🌿 You Are Not Alone
Dear one, I see how your emotions sometimes feel like waves pulling you under, and you wonder if you’ll ever find the shore of calm again. It’s so human to get swept away by feelings, especially when stress and anxiety crowd your mind. But know this: beneath those waves, there is a still, vast ocean within you — untouched, steady, and waiting to be known. You are not your emotions; you are the awareness that witnesses them. Let’s gently explore this together.
🕉️ Timeless Words
सङ्कल्पप्रभवमिमं रामं राजवंशमुत्तमम् ।
सर्वानुरक्तानुरक्तोऽस्मि सङ्कल्पप्रभवात्मनः ॥
(Chapter 12, Verse 7)
"Those who are devoted to Me with exclusive love, even if they have little knowledge, are very dear to Me."
This verse reminds us that devotion and connection to the deeper Self or Divine can steady the heart even when the mind is restless. When you anchor yourself in something beyond fleeting feelings, your identity becomes rooted in a love and presence that is unshaken by emotional storms.
🪬 Guiding Lights
- Witness, don’t merge: Observe your emotions as passing clouds, not as your true self.
- Practice detachment: Understand that emotions arise and dissolve like waves; you are the ocean beneath.
- Anchor in the present: Focus on your breath or body sensations to return to the here and now.
- Cultivate self-compassion: Allow emotions to be without harsh judgment or resistance.
- Turn inward to the Self: Remember that your essence is pure awareness, not the shifting feelings on the surface.
🌊 Inner Dialogues
You might be telling yourself, “Why can’t I just stop feeling so overwhelmed? These emotions define me, and if I let go, who am I?” This struggle is real and tender. It’s okay to feel lost sometimes. Your emotions are like messages, not chains. They want your attention, not your surrender. Be gentle with yourself as you learn to hold your feelings lightly, like a friend visiting rather than a master controlling your mind.
📿 What He Would Say...
“My dear friend, know that you are not the turbulent river but the vast sky in which it flows. When you identify with the river’s currents, you suffer the storm. But when you rest as the sky, serene and boundless, the river’s rush cannot disturb your peace. Return often to this truth — you are the witness, the eternal presence beyond all feelings. Trust this, and your heart will find rest.”
🌱 A Familiar Story
Imagine you are a student preparing for an important exam. Anxiety creeps in, making your heart race and your mind spin. If you say, “I am my anxiety,” it becomes a prison. But if you say, “Anxiety is here, but I am the calm breath that watches it,” you create space to focus and act wisely. Just like that student, you can learn to separate who you are from what you feel, and in that space, find your true strength.
✨ Just One Step Today
Take five quiet minutes to sit comfortably and simply watch your breath. When an emotion arises, notice it without trying to change it — just observe, like watching clouds drift across the sky.
🧘 Pause the Scroll
- What emotions have you been holding onto as if they define you?
- Can you imagine yourself as the silent watcher behind those emotions?
📢 Whisper to Share
"Feelings come and go like waves; you are the ocean — vast, deep, and still."
🌼 This Moment Forward
May you rest in the gentle knowing that your true self is untouched by the storms of the mind. Each moment you choose to witness rather than identify, you step closer to the calm within. You are deeply loved, infinitely wise, and always whole. Breathe in peace, dear one, and let your heart soften. You are not alone on this journey.