It takes work to expand our circle of awareness. Sometimes, we may block someone from helping us expand on our joyful path due to judgement. As we focus on the three practices that create positive connections in our life, the third is Satsang. Satsang is the sharing of truth in the light of awareness. It is any form of community based on awareness. It brings satisfaction of having no enemies. As we focus on this concept in our meditation today, our Mantra activates the power of spiritual togetherness as guidance and support.
Day 18 – Satsang: Finding Joyful Communion
CENTERING THOUGHT
I am uplifted by communion with others.
SANSKRIT MANTRA
Saha Nav Avatu (Let us be together in harmony.)
MESSAGE OF THE DAY
When you connect with others who also hold a vision of world peace, compassion, and human dignity, you are magnifying the power of your positive influence in the world many times over. This is the power of spiritual community, or Satsang.
Today’s meditation encourages us to seek out and share ourselves in spiritual communities that will amplify our influence in the environment, helping to make the world a more peaceful and loving place.
Journal Reflection Questions:
1. Reflect on the people you regularly spend time with. Write down the three who bring the most positivity to your life, ideally including someone who inspires you at a deep level. Send gratitude to these people and describe in your journal one way you can make your interactions even more positive and uplifting with each of them.
2. Write about a person with whom you feel a spiritual connection. This can be someone in your personal life or a figure from the world’s spiritual and wisdom traditions, such as the Buddha or Mother Teresa. Describe what it would take to become even more inspired by them, for example meditating on their inspiring values, following their example, becoming more immersed in the literature and scriptures that inspire you, etc.
3. Reflect on a group event that you participated in where you felt uplifted and energized afterwards. It may have been a church service, a family reunion, or a neighborhood block party. Write about what you contributed to the group, and what you got back in return. What are some ways that you can see yourself doing this again soon?
4. Reflect further on your experience today.
“Satsangs are what the world needs. Heart to heart – that’s what Satsang is.” – Ram Dass