I have been encouraging my mind to enjoy moments of silence. I reassure my mind that it is through silence that I can truly feel its greatness and strength—far more so than through its clever thoughts or brilliant solutions to problems.
My mind is trusting me more and more, and so it lets go of thoughts more easily, allowing them to return to the silence from which they arose.
Konolfingen, Switzerland
As someone who spends a large part of the day on the computer, I really resonated with the first line of Gurumayi’s Message for 2026. In my experience, after a computer is asked to perform a long series of complex steps, it sometimes becomes “confused.” In those cases it becomes incapable of doing what it is supposed to do. So, the only solution is to reboot it.
In a similar way, my mind can get fixated on a worry or negative thought. Yet, with the help of Gurumayi’s Message, I am discovering that I can “reset my mind.” I can do this not just through trying to stop thinking about my issues, but also by visualizing my mind as being cleaned out and emptied, reset, and ready to receive brand-new positive thoughts that will lead me forward.
Port Moody, Canada
I have been asking myself what it is that I have learned or experienced so far from studying and practicing Gurumayi’s Message for 2026. From the first line, I believe that I am learning how to allow my mind to “reset” by letting go of thoughts and expectations and receiving the vibrations of the heart.
I’ve realized that “resetting the mind” isn’t something I only need to do actively and with effort; it is also something I can allow to take place, by being open and receptive to the love arising from within. I am “renewed” by this love over and again.
New York, United States
This morning I discovered a new way of listening. I recognized that, normally, my mind interprets my feelings and creates a story, which it then follows. Today, instead of engaging with my mind, I simply watched the experience moving through my body and reminded myself that I am love and I can choose to project that love. This choice feels aligned with who I want to be and brings a sense of calm connection within.
Pune, India
The daily study
of a single verse
of Shri Guru Gita
can “reset” the content
of my beautiful mind.
The wisdom of the verse
focuses the power
of my attention,
directing my awareness
inward,
toward the precious
diamond light rays
of my own Self.
Shri Guru Gita
is like a holy river
where my mind
can take a purifying bath.
“Renewed.”
All the unworthy
contents of my mind
washed away
by the mighty river—
the knowledge
of my Self.
To reflect profoundly,
on one verse,
is to experience
the vastness
of the universe that is available
within each single word.
Cancun, Mexico
When I saw the first line of Gurumayi’s Message for 2026 on the Siddha Yoga path website, the beautiful green background instantly reminded me of being in nature. I then realized that I have been practicing this teaching all year, although it hadn’t occurred to me until today.
After work each day, I take my dog for a walk in the woods, and I often practice japa as I walk. When I am in the company of the tall trees and ponds of water, I always feel “renewed,” and my mind becomes clear or “reset” after the busyness of the day.
I’m grateful for the realization that I have been practicing this line of Gurumayi’s Message in such a tangible way each day. I cherish this practice.
Florida, United States
The glorious green image of the first line of Gurumayi’s Message looks like an emerald with the forest lovingly etched into it. Seeing it, I feel my whole being relaxing with a deep sense of refreshment.
As I reflect on the first line in this way, it is easier to remember to relate to my mind as a precious gift and as an exquisite gem of such artistry. May I always set within it the most beautiful thoughts. May I appreciate the nature of my mind as a form of divine Consciousness. May I include each fresh movement of my mind as part of this magnificence. May I lead my mind back to the light of Shri Guru’s teachings.
Canberra, Australia
As I contemplated Rohini’s guidance for this month of September and the first line of Gurumayi’s Message, in my mind’s eye I saw an endless field of exquisite flowers of every variety and brilliant color! They were all swaying in a soft breeze, all bowing to the Lord as they offered their scents to the air enfolding them.
Looking back at this year, I became aware that all of the challenges I experienced were the nourishing fertilizer for these seedlings, supporting their growth into the exquisite field of magnificence before the inner eye of my heart.
I saw that each of these glowing flowers is an aspect of my inner Self.
California, United States
While contemplating the first line of Gurumayi’s Message, I asked myself, “How have I worked on ’renewing’ and ’resetting’?” Today as I walked on my terrace, I felt aligned with the cool breeze and the silence of the dawn. I felt I am not different from the air around me. I could see oneness in nature around me. I also have fewer opinions and more understanding.
Indore, India