Metaphysical | Savvy Raj

November 25, 2017
by Savvy Raj 7 Comments

Intend well,live well!

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Spend time on that which you love

It is beautiful to reflect and revel in joyfulness

Cos it does your body mind and spirit

A whole deal of good.

Contrary to opinion of what mindfulness is … being in the now is also about being able to witness the joys of your life in the sensing but without dependence.

Your own lifes better moments are deeply healing experience for your state of being.

The neurons that fire in the rememberance of positive experiences can bring association of memory banks long long forgotten in time. And suddenly you find yourself recharged, reinvigourated and regenerated in the wake of such moments.

Mindfulness comes to play in the simple witnessing and letting the memory move on in time naturally as it would rather than wallowing in the wake of and in the aftermath of happy memories.

So next time you find yourself in the beautiful times of the then, dont worry, a lot of healing is taking place sub consciously. Just take care to cross the bridge of the then to the now, steering away consciously and gradually from any self remorse and self pity.

This is where cultivation of gratitude comes in to help simply feeling grateful to have had some very blessed moments, and that creates space for abundance to move into your present moment.

Have a blessed day and blessed life!

You are your deepest intention.

Intend well. Live well.

Savvy Raj

Although I am no medical expert this reflection has come simply from many of my personal observations in life and living. As a dance educator and trainer, and having facilitated workshops for many seniors I have been blessed with many beautiful memories . But more specifically have been a witness to how fond recollections can be for them of a take back in time when I play music of 40s and 60s with dances from that era. Suddenly their faces light up with smiles and there is a spring in their steps.

There are so many incidents of positive reflections that come to mind and touch my heart….I particularly remember one of my senior most student at a glorious 89, mentioning to me excitedly how even a single class on a Monday evening would have them charged up with positivity for the whole week ahead . I know it is not just about the dance form but about the triggered recollections of the joyous times of the then and its associations that made their day ! The goodwill and cheer was almost palpable. Life is truly to live than just exist!
Savvy Raj

November 19, 2017
by Savvy Raj 6 Comments

On Life Management.

Wisdom truly lies in the art of management of two principles in life : one of never giving up and the other of letting go.

On one side is a dedication, discipline and determination and on the other is the dispassionate discernment and in learning to surrender to balance the ego within. Every attempt at achieving such a state of balance can be a great tool for learning to evolve with the wisdom.
For life is to evolve and not simply dissolve

For life is to live and not simply exist.

Take the path of purpose in faith trust and belief

Flow along with the path of light in passion and dedication .

And allow life to manifest its infinite abundance.

There is an exemplary account of life lived in such a path of evolution and enlightenment

Sharing the great visionary of India Swami Vivekananda’s account of life story in his own words here ….

“When you travel on this path of shraddha, (faith) veerya, (courage ) smiriti, (that which is remembered) you have to go through three phases. The first phase is Haasya (laughter/humour). People will make fun of you. Face them. Accept them. When you are taunted, reply in the same tone of haasya. Then slowly the inner consciousness starts evolving. Then comes the second stage ‘Virodha’.(opposition/ hostility) The same people will start opposing your stance – Accept all the opposition. Don’t fight with anybody. Don’t argue. The moment you get into the argument, then you are going to suffer. If you argue while you are going through lot of internal turmoil’s, conflicts and confusions, you will not be able to convince anybody. So, during the second part of sadhana, (dedicated practice)don’t argue with anybody. Convert the negativity into a positive fragrance and give this in return. Then comes the third stage of ‘Svekaara'(acceptance). The same people who laughed at you, the same people who threw stones, will do pranams ( respectful salutation)& accept you.

In my own life, I have experienced this but I had to pay heavily. Those who taught me became my students but only after I did tapas for 10 years continuously and silently. Understand one thing. Inner sadhana is not a revolution but an evolution. Revolution requires force, vengeance. Evolution requires love, humility and a great feeling of universal love. The consciousness has to evolve. This is an evolutionary process where the bud flowers. We have to allow time for the bud to flower. It will not flower in one day. It takes time. It has to receive proteins, vitamins and the necessary energy for all petals to open out. You have to have a great patience. You have to create an environment for the petals to bloom silently. This is Sadhana. “Swami Vivekananda

Any path of passionate dedication and discipline evolves you along in the strength of persevarance

To honor your path and vision is a task of a lifetime.

