In your book The Seven Spiritual Laws for Success you have said that we should spend at least 30 minutes in meditation both in morning and evening. But somewhere I’ve read that for a beginner 30 minutes are too much in meditation because during meditation there is a detoxifying process, so a beginner should spend maximum 15-20 minutes in meditation.
Selfishness and Altruism
Are we being selfish or self-centered if we choose our own desires or happiness before others’ happiness or expectations?
Spiritual Solution #2: Find True Self Esteem
By Deepak Chopra and Annie B. Bond
True self-esteem is not the same thing as improving your self-image. Self-image results from what other people think of you. The true self lies beyond images. It can be found at a level of existence that is independent of the good and bad opinions of others. It is fearless. It has infinite worth. When you shift your identity from your self-image to your true self, you will find happiness that no one can take away from you. (more…)
Daily Inspiration
Purpose is activated only when you have receptivity. Awareness is the key to achieving what the universe has planned for you. – Deepak Chopra
Excessive Grief
Understanding the lesson in everything happens for a reason and trying to make sense of profound grief. I volunteer with a small animal rescue and it is my greatest life passion. I could not imagine not doing it despite the hard work and sadness involved. The moments of joy outweigh the harder times and I truly love the work I do with the animals.
Recently my nightmare of all nightmares happened. I have always sworn that I would never intentionally or purposefully hurt an animal. I struggle to admit that this is not the case anymore as a few weeks ago while I was cleaning out the exercise pen, one of the rabbits got under my foot as I stepped down and I ended up stepping on her. It all happened so fast and I was physically sick as I picked her up and held her as she passed from this world.
I told her that I loved her, I was soooo sorry and to please pass on so she would not suffer. She did pass before I could even get to the car with her.
It has been a few weeks now and I cannot seem to get past the guilt, the GRIEF and the pain. I was supposed to be there for her and I hurt her. I cannot stop the images that flood into my head each day and if there was any way possible to undo what happened I would do anything to make it so.
I know that there is a lesson to learn from all tragedy and things happen for a reason but I struggle with this one.
I have searched the net and asked my closest friends but I still am unable to find any meaning in this.
I pray that you can help me with some direction as the grief and guilt are making each day a struggle. I don’t know where to turn. Please help.