I had a sudden insight today on Raja Yoga group discussion and meditation today. Zach was discussing spiritual power and how whether we have intention to notice and apply it or not the energy of that reality for all humans is as natural as blinking one’s eyes. My mind wondered to how I “intentionally” place positive energy and love into the preparation of meals for my friends and family. I then considered that the unaware cooks and servers at my favorite restaurant are likely allowing the cares and concerns of “their” life to land in my meal. Perhaps this is why most religious traditions practice a blessing of the food. As we moved from lecture to meditation this thought expanded to the items in my pantry and refrigerator and the entire supply chain from planting, harvesting, packaging, shipping, and stocking shelves for our convenience. Many hands are involved. This not a threat to us—so much as it is an opportunity for us to be proactive as a spiritual community focused on expanded peace, harmony, and love. Perhaps if we add intention around even one meal per day—not just to being grateful for the food and that it be energetically balanced for the most benefit to our body…but a step further a blessing to the hands that touch it in the complete logistical journey to our plate. “May everyone who made my meal possible—and still unaware of the love available to them and within them be filled with joy as their burdens lift and their awakening begins.”

“If a man crosses a river and an empty boat collides with his own skiff, Even though he be bad tempered man, he will not become very angry. But if he sees a man in the boat, he will shout at him to steer clear. If the shout is not heard, he will shout again, and yet again, and begin cursing. And all because someone is in the boat. Yet if the boat were empty, he would not be shouting, and not angry.” ― Chuang-Tzu The reaction to an empty boat, is that of 'there is no one to be mad at.' When we realize that all situations can be seen in this way, we begin to feel far less angry (in my experience).

I realized my triggers are showing me where I still need healing.As conscious warriors, maybe the real work isn’t avoiding triggers but becoming aware in the moment.What triggered you this week, and what did it reveal about you?

When you withdraw from the mind you return to the silence of pure consciousness where intuitive wisdom can flow through you. This is where all divine teaching come from and you have direct access to it! You just have relax and let go of your attachment to the mind so that you can settle into it (this is what yoga is designed to do). What divine teachings have come to you in the silence?

If you listen to this before bed for the next 40 nights, you will 100% show up differently in the world. A gift for your nervous system and Spirit ❤️