Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Dear David, Sat Nam! Your e-mail is inspiring to me! 16 years old and you are so in touch with the light inside of you! Wonderful! Please take time also to be kind to yourself, love yourself...give yourself permission. A few thoughts came to me as I read your mail. Are you practicing? Your practice will carry you where you are wanting to go. As we use the force of our will in Kundalini Yoga to endure the kriya a purification takes place of accumulated impressions of who we believe we are. Then through mantra the vibration opens us up to our true essence and a sublime radiance. It is this true sense of self we seek. In practice you will become acquainted with the disciplined mind you seek. Diet and fasting is a good way to get there but can be such a struggle to begin with. In Ayurveda, yoga, aromatherapy, pratyahara and cleansing are recommended first. Pratyahara is translated as withdrawal from distractions, such as the television and video games you mention. The ego operating through the eye tries to keep attention in the eye and make visual sensations the most important part of self identity. Without proper control of the senses our minds become fragmented. Pratyahara has two aspects, the second being right use of our senses, such as listening to beautiful uplifting music, walks in nature, or gazing at a star filled sky. Use the senses with attention rather than distraction; in other words use the senses to stay in the moment not to indulge the ego. This may work better for you...a total fast to begin with is extremely difficult! Do you know your dosha type? (if you don't I would be happy to help you with that) There are certain Ayurvedic constitutions that do not do well physically or emotionally with total fasting. I have a gentle cleanse on the website www.skyoftheheartyoga.com and also some recipes that may be more gentle and a more conducive approach for you. All things come in due time if you are diligent in your practice of Kundalini Yoga and gentle with yourself. It shouldn't be a struggle...let the practice carry you! I wish you all the best on this blessed path! David may the pure light within guide your way on! Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 HI David , I am also 16 , and I had the same thought like you . Ia am from Germany, Berlin . Perhaps we could get in contact ? At the moment my english is not very good cause I am in France to learn french (-: I wish you a wonderful Day with filled with Light . Om Shanti Moritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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