rreyes3000 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 After a four day fast I completely liberated my from prescription meds, the occasional drink, and the frequent negative attitude toward others. I have renunciated many things but there is still a lot of unwanted energy around me. There is no escaping it. People I live with are damaging and unsupportive. I get a lot of "You have completely changed!" to "You're not gonna start doing that now, are you?". If I had my own home I would get rid of the TV, meditate when ever and where ever I wanted, listem to mello ambiant music, eat in moderation, and talk about positive things. What can I do? The pendulum swings from one extreme to to other if I resume my present spiritual status with the negative energy aound me. Any suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusflower Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Get a flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreyes3000 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I wish it were that easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusflower Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Forbearance, or give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreyes3000 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Is that what Krishna told Arjun? Their dialogue was more extensive and edifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarva gattah Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Visit your local Hare Krishna Temple and associate with the devotees and enjoy the wonderful food, you may even be able to find devotees you can move in with to help you spiritual quest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 After a four day fast I completely liberated my from prescription meds, the occasional drink, and the frequent negative attitude toward others. I have renunciated many things but there is still a lot of unwanted energy around me. There is no escaping it. People I live with are damaging and unsupportive. I get a lot of "You have completely changed!" to "You're not gonna start doing that now, are you?". If I had my own home I would get rid of the TV, meditate when ever and where ever I wanted, listem to mello ambiant music, eat in moderation, and talk about positive things. What can I do? The pendulum swings from one extreme to to other if I resume my present spiritual status with the negative energy aound me. Any suggestion? a It's a common problem. I was living with my parents as a teenager when I changed from a druged out meat eating hippy to a vegetarian God seeker and finally ending up shaving my head and chanting Hare Krishna. My poor parents couldn't figure out which was worse and living with them was hell. This is old karma we have to work through. You will need to develop friendships with those that inspire you to God consciousness and not act as stumbling blocks to your progress. It's hard but there is really no choice. Spiritual life is a life or death thing. First duty is to save yourself then you can save some of your old friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gHari Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Keep to yourself. And keep it to yourself. That way their doubts won't prey on you. When you're strong with a volcano in your heart, you can go anywhere. Then maybe you'll find someone worthy of hearing your song. They are very rare, like diamonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreyes3000 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 That is exactly what I have been doing. Back in '90 I was greatly involved in asanas. I would beditate about 45 minutes at a time and was deeply devoted. I lost my self and came spiraling down in december. Now I have picked up where I left off with ease aside from the people around me. They are carp, question, and are full of negative energy that has cuased much stress to my life. So yes. . . I keep to myself . . .but my change in life has done a complete 180. My old ego-centric self has been released but the norms of external life has not. I might have a new car engine but the body is the same and the garage I park it in is cluttered--mostly non of my stuff. I cannot renunciate without causing stress for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gHari Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 They say we shed the false-ego (ahankara) like a snake sheds its skin. If we keep our focus on God as best we can, then eventually we rise above the rubble of the demolished mundane life. The process is painless - attachments in our way drop off naturally without anguish. Just let God work His magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulapavana Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Don't be so self absorbed. Do something for others on regular basis. Service is the essence of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narasingh Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I might have a new car engine but the body is the same and the garage I park it in is cluttered--mostly non of my stuff.Yes, and the best way to keep your new engine in good condition is by regular maintenance, which would mean to... Do something for others on regular basis. Service is the essence of life. keep our focus on GodandJust let God work His magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreyes3000 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Great advice. The path I am on has beautiful roses, Fruit barring trees, And amazing creatures. At the same time those roses have thorns, those creature are wild animals, and some of the fruits are poisonous. I have been married for 12 years and I have a son that has mental health issues and an excepionaly high IQ. My wife is non supportive or is focused on worldly objects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narasingh Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 And if you see your surroundings through a lens which is focused on God you may see your environment in a different light. Compassion, tolerance, truthfulness, and cleanliness are important aspects to our life which help produce a steady focus. We must incorporate them in order to fulfill ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahak Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 it is unfortunate, but becoming a devotee is not unlike declaring war against those who have no concern for spiritual life. It is a defensive mechanism for an unpalpable position. Krsna rides the chariot as the driver, no worry. Mahak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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