Just before I read
Divya Sukta 7, my mind was filled with critical thoughts about a colleague. I was about to leave for work and my first meeting was to be with her. As soon as I read this teaching, I felt at ease. The tensions in my mind gave way to a sense of positivity and serenity. I understood that, no matter what, I needed to be respectful and courteous in my conversations with her. And that's what happened. It made for a beautiful start to my work day.
Since then, I have been focusing on holding onto this understanding, both at work and at home.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for showing me the way—at every step!
Mumbai, India
Yesterday, I was having a challenging interaction with one of my children. I was about to say something that I felt was justified, but would not classify as "nice." But then I remembered Gurumayi's words: "Be nice to one another now." In particular, the word
now stood out to me.
Since Gurumayi said "now," I felt I could not proceed with what I'd been about to say. Her words helped me drop my idea that I could be nice
later when I was feeling more calm and more connected to my child. So I took a deep breath, paused, and focused on regaining my composure. Things got much better from there!
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this powerful teaching that gives me such a practical way to open to the grace and goodness in my daily life.
California, USA
When I first read this
Divya Sukta, it dawned on me how much easier it is to be nice to those who are nice to
me, and how challenging it can be to keep myself from reacting in an unkindly, or at least indifferent, manner when I am not treated nicely by someone else. However, being nice
here and
now, with everyone I interact with in my daily life, is essential to my
sadhana. It connects me to the dharma of giving in the sacred cycle of giving and receiving.
To help implement this teaching, I created an acronym for myself—a practical reminder to help me in my daily interactions. First, I need to
notice when I am about to react in an unkind manner. Second, I
invite my inner Self to take the lead. Thirdly, I
choose to be nice. Lastly, I
embrace the change, knowing that grace is always present.
Notice
Invite
Choose
Embrace
Thank you, Gurumayi, for creatively inspiring me to uplift my daily interactions with “effortless effort.”
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This morning I had a meeting with a friend about a business project we are planning. We have been friends for years, and have never done any work or business together. This was our first official meeting.
I had been thinking a lot about how a business relationship with a friend will work. Before our meeting, I sang the
Shiva Manasa Puja and then I visited the Siddha Yoga path website.
I was so happy when I read Gurumayi's words "Be nice to one another now.” Holding this teaching, I started our project relaxed and with confidence.
Thank you so much, Gurumayi, for this teaching.
Cologne, Germany