To steer clear of slack and sloth, lethargy and languidity takes a consistent mastering of the senses.

To stay true to your chosen way and vision is a commitment driven by your belief and faith in your life’s purpose of being.

To know is to reach beyond the sensing of the eternal truth of ones being .

And all the challenges happening along in the journey, will resolve in time on its own as the intent and focus remains unwavered.

For life itself is a spark of the divine consciousness.

Savvy Raj

November 14, 2017
by Savvy Raj 4 Comments

Musings On Peace

Today I am glad to share my reflections on Peace coupled with my mothers musings on Peace and expectations…

Already a lot has been said and written about this. So that many experts in different fields have shown so many ways to attain peace.

Peace- the ultimate human need even after reaching peaks of success in their fields. It eludes even the so called achieved souls.

Men have various desires and find various ways to fulfill them. Need for wealth, health, love, knowledge, family , status, fame, power, comforts… the list goes on. To achieve them they go through various states of hardships and emotional turbulence . Perseverance, hardwork, focus and luck help them to achieve their goals. But after attaining all these are they peaceful ?

Unfortunately the more one gains, the greater is the loss of inner peace. Loads of pressure weighs us down .

The need for more never get satiated. Contentment is always on the other side of the river. Because our expectation keeps on increasing. From childhood one has to live to the expectations of people surrounding them and in the process start expecting the same from all around them.

Whichever field or whatever state, there is always expectations. Family, friend, society, teachers, work place, children, lifestyle, appearance , behaviour fit to their age and status… Again it is endless. Peace still eludes .

Like the most difficult puzzles have very simple solutions, life problems also can be simplified. Just stop expecting from others or living to other’s expectations.

One word mantra to peace

Live , let live. Stop expecting.

Be yourself , let others be themselves. Never shy away or ignore social responsibilities or inner values. Do without expectations.If every one adhers to this,’Peace’ will befriend the surrounding.

Do one’s duty, Be grateful ,

Be understanding.

Be selfless – all without expectaions.

With whomever or wherever one be, adopt and adjust without expectation , happiness and peace will follow.

Anjana

Living in this now is a sustaining yet exacting task and as every moment presents itself uniquely there is no game plan other than living in it, being at peace,sensing peace and spreading peace in every now as life plays on …So own up to your share of peace.

Savvy

November 13, 2017
by Savvy Raj 3 Comments

Strength of Subtlety

All matter is energy

And we are unique speckles of vibrations.

All resonating in the universality of life and living.
Trust you matter, more than you know

Believe you can and are making a difference

As you connect deeply in the universal flow

Tune in to reflect the truth of your being.

Every word every deed

Every step every move

Impacts the larger whole

Just as much as the world around affects you.

So start with who and what is around you

Sense your intuitive self talking to you

Telling much in all its subtlety.
Trust it for it is abound

With the strength of the subtle energies.

Resonate joy, abundance, balance

Resonate love ,harmony and peace

For you have the power to transform your world
Savvy

November 12, 2017
by Savvy Raj 2 Comments

On Truth

States of truth…

“Asatho ma sathgamaya”

(Lead me from falsehood to Truth)

Truth

Is harsh, doesn’t mask with loveliness

Is strong, doesn’t weaken with time.

Is pure, doesn’t add false pretentions.

Is courage, doesn’t waver in fear.

Is patient, doesn’t hurry to get proven.

Is dignity, doesn’t require deceptions

Is power, doesn’t need strategies.

Is brave, doesn’t bend to threats

Is dare, doesn’t fear challenges

Is honest, doesn’t fall for greed.

Is genuine, doesn’t have two faces

Is eternal, doesn’t get erased in time.

Is final, as it alone triumphs at the end.

