you. Stop going if it is so painful paying them” Our Guru went to attend to someone while we were left to ourselves.

We didn’t like her answer. It hit us. NOW we also saw that this attitude is the reason our work goes unappreciated both at home and in the office. We found our problem areas. We also found ways to fix it. And yet our anger was directed towards her – as most of times!

We had a long way to go!

“Giving” was a big lesson as she always emphasized. And it was something we all lacked both in learning and living. And unfortunately, unless we learn to give right, we won’t be able to receive right. We wouldn’t be at peace with ourselves. And our karma wouldn’t reduce. She had told us so many times and yet…..yet we chose to be who we are! https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2009/08/payments.html 

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# on receiving and giving, on payments made to others, how to payment, payment mode, financial abundance, 

read related posts on this topic https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2024/02/reflections-on-cleaning-lady-achamma.html   

Question time :

How was this post useful to you?

What is your take or understanding from this post?

          

Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

 

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Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

Our Guru continued “So you see, you are not paying for just 12 an hour of their time. You are paying for the knowledge that they earned over the years. Behind that ½ an hour of consultation is years of sadhan and hard work.

Appreciate that!

Respect that!

Understand that! https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2009/07/on-cheating_06.html

Next, did they force you to go to them? 

No one does!

You go on your own. Why?

Because of your fears and insecurities. And once you get their view or advice, suddenly it dawns on you that your going there was unnecessary. Now, who is greedy, money-minded, selfish and manipulative? And who is being accused of those traits?

Look within! Look into your intentions.

Look at your behaviour and conduct.

Look at your dealings.

And then, accuse others of their wrongs.

If you think they are charging more, don’t go.

People also come to Reiki class, get benefits and while paying say words like “All my money is going towards paying your fees. How can I save maam?”

I tell them not to come to class.

No, they want to come, benefit and call me names and then go scot-free without paying. So, remember, if you feel some fees are high, don’t utilize their services. 

But, if you do then don’t crib, complain or taunt while or after paying fees. https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2014/11/attitudes-regarding-financial-aspects.html

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# on receiving and giving, on payments made to others, how to payment, payment mode, financial abundance, 

read related posts on this topic https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2017/08/on-financial-healing-and-abundance.html 

Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

 

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Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

That rich man was offended. He said, “But sir, how can you charge such an exorbitant rate for just 30 seconds of your work?”

Pablo Picasso smiled and gently answered “No Sir. This is not my payment for my 30 seconds of job. It is my 30 years of practice that I am charging you for. I am charging you for my time of 30 years. During those years I had to practice hard and that hard work has resulted in me drawing your portrait in 30 seconds”.

When our Guru stopped and looked at us, we felt ashamed. https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2009/08/on-wealth.html 

We were judging others for their time of labour.

And yet, when we asked for our salaries and raise, we talked about how much time we have contributed to the firm.

We never saw it that way with others’ job.

Because, if we did we would’ve to be sincere and pay accordingly. And that would be way beyond the ‘fees’ that we were paying. Not only that we were even condescending while paying these people. And maybe that’s why our clients, bosses or offices fave our payments with words like “you don’t deserve it” or so!

Continued.....

# on receiving and giving, on payments made to others, how to payment, payment mode, financial abundance, 

read related posts on this topic https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2020/06/dharma-in-work.html 

Suggestion : read the comments also in the links given....many times you will find the explanation in simple words there with personal experience of some reiki channel....

Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

 

Me, My Guru – On payments to people in the Occult field

 “Guruji, the other day I went to an astrologer. He charged Rs.1000/- for ½ an hour consultation. It was atrocious” said one.

“My uncle went to a Vaasthu consultation and he charged Rs.25000/- for ½ an hour consultation. He just said what was wrong in my uncle’s house. He didn’t even give a remedy. These people earn easy money” quipped the other.

“And I paid Rs.1500/- to a tarot reader unnecessarily. All these people are money-minded. They make easy money” added Vaishnav.

