🌿 Where You Are Now
Losing someone or facing the reality of our own body’s impermanence can feel like the world is shifting beneath our feet. It’s natural to cling to what feels familiar—our body, our breath, our presence here. Yet deep within, there’s a gentle invitation from the Gita to see beyond the physical form, to a timeless essence that neither birth nor death can touch. You are not alone in this journey of grief and release; there is a quiet strength waiting to be discovered.
🕉️ Timeless Words
न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचि न्नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः।
अजो नित्यः शाश्वतोऽयं पुराणो न हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे॥
(Chapter 2, Verse 20)
"For the soul there is neither birth nor death at any time. It has not come into being, does not come into being, and will not come into being. It is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval. It is not slain when the body is slain."
This verse gently reminds us that our true self is beyond the fragile body. The body is temporary, but the soul is eternal—unchanging and untouched by the cycles of life and death.
🪬 Guiding Lights
- The body is like clothing that the soul wears temporarily; just as we change clothes, the soul changes bodies.
- Grief arises when we identify only with the body and forget the eternal self within.
- True peace comes from realizing that death is not an end, but a transition for the soul.
- Attachment to the body creates suffering; detachment opens the door to freedom.
- Cultivating this awareness helps us face loss with courage and compassion.
🌊 Inner Dialogues
You might be feeling overwhelmed by the heaviness of loss or your own mortality. It’s okay to feel scared or sad. Your mind may say, “How can I let go? This body is all I know.” That voice is real, and it reflects your deep love and fear. But also listen to the softer whisper inside—that part of you which knows you are more than flesh and bone. This inner self is steady and calm, even when the world seems to crumble.
📿 What He Would Say...
“My dear friend, do not grieve as those who have no hope. The body you see is but a vessel, a temporary home for the soul’s journey. The soul is never born, never dies—it is eternal and free. When you feel sadness, remember that your true self is untouched by these changes. Embrace this truth gently, with love for your body and peace for your soul. I am always with you, in every breath, beyond every ending.”
🌱 A Familiar Story
Imagine a student who has studied hard for years and finally graduates. The graduation ceremony is bittersweet—joy for what was achieved, sadness for leaving behind friends and the familiar classroom. Yet the student knows that this ending is also a beginning: the diploma is not the student, but a symbol of their growth. Similarly, the body is like the classroom or the diploma—important, but not the essence of who you are. The soul moves on, carrying wisdom and love beyond the physical world.
✨ Just One Step Today
Take a quiet moment to sit comfortably and breathe deeply. As you breathe out, gently remind yourself: “I am not this body; I am the eternal soul within.” Let this thought settle softly without force.
🧘 Pause the Scroll
- When I look at my body and its changes, what feelings arise? Can I observe these feelings without judgment?
- How can I gently remind myself of my deeper, eternal nature in moments of fear or grief?
📢 Whisper to Share
"The soul is eternal, beyond birth and death—peace lives in this knowing."
🌼 Walk Forward, Lightly
May you find comfort in the eternal truth of your being, like a quiet river flowing beneath the changing seasons. Your soul is vast, unbroken, and free—always held in the loving embrace of the infinite. Walk gently with your grief, and know that every breath carries you closer to peace. You are deeply loved, now and forever.