Christ emerging from the tomb
Monday after a full Easter weekend, Saturday Meditation, watching Jesus of Nazareth with devotees, Sunday Service, potluck and Easter egg hunt with the little ones, and I have a happy “hangover;” a feeling of Bliss and well-being that is pervasive within and without. This feeling once again emphasizes the principle of being mindful of the after-effect from any activity.
Observing the after-effect of any action puts us in a position of learning from our experience. The first taste of alcohol or a drag of a cigarette produces a physical reaction of distaste; the body trying to rid itself of toxic substances. We override these sensations due to peer pressure or with a desire of getting some experience from it.
In this way we repeat doing things the body initially rejects, but then starts to crave. In addