Understand through Compassion or you will Misunderstand the times May 21, 2009
Posted by catalyst yogi in Aquarian Age, Aquarian_Age_sutras.Tags: 2012, 5 Sutras, Aquarian Age, compassion, heart, yogi bhajan
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“Understand through compassion or you will misunderstand the times.”
This is one of the five * Yogic Sutras for the Aquarian (Information) Age.
In the Age of Aquarius, the age of enlightenment, we are being called to move out of the Piscean motto, what’s in it for me ? to the Aquarian motto, how can my actions benefit the whole ?
Compassion is learning and acting from the heart. If we choose to go into judgment or look away from our suffering fellow human beings we are misunderstanding the times. It is only the ego and mind that keep us separate from one another and in denial of the truth.
The Aquarian Age is recognizing that we are ONE human tribe on planet earth, all of us brothers and sisters connected by ONE spirit. We are here on this planet to serve, uplift and help one another.
REFLECTION: Keep your heart open today as you approach people and challenges. Resist the urge to go into the mind and ego to become separate. Remember to look into the eyes of others to see the same light that lives in us all.
Practical examples of people around the world practicing this sutra.
*A sutra is a ‘knot’. It is a complex spiritual concept reduced to one sentence and later expanded upon by a spiritual teacher. Sutras allowed sacred teachings to be protected from harm (by appearing harmless to conquerors) and were brief enough to be remembered by students in ancient times.
How to thrive during the Shifting Global Economy February 19, 2009
Posted by catalyst yogi in Aquarian Age, progressive employers, relationships.Tags: 5 Sutras, Aquarian Age, Global Recession, intentional community, saving money, workplace wellness, yogi bhajan
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There is a lot of fear in the world right now regarding the global shifting economy.
The News is filled with stories about people losing their jobs, businesses closing, and even our US neighbors losing their homes.
Yes, we are entering into an uncertain future. We are entering into the Aquarian Age and the old Piscean ways have to crumble to make way for this New Age. As a humanity we are in the middle of a very important spiritual lesson about our unhealthy attachment to the material world.
Remember one of the 5 Sutras of the Aquarian Age:
Understand Through Compassion or You Will Misunderstand the Times.
This sutra is about learning and acting from the heart. This is about people coming together in these times to help each other out. The Piscean motto, What’s In it For Me is being replaced with the Aquarian motto, How can my Actions Benefit the Whole?
Some examples of this sutra are:
* Coworkers take a pay cut to prevent others from being laid off
* CEOs willingly take salary cuts to keep their employees
* People forming intentional communities to share resources & support
Perhaps, you too can think of ways to help out your neigbour to move through these challenging times !
Meanwhile, please find money saving ideas below to stabalize the root chakra.
Garage Sales and Craigslist – Stop buying new and check out garage sales and your local Craigslist. Not only are you buying second hand which is way better for the environment, you are directly helping local families too and they will be greatly
Barter – Do you have a skill or a service you can barter for goods? Perhaps you can trade web design, carpentry work, knitting or tailor work, babysitting, food from your garden…anything you can think of…use your skills to trade with other like minded families. Look for local bartering groups or start one on Yahoo Groups if there aren’t any.
Swap - Local groups and online groups designed to help moms swap clothes and household goods are getting more popular. You can even host a swap party for friends and neighbors. Have everyone bring a couple bags or bins of clothes their kids have outgrown and let everyone start swapping.
Get cooperative with your community - Starting or participating in a community garden is a great way to help feed your family and get community support. You can also volunteer to work for local CSAs who will then give you a discount on fresh produce and this can be very helpful if food is taking a big bite out of your budget. And whenever you can buy from your local farmers and farmer’s markets.