Is Divine, The ultimate Reality.

Recently my post …’On Truth’ www.savvyraj.com/on truth resonated with many and I received many messages as well on what it meant to some of my readers personally .

But this morning I was thrilled to read my mothers reflections on the same …which I am only too happy to share here …. and while she says ‘it is an echo of your reflections on truth”. I think the above words are simply great reflections of being.

And now here is new share of my reflections on truth again ….

“Ekam Sat vipraha, bahuda vadanthi” – Rigveda

Truth is One, wise call it by various names.

November 11, 2017
by Savvy Raj 10 Comments

Across the Star Spangled Spaces

Across the Star spangled Space ….

A Celebration of Universal Consciousness

In the Eternal Dance of Cosmic Lights …💙👌💙

Savvy

November 7, 2017
by Savvy Raj 6 Comments

On Thoughts

Our thoughts can make or break us in every now.. and our life seems like a hell or a blessing in the way our thoughts unfold . Every life has a unique purpose and a perseveres on with the thoughts to fulfill its being .

A transition in thoughts is an expansive phenomena in continuity . It courses on even in attempted conquering of thoughts through control or manipulation of its meanderings into an intentional channeling in consciousness.

Every thought carries weight of our feelings and emotions and vis versa. The purpose of sensing recognising identifying defocussing and letting go all can be a liberating process .The power of being a witness to your own thoughts is a learning that can help transcend our limiting beliefs and assumptions. Often practised in the many self awareness programs when practised with dedication and imbibed as a way of life, they are great tools in human evolution .

Transcending thoughts is never easy as it is truly a choice and practise as thoughts come and go ..the patterns we choose to create with, through and in them, makes one consciously or subconsciously a sculptor of ones life. And through every exercise of such a choice we leave a mark in time. That said yet, when we choose to make our presence felt and how we emerge will all figure out along the way in the strength of an interrelation of thoughts in interdependence.

What are your thoughts on this?

Do feel free to share.

Savvy Raj

November 3, 2017
by Savvy Raj 4 Comments

Empathy Matters.

Empathy is seeing with another, listening to another, and acknowledging them as they are in a non-judgmental way.

It is being with another, sensing their feelings, and caring enough to reach out with support through words, actions, and deeds.
~@SavvyRaj #WUWorldChanger

Excerpt from: http://blog.thewellnessuniverse.com/a-lesson-about-empathy/ [Read more]

November 1, 2017
by Savvy Raj 2 Comments

On Legacy

On Leaving a legacy …

A life lived in expression of one’s passion

A life lived in dedication and devotion.

A life lived sensing the spirit of being alive.

A life spent enriching others as much as ones own.

A life lived like that is ever blessed in grace

For wherever the soul resides

It is always shining in eternal light.

Savvy

Had written these verses on hearing an account of the journey of a life well lived …. nurturing a life of goodness and generating goodwill .

Feel compelled to share this with my readers and ask what would you think is a true legacy? … and most importantly have you seen or influenced by someone following such a path upclose.

Do share your thoughts…

Savvy Raj

October 30, 2017
by Savvy Raj 17 Comments

On Truth

In a world where the lines get blurred

To chalk out the differences

Of what constitutes real and virtual world

Our projections become our ultimate truth

Our truth become a pawn in the hands

Of those adept at carving out…

A world of make believe!
All… a matter of optical illusions

And to sift the truth from the facades

Is it mockery of minds

And the intelligence of senses

Such is the state of affairs

The games people play

Churns out the insides

Like an avalanche on its way.

With widespread body of lies

And failings everywhere

Truth takes beating

From one and all

In the circle of life and living.
And then…

When truth dares

To be voiced out

The hearts that dare

Know the consequence

Yet they brave out

Unperturbed by naysayers

And the wrongdoers

For truth adheres to itself

Like no other steadfast

It stands on its own support

And in all fairness truth

Journeys on through time

Awaiting patiently,

hesitating perhaps awhile

& finally emboldening itself

To open up fair & square

And thus evolving along

Through the winding paths

Of the many states of truth.

