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“If anything disturbs your peace, practice having faith that divine grace is already actively at work restoring wholeness and well-being.
Then make any necessary adjustments in harmony with that insight.”
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian, Spiritual Director, Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
Acharya Vandana's Weekly Inspirations
Blue Lotus
December 14, 2025
Meditation For The Holy Days
Paula Whang-Ramos
"Christ was born in the cradle of tenderness. Greater than the destructive force of hate is the compassionate power of love.
Whatever you say or do to others, let it be with love."
~Paramahansa Yogananda Journey To Self-Realization, (1997) p. 173
Whatever you say or do to others, let it be with love."
~Paramahansa Yogananda Journey To Self-Realization, (1997) p. 173
On December 23, 1934, Paramahansa Yogananda, a beloved Spiritual Teacher in this tradition of Kriya Yoga, shared this inspiration at a Meditation for the Holy Days gathering. Yogananda offered this special extended day of meditation as a spiritual remedy for the increased mental stress and earthly materialism that he witnessed during our country's Christmas season - 91 years ago. For newcomers and experienced meditators, extended periods of meditation can open us into the inner peace, love, and joy that we all need this time of year - regardless of our faith background.
Join us this Wednesday evening and accept Yogananda's timeless invitation to rest in the peace of the soul. Take restorative time away from the holiday frenzy. Gift yourself an extended time of inward turning into the power of divine love overflowing during these holy days. Reclaim, embody, and share the experience of the Holy in this holiday season.
Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings.
Join us this Wednesday evening and accept Yogananda's timeless invitation to rest in the peace of the soul. Take restorative time away from the holiday frenzy. Gift yourself an extended time of inward turning into the power of divine love overflowing during these holy days. Reclaim, embody, and share the experience of the Holy in this holiday season.
Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings.
December 7, 2025
Yes, Peace
Paula Whang-Ramos
"Carry the sweet fragrance of the soul’s peace everywhere you go today."
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian, CSE Daily Inspiration 04/17/2012
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian, CSE Daily Inspiration 04/17/2012
Regardless of our faith orientation or lack thereof, we are likely experiencing increased energy this time of year. We may be busy shopping, preparing to be with family, engaging in holy rituals, and/or just trying to navigate through all the increased activity. As we stand in longer lines and drive through more traffic, we have the opportunity to choose how we will respond in these situations.
And we can choose peace. Yes, peace. We can remember that impatience, peace, stress, and joy are all choices we make throughout the day. When we intentionally choose inner peace, we stop feeding the holiday frenzy and open into the holy day flow. We can rest in the eternal inner silence that calms the mind/body in the Source of peace. And from that inner peace, we can experience our soul joy, gratitude, and love during this blessed and busy time of year. Join us at BLC. Meditate and reclaim your inner peace now.
Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings.
And we can choose peace. Yes, peace. We can remember that impatience, peace, stress, and joy are all choices we make throughout the day. When we intentionally choose inner peace, we stop feeding the holiday frenzy and open into the holy day flow. We can rest in the eternal inner silence that calms the mind/body in the Source of peace. And from that inner peace, we can experience our soul joy, gratitude, and love during this blessed and busy time of year. Join us at BLC. Meditate and reclaim your inner peace now.
Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced meditators from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings.
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