The fine art of editing our lifes

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THE FINE ART OF EDITING OUR LIVES

By Shambhavi Chopra

 

The past is merely a play of shadows, the hallucinations of a dance

in trance. The dancer loses herself to the darkness of tall shadows,

casting her ghostly spell through life threatening playacts. At some

point we all move through the dimness of these shadows, searching out

the magical rays of spring's delight.

 

Everyone has a right to encircle their lives with encouraging,

supportive, compliant and loving individuals. The people we surround

ourselves with personally, sometimes are a deeper expression of

ourselves, mirror imaging our own mindsets. We must listen to our

inner voices for guidance. Relationships must never be borne from a

source of guilt or trepidation.

 

Life is far too precious, if not unpredictable to associate with

people simply because one feels an obligation. Relationships based on

sympathy and denial can be deeply hurtful and judgmental, even under

the garb of friendship. The guidance flowing from these relationships

is always underlying with strains of deep manipulation, be it

mentally, emotionally or financially.

 

The right intelligence to make our own choices is a precious one,

guiding our spiritual growth through freedom of expression. Yet there

are others who try and control our lives, either driven by their

unhappiness, insecurities or the need to wield power. Their need to

feel accepted and secure is sought through controlling those around

them, whether friends, past lovers, colleagues or even pets. Imposing

their will gives them the surety of self-righteousness.

 

As a writer one learnt the art of editing, merely restricting the

unnecessary, deleting the less important. My deeper introspection

guided me through the fine art of editing my own life as well, be it

circumstances, relationships or incidents. Our lives move within the

frames of an ongoing movie, scripting its highs and lows,

indifferences and passions.

 

There have been times when I painted life's screen with the wonder

and beauty of deep love, or the irrationality and doubt of clouded

emotions. My holistic expression of life rested deep within me the

intuitive power to understand and motivate my higher energies. The

intuitive voice empowered me to evolve, guiding me in creating a life

flowing with love, light and bliss

 

Editing my own life was more meaningful, not always affording me the

greatest pleasure. The baggage we carry is mostly debatable,

sometimes joyous, at times painful or remorseful. If our experiences

were filled with happiness, it wouldn't have the load of baggage;

we'd have the hearth and home to decorate it with. The baggage is a

result of unhealthy or stressful thoughts, relationships or

associations of the past.

 

Emotional intelligence and a deep trust in the workings of the

universe, eventually show us the light of a brighter day. Sometimes

removing the channel of slow poisoning is necessary, disassociating

from emotionally draining or toxic situations. The secret key to a

holistic approach in life is to fill our spaces with more sacred,

loving, nourishing and healthy relationships. Relating to an

exceptional person in our lives who guides us in consecrating the

sacred is the most wonderful blessing.

 

Compassion must first be experienced within ourselves, where we

entreat our own soul, mind and body to the healing balm of loving-

kindness. The restlessness within our individual souls must be healed

before embarking on restoring the anguish of humanity and the Earth.

If one's soul is depleted of positive energies and emotions simmering

in the coals of negative fires, surely one would be passing on

similar strains of energy into an already distressed Mother Earth and

her inhabitants.

 

It takes the Vira or brave one to embrace the truth. All life is a

blessing to be experienced, in its true essence of reality! My

personal sadhana or spiritual practices sought different aspects of

Shakti meditation, creating a dynamic field of awareness within and

around me. Meditative states guided in attuning my mind to assuage

the restlessness, creating a stillness and calm within.

 

Most meditators stir up a hornets' nest with trying to consciously

will away negative thoughts or program their mental states through

varying techniques. Meditation is lending an ear to silence, where we

train ourselves to listen more than being heard. We must be in a

state of receptivity so as to perceive the universal truth through

calm awareness.

 

Meditation is a tryst with one's inner self, where one consciously

works at removing the veils of restlessness, discord and anguish. Our

hearts must rise to the sacred symphony of sounds, stringing the

right cords to resonate with happiness and peace enhancing our well-

being.

 

Ya Devi Sarvabhutesu Dayarupena Samsthita

Namastasyai! Namastasyai! Namastasyai! Namo Namah

 

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as compassion

 

I bow to Her