Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Namaste Shankari Kali and everyone, …This is why I love this sangha. I totally love our conversations about our spiritual lives and practices, and I also love our plain old `regular' conversations. It is here that we are able to support one another, give each other courage to continue, share our ups and downs, doubts and assuredness. Yesterday, I found a post with a quote from Swamiji. Needless to say, the timing is perfect. He says, " The most important sadhana is to keep remembering even while you fulfill responsibilities, even while you do worldly works. Remember our goal is not to perform spiritual practices, but to live a spiritual life. Then perform the practices which help you remember. " Sometimes my life is so hectic. I seem to have endless opportunities to forget. This is why I have pictures of Shree Maa and Swamiji all around my house and in my car, why I wear my mala under my shirt, and why I tune in to all the aspects that the Internet affords me. Swamiji often tells us about the importance of sangha. Because of the Devi Mandir's highest use of the Internet, I know my family extends to the far reaches of the world. Through the listserv, the webcam, the class chat room, I can feel my brothers and sisters right through the computer, and I know that we are one family. We are so very, very blessed to have Shree Maa and Swamiji to inspire us, to guide us, to bless us. In the presence of their love, it is easy to remember. Jai Maa! Jai Swamiji! lovelovelove w , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Wendy-- > > I'm pretty much eating fruits, salad, and some tofu as needed. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who has trouble with total fasting. I'm not sure I would make it through the day. > > I have noticed that once I got off caffeine and rice/bread that it is actually easier to go on with less. > > You have given me courage to continue. I too sometimes see Shree Maa in the quietness of my soul while chanting. > > Jai Maa! > Shankari Kali > > > way131 <wendy131 wrote: Namaste Shankari Kali, > > I am fasting... sort of. I am eating fruit in the morning and steamed vegetables at night. In between, I have some almonds, if needed. I am also drinking water and tea... again, as needed. I'm keeping the meals small. As a householder, a complete fast would be difficult for me at this particular time. > > When I first heard 3000 mantras a day, I wasn't sure if I could do > it, although I didn't hesitate to sign on! So far, complete > success. I picture Shree Maa sitting next to me and the energy to > finish just comes in. > > Jai Maa! Jai Durga! > > wendy > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste Everyone: > > > > I decided to try Swami's idea of slowly altering the diet from no > grains, mostly fruit and slowly go into a fast. So far so good. > Sometimes I think it's good to shake the diet up a bit anyway. In the process I detoxed from drinking too much caffeine all the time. My blood pressure actually dropped. > > > > Because I'm a householder with lots of duties to attend to, I did not really think I could keep the sankalpa that Shree Maa wants us to keep, but I thought I would give it a try. So far I've actually been able to keep up with that too. > > > > Anyone else fasting? > > > > Shanti Om, > > Shankari Kali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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