tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188612122024-03-13T01:54:56.511+08:00Jai Jai Jai Shri MatajiMy spiritual journey with Sahaja Yoga.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-6897006678836003382024-01-07T09:01:00.001+08:002024-01-07T09:01:49.543+08:00LTSVP 2024Hello everyone! I haven't been very good at updating this blog. Been so busy with so many incidents and things and life.<div><br></div><div>Just to let everyone know, the LTSVP process in my blog that I have written since ...... can't remember is OUTDATED.</div><div><br></div><div>For the latest update please follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY?mibextid=ZbWKwL">Foreign Spouses Support Group</a> on Facebook. </div><div><br></div><div>They have the best support for all foreign spouses in Malaysia and the most updated process shared by members. Anything you want to know about Permanent Residence, Residence Pass or LTSVP, all info are available.</div><div><br></div><div>Immigration information and policies kept changing every year. What we did 2 years ago will not be the same this year.</div><div><br></div><div>In fact, this year the process was such a breeze for us that I am praying and hoping it will be continued for the future. </div><div><br></div><div>So please do not send any comments anymore to me in this blog, asking me the process and so on. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-85009293509655108242022-01-06T11:21:00.000+08:002022-01-06T11:21:58.894+08:00Happy New Year 2022!!! LTSVP, work endorsement, Residence Pass<p style="text-align: justify;">Hi everyone! Long time didn't write. Ok let's get to the point.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Back in November 2021, I made appointment to renew my husband's work endorsement, which was then expiring in December 2021. So as per previous years, I made the appointment close to the expiry date.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As his LTSVP was also expiring in Jan 2022, I just filled up all the necessary forms to apply together, just like previous years. Bear in mind, he has been in Malaysia since 2012.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, the appointment was so full that I manage to make the appointment few days after the expiry date of the work endorsement, which I believed should be fine.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the appointment day, as usual we stopped at the Court first which is just about 20 minutes walk from JIM in order to get the Commissioner of Oath certification on the marriage status. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">But come to think of it, there is now a Commissioner of Oath on the 2nd floor of JIM Putrajaya. So, you don't really have to walk to the Court.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After we have done at the Court, we went to JIM Putrajaya to queue. At the Ground Floor, the officer will check your documents to see if everything is in order before allowing you to proceed and give you a sequence number.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We got the number and went to 3rd floor to wait for our turn. After 2 hours, we were called and I went to the counter and submitted all the forms. However, the officer said they no longer do manual submission for LTSVP. Instead I was supposed to submit online.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">My bad for not listening to my gut feelings. I have read about this in the Foreign Spouses Support Group in FB but I thought I can still do manual. I mean it was only implemented in December 2021 and so I assumed that we can still do manual submission. It's really my bad for not checking and not listening to my gut feelings that kept telling me to submit online, but I didn't.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So here's the deal. Submit the renewal of LTSVP online. Once it is approved within 3 working days, you will receive email and then you are to pay online as well. Print out the receipt and make appointment again. Go to JIM again and then repeat the above steps and when your number is called, submit your all your documents together with the work endorsement renewal and then wait for your them to call you again.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The 2nd time they call you, it's to check against the original documents. Then wait again and the 3rd and final time they call you is to collect your passport. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We finished in 3 hours time. So I highly complement JIM for allowing online submission now. I just hope work endorsement can also be submitted online too.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Next, we will attempt to apply for Residence Pass. Once approved, he can stay and work for 5 years. If anyone would like to apply for this, please drop by JIM (at Putrajaya is Level 1) to get all the necessary information and forms. The officer will explain to you one by one. It's more tedious than LTSVP.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And good news to all those whose spouses are from China and Africa. Previously, all the applications you have to go through JIM Putrajaya only. However, now you can submit online and it can be done at any JIM near you. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><u>Pro-Tip: </u></i></b>On the appointment website, different branches will have different services. Like I was told that I can choose the sticking of the LTSVP on the passport as one of the services when I make appointment and that is quite fast, rather than make appointment under LTSVP. But this is only applicable to JIM Shah Alam and not JIM Putrajaya. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-8003574339152691872021-08-27T21:46:00.001+08:002021-08-27T21:46:14.561+08:00An update! A true Raksha Bandhan...<p style="text-align: justify;">Hello! I haven't written for many months. Main reason is because we are back to lockdown and this time very harsh. The kids haven't been out for 3 months and more. Schools are closed and no sign of covid numbers decreasing. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have been so busy with work and online school for the little girl.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What happened to Sahaj Kindy? I would love to continue but because of the uncertainty of covid and her kindergarten had online classes now and she is learning, so we just let it be for now.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But lots of Sahaj activities for the kids has been happening, all done during lockdown and feel so much of fun and joy just organising and coordinating. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This year, we had the first virtual Raksha Bandhan for kids and adults. The vibrations were fantastic just doing it. So much of joy and love.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikl8nKRQa0xxJugpWj6zObR63Yiu8UdrIqItDg-dKd572QD1DLqpoFm9IPy2oT4erqaYxL5-o1dsa1jbHuMDvNlhBLAQPn578KHmz1FaQqxTtg8Fn3sx851627rl8RJHOGWK8l/s3968/IMG_20210807_171516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2976" data-original-width="3968" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikl8nKRQa0xxJugpWj6zObR63Yiu8UdrIqItDg-dKd572QD1DLqpoFm9IPy2oT4erqaYxL5-o1dsa1jbHuMDvNlhBLAQPn578KHmz1FaQqxTtg8Fn3sx851627rl8RJHOGWK8l/s320/IMG_20210807_171516.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Being someone who was not brought up celebrating Raksha Bandhan as a child, I was amazed at how beautiful the ceremony was when I was introduced to it when I came to Sahaja Yoga. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Being the eldest in the family, I have always wanted an elder brother to love and protect me. That came true when I came to Sahaj.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The first brother who really took care of me was a brother from UK. He was so much older than me, but would tell me that I have a special place in his heart as I was the first sister who tied a rakhi for him. I had no idea as he was also the first rakhi brother I tied to.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He gave me a free air ticket to Cabella on the year he got married. At that point of time, I was studying part-time and could not afford it. I was so taken aback as it was the most expensive gift I have received in my life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Another brother who really took care of me was an Indian brother. I still remembered clearly of what he did and was so touched and amazed by his love although so subtle. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We flew to Delhi together, on the same flight. Upon arrival, the Indian customs suddenly decided to check all the Malaysians' luggage and told us to open them up and they started searching. But Indians don't have to and were told to just proceed to leave.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This brother has already gone ahead when he realised I was not behind him. He actually turned back, went through security to check where I was and found the Custom officer ransacking my luggage. He told the officer in Hindi that I am his rakhi sister and we are going to Delhi together. I was so touched by just these words of his although I don't understand Hindi. The officer ignored him and continue searching and then just let all of us go, without further problems. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Upon arrival at Nirmal Dham, this brother told other brothers to help me with my luggage and brought it right up to the pendal. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Since then, I felt the significance of Raksha Bandhan is so deep and important but yet not easily understood. Many have also took it for granted. Just for the sake of tying without truly understanding the beauty and joy of this brother and sister relationship.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This year, I truly felt this subtle beauty, which is not material and not external. But something introspective and beautiful and eternal. I could finally understand this beautiful relationship much more than before.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So far it's always an elder brother who has been taking good care of me. And those 2 brothers left Malaysia back to their own country.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This time, it involves a younger brother. I had tied a rakhi for him many years ago but we are not that closed as we don't attend the same collective. He seldom reply my messages.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Few months back, a tragedy struck his family. A month later, suddenly I thought of reaching out to him. After much thoughts of whether I should send him a message, one morning after meditation, I wrote a long message and right before sending, I checked vibes if it was cool and it was and so I just sent.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What I wrote was more of sharing my own tragedy and how I ended up in Sahaja Yoga and still am here. Nothing more. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Many hours later, he replied. And we ended up messaging one another for at least an hour. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Soon, he started becoming active again in activities and was putting everything into action. I was glad he was able to find his footing again. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">One day, a sister told me that she spoke to this little brother of ours. And that my message that I sent that day has opened his eyes. I was so touched and never knew the impact I have made. I cried.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Since that day, I have been feeling that he is there to protect me whenever there is trouble. Although he probably didn't realised he is doing it, but I could feel it. It was very subtle and yet so beautiful that no words can explain the level of his protection towards his sisters.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Many beautiful things are happening despite the test, hardship and difficulties surrounding us. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Raksha Bandhan to all my brothers. May your love and protection towards your sisters are eternal.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-26400253759707509492021-03-12T16:35:00.001+08:002021-03-12T16:35:29.929+08:00Sahaj Homeschool 2021 for 5 years old - Academic<p style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: red;"><b>Disclaimer: I am not a teacher but merely a full-time working mom. If you would like to share this page, please credit to this blog. Thanks!</b></span></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Oops, I forgot a post this Monday. Here in Malaysia, some of us started going back to office and kids back to school. I have yet to send my little girl yet as I am still not comfortable with the numbers of Covid cases.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Reading Eggs</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqgeH3LOkbcKfFx4v8cvSSM8zV5Qg4MqzpRcABiQcMwQKeyHiRGF-LnzQ87Dw6WG4Q6gsd29KocKNTMSShucKMPZcHQCFuDUSCAvqLDwRswbS4Mhxb4rdJ1bzeEfMoR4fptJD/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="939" data-original-width="1069" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqgeH3LOkbcKfFx4v8cvSSM8zV5Qg4MqzpRcABiQcMwQKeyHiRGF-LnzQ87Dw6WG4Q6gsd29KocKNTMSShucKMPZcHQCFuDUSCAvqLDwRswbS4Mhxb4rdJ1bzeEfMoR4fptJD/" width="273" /></a></u></b></div><b><u><br /><br /></u></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">While looking for a good website for academic resources last year, when we were all in locked down and I was feeling exhausted from the so-called online classes done by the kindergarten, I stumbled upon this program called, "<a href="https://readingeggs.com.au/" target="_blank">Reading Eggs</a>".</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is not a sponsored post and I am not paid by them. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reading Eggs is an Australian program that focus on reading and Maths. It is an interactive program that in a website and also an app.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What I really love about this program is how my little girl enjoy it so much and has improved immensely from just learning alphabets to reading story books now.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is not a free program. They have a 30 days free trial and I was so thrilled with the results that I immediately paid for a year's subscription after the trial ended.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The teaching style is in the form of a game, passing each levels as she progresses. There are 3 programs in there. English, Maths and Phonics.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the website, you also get free worksheets which are revision of what they have learned in the app. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The program is so colourful and attractive that any child would enjoy to use it. It's easy, user-friendly and convenient.