Savvy Raj

This poem is a dedication to all things forthright and in respect for all those who speak their mind & who stay true to their hearts in words and deeds. For truth prevails… ultimately!

Savvy

October 28, 2017
by Savvy Raj 9 Comments

On Seeing beyond the looking!

“Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.” Dag Hammarskjold

Swedish Political Leader, Secretary General Of The United Nations

These above words may spell success or be a recipe for disaster depending on the ability to keep the focus on that which you see!

The acceptance of the manifold possibilities of seeing beyond looking could be the very reason for expansive outreach of potential in world affairs and resolutions whether it is a matter of peace or war. Having said so, solutions are in the emergence of a stream of consciousness in awareness of a meeting point in the melting pot from convergence to transcendence. An approach that is inclusive in temperament and expansive in the envisioning.

Truth be told , we have travelled on far in time and space and as we stand today, the realisation of the infinity of consciousness beyond the horizons is well set already. It is just a matter of probability on where our sights are, as we envision our path beyond and how it resonates in our awareness as it takes flight.

Speaking of flight unto beyond there is much going on before from take off between the spreading of wings and the flapping in flight. Would a bird be able to fly if its sight is fixated on the ground. Would the ship be able to sail of to distant lands and explore if it keeps itself safe harboured along the shores…. Its no wonder indeed that to fly and explore the unknown you must first be ready to let go of the ground beneath your feet.

In the same breath the awareness of when to take the flight and where and how to land back and find the balance on the high ground is a task of a lifetime to master.

So between the focussed planner of details and the far sighted idealist visionary…there are many paths to envision, where do you see yourself ?

Who are you? Are you more of the visionary kind?

Or are you the more cautious realist who weighs your options before every step?

What are your views on this? Do care to share…

Savvy Raj

October 27, 2017
by Savvy Raj 10 Comments

Ride the waves…

Ride the wave of passion

Ride the waves in perseverance

Ride the waves of purpose

Ride the waves in patience

Ride the waves in equanimity

Ride the waves in understanding

Ride the waves of peace

Ride the waves of love

Ride the waves of joy

Ride the waves of contentment

And success will tide in your way

Strive not just the pinnacle but progression

As the next step is a downfall in one but

evolution in other!
The tipping point is on the top of things

But life is a game of choices in the making

Whether uphill and downhill the trick

Is in tiding and riding through the waves.

Savvy Raj

October 8, 2017
by Savvy Raj 14 Comments

On thankfulness

Wonderful word in every language

Some expressions manifest abundance

Remember to use them whenever necessary

And it is often necessary as each cannot do without the other. We are all living an interdependent life after all.

‘Thank you ”

A thank you means a lot …

A recognition of your action

An appreciation of your effort

An acknowledgement of humanity

An assurance of a job well done

A gratitude of attitude in the being

A sense of value of anothers deed

A strength of goodwill in our life.

An expression of politeness

In the acceptance or refusal

Of the offer in question….
So today I take this opportunity to first of all thank my readers and friends who have supported me in my journey of writing and continue to do so … I do believe our strength is rooted in these interconnects built and envisioned in wordshares. In fact many a times even though we may have never met we literally can trust ourselves in reading the person like a book… such is the power of a heartfelt share💙

And secondly like I always say writing is a pleasure and reading is a joy I want to thank my fellow writers for their wonderful blogs, amazing contributions and inspiring shares.

So very thankful for this journey of ours as writers… A never ending road in creativity.

Savvy Raj

October 7, 2017
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On Philosophy & Science

Philosophy speaks from the core of consciousness of life, with a penchant for understanding the wisdom of being. And natural science was simply born of a philosophy that speaks of predictions and evidence. Of reasons and proofs. But science is limited as scientific reasoning cannot justify all the knowing in the sensing, and in the intuitivity.

One is a a matter of sensing and knowing
Another a matter of proof of the existing.

I believe there is much to draw and understand for both from each other as both are integral to opening the doors of awareness in receptivity with respect in the strength of their interconnects.

Savvy Raj