Many others joined with their experiences. Their venting said only one thing – that they were angry with the amount shelled down for these services. They considered such people ‘bad’ and gave them names with various ‘adjectives’ and ‘attitudes’. Why should they charge so and why should we pay so high to them was the final question that came up to seek an explanation.

Hearing all this our guru started “Once Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest painters was having his tea in a café. A rich man came into the café to have a coffee. He immediately recognised Pablo Picasso. He introduced himself as a very rich industrialist and said that he was a great fan of Picasso. He had wanted to meet him for long. Then he asked “Sir, I am a very rich man. Can you draw my portrait on this café’s napkin for me. I’ll pay your fee in toto”.

Pablo Picasso looked at him, nodded his head in agreement, took a charcoal from the owner of the café and drew that man’s portrait in just 30 seconds.

That man was flabbergasted. It was perfect. It was beautiful. It was unbelievable. Then on another napkin Pablo wrote “$ 1,0,000 bill for this portrait”. https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2009/09/attitudes.html 

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# on receiving and giving, on payments made to others, how to payment, payment mode, financial abundance, 

read related posts on this topic https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2020/07/me-my-guru-on-valuing-and-gratitude_29.html 

Penny a day – target for the year 2024 - starting January 1st...Day after tomorrow!

 

Penny a day – target for the year 2024 - starting January 1st...Day after tomorrow!

Further to https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2023/12/penny-day-target-for-year-2024-starting.html this is just a remainder that we had decided on doing this exercise for this whole year to understand and teach our children the importance and the value of small savings!

"Big dreams can be fulfilled when we break them into small doable bits - of everyday acts!" one great mystic said this!

If for some reason you have stopped, start today again....some savings is better than no savings....

Even irregular savers will learn something at the end of the year...

Every process works! Trust the process!!

My wow moment!

 

My wow moment!

I couldn’t go to the terrace for the past few weeks in the evenings. Today, I did. And within 3-4 mts of me reaching the terrace, I was looking at the flock of egrets (I presume) flying above me. What a sight! And as I regretted not being able to look at them for long, one more flock just flew past me. I was blessed! I was happy!

I completed my walking, well almost, and then out of nowhere came a hawk. It flew or should I say hovered above me for a couple of minutes and then moved ahead and made quite a few rounds for me to watch its glory!

Then, it left!

Moral of the story: When we do our bit (me going to the terrace here), the Universe showers its abundance on us (here able to watch birds was my gift from high above!).

It does every single time and to each person – without an exception!

Now, it is on the individual to see “the grace” that’s descended from above! One can choose to ignore what is given to us and complain about “the particular desire not being met too”. That is an individual choice!

But, grace is on each one!

We can choose to be grateful, happy, hopeful and cheerful on all such occasions. We can use them to increase our faith and connection with the Divine/Universe. Or we can end up saying “But I asked for grapes and he gave me mangoes”. We can open our “Pandora’s box of pain”. The choice is ours!

What were your choices for today?

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# wow moments, being grateful, mindfulness, being awareness, on grace, happiness, 

read the link to receive your blessing https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2021/09/wow-moments-blessing.html

Grace healings – Swathi and Bhanu

 

Grace healings – Swathi and Bhanu

Sending grace healings to Swathi for 7 days for being the person to do “Metta day healings” as decided. “https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2024/03/metta-day.html?showComment=1713752465296” This is in appreciation of her commitment, perseverance, dedication and discipline that she has practiced through these healing sessions!

Sending reiki to Udaya Bhanu for a day. “ https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2024/04/when-to-rest.html?showComment=1713635598930 This is in appreciation of her resolve to come back to sadhan! 

How nice would it be if people just never left “sadhana” ever!!!!

 

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# sadhan, discipline, on grace, on healing self, heal and all things come your way, 

Why to know  self or meditate inspite of healing ourselves regularly? https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2023/09/me-my-guru-on-knowing-self-and-mind.html 

How to live life the right way? How to make the most of life situations? https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2020/07/this-time-seek-not-ask-not.html