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It also emails me a report when my little girl completed a level. It gives me an update of what my girl has been doing, learning and what she needs to work on.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It has quizzes and fun games that kept on enticing my little girl. Like she needs to earn her eggs in order to play some games or to decorate her house she needs eggs to buy the things for it.. And in order to earn the eggs, she needs to complete each level. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I also found out that some kindergarten uses this program as part of their Online teaching.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The down side of this program is it doesn't focus so much in writing (because they can't write in a website right). That you have to do with the worksheets provided. Also, sometimes the website or the app would hanged but that doesn't happen all the time. I feel the depth of the material is enough to counter all the cons. And another down side is you have to control the screen time of your child, which I will write in a separate post.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Khan Academy Kids</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoiIn4wJCcr9z1VqerqQLWSawr1Kb8c5LMScuf3VuDbV4uSvnwV6I2D1PqTeeKf3xfRrb0tlvk6MP6_0_KXnDk4yT5JrFyUWEfh_ZtfUgDBIYE-ttyWDD3WPsHoFTy-st9Nt9/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1021" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoiIn4wJCcr9z1VqerqQLWSawr1Kb8c5LMScuf3VuDbV4uSvnwV6I2D1PqTeeKf3xfRrb0tlvk6MP6_0_KXnDk4yT5JrFyUWEfh_ZtfUgDBIYE-ttyWDD3WPsHoFTy-st9Nt9/" width="320" /></a></u></b></div><b><u><br /><br /></u></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">While searching for a free educational app, I came upon this app called "Khan Academy Kids". It is entirely FREE with no ads. This is a US program created by this guy who wanted all kids to have free education.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's also interactive but not in the game style. My little girl sometimes like to play with this app too. It covers more subjects than Reading Eggs. Includes science and teaching about emotions.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The con of this app is it doesn't follow a structured syllable. And it doesn't gives me a report of what my girl has been learning. I feel it also switches too suddenly, from English to Science and suddenly to Maths. You can't choose what to learn. You just have to go with the flow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Play to Learn Virtual Preschool</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP9C9fhyPvKhR7bEMVXvGqLj6e2IZoLtU9knH0i02SMQwBjLYBt_yWk-uBIIQOiCyW2PI1ZbdG2LKpFnqN3u68CwDnn8LeHg8PLtE5fcD4sRiVRCMKy-4BB8z4mha2UxJ5ysj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="1314" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP9C9fhyPvKhR7bEMVXvGqLj6e2IZoLtU9knH0i02SMQwBjLYBt_yWk-uBIIQOiCyW2PI1ZbdG2LKpFnqN3u68CwDnn8LeHg8PLtE5fcD4sRiVRCMKy-4BB8z4mha2UxJ5ysj/" width="320" /></a></u></b></div><b><u><br /><br /></u></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Found this on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdL1MZnGotv0uN6-ROztqdw">YouTube</a>, this channel has 30 mins each video to share from Nursery Rhymes to stories. My little girl is hooked as the lady who presented the video is very good with children. This is probably more suitable for younger kids.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately, they don't have a wide variety of videos. But it's good enough if you are just starting homeschooling.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are many good YouTube channels and videos to do homeschooling. If you know more, please do share with me. These are my top 3 go-to for homeschooling our girl. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are also many not good websites or YouTube channels that are only there for money with lots of advertising and no free trial. I wanted so much to look for an app or a program that teaches Mandarin and Malay, somewhat like Reading Eggs, but I couldn't find any.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-24786005499440203022021-03-08T11:58:00.045+08:002021-03-08T11:58:02.394+08:00Sahaj Homeschool 2021 for 5 years old - Sahaj Knowledge<p><span style="color: red;"><b>Disclaimer: I am not a teacher but just a full-time working mom. If you would like to use materials from this blog, please do credit it to the authors and this blog. Thank you!</b></span></p><p>Jai Shri Mataji!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As mentioned in the earlier post, we wanted a homeschool method that is balance. Not too academic based and must have some fun factor and not forgetting Sahaj knowledge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrqu1xLIWa74Ntp1cRC0xcmy00ssvt0JADuTA5w7pY8-K8AqsVufj9p1np9mxyxnUHHSwCJSxcWcqfyWpeELMyZVe2PUGSMb70tqKlXpsrOFm1mYedDo41K_ST7gZbytJVSvS/s1650/Sahaj-Childrens-Colouring-Book3+Sarita+Keetley_Page_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrqu1xLIWa74Ntp1cRC0xcmy00ssvt0JADuTA5w7pY8-K8AqsVufj9p1np9mxyxnUHHSwCJSxcWcqfyWpeELMyZVe2PUGSMb70tqKlXpsrOFm1mYedDo41K_ST7gZbytJVSvS/s320/Sahaj-Childrens-Colouring-Book3+Sarita+Keetley_Page_001.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">For Sahaj knowledge, I used this book called, "Sahaj Children's Colouring Book" by Sarita Keetley. You can download the book <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/489065222/Sahaj-Childrens-Colouring-Book-pdf" target="_blank">here</a> but with permission I think.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This book has beautiful illustrations for kids to do colouring, from chakra to chakra. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVvO4x2hoyQWvnuVRm6KDXxngKUMzXSxlldaabbmCQGzDgNEkH4ZCwf4DBIsqn9rWIiy8FFAA_Pu1Lpk2G-V9Hoxa2iYpBkrb38XuZlnI1d2gGRISBP_Ly4vNSK9fhs7NKPh8/s1654/My_Journey_With_The_Chakras_EN_Page_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1654" data-original-width="1654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVvO4x2hoyQWvnuVRm6KDXxngKUMzXSxlldaabbmCQGzDgNEkH4ZCwf4DBIsqn9rWIiy8FFAA_Pu1Lpk2G-V9Hoxa2iYpBkrb38XuZlnI1d2gGRISBP_Ly4vNSK9fhs7NKPh8/s320/My_Journey_With_The_Chakras_EN_Page_01.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Recently, there is a Sahaj brother, Rafael Sol who created this book called, <a href="https://pdf.amruta.org/Rafael_Sol/My_Journey_With_The_Chakras_EN.pdf" target="_blank">"My Journey With The Chakras"</a> a book with simple explanation on the chakras. You can also download this book in the link given.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As for videos, you can check out <a href="http://motherslove.online/" target="_blank">Mother's Love website</a>. These group of yogis from Borotin school have created this website and the contents. They have videos for chakras by chakras. Because the YouTube videos are not searchable, you have to watch them from the website or add it to a playlist.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Night time when we meditate, sometimes we play one of the guided meditation videos also in Mother's Love. Each video is about 10-15 minutes, so it's enough for her for now.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Now that we have finished the chakra by chakra explanation, we are moving towards singing bhajans and simple dance moves. So we will fit that 15 minutes to do some colouring, sing some bhajans and some simple dance. Next up will be learning about the deities. We bought some books when we were in India, so it's time to read some of the stories.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-8608724206269279272021-03-01T11:06:00.081+08:002021-03-01T11:06:00.126+08:00Sahaj Homeschool 2021 for 5 years old - Daily Timetable<p><span style="color: red;"><b>Disclaimer: I am not a teacher but just a full-time working mom. If you would like to use the materials in this blog, please do credit to the authors and this blog. Thanks!</b></span></p><p>Jai Shri Mataji!</p><p>I was looking for a suitable timetable for Miss A to start our homeschooling program and found one online that suits us. I modified it and here it is:</p><p>8.00am - Wake up, brush teeth, meditation (2 mins), breakfast</p><p>9.00am - Sun time (cycling, walking in the neighbourhood), bath</p><p>10.00am - Sahaj Knowledge</p><p>10.15am - English</p><p>10.30am - Phonics</p><p>10.45am - Maths</p><p>11.00am - Science</p><p>11.15am - Malay</p><p>11.30am - Mandarin</p><p>11.45am - Music / Art / Dance</p><p>12pm - End</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Everyday, her actual academic session is between 10am to 12pm and every subject gets 15 minutes only. You can adjust for longer time and modified according to your child. As Miss A sometimes wakes up at 9am, we cram everything in 1 hour before we start school proper. If she wakes up earlier, then we will do things leisurely.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp676O-S_dqCIjQVksggHw9a1hcM-QgVpUEsypvQUs73pgEwFMJWnEdSLy9LK8Ebg-M0W1I-3gx9t1Vimclpjn5ndhoyk-BPkdSNJnD23RC26cJzLP4Zyz7poJX5ivNGxEmBQB/s512/morning+prayer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="491" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp676O-S_dqCIjQVksggHw9a1hcM-QgVpUEsypvQUs73pgEwFMJWnEdSLy9LK8Ebg-M0W1I-3gx9t1Vimclpjn5ndhoyk-BPkdSNJnD23RC26cJzLP4Zyz7poJX5ivNGxEmBQB/s320/morning+prayer.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every morning after breakfast, we will sit at the altar and pranam and will say this prayer. After that, we raise kundalini and bandhan and sit for 2 minutes meditation (or more). Since she is 5 years old, I will ask if she can sit for 5 minutes. Will increase 1 minute for each year until she can do on her own without me telling her to.</div><p style="text-align: justify;">During sun time, we like to cycle or walk around the neighbourhood and pick flowers for Shri Mataji. Recently Miss A received a portable swimming pool as a birthday present, so some days she will have an early morning swim before we start class.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After bath, I will ask her to pick her pyjamas and put for wash. This are the little things to get her to do on her own.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Since her attention span for her age is short, we try to squeeze each lesson in 15 minutes. Sometimes we do have time overrun and so we will end later. However, we do noticed that Miss A has better attention span that most 5 years old. She can sit for hours helping us to peel hundreds spring roll skin patiently.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After 12pm, we will have lunch and then break for the day. In her kindergarten, the timetable is from 8am-12pm. But they get a short break for toilet and snacks. Here between 10-12pm, no breaks and just continuous class. So far I find it suits her. Adjust if you need to. The main goal for us is not too academically based and incorporate some fun factor and not stray from Sahaja Yoga knowledge and to be discipline and responsible.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the afternoon, she will either have a nap or play time or both.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the next few posts, I will share what materials I have been using for her classes.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-48356758850422603842021-02-22T16:06:00.125+08:002021-02-22T16:06:00.133+08:00Sahaj Homeschool - Start young<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Disclaimer: I am not a teacher but just a full-time working mom. Every week from 9 Feb 2021, I will be posting about Sahaj Homeschool. If you would like to copy and paste from this blog, please credit to this blog and the author. Thank you!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jai Shri Mataji!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To us as a Sahaj family, Sahaj has been the building blocks and foundation for our spiritual growth. Having practise Sahaja Yoga for many years, when we had Miss A, our little girl, we want nothing but Shri Mataji's teachings and guidance for her. We want her to inculcate Sahaj culture in her. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, we started her as soon as she was born. We started oil massaging her every night when she was about 3 months old. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the earlier years, there was not so much on Sahaj education as it was mostly play and have fun. When she was 2 years old, I made her a Sahaj Busybook. You can read the details <a href="https://nycsahaj.blogspot.com/2018/03/sahaj-busy-book.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Though she is still keeping the Sahaj Busybook (though not as beautiful as before), she can now recognise the deities in the books. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">When she knows how to sit upright without support (about 6 months old), we made her footsoak every night with very little salt. We made sure that she footsoaks every single night with us. No excuses, except when she is too tired until slept off. We had to be strict with her because we lived with non-yogis and Miss A is quite sensitive. If she doesn't footsoak for one night, sometimes she gets intense pain in her legs that will make her cry which doesn't go off until she footsoaks and do clearing.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">She still doesn't really know what meditation is but can recite some mantras during footsoaking. She closes her eyes and sit for meditation. Sometimes her vibes are good, sometimes not. So as parents we have to continuously clear her because our vibrations will also affect the kids.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It makes a huge difference. I see the difference in her and in other kids. She is peaceful in nature, creative and courageous and innocent all around. That are the qualities we want to instill in her.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KOX5aCj7bSg1gs4Ph-AUwNHa48dqi02_NJM_rKem9Fi9QnxwrEhgbgRY_dLZfBiu7KQjoTKm18UI3FT-N70Cs9DlnMM9uUgMsIazHiwBI865HM_27wGqDGNzIEzwnf88xrwJ/s220/footsoakleft.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KOX5aCj7bSg1gs4Ph-AUwNHa48dqi02_NJM_rKem9Fi9QnxwrEhgbgRY_dLZfBiu7KQjoTKm18UI3FT-N70Cs9DlnMM9uUgMsIazHiwBI865HM_27wGqDGNzIEzwnf88xrwJ/s0/footsoakleft.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Personally I feel, a good upbringing is essential in shaping a good person and a better yogi. This is from my personal experience.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have known a 30 years old man and now in his mid 40s, who cannot make a single decision on his own. He needs someone to spoon-feed him information and his parents had been making probably all decisions for him since young, so much so that he can't function on his own. Every single action need to be told to him in order to be taken. I blamed the parents for this. But of course parents would say, he is old enough to decide on his own. Then I will pose this question, "Having someone made decisions for him his entire life, and not taught to think on his own, do you think he knows how to do it on his own?" Complacency, laziness, lethargy would take over since his brain never needed to think much. It has gotten to the point that he can't even decide if he wants to use a spoon or a fork to eat. I am not joking, this is true story.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Another now going to be 40 years old man, whom his mother has always been deciding many things for him, and sometimes the decisions were so bad that influence the man's future, including divorcing his wife. The man's mother has recently passed on and now he has to make his own decisions, then only he regretted his actions. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Both men are good hearted but lack common sense. And I feel our current education system is not helping them much too. If we want to shape a good society, we should give them good education. If we have teachers who also need to be told what to teach, then we will not have good students.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I feel a child should be given freedom to explore on their own but parents should be the one controlling to what extent the freedom their child should have. A child should be allowed to speak openly, ask questions, teach them to be confident and speak from the heart. But the type of actions should be check and controlled and disciplined. Like freedom of speech means you can speak freely but not rudely. You don't want your child to mix with the bad apples and speak foul languages and get into drugs and bad activities. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I grew up very insecurely. When I chipped my 2 front teeth and my parents didn't want to send me to the dentist for a year, I grew shy and had inferiority complex. I refused to ask question, refused to smile, refused to talk, just because I refused to open my mouth and show my ugly teeth. Even after the dentist fixed my teeth, the psychology effect of being so scared and nervous had already set in. And this happened the moment I changed school, so I had no friends at all. Slowly through projects, I met this group of good friends who shaped me to who I am today. They scolded me because I refused to ask a salesperson a question when I was out shopping with my friends. Another friend taught me to be braver and more confident. This group of friends are also very smart and I learn a lot from them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I grew up feeling very scared to ask anyone question. I was told to be more assertive in my speech and more confident and Shri Mataji told me I lacked courage. It took a long time to change. Through work, through colleagues, through Sahaja Yoga, I learn to ask many questions.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">One day, when Miss A asked me why she is not allowed to dance on the stage (as it was made from very flimsy material and not suitable for dancing), I just told her to ask the uncle who is in-charge of the stage. And there she was, my 3 year old then, went to ask this uncle on her own and got the answers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Children need to be encourage to do things on their own, to see their own potential and see how far they can go. So, start young. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-2526924171681999472021-02-15T12:36:00.074+08:002021-02-15T12:36:00.492+08:00Sahaj Homeschool - Introduction<p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red;">Disclaimer: I am not a teacher but just a full-time working mother. If you want to share this post, please credit to this blog.</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6aXy3qyHjZqLFjCiSx72Ii4GrbDfXcSrx8dPwp2pdrvmmJvnEJbkYCH_QJ4aYKy2tu03MQTlw9zPid_-KO-J-Hjio-RHmdUHTMNmNYfrO6TRgx8lGNZW3Jk3Z0g2AQ4y9aWn/s2048/BB0049Pratishstan+1990+ColinH+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6aXy3qyHjZqLFjCiSx72Ii4GrbDfXcSrx8dPwp2pdrvmmJvnEJbkYCH_QJ4aYKy2tu03MQTlw9zPid_-KO-J-Hjio-RHmdUHTMNmNYfrO6TRgx8lGNZW3Jk3Z0g2AQ4y9aWn/s320/BB0049Pratishstan+1990+ColinH+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></b></div>Jai Shri Mataji Sahaj parents. I have decided to post topics about Sahaj homeschool for 5 years old once a week. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">How our homeschooling journey started? I have always desire that my little girl get to attend a Sahaj school. In fact, I have thought of sending her to ISPS or maybe the Devi School in Canada later. She is at the age who can attend Borotin school or Cabella school But due to our tight finances, we are unable to send her to Sahaj schools.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In fact, last year we registered her in a local, traditional setup kindergarten nearby with affordable fees. I am not very keen with the kindergarten because I don't like the style of education where they force the kids to memorize and do as the teacher told and hamper their creativity in their thinking. But since the vibrations was cooler compared to other Montessori kindergartens, let's trust the vibrations and see where it will bring us.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When we first visited the kindergarten, it looks like a military setup, to me. There was no grass but some playground equipment on concrete floors. We saw the kids have to do what the teacher told. If the teacher said go on the slide, you go on the slide and not the see-saw. The teachers were also very loud and you cannot hear any kids laughing. They were so quiet and contained. And there was a prayer altar in the balcony. But since the vibes were cooler than others, I just pray hard and let it go.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Her teachers were very good and patience. Then I saw that if the kids cannot colour, the teachers will finish the colouring for them. It bugs me that they were strict with what colour to use and only told to use that colour only. Like only orange colour for orange fruit.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Then the pandemic hit us and she only attended 2 and half months of physical kindergarten and another 2 and half months of online classes. Because the kindergarten was so traditional (they don't even have a website), can you imagine how online classes are? The teachers would record 3-5 minutes of video and send through WhatsApp every single day. One video for one subject. And guess who ended up teaching her at home? We then thought it was ridiculous to pay the same fees but the teaching method was so cheap. So we took her out of kindergarten for the next half of the year. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">For the second half of 2020, she was playing most of the time. Since she was only 4 years old then, it was still ok to do that.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But this year, she turned 5 and we were looking seriously into her studies, both academically and spiritually.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Thanks to the pandemic, we can find many materials online, free and paid. Some are pretty good and I am still searching for them. Sahaj wise, we do have some materials for kids which I will be sharing also. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I did some research and found a very Sahaj based timetable from another preschool online. As I am not a teacher, I do not have the syllabus to teach properly. So, I just make up my own. I also asked around parents who have been homeschooling their children. Though homeschooling is originated from a Christian background, I thought why not change it to Sahaj homeschooling instead.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Of course, the downside of homeschooling is our little girl can't meet up with her friends and no one to play with. Unlike a Sahaj school setting where the kids can sing, dance, play, meditate together, she won't be able to experience this.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But there is always an online option though it is not the best. So, attending a physical school is still a better choice but don't know when this pandemic will be over.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And since she turned 5 and we feel we cannot delay her schooling anymore. We can't wait until the pandemic is over. Besides she was growing up so quickly and so I feel we have to do something urgently.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And hence, this Sahaj homeschooling technique is born. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-76030995190926227342021-02-09T12:31:00.002+08:002021-02-09T12:31:30.199+08:00Jai Shri Mataji!<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuVJqx-GQe_nU48lWc9wn2k55fPbd0XtJUXs7Hs_owfOT0i8OSdbKqOd4HBqxACHdtmsjD3_SNmWgosptsFTuhywfYX6SCdkIhdJB9Je6975iTrEYyfdnyt3OALVo5jmE6vUP/s960/Adi_Shakt-+Re--fina-37.5x28.3l-X2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="727" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuVJqx-GQe_nU48lWc9wn2k55fPbd0XtJUXs7Hs_owfOT0i8OSdbKqOd4HBqxACHdtmsjD3_SNmWgosptsFTuhywfYX6SCdkIhdJB9Je6975iTrEYyfdnyt3OALVo5jmE6vUP/w303-h400/Adi_Shakt-+Re--fina-37.5x28.3l-X2.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Hello! This is the second post in this blog for 2021 and I am not sure if it will be the last for this blog. This year will be the 15th year since the blog has started. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Content theft</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Due to content theft (whether due to good deed or not), I have decided to revert most of the posts that are personal back to Draft. It took me several hours to do that (thanks to Blogger's filter which is not very user-friendly). I was contemplating whether to make the blog private instead, since not many readers now and who reads a blogs nowadays? But I thought just leave it open to public but only contains Sahaja Yoga information (might have some personal posts as well as I gave up after some time).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have said many, many times in this blog and to the content thieves themselves. Please always credit any posts taken from this blog back to the author, i.e me. Well, I hope my experiences that are being shared worldwide are worth your time. Because I can see my content now spreading all over, on social media, without any credit to the author. It's ok. I just hope you learn something from my experience.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Monetization</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have never monetize this blog or the YouTube account. Simply because this is for Sahaja Yoga and we should not make a profit out of it. But there are some unscrupulous so-called yogis who creates contents of Shri Mataji and then monetized them. I hope they put the money to good use or for the betterment of Sahaja Yoga. Otherwise, I think it's very nasty to make profit out of Sahaja Yoga and Shri Mataji.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever watch a YouTube video and playing a bhajans and suddenly in the middle of the song swamped with advertisements? Yup, those are monetized. So, be very very wary of this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Start fresh</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">OK, now that I have made it clear, let's start fresh again. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">How have everyone been? For me, Year 2020 has been a year of introspection and continues to 2021. And I feel that Shri Mataji is giving us more time and chance to change ourselves. Better do something before it's too late. This is judgement time. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many people were getting lost and are now finding their way through spirituality. It reaches a point to me, I feel that everything is meant to happen in the way you are meant to receive it. Be it good or bad. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Lessons from the pandemic</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What are the things we have learn from this pandemic so far? I am not talking about the SOPs, ever fluid rules and regulations and the physical distancing, sanitizing etc. No, spiritually, what have you learn?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><i>Family Reunion</i></li></ul></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">For some, the pandemic has taught us not to wait until it's too late to visit your elderly parents. Or to care for them. Or to call them and speak to them whenever you can. The CNY SOPs has confuses many of us and uproar from the Chinese community. But think about it, whether they allow us to meet up or not, within that 10km, how many of us are bless to have parents who lived 10km away? I am one of those blessed ones. I lived with them. But my husband is not. His mom is thousands of km away. So, don't wait until a festival to spend time with your parents. Same thing with kids, don't wait until it's a school holiday or weekend to spend time with them. Because of pandemic and many are working-from-home, you get to spend a lot of time with them now. Enjoy it!</div></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><i>Children's education </i></li></ul><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Deep in my heart, I wanted the Sahaj kids in Malaysia to have a good Sahaj upbringing. So when we started Bal Shakti classes in 2018, I felt my desire was coming true. But we had to stop in 2019 due to unforseen circumstances and 2020 the kids were unable to even attend collective. </div></blockquote></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><p>But the pandemic now makes us go online and so I have been teaching my little girl on my own, homeschooling her in fact. I am most worried about her education in fact. I have enrolled her in kindergarten but because they don't have online classes available and the rising numbers of Covid cases, I have decided to defer her until further notice. </p></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: justify;">Since I am working from home most days, I thought it will be a good chance for me to teach her Sahaj education. She already know about meditation and we footsoak every night. But I wanted a Sahaj school setting. At the same time, I wanted to teach her academically without hampering her creativity to think (unlike traditional kindergarten which tends to spoon feed the kids until they don't know how to do things themselves). And most homeschool techniques are Christian based. So after much introspection, I realised that Sahaj education is just a co-curricular activity. What I did was Sahaj homeschooling instead. </p></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><p>Wow, what a breakthrough. I wanted to write something else but suddenly this Sahaj homeschool came and so this blog onwards will be on Sahaj homeschooling.</p><p>I will be sharing materials (credits to the authors) on what I have been doing with my 5 year old. Hopefully this will benefit Sahaj parents.</p></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Take care and see you in the next post!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-60458421396788412922021-01-13T16:40:00.003+08:002021-01-13T16:41:26.277+08:00This post is only for Sahaja Yogis - THE STORY OF NIRMALA<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LqSUUwhENtU" width="320" youtube-src-id="LqSUUwhENtU"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jai Shri Mataji! And hello to all the brothers and sister of the Sahaj world. I was too busy getting ready for the second lockdown and what not that I have completely forgotten to post about this.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Back in August 2020 during the first lockdown, few mommies got together and thought we would like to start a project. This project is called "The Story of Nirmala". So, the mommies wrote the script and we got the kids to do the voiceover. And I would be the producer and director of this video.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Everyone did this in their own home, with their own device and send all the recorded voices to me. I would Google photos online, compile the voiceovers and produced them episode by episode. All this was done by using only the app VN. And in-between I inserted another yogini's daughter's illustrations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The project dragged for a few months due to all of us busy with our own thing. The challenge was to get the kids to record. The younger ones have to repeat after the adults. While the older ones can read. Some mommies have to record word by word and sent in several recordings and thanks to technology, I was able to merge them all together via a website. There are many mp3 joiners and mergers online and free of charge.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On 30th December 2020, we finally got all the illustrations ready. So, my goal was to present this for our collective after New Year's Puja. So, all I have to do was to put the illustrations into the video and that's it!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, I made a huge mistake! I was doing all these editing with the tablet and because the storage was small, it told me to delete some files before I could proceed. Without thinking, I deleted all the source pictures and videos. I thought I have already publish the videos into mp4 format but I haven't!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So the whole of 31st December 2020, I was running like crazy. First trying to sort out the videos. Then went to the centre to help with flower decoration. Then came home and made a cake for prasad. And in between I was trying to sort out the videos.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Good news was the subtitles were still there. That was the most painstaking part of the editing. Initially was typing from my phone then tried the tablet and it was easier with the S-pen.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bad news was the images and voiceovers were missing and that I had to re-do this episode by episode. So there was 9 episodes altogether. On top of that, VN started giving me problems. The videos became corrupted after publishing them. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I didn't understand. The vibrations were cool with each episodes but the video was still not coming together. What I found was when the video have typo, I had to re-do it then only the video would work. If I don't, nothing works. So, I had to correct some mistakes here and there and then it was done! It's like Shri Mataji telling me that this is Her story and so it has to be good, may be not perfect, but good. In fact, I couldn't remember which photo I put earlier and I re-do it again and found that the second time was much better. It matches the voiceover perfectly.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With very little time left, I only sat down with full focus at about 9pm. I prayed to Shri Mataji to please let this work. Gave bandhan, change to inShot app and voila, smooth like a baby! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">By 11.30pm, the video was finally completed.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After New Year's Puja, we presented this 15 minutes video to the collective. And the next day, this was on YouTube. However, it is unlisted, so only those with the link can open. It is not searchable and won't be shown in the channel either.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What I learn from this experience is to just surrender to Shri Mataji. I was at wit's end on how to get it done before the New Year. Finally I just decided to let it go and pray to Shri Mataji to make it work. It's a video about Her life after all. So no need to plan too much. No need to do so much unnecessary work. Just need to stay in focus, full attention on Sahasrara and surrender. And it works so beautifully!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, here it is! Enjoy!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-87017757160377055172020-09-30T17:39:00.000+08:002020-09-30T17:39:49.703+08:00You only live once or you only die once?<p style="text-align: justify;">Hello hello! It's been 3 months since I last wrote. Busy busy as you can see. Lots had happened, with the Covid situation being very fluid everyday, people copying contents of this blog and sharing on FB without crediting to this blog and so much of drama everywhere.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As I grow older, the more I crave for peace and quietness. For joy and gratitude. For God's blessings and little miracles. For good news and more good news.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What more in such sensitive times, new normal, countless SOPs, recession and economy downturn, the more I want that inner peace. Enough of the drama.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But I don't understand some people. Maybe too free with their time, but won't be judging them on that. Why fight for the wrong cause? Why create havoc and chaos? Why plant hatred on others? Why invoke anger and fear?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With so much of imbalances and our subtle system upside down, we can fall sick easily. The stress we put on ourselves can hurt our immune system. We may not feel it immediately. But many years down the road, we will definitely feel it in our old age.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lately, I feel a very subtle connection with Divine. Every single day, I am confronted with something that need to be introspected. And then the introspection happened so gently and spontaneously.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I realised most of the time, the problem lies with me. Why certain thing is not working out? It's because of me, me and me.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I also changed very subtly. Without realising it. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Still far from perfect, but someone asked this question, "Do you live once or die once?"</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To me, you live everyday but only die once. So, live the best everyday. Do things that make your spirit happy. Don't be angry. Don't harbor hatred. Don't be unhappy. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As for me, I watch my K-dramas, something that is not suspenseful or horror. I watch comedies, food variety shows and lately been watching The Big Bang Theory. When I have the energy and time, I do some handicraft. Some ongoing projects. Some activities here and there. Teaching, sharing and witnessing. I should read more, bake more, spend more time teaching my girl. Just doing what I could.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So don't miss out the best of this life. Things don't work out? Find out why. My comfort to my soul is the smell of my girl's hair. Everyday after work, that is what I crave. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, live life to the fullest. Stop feeling so miserable. Because in the end who is the loser? The one who didn't enjoy life but suffer everyday from one's own mind. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-43156654407543289412020-06-22T09:14:00.001+08:002020-06-22T09:14:38.970+08:00Are you stress, worry or unhappy?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lt1mU_zRmZw" width="320" youtube-src-id="Lt1mU_zRmZw"></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-6504269291885291232020-05-29T17:24:00.000+08:002020-05-29T17:24:44.290+08:00Stuck in MCO and this happen!<div style="text-align: justify;">I am loving Blogger's new look. Haven't been here for a long time, even during quarantine, although have all the time in the world, but not really in the mood to write. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Past few months, lots had happened, especially spiritually. So, today, I would like to write it down so that I can remember this moment forever. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The whole realisation started from one chakra to another. The whole subtle system was touched. It was truly a discovery of the self.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Pingala Nadi - Right Channel</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We started becoming very right sided. Because we were unsure of the future, lots of thoughts of what ifs. Worry for the economy, worry for the sick, worry for the virus. It was just thoughts, thoughts and thoughts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Ida Nadi - Left Channel</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then we became left sided. After days of not doing anything, sleeping late, no exercise, no discipline, we became lazy and lethargic.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Heart</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When MCO started, lots of us has fears of the unknown. With infections and number of deaths rising, many began to wonder if there is an end to this pandemic. Some became more and more agitated and nervous. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For me, I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do. Before I switched off my office PC on 17th March 2020, I was threatened by my boss that if I don't come out with any work during the 2 weeks (first MCO), I will get a pay cut. I have to prove that I am worth my salary. I was scared too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The problem was, we were not provided with any laptop to do the work. We have to depend on our home laptop/PC which many of us don't have or in very bad condition as we don't need to use a laptop or PC when at home. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The direction wasn't clear. Threats were thrown. Bosses feared for the economy and losses. Staff were confused to the max.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On top of that, my husband wasn't getting paid. So I felt very stressful financially and also emotionally due to work pressure.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Agnya</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From fear, anger also came. As some of us have no place to vent our anger, some vented on our kids or people who are vulnerable. Shouts, scoldings, beatings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lots of I-ness involved. I am good. I am smart. I can do this. I don't care what you all do. I want this. I am this. Ego and superego have their play. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was all high on ego. Suddenly became the breadwinner of the family when my husband wasn't getting paid, I became such an important person. I also had to do grocery run as the 'ketua rumah'. I also had a lot of suppressed anger in me. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And was also involved in helping to clear a yogi who was down with some negativity and suddenly I felt so important and special. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Vishuddhi</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From scolding my kid, I became very guilty after that. I lost myself. I lost it completely. Was also expressing my anger a lot to my mom and husband. Just didn't know what to do in such volatile times. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Nabhi</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lots of worry financially. Couldn't find peace although we were all staying at home, there was no peace at home. Mistakes made at work and boss exploded. I wasn't being very efficient working from home. Worked throughout the day, through weekends, through public holidays and one Sunday, I worked till 3am and sent the email out at 3.30am. Liver was so heated up. Overworking. Was working so much until my girl and nephew asked why I cannot play with them. That they want to talk to my boss about it. Lol!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Was feeling very uneasy inside. No idea why or what. Was swinging from left to right. Feeling depressed at times. Feeling angry at times.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Swadisthan</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Non-stop thinking and lots of reactions. I tried to divert my attention to making a dollhouse for my girl. At least to activate the creativity. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxXhSDRhydcr7U2qnNBS1XwtFOnNEGGzTsXng7wYYuaDQ2YwUu-DjZDB6msQa_F3BQ866Fwam4WKB6Okf5sjTcEHkSyaMwdlsKEkGbsmq5bgQm0IJrxj4wQDHJkgy6ZNOT7Mh/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2976" data-original-width="3968" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxXhSDRhydcr7U2qnNBS1XwtFOnNEGGzTsXng7wYYuaDQ2YwUu-DjZDB6msQa_F3BQ866Fwam4WKB6Okf5sjTcEHkSyaMwdlsKEkGbsmq5bgQm0IJrxj4wQDHJkgy6ZNOT7Mh/s320/IMG_20200417_231649.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also diverted my attention to baking. Now that we have so much time in the world, we can explore our skills. 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We also grew our own bean sprout.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPm8L-4cMnKVJBxuti7Dwke7d5wEsiePsrSQfPgrW7UQ7Q3WH8FvsW7ng2ZpaAXYf953tcvSdy6wJ6q2SNCTO3SXkdbhg-pelk15YVsPmvouB7Qb4M5eAbTz5gzN0JiBGWrR_/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2976" data-original-width="3968" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPm8L-4cMnKVJBxuti7Dwke7d5wEsiePsrSQfPgrW7UQ7Q3WH8FvsW7ng2ZpaAXYf953tcvSdy6wJ6q2SNCTO3SXkdbhg-pelk15YVsPmvouB7Qb4M5eAbTz5gzN0JiBGWrR_/s320/IMG_20200422_084945.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgJIThx3ZEa8uxHril1VgO47-FDBN2I7xF45djiMX8BLWp5f6bthPRGYwBGg5T3QSEg75j6sOs5LjO7Xy8VbU06PHqiZTpZO8-6510fyyNM45wtLZFKT3cAbuFb-rtfzJAQJl/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3968" data-original-width="2976" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgJIThx3ZEa8uxHril1VgO47-FDBN2I7xF45djiMX8BLWp5f6bthPRGYwBGg5T3QSEg75j6sOs5LjO7Xy8VbU06PHqiZTpZO8-6510fyyNM45wtLZFKT3cAbuFb-rtfzJAQJl/s320/IMG_20200416_105714.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDdzwGmYPtoGOrwEQEik1jPhOk5CmKs7rgt0ucdIoCljywjB14uBOCQpHSfPqwAxofQOBGY0rQuaN8xSM0LftXVPX6pKx5zac5hqw3YR4ezEWZymp4qglilxIYQCJWd0PowC3/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2976" data-original-width="3968" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDdzwGmYPtoGOrwEQEik1jPhOk5CmKs7rgt0ucdIoCljywjB14uBOCQpHSfPqwAxofQOBGY0rQuaN8xSM0LftXVPX6pKx5zac5hqw3YR4ezEWZymp4qglilxIYQCJWd0PowC3/s320/IMG_20200412_184847.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Sahasrara</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With so many chakras blocked, it was difficult to put the attention on the Sahasrara. Thank goodness for the effort of the Indian yogis and many yogis all around the world to come up with mass collective meditation via YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But something is still missing. We joined the pujas, we did the aarti at our home, we gave small offerings at our altar, but I was still feeling very agitated and annoyed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>The Meditation</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What really helped me to sort myself out was the daily collective morning meditation on YouTube where Shri Mataji's speech was played. Sometimes Pratishthan channel, sometimes Nirmal Dham channel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All the meditation would start with Mahamantras and then Shri Ganesha's mantra and then balance left and right. Initially, I reacted because every single day it was the same form. Yes, ego play and lots of I-ness during this time. I insisted that meditation should be silent and no mantras should be recited in the morning meditation. So, I would switch off the volume and only turn it on during Shri Mataji's speech. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But, I was unable to sit through the meditation and speech. Lots of thoughts and feeling very uneasy and want to just finish it fast. Wasn't able to meditate properly. So then I thought better to join the collective meditation from start to finish. Then found I was able to go deeper into meditation. So, day after day, I would do this whenever possible. It helped so much to calm me down and get me started on the day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yet, I had reactions. Lots of them. Constantly non-stop reactions. Also came from the I-ness. I was this. I think this. I think it would be better that way. I am feeling this. I did this. So much of me, me and me. And giving my opinions freely.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also, my left heart was catching a lot. Kept clearing but it was still there. Did everything that needed to be done. Footsoak, candle, adjwain and camphor, shoebeat, paperburn, lime, coconut. Only didn't do matka pot because we couldn't go out to dispose it so thought never mind. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Slowly, things started changing. From the morning 1 hour meditation each day, to clearing and footsoaking and shoebeat and to having collective meditation with the sisters, to genuinely introspecting, something clicked. That something didn't start from me. It started in our little 4 year old girl.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Mooladhara</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One evening, during footsoak session, she said this prayer, "Shri Mataji, please put cool vibrations into my heart. Thank You!" She started praying more since I told her during footsoaking and meditation session, can only speak to Shri Mataji and no one else. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When she did that prayer, in my heart I smiled because it was so cute and innocent. Then was wondering if she knew what it means to have cool vibrations in the heart, because I don't. No matter how many times I have recited, "Shri Mataji, please come into my heart. Please clear my heart so that You can put Your Lotus Feet in my heart.", I still don't understand how it feels to have cool vibrations in my heart or to have Shri Mataji in my heart.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We also did our usual, "May God bless you" prayer to everyone that we remembered. Usually she would do for me and I would do for her. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We went to bed as usual after raising our kundalini and bandhan and after the Shri Nidra mantra. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>The Dream</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then I had that dream.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shri Mataji was in Her red sari and we were in a dining room and all sitting at the dining table. I was sitting next to Her. She told me that the puja photo on my altar does not have good vibrations. Bring it to show Her. She found behind the photo, someone had put some old, deformed, scratched pendants of Her as backing for the photo. She peeled it out one by one and put them under Her right palm while we continue casually chatting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When She opened Her palm, the pendants were back to normal and She distributed to us. We were all amazed by the miracle. Then someone said we will adjourn to a nearby Hometown restaurant for dinner with Shri Mataji and later to the One World Hotel where Shri Mataji was staying.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One yogi saw Shri Mataji's swollen feet and told that he will bring Her a bucket of warm water to soak Her feet. Shri Mataji replied, "My feet are warm, not cold."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then my little girl came to me and I introduced her to Shri Mataji but she was a little shy. Told her to say, "Jai Shri Mataji", but she refused. Then Shri Mataji laid on the floor so that my girl can hug Shri Mataji and be closer to Her and be comfortable.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My heart was filled with so much joy and love and vibrations. I kept refusing to wake up and was going deeper and deeper into meditation and in thoughtless awareness state. I woke up and thought to myself, OMG, She really came to my dream. She spoke!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>And that was it!</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since that dream, something happened to me. The same feeling I had when I left Vashi in 2009. The feeling of being so surrendered and detached to everything. My heart feels so much of Shri Mataji inside. So, it all started with the Heart.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With this feeling, so many aspects came to balance. No fear, no worry of the future. If we keep Shri Mataji in our heart, so many things worked out. Even if it doesn't worked out, I didn't make a fuss and just make it work out. And it did. It was so easy, effortless and spontaneous. Reactions were lesser and best part I could see my ego clearly. Where it came from, where to stop it. Why I am like this when others are not. Lots of introspection on my inner being.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Certain times I felt like replying a message to state my opinion and I stopped short and thought better not to. Ego don't get a chance to express. At work, was feeling uncomfortable and uneasy with my boss. But now was able to deal with her with love instead. Spoke to her politely and did whatever she told to do and was able to do it so efficiently and without mistakes until she had nothing to correct or to say. She is also milder and not aggressive and rude.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even at times, I would say some nonsense or something stupid. Then was able to laugh at it and let it go. Didn't hold any grudges, didn't feel angry, didn't feel like things wasn't working out. No jealousy, don't care what people say, things will just work out if we stay in this feeling. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't know what is happening to me. I think this is what Shri Mataji has said. The Nirvichara state. The Nirvikalpa state. Where we don't have thoughts and we don't doubt the Divine power.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What I came to realise was all the negative feeling was stemming in me. It started with my own thought, created by my own ego and superego. There was no one else to put this negative energy in me except myself. For instance, one day, I was feeling very upset with my mom. I drove out and suddenly I find like the whole world is against me. Then I thought ok, let's do this differently. Law of attraction. If I feel the whole universe is good and positive, then good and positive will happen. And it did. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And about forgiveness. I thought what is there to keep this grudge and anger in my heart. It wasn't making me feel any better. It was making me feel worse. Relationship was not great. So why be so egoistical about my own anger? I spoke to my mom again and forgave her what her words that hurt me. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And then about reactions. I always thought that those who do bad will be punish severely and when that didn't happened, I felt really upset. I always had this feeling of tit-for-tat. From young, I wanted to see karma on those who did bad things on others. But instead karma wasn't instant. They even got a better life than me. I was filled with jealousy and envy. Was thinking to myself, what's the point of being the good guy when the bad guy lives a better life than me? Forget about ascent. Let's just be the bad guy, that's what I thought.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Conclusion:</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw669nKVMdenCN41SRhvP_dmkmIcw6TX5H1oSXtLBGIe1ImRYufFJpjVPLa-gGElrx-ZMeqyKKpiv8qJCQJpsApoWQ7FjDCD0EOlhLiW27iA4Eur98k9LXT9psyfaELxnyWkmE/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="2572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw669nKVMdenCN41SRhvP_dmkmIcw6TX5H1oSXtLBGIe1ImRYufFJpjVPLa-gGElrx-ZMeqyKKpiv8qJCQJpsApoWQ7FjDCD0EOlhLiW27iA4Eur98k9LXT9psyfaELxnyWkmE/s320/IMG_20200524_233429.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In summary, it all started with good and deep meditation in the morning, which awaken the senses to introspect more to see the weakness and recognise where the ego is coming from. I realised I haven't been sincerely meditating for a long, long time, until we were stuck at home. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the Agnya is open, pray sincerely from the heart and it brought me heights on the Sahasrara. I really hope this feeling can last and be able to sustain this forever.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jai Shri Mataji!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-91665584900960125562020-03-13T18:30:00.001+08:002020-03-13T18:30:37.477+08:00With LOVE from the HEART<div style="text-align: justify;">
Amidst the COVID-19 chaos and craziness, let's share something nice today. </div>
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Recently the heart is being attacked quite a bit. Because of the virus, many things has stopped but the anxiety, the fear, the panic around us has not. Racism is getting worse, people blaming because of the virus origins, lack of action from authorities, make many of us feeling angry, irritated and annoyed. Our anger is expressed openly on social media and we can see so many people are cursing one another. Whether it is the virus or not. Whether it is about Sahaj or not. Everyone is on the verge of breaking down.</div>
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Let's take a step back. We can't stop the virus for now. We can only contain it. And the best is through social distancing as we can see how it has helped some countries with their immediate response on cities locked down and quarantine. We can't change a lot of things as much as we wanted to. So, let's start changing the things that we can. And that is ourselves.</div>
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Put both hands on your chest. Close your eyes. Deep breathe few times. In your heart, with full sincerity, say the person's name that you find annoying or have hurt you and then say May God Bless You. You can say it as many times as you like. </div>
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This is like sending love to your enemy. </div>
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I taught it to our girl. One day her teacher scolded her for something and she wasn't happy about it. So at night, when we meditated together, she did this prayer. The next day, the teacher is happy and smiling again. Now, she would say, "Mama, May God Bless you." And she would say for each family member.</div>
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We can't change that person. But we can change how we feel about that person. By doing that, I felt my heart opened a little and felt so light. And suddenly I also felt the person actually change. </div>
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From this experience, suddenly I find myself kept hearing Shri Mataji talking about the heart, from different puja talks, every day (as I have been listening to Shri Mataji's talk on the way to work). </div>
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One talk that really strike me was Sahasrara Puja Talk, 1989 in Italy. Where She said the first era was the opening of the Sahasrara and the next era is for the heart. How we have to keep our heart clean and pure.</div>
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Then it came to me that my heart is not as open as I thought it should be. Assuming that we do meditation twice a day, for so many years, but the heart is still close. How to check? Ask these few questions:</div>
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"Do we harbour anger for so-and-so?"</div>
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"Do we feel envy or jealous for so-and-so?"</div>
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"Do we wish others to go through my pain?"</div>
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"Do we wish illness for others?"</div>
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"Do we help others willingly without expectations?"</div>
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And whatever question you feel relevant. Unfortunately my answer is I still do. How our heart is going to be open if we still do all of these? Many of us including myself still have a long way to go. </div>
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With the heart close, how can the Sahasrara be kept open? It's all connected. So, let's first open our heart. With our heart open, we can conquer much more. Whether it is the virus or not. We will be stronger than before. Share the love with everyone virtually</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-2108983524026903802020-02-27T18:05:00.003+08:002020-02-27T18:05:40.064+08:00Divine play<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's only end of February 2020, but since the start of this year, the whole world has been thrown into chaos. My girl's drawing is best to explain it all. There's a shark in the rough sea and a boat, a hat, a balloon, ladder, sun, cap, something else and lastly a swastika in the middle of it all.</div>
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From this whole viral drama, what I can see is which country is the strongest and which one is the weakest. It seems that those who spent millions in war are so vulnerable when it come to a single virus. So, even if you have the best guns, you are not able to kill this virus, instead you get killed instead.</div>
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One virus and we can see the true nature of many people, many countries. The hatred towards a certain country, a certain people, a certain race is so apparent. What I find is more amusing is even yogis are not spare from all the reactions. What happen to love and compassion for all? Someone asked for bandhan when it was first started but it was filled with comments about conspiracy theory. and asking the Chinese yogis to be vegetarian. Lol. Only when virus hit Europe, then everyone is worried?</div>
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Take a step back and introspect. Is this a wake up call for all of us? A test our fears, our vulnerability, our reactions? Are we reacting to it or are we witnessing it? Are we a know-it-all and have all the answers or only Divine knows everything? Give your love to those who need it but don't limit it to those you know. Send it to those you don't like as well. </div>
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Whatever is happening is probably a reflection of our inner being. In the end, it's all a Divine play. </div>
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This trip wasn't originally planned. It wasn't in our travel schedule for this year as for year 2019, we have only planned to go China in February and Singapore in May and these were planned back in 2018.</div>
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A conversation with few yogis later initiated a desire inside me to go and to bring our little girl who is 3 this year to go as well. It would be her first trip ever and our first family trip to India.</div>
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You see, my last trip to India was 10 years ago, in Nov 2009, in Belapur, Navi Mumbai. My husband's last trip to India was also 10 years ago, in Oct 2009, in Belapur, Navi Mumbai. That time we were not married and we didn't know each other's existence.</div>
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I have been wanting so much to visit Nirmal Dham since 2011. And then after hearing stories from yogis who visited Ganga Ashram, wanted so much to go there as well. But so far nothing materialised as my leave was limited and there were so many plans on our plate, from getting married to getting pregnant and having a child. Probably the desire was not that strong too and financially was not permitting.</div>
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<u>3 months prior</u></div>
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In July 2019, we finally decided to just go ahead and book the tickets. Without thinking so much of whether leave will be ok or whether financially will be sufficient. We just booked once everyone confirmed going.</div>
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<u>2 months prior</u></div>
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In August 2019, we went to apply for the Indian visa. Because my husband is from China, we were concerned about his visa application. That's why we went a bit earlier than others. And everything went well. Both me and our girl got 1 year visa while husband got 3 months visa.</div>
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<u>1 month prior</u></div>
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The accommodation and the transportation was finally confirmed. </div>
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<u>10 days prior</u></div>
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Our little girl had a big cut on her foot that required 3 stitches. </div>
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Every single day, I was out shopping during my lunch time to buy this and that for our trip, especially since I wasn't too sure if our girl was healing properly, just in case, I bought a first aid kit and loaded it with gauze, iodine and bandages. Also was hunting for a luggage bag where she can sit on it while we push her through the airport so that we don't have to bring a stroller.<br />
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Our dog of 13 years old passed away peacefully.</div>
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Our girl's stitches were removed and it seems the wound is healing pretty well. We made her footsoaked and the salt water did wonders and dried the wound nicely.</div>
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<u>On the day of our flight - Day 1</u></div>
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My husband fell off the motorcycle just few hours prior to us taking the bus to the airport. Though he was not badly injured, but he has cuts, bruises and skin abrasions on his arm, leg and chin. The first aid kit that I packed for our girl was suddenly so useful for him. It seems like a lot of obstacles before our pilgrimage.</div>
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We arrived at Nirmal Dham after 5.5 hours of flight and 20 minutes of taxi ride. By the time we reached, it was almost 11pm. We meditated a short time at Shri Mataji's samadhi place and then get ready to sleep for the night.</div>
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<u>Day 2</u></div>
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We left for Ganga Ashram at 4.30am as the journey is about 9 hours on the road. </div>
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After 2 hours of winding road and car sickness (for me), we finally arrived at Ganga Ashram. This was the view that greeted us.</div>
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We arrived just in time for lunch and after lunch, we unpacked before going down to the river for footsoaking. The water was cold and the weather was cool. Then after we rested for a bit, it was time for dinner. The food was so yummy.</div>
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By 6pm, the sky is already dark. After dinner, we had the evening collective meditation and listened to Shri Mataji's talk. Can you see the praying mantis praying to Shri Mataji?<br />
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We ended the night after listening to some beautiful stories by Aunty Leela (caretaker of Ganga Ashram).</div>
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<u>Day 3</u></div>
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We woke up at 5am for meditation. By 6am, the sun has already risen. Then we walked for 2km (one way) to see the 'beach'. </div>
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The sand was so soft and clean. There were donkeys collecting these for construction purposes. The stones were so beautifully formed and colourful.</div>
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At 10am, Aunty Leela guided and did the treatment/cleansing by the River Ganga with all of us. Here we invoked Shri Ganga Mata's name to clean all our past karmas and all problems and ancestors problems or issues and to surrender entirely to Shri Mataji. </div>
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After the treatment, felt so cleared and joyful. After lunch we had a snooze and then it was time for dinner.</div>
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After dinner, all of a sudden, our little girl decided to do an impromptu dance, without being told or anyone telling her to do. The cleansing must have done some wonders to open her shy heart. </div>
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<u>Day 4</u></div>
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After our morning meditation, we decided to take Obelix (Shri Mataji's dog from Pratishthan) with us for a walk. This time we walked for 1.5km (one way).</div>
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This morning, after meditation, husband and I decided to walk on our own with Obelix and without our little girl. She was sleeping in the dorm with other aunties.</div>
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After our morning meditation, Obelix signalled to me that he wanted to go to the beach again. After seeing him going crazy with the sand and running into the river for a short wash and drank the water, we decided to bring him again to the beach, just me, husband and him.</div>
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After our breakfast, we headed to Devprayag to join the local collective meeting. Most of the yogis there had joined the local seminar and so not many were present at that day's meeting. However, the 3 girls who were the only yuva shaktis there, age 10, 13 and 17, were so amazing and impressive. They did everything from preparations, to singing bhajans and playing the dholak and their voices were so angelic and beautiful and pure. The dholak player had to also blow the conch and play the dholak the same time and no complaints whatsoever. After everything was over, the 3 girls served prasad. They did everything with their heart and innocence. We had tears in our eyes just listening to them sing. </div>
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After the collective ended, we walked nearby to see the Devprayag Confluence where the sacred River Alaknanda and River Bhagirathi met and became the River Ganga. You can see the left side is River Alaknanda where the flow is slower while the right side is the River Bhagirathi where the flow is faster. The colours of the two rivers are also different.</div>
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That same day was the Kojagiri Purmina or Sharad Purnima, which is a harvest festival celebrated on a full moon to mark the end of a monsoon. This is also the full moon after Navaratri where milk is offered to the Shri Chandrama and then we were supposed to drink the milk. We did a short puja that was so spontaneous and all done with the heart. No rituals and only respect and love for Shri Mataji. What beautiful vibrations we had and so blessed to be there at this time.</div>
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After a short breakfast, thanks to the love and generosity of Aunty Amba, we left Ganga Ashram after saying goodbyes to our host and all the yogis who were staying there.</div>
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After about 9 hours drive, we finally reached Noida Health Centre. We were just visiting to buy some products back to Malaysia.<br />
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After another 2 hours drive, we reached Gurgaon and stayed with Anand Bhaiya and Sunanda Didi for 2 nights. On this day, we travelled for 12 hours.</div>
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A day of shop till we drop. We went to the nearby malls, explored Om Bookstores, Spar Hypermarket and some pharmacies and got all our supplies. At night we were treated with some local Chaat (snacks) like Bel Puri, etc and Jelebis. So yummy. Then we headed to Om Sweet Store and bought my absolute favourite - Soan Papdi! </div>
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After that we went back and did brownies and prepare to celebrate Mahima's 21st Birthday. Mahima is Anand and Sunanda's daughter. She also gave me and our little girl a mehendi session. Such a talented and artistic girl!</div>
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After a true Indian experience, with the Indian food, Indian driver, Indian facial and mehendi, we headed to the airport for our flight back to Malaysia.</div>
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It took us 10 years to visit India again and I hope it won't take us another 10 years. Every time we come to India, there is always some clearing, some introspection and some thing we learn more about ourselves. This time it was a beautiful experience and since it was our 3 year old first trip to India, I hope it was memorable for her and for everyone she came across with.</div>
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We will be back, for sure!</div>
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Few days back, my little girl had a dream. Since she is only 3.5 years old, explanation of any thing in depth is not quite possible. </div>
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She dreamt of Shri Ganesha who said this to her, "Dance, Eat, Play."</div>
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And she also dreamt of Shri Mataji (she said they came together) who said, "Do work, Sleep, Walk."</div>
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While she probably doesn't know the meaning of them all, I think the message is pretty clear.</div>
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Shri Ganesha spoke to her and the message for her to learn dancing, to eat well and to play a lot.</div>
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I guess it's time for me to sign her up for bharatanatyam. Although she is not picky with food, but she ate too slow and would keep food in the mouth for a long time. And she does play, but I don't think it's enough, as she tend to watch TV more.</div>
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As for Shri Mataji's mesasge, I think it's for me. I am currently having some difficult time at work, wondering if I should do a career jump or just hang on. Because of the stress, I noticed I haven't been sleeping well. Bought a tracker and been using for a month and found that every time I have too much thoughts (despite having a good meditation), I don't have enough deep sleep. Last night, the deep sleep was only 58 minutes for the entire sleep of 6 hours. Also, I need to start walking as I am putting lots of weight due to all this. </div>
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So, I think I should stay put in my current job for whatever reason (economy not that great too), sleep more and walk a lot.</div>
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As to why meditation or singing is missing, I guess we are doing those already. But those mentioned, we are not doing enough or good enough.</div>
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Just want to write this down before I forget.</div>
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Last week, as I was driving to work, I had lots of negative thoughts and worries. I felt as if a dark cloud over my head. Felt helpless, stuck-and-wanting-to-get-out-but-can't that kind of feeling. It was a depressing kind a feeling. I was also feeling that something bad was going to happen.</div>
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Suddenly I woke up from my deep thoughts and told myself to concentrate on the road since there are a lot of new drivers near my work place. Lo and behold, a student, presumably a relatively new driver, rear-ended my car.</div>
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Since she was rushing for class, I told her to go for her class first and we settle later. We exchanged numbers and left. My car seems like unscratched.</div>
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While waiting for her to contact me, suddenly a yogi sister from another State, WhatsApp-ed me and asked how was I. I was surprised to receive her message as we haven't seen each other for months and not messaged for more than 2 years. She told me that she was listening to Mahalakshmi Ashtami and suddenly she thought of me and decided to check on me. So, I told her about the accident. She informed me that she had the same thing last month and she was being very nice to the other driver and everything was settled amicably. So, she told me to be nice even though it's the other driver's fault. </div>
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In fact, I wasn't angry. Just annoyed because it was a lot of hassle to fix the car, etc. </div>
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Few hours later, the other driver informed me that her father will call me. I spoke to the father and he was very defensive and rough. He kept telling me not to blame his daughter and this things happened, etc. I was calmly telling him that I just want to settle this nicely and fast, hopefully on the same day. He told me to meet him and he will bring me to his mechanic.</div>
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When I went to get the car, I checked on the car boot and found that once opened, it cannot be close. That was the damage from the accident. So the whole way from the work place to the workshop, the car boot was bouncing up and down.</div>
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This is when I met some super nice people. First an Indian girl honked me to tell me about the boot. Next, a Chinese boy purposefully drove next to me and wind down his window to tell me about the boot. Lastly, a Malay man on the motorcycle, hand-signaled to me about the boot. </div>
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Because of their niceness, I felt the gloomy morning was suddenly lifted and bright clouds in the sky. </div>
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When I met the father, he was still the kind of rough and tough guy. When at the mechanic, he informed the mechanic that I was just acting as I tied the boot up when I was home before going to the mechanic to prevent the boot from bouncing.</div>
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But I was determine to settle it amicably, without getting angry, without quarrel or disagreements. Slowly he toned down and was explaining to me that these things happened. And I told him I can completely understand how it can happen. I was also once in this kind of accident where I rear-ended someone and the damage was much more than this. So I told him that I can understand his daughter is just a new driver, etc, etc.</div>
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Long story short, car was fixed and everything was settled within the same day. Moral of the story is never have negative thoughts when driving.</div>
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That said, every time I see an accident case, it always ends up in quarrel and disagreements with each party blaming the other and have to wait for the police to settle it. I didn't want it to be like that because being angry and quarreling takes up a lot of energy and gives negative energy instead. I just want accidents to be settle amicably and reasonably without anyone having to scream and shout at each other, especially when it is a small accident.</div>
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Few weeks back, I witness this incident.</div>
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I was at the mall with my girl and we were at the car park, getting into the car. The car parks were full and right in front of our car was Car A, waiting for Car B to vacate the space. However Car C didn't noticed Car A have been waiting and the moment Car B leaves, Car C quickly moves in to park. Car A started honking at Car C and showing the reverse sign that Car A wanted to park. After few minutes, Car C gave up on the spot and drove right next to Car A, wind down the window and scolded the driver. </div>
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I was just waiting to leave the car park when all this happen. I wanted to go to Car C to tell him that I am vacating and he gets a car park. However, in the midst of his anger and frustrations, he didn't see that I was going into the car. When I reach him, he quickly sped off. Sigh.</div>
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The thing I wanted to say is, anger can never solve anything. It just sours relationship and makes everything worse. Because Car C's driver was so angry, he couldn't see that there is a spot right in front of him. So, in anger, we always miss opportunities. </div>
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The world is filled with many unhappy and angry people. In my work place, I am dealing with these people on a daily basis and we have to work according to their moods. I learned to control my anger and to understand that anger is one of the negativity that can spread to others. Say someone want to vent their anger on you, you then become unhappy and upset too. You go to another person and if you are unable to contain yourself, you spread your anger to others too. That's what I noticed on myself. When I get upset at work, I go home and spread it on my daughter. And I am trying to stop myself doing that.</div>
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Nowadays, I try to de-stress before I reach home. Read on the LRT, play a game, listen to nice music, etc. Best is to go home and footsoak immediately.</div>
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So, accidents can be settle without anger. In anger, we missed opportunities. Always take a deep breath, count 1-3 before we speak, if we feel angry. Or do the Stop-Look-Go technique. Take a step back and see first before react.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">"Attention is very important thing, where it goes, what it says. So when, say children are describing something, tell you something, they’re very sweet. You should ask them questions. You must see that you ask them questions and they answer you very sweet sweet things, they answer. But in that, you should see where is their attention, what they are describing and what they are saying to you because they’re realized children and the realized children always talk in the third person also. Like you tell them, ‘Now, you better go home.’ So they’ll say, ‘This boy will not go.’ I tell you, he doesn’t want to go home. ‘This boy will not go,’ meaning this boy is different from the one which is speaking. So they speak like that and the way they speak and the way things they say, it’s beautiful things they say and one lady tried to</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">write</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> down certain things the children had to say about politics, about politician and then she wrote a book and the book was sold within one week’s time. It’s so sweet." - <i>Excerpt from Talk to Sahaja Yogis, Sydney, 1994</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: open sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Taking guidance from Shri Mataji's speech, I have started writing down what my toddler says when she started talking. Sure enough, they were the most innocent, simple and cute conversation that really inspires and makes me a better person.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: open sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">My girl started talking when she was 1.5 years old. By 2 years old, she can speak full sentences. Her vocabulary is very limited as she picks up from her surrounding and TV. She likes to grab a book (my books especially) and started reading them (pretentiously) with her limited vocab and it's sometimes very hilarious. For example, we went to the public library few weeks back. She took a book and started reading aloud, telling about the 3 little pigs and wolf and the houses. When I went to check on her, found that she was reading an encyclopedia. LOL!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: open sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">There are many beautiful conversation that came with it and it makes me a more innocent person to think like them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: open sans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you have a young toddler who have started talking, please start writing them down. You might be inspired by their words.</span></span></div>
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With my memory losing each day, I almost forgot that I have this blog. Kidding.</div>
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Happy (belated) Diwali! I didn't forget this blog. Just simply busy with other things.</div>
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Just want to share a very special message that came to me during Diwali Puja last week.</div>
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Before that, I have been struggling with the catch on the left agnya for couple of weeks now. I tried candling, Raag Bhup for agnya and dhoop-ing the room but nothing works. </div>
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The yuvas were in charge of the puja this time. One of them WhatsApp-ed me if I can join one of the ladies to do the ooti. Since I have done few times already this year alone, I told the yuva to please give others a chance. If he really can't find anyone, then I will do it. Another reason of my reluctance was also because I can't fit into my sari blouses anymore and don't have the time to visit a tailor and those that I could fit in are not sent for dry-cleaning yet. </div>
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In that excuse, I was thinking, to give others a chance. I always seen the same people doing the same thing. So maybe it's good others get a chance as well. In fact, just the last puja, for Navaratri, I was one of the ladies to decorate Shri Mataji's Lotus Feet. I thought that I was being kind and considerate. </div>
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On the day of the puja, the yuva WhatsApp-ed me to inform that he really can't find anyone and I said OK, I will do it.</div>
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I managed to find a sari blouse that fits and dressed up for puja. Came ooti time. I have stood in the first place before, centre place before and now would like to stand in the last place, thought to myself. When all of us were on stage, found that there were 8 of us, instead of 7. I quickly did a count and found that I am the No.8 person. Should I know there were already 7, I would not have gone on stage. But since I am already on stage, it wasn't nice to walk off during ooti. In fact, I was feeling embarrased standing there but couldn't move or remove myself.</div>
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During the whole process of ooti, the vibrations were very good. Then a realisation came to me. When I rejected to do ooti the first round, Shri Mataji Herself already selected the 7 ladies. Therefore, I wasn't in the list of 7. The yuva did made a mistake and I think he thought the lady who led is not counted as one of the 7. The message kept on coming to me and it was telling me that my left agnya catch, the superego is the one causing me to reject and have the reluctance. That I should quickly clear it out and not let it linger further. That I should shoebeat. That my ego is also the problem, thinking I am so great in giving others a chance.</div>
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Then I thought, hmm, I really haven't done shoebeating on this issue. </div>
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After the whole ooti, I went down, bow down and thank Shri Mataji for Her guidance. When we are selected to do certain procedures for the puja, Shri Mataji is the one who select us. It may look like the pujari doing it, but in the end, we do nothing.</div>
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It was indeed a precious lesson to me.</div>
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Few days back, when I was feeding my girl dinner, she walked into the guest room. It was dark as no lights were on and I gently closed the door so that to coax her out.<br />
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As I opened the door, I saw her looking back into the dark and telling herself softly, "There's an elephant there."<br />
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I overheard. So I asked her to come inside the dark room with me and I closed the door again. I asked her, "Where is the elephant?"<br />
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She pointed into the dark, "There."<br />
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I saw it was just pitch dark and nothing was there. I asked again, "Are you sure it's there?"<br />
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She said, "Yes."<br />
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I asked, "Is it Shri Ganesha?"<br />
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She said, "Yes."<br />
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Now, I am not sure if she is making up story, but then again, she is only 2.5 years old. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-71012620446852857732018-08-27T10:34:00.000+08:002018-08-27T10:34:01.412+08:00Happy Raksha Bandhan to all my brothers!<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have always love Raksha Bandhan. Being the eldest in my family and growing up with no brothers, I have no idea what is brother's love. I do have cousin brothers but being Chinese, brother's love was never emphasize. </div>
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Until I came to Sahaja Yoga and realized how precious this relationship is. </div>
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Having a brother means:</div>
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<li>Sponsoring my air ticket to Italy to attend his wedding</li>
<li>Sponsoring my hotel stay in Italy (sharing with another sister)</li>
<li>Came back into Custom's checkpoint (although he has exited) to check why I was held back by Custom at India Airport and he spoke to the Custom's officer in Hindi that I was his sister</li>
<li>Giving good advice on Sahaja Yoga when I needed it</li>
<li>Getting yuva shakti to help me with my luggage upon arrival at puja place</li>
<li>And so many incidences and this is not just 1 brother</li>
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You see, being the eldest in the family means I have to always walk ahead first, try out things on my own and the world was so scary. I was always told that I must be a good example to my younger sister and was always compared (my parent's style of upbringing).</div>
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Therefore, I relied heavily on one elder cousin sister (older by 1 year) as she walked 1 year ahead of me. And for her, being the youngest in her family, she got exposed to a lot of things. I was introduced to so many things by her, especially when it came to toys. My parents were working 24/7 and they didn't have time to show us around so much. I got to know about Barbie dolls, computer games, playing the piano, musicals, karaoke, watching movies together and having sleepovers. It was the best part of my childhood.</div>
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But when she suddenly left me (yeah, am repeating myself for the umpteen time), I felt a void in my life. I felt so lost. I lost my direction and my purpose in life. I just didn't know how to walk ahead, on my own anymore.</div>
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At that time, I was very new in Sahaj. Thankfully Sahaj held me together. I got to know another sister though from another race. I learned to accept what it was and was introduced to many brothers and sisters. </div>
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It was only then I realised this beautiful relationship between a brother and sister and it has nothing to do with romance. Just genuine pure love and innocence. I find the Indian brothers and sisters truly appreciated this festival compared to local brothers and sisters. So I decided that every year, I will make my own rakhi and tie for the brothers, regardless who.</div>
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This year, I found this new method of weaving a friendship band/ rakhi. Here are the steps.</div>
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Cut a round shape base from a cardboard. It can be any size, but not too big, not too small. I just used a bowl's measurement. In the middle of the circle, make a hole that a pencil can go through. Then using a pencil, divide the circle into 8 equal parts, like a pizza or pie. Slightly cut the sides to about 2cm deep slit.<br />
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Cut 7 threads. You can use 7 different colours, which I have done earlier. The length is about 1.5 of my arm size (from hand to elbow). Tie a knot and push the knot through the hole that you made earlier. And then put each thread into the sides that was cut slightly. You will have 1 side that is empty.<br />
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To start off, make sure the thread is nicely pull tightly and not loose. Otherwise the weaving won't be neat. And ensure the threads are neatly pulled and tight as you go along.<br />
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First from the empty slit. go backwards and skipped 2 threads and remove the 3rd thread to insert it into the empty slit. The 3rd thread slit now will be empty. Then repeat the process by moving backwards. You will find that you will always have to rotate the cardboard clockwise as you go along. Always skipped 2 threads and take the 3rd one to fill up the empty slit. See the above picture. <br />
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In the beginning, you might not see anything yet. But as you continue, the band will slowly come out from the back. In this picture, I have up-cycled the cardboard using an ice cream box. And I have added beads to be more adventurous. <br />
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This is a close-up of the final product. Just keep on weaving until the end of the thread. It took me perhaps about 1-2 hours (as I stop a lot) to finish one. Might take a bit more effort compared to the simpler one that I made every year.<br />
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I find this weaving very meaningful as it uses 7 threads represents 7 chakras and weaving made it into 1 band. Like all 7 chakras intertwining into our one subtle system. And it goes clockwise around and round. <br />
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I also made one using the 7 colours for the 7 chakras, with Gold representing Sahasrara. It turned out beautifully.<br />
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As for the little kids, I made these for my girl. And she tied rakhi for her cousin brother yesterday. So cute and innocent.<br />
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Hi everyone! It's been 3 months since I last wrote. Many bloggers are already quitting and moving to Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Since I am not famous and doesn't like to be in the public so much, I am still blogging, though not regular. Even Blogger doesn't have new skin anymore. The last theme that was updated was 2 years back? And I just checked and it's still the same skin offered.</div>
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It's time for Raksha Bandhan again, so it's time to make rakhis!</div>
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This year, I decided to spend more time to do something new. Having a girl means I have to do twice the amount of rakhis. For her, the rakhis will be simple. For me, this is how it would look like.</div>
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Found this new technique to weave a rakhi string using just 7 strings and a cardboard. Learned this from Facebook. Here's the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kidspirationsocial/videos/2194115197500432/">link</a>. </div>
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I thought this new style is very meaningful, 7 strings represent one chakra per string and weaving, intertwining with each other to become a nice bracelet is like the vibrations of the 7 chakras going clock-wise in our subtle system.</div>
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And it becomes this rounded bracelet with 7 different colours. It's taking a longer time compared to the easy rakhi that we have been making for years. One rakhi can take up to 1-2 hours? I am not sure because I will be doing on and off while at work.</div>
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Past few days been introspecting a lot about my own being. Probably the effects from the solar eclipse and the full moon over the weekend, makes me wonder about a lot of things, mostly about life and money. </div>
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To be honest, money has been on my mind quite a bit. It is affecting my nabhi and my girl get affected by it as well. I have over-committed myself and now suffering from it. Then I began to envy others who are living financially better off, changing new cars, buying new house, travelling overseas every now and then. Then I wondered to myself, what have gone wrong in my life?</div>
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The weight of the financial burden stresses me up and I find myself venting it out on my girl and husband. Outside I looked ok, but inside I felt so messy.</div>
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Things began to look up a bit this year since I decided to get back to Sahaj work. I felt Shri Mataji has helped me a lot. The more Sahaj work we do, the more our things are sorted out. I felt that so strongly.</div>
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Honestly speaking, I haven't been doing Sahaj work since I got married. I was quite active when I was still a Yuva Shakti but the moment I got married, everything was put on hold. That was the time to sort out my inner feelings. Marriage is such a big thing that if we are not surrendered enough, the circumstances threw us off left and right. It took me some time to sort out the fact that I was single a moment ago and then there was someone else in my life, for the rest of my life.</div>
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Then baby came along and the more I procrastinated. I was still active in the bhajan group when I was pregnant but the moment I gave birth, I can't join them anymore. Not that I was prohibited. Just that I was so busy with a baby that I can't concentrate with the bhajan group, the practices, etc. So, I became an on and off singer. </div>
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When my girl turned 2, I decided that enough is enough. I can't hold on things any longer. I felt my life has been in a slum and I want to do something for Shri Mataji and want to change the pace. I began to take up more responsibilities, helping out in new Sahaj classes and being one of the committee members in the Bal Shakti school that we have started.</div>
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Initially I was very scared. I haven't spoke about Sahaj to public for many years. I am not sure if I can do it again. So I decided to start slow, and just help out bit by bit. I can't take a mic and talk yet, but I am talking to new people in the class, giving them self-realisation and also learning from others how to talk in class to new people.</div>
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And then I find that things start to change around me. I can do things that I never thought I can do. For example, I gave self-realisation in Cantonese. And I realised that marrying my husband has helped my Cantonese improved so much, that I began speaking like native Guangdong people.</div>
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Financially also it has been improving. I used to hear yogis telling me not to worry about money. That it will come. There's always enough. Now I believed it. It's true.</div>
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I find every time I joined a new class and meditate with the newcomers, the vibrations were much better. That is the time also I can get into deeper meditation and get out of all the worries and depressive tendency.</div>
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It has been very rewarding when doing Sahaj work. Definitely got me out of being unhappy and revived my vibrations again.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861212.post-72839644740546088872018-05-04T11:46:00.004+08:002018-05-04T11:46:56.009+08:00Resources for Children in Sahaja Yoga<div style="text-align: justify;">
I can't remember if I have shared this before. This website, <a href="http://motherslove.online/">Mother's Love</a> was created by the Borotin team. It has online meditation for children and kid's bhajans. All these videos can be found on YouTube.</div>
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I have created a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFgOqRk0zAmDw8iP_qptKQJCKiC0elRsa">playlist</a> for the online meditation on YouTube. And this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFgOqRk0zAmAIi6U-49gZY499T_DVU-8h">playlist</a> is for all the kid's bhajans. Please feel free to subscribe.</div>
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Here, I would like to share some of the videos that my girl really love. We put it on for her during footsoaking.</div>
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Uppy Uppy</div>
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Let's Be Silent</div>
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Round and Round</div>
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Jagadamba</div>
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I Forgive</div>
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Hanumana Hey</div>
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Left Side Up</div>
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Chandrama</div>
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Kudos to the brothers and sisters who created these videos for the children. Great work!</div>
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Today I would like to thank one person in my life who has been helping me out through all the bad times. Throughout my almost 20 years experience in Sahaja Yoga, I have met countless number of different type of Sahaja Yogis. But this one Sahaja Yogi stands out the most that I can see what Shri Mataji meant when She said Sahaja Yogis are Saints.</div>
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Whenever we meet this person, I could feel cool vibes coming from this person. Sometimes, the vibrations were so comforting that I could sleep peacefully after meeting this person. Another person told me that sometimes after meeting this person, his nabhi gets settled and felt a sense of satisfaction. Very seldom that I can feel cool breeze coming from another Sahaja Yogi. But with this person, even if this person is far, I could already feel this person's vibrations. </div>
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Whenever I am troubled, this person would give the wisest advice of all, incorporating all Shri Mataji's advice. This person would neither support any side, not even me who is asking for advice, but would give a general advice that I would never have thought of. </div>
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Sometimes the advice came out that my ego is causing the pain I was in and it was difficult to accept that. </div>
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I came to realise feel things about Sahaja Yoga and grow and mature in it. These are the things I learned so far, some through the hard way.</div>
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<li>Coming to collective regularly doesn't make us a Sahaja Yogi. How connected we are to Shri Mataji makes us a Sahaja Yogi.</li>
<li>It is not the number of years in Sahaja Yoga that makes us wiser. It is how deep our meditation is the one that makes us wiser.</li>
<li>It is very easy to generalise everyone. Best is not to assume. i.e Don't Judge.</li>
<li>Don't always think negatively of others. Think also the positive attributes that person have done.</li>
<li>How many person we have given self-realisation so far doesn't measure how deep with are in Sahaja Yoga or how connected we are with Shri Mataji.</li>
<li>Not to react to any situation, be it good or bad. Always be in a witness state.</li>
<li>Being sarcastic is not good for Vishuddhi. Instead turn it into a joke and everyone heart's lighten. </li>
<li>Be fair to everyone and don't always think we are more righteous or more superior than anyone.</li>
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The best attribute of this person is that this person never falters and has been consistently the same with all the advices and actions throughout the years. I have witnessed good yogis falters and bloated with ego. Or good yogis became disheartened after certain incident and their behaviour and attitude changed. </div>
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This person gone through hell and was still behaving the same. This person endured a lot throughout this person's life and came out scratched but still maintain the same attitude.</div>
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Sometimes this person too feel frustrated and irritated. But this person doesn't vent it on anyone. Instead preferred to read a book or stay peaceful or be alone to get past it. </div>
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As human, we have too many faults. Our greed, our ego, our superego plays such a big part in our attitude and how we react to situations and incidences show how wise we are. There is always a test to our devotion. </div>
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