Since receiving Gurumayi’s Message for 2026 on January 1, I’ve been focusing on the first line of the Message, especially “Reset your mind.” I began my study by looking in Gurumayi’s books for teachings related to the mind. As I read Gurumayi’s teachings, it became clear to me that one habit of my mind definitely needed to be “reset”: When I have a lot of work to do, my mind gets anxious, and I tend to race through my tasks, trying to cross them off my to-do list as quickly as possible.
Reading Gurumayi’s teachings on changing our thoughts inspired me to change my attitude toward my work. I resolved to slow down and focus on each task, offering my love and care to each one.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been practicing holding this new attitude as I do my work. I’ve found that this practice completely changes my experience of work. It reconnects me to my heart, to the joy of loving service. And somehow, whatever needs to be done gets done in a timely way!
Massachusetts, United States
“What have you been doing lately, especially since January 1, 2026?” When Gurumayi asked us this question, I couldn’t remember what I had been doing. But then I looked at my spiritual journal, and I could see that a lot had been happening. After receiving Gurumayi’s Message for 2026, I felt the need to assimilate the Message one line at a time, and the first line became strong in my thoughts: “Renew! Reset your mind.”
Reflecting on this teaching, I felt that I could no longer waste time dwelling on my negative thoughts, constantly comparing myself to others, feeling inferior every time. I understood that I have my own path, blessed by Shri Guru’s grace, and if I had complete understanding of this, I would not need to ask for anything else. I promised myself that I would count my blessings and not dwell on what I don’t have.
So, after this awareness, pure gratitude arose in me, along with a desire to enjoy peace and intimacy in God’s love, again and again.
San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy
On a daily basis, I have been regularly performing my practices and keeping a clear focus. From past years, I have learned that Gurumayi’s Message unfolds gradually within me, blossoming as the year progresses.
What has become most important for me is simply to savor and relish the new focus Gurumayi has given—much like holding holy water carefully in my palms after Bade Baba’s darshan, with reverence, tenderness, and attention. I allow the Message to percolate naturally. Then, in its own time, something subtle and beautiful begins to happen.
Sydney, Australia
I’m grateful for this meditation and the question “What have you been doing lately, especially since January 1, 2026?” When I heard this question from Gurumayi in the Makara Sankranti satsang, my body felt warmth and an inner “Yes!”
One thing I’ve been doing is reflecting on the first line of Gurumayi’s Message with a group of Siddha Yogis. Listening to Eesha’s words just now, I felt myself dropping unwanted burdens, and I wanted to “renew” and “reset” the beautiful, present moment in a lighthearted way. With this focus, I feel I can bring my love into each day of this year.
Florida, United States
