Acharya Vandana's  Weekly Inspirations

There is a soul silence beneath the busy, distracted mind, that is inherent in every one of us, and we can experience it in every single breath. When we are not paying attention, our breathing can seem like one continuous flow that never stops. It may feel like our in-breath automatically emerges from our out-breath, and our out-breath automatically emerges from our in-breath, over and over again. 

As we become skillful meditators, we realize a deeper, more subtle quality of the breath. We breathe in, and then there is a momentary pause in the silence of the soul. From that inner stillness, the out-breath is born. We breath out, and then there is a momentary pause in soul silence, from which the in-breath emerges. Breathing in and out from our inner silence opens us into the indwelling peace within us all. 

As our meditation deepens, we can directly experience our soul peace and silence breathing through these mind/bodies. With each conscious breath, we can accept the blessing of Divine Wholeness expressing ITs eternal peace, joy, and love - as our lives. In the fullness of our holiday activities, just one conscious breath into the silence can restore our joy and reclaim our peace. Join us at BLC this Wednesday for Meditation for the Holy Days, an extended time of silent meditation to calm the mind in the peace of the soul. 

Thrive in prosperity consciousness this year at Blue Lotus Center onsite (Wednesday evenings only) and online (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays). Experience a time of meditation, study, contemplation, and divine remembrance in a spiritual community devoted to realizing and thriving in our innate peace, love, and wisdom. Contribute to the realization of peace in our minds, our hearts, our families, our community, and our world. Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced participants from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings. 

Please note: There will be no meditation group on 12/25/24. Thank you.

In the Christian tradition, the Christmas story describes the birth of Jesus the Christ. As the story goes, the local hostel was full of guests, so there was no room for Mary, Jesus' mother, to stay and give birth to Jesus. Instead, Jesus was born in a manger with the animals in the barn.  

In our tradition, spiritual stories are interpreted metaphysically. The birth of Jesus symbolizes the awakening of Christ Consciousness, divine wisdom, that indwells us all. But this realization can be obscured by the reactive, undisciplined mind overwhelmed with restless, distracted thoughts and emotions. Thankfully, the Christmas story offers great hope. Instead of Jesus being born in the inn full of mental activity, energy, and thought, Christ Consciousness is born in the dark stillness of the barn, in a place of nourishment for life's diverse expressions.

Like moving into the quiet barn, our daily meditation practice is the intentional turning away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. In meditation, restless thoughts and worries dissipate as we rest in the soul's peace and tranquility beneath the activity and the noise in our minds. We are restored in the quiet inner life of Christ Consciousness. During this holy season, meditate with us at BLC. Return and rest in the power and peace of Christ Consciousness that waits to be revealed through you right now.

Thrive in prosperity consciousness this year at Blue Lotus Center onsite (Wednesday evenings only) and online (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays). Experience a time of meditation, study, contemplation, and divine remembrance in a spiritual community devoted to realizing and thriving in our innate peace, love, and wisdom. Contribute to the realization of peace in our minds, our hearts, our families, our community, and our world. Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced participants from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings. 

Please note: There is no meditation group on 12/25/2024. Thank you.

In the Christian tradition, today is the first day of the Advent season, from 12/01/2024-12/24/2024. "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "coming" or "arriving". For many, Advent honors the birth or return of Jesus the Christ. 

The Kriya Yoga Teachers in this tradition recognize this time of year as a spiritual call for sincere seekers from all traditions to arrive and live more deeply within our own inner Christ Consciousness that is metaphysically symbolized by the birth of Jesus the Christ. During the Advent season, join us at Blue Lotus Center as we meditate and contemplate the divine wisdom of Christ Consciousness that indwells us all. Beneath perceived differences, let us return, remember, and celebrate the Source of wisdom, power, and presence within all beings. Let us consciously step into this holy season and be the peace and harmony that we seek within and around us now.

Thrive in prosperity consciousness this year at Blue Lotus Center onsite (Wednesday evenings only) and online (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays). Experience a time of meditation, study, contemplation, and divine remembrance in a spiritual community devoted to realizing and thriving in our innate peace, love, and wisdom. Contribute to the realization of peace in our minds, our hearts, our families, our community, and our world. Blue Lotus Kriya Yoga Meditation Center welcomes sincere seekers from all backgrounds. Beginning and experienced participants from all traditions are welcome at all gatherings. 

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