self awareness

“In the light of calm and steady self-awareness, inner energies wake up and work miracles without effort on your part.”

~ Sri Nisagardatta Maharaj

And so the path begins.

Being aware is the first step to bring about transformation from stress and anxiety, and to find peace of mind.

It is a small step, but not an easy one for our mind to embrace.

The ego-mind doesn’t like to draw attention to itself, unless it is in affirmation or admiration! It would much rather remain in control, by telling us to keep doing what we are doing, and not try anything different that could threaten it’s hold on us.

Is it not incredibly arrogant for us to think that we know the answers? Beyond the ego-mind and clinging to how we want to see ourselves in the world, is an intelligence beyond our thinking.

In yoga we call this Prana or life energy. It is more than the energy to heal, energize and nourish the physical  body, it is the essence of life itself.

This is where miracles begin for our mind, body and spirit.

Namaste

 

41 responses to “Steady Awareness”

  1. You write so beautifully. Though I do not practice Yoga or understand
    much about it, let me say that reading your post by itself brought
    some instant peace to my mind. I am unable to describe it.
    Thanks for this wonderful post.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words and presence here today 🙏

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  2. self-awareness is the key,
    with it doors open,
    paths began to appear.
    a truly mindful post Val

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    1. Thank you Eddie for your lovely presence 💛

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  3. a perfect reminder for me today. thanks Val

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    1. So glad it resonated with you MK 💛

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  4. Awareness is the way, even if it is not an easy way, Val ❤

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    1. So true Irene. Thank you for your wisdom 💕

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      1. I do always get inspired, when I visit your blog Val, you are so good to find the important in life ❤

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        1. Thank you Irene. I know you understand. With our challenges we get a sense of what is really important in life …. and it’s good to remind ourselves as well as enlightening others along the way 💛

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  5. Thank you for this reminder, Val. ❤

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    1. Thank you Jill for bringing your awareness here today 😊

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  6. Prana, a good thought to think on today. Thank you.

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  7. Thank you for this moment of steady calm and insight, Val. I hope your week is filled with miracles….

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    1. Thank you Jet for your lovely words. May your week also unfold with miracles 💛

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  8. I have come to realize those inner energies are beautiful and miraculous!! Thanks, Val…being able to stay in faith and trust and ALLOWING life to happen has been a challenge for this CONTROL FREAK…USED TO BE EGO DRIVEN GAL! 😉 I AM learning and walking. Reading your posts always touch me in places that are good!
    Sweet blessings for a wonderful day ❤

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    1. We should have a recovering controlaholic club Lorrie 😉 thank you for your energy and presence here today 💛

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      1. Hahaha…a 12 step program!! Yes! Thanks for the giggle…butnits not a bad idea.
        Have a great rest of the week💛

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  9. His message is so simple . . . Be still. Be silent. Stop seeking. Let the answers FIND you.

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  10. sounds like a wonderful state!
    i’m happy not to think
    i have the answers 🙂

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  11. Arrogant to think we know the answers, yet frightening to think that we do not = the human condition! And thus, the practice … Good reminders from you always, Val ❤

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    1. Ah yes, that human condition. There’s no getting around it, as long as we believe we are human 😉 Thanks and aloha Bela 💛

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  12. Beautiful Message! Much Love & Light ♥

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  13. So much wisdom here… Inded, we need to move beyond our ego, and the limitations of our own tangible perceptions… I guess we deserve it as we are both body & soul… I love what you say about “being aware”… So much to ponder here… Excellent post dear Val… Hugs across the miles! 😀

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    1. Thank you for sharing your perceptive thoughts and insights Aquileana. They are always welcome 💕

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  14. Beautiful reminder Val 💚💕

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    1. Thank you Karen 💛🙏💛

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  15. Thank you, Val. Namaste 🕉️🙏

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    1. You are welcome Betty. 💛🙏💛

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  16. I find it interesting that as I come to the later part of my life, I understand Prana so much better than ever before.

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    1. That’s pretty cool Marlene! The understanding comes with our ability to tune into the body and be present. 💛

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  17. Love this!!! Sending love and light your way❤️

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    1. Love and light to you 💛 thank you for stopping by ❣️

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  18. That ego-mind. What a monster is can be…

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    1. Like a Hydra 👀https://findyourmiddleground.com/2015/08/12/ego-in-yoga-hydra/

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  19. A lovely share, Val. I loved the quote from Sri Nisagardatta Maharaj. It made me think of awareness as the gentle heat that, like great cooking, releases so many hidden flavors. The effort is simply in the movement of our attention, isn’t it? The effort to be present…

    Peace
    Michael

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  20. Thank you for this Val.. I know I am far from knowing all the answers.. But loving the journey of finding them.. xxx ❤ sending love and hugs and hope you are safe where you are my friend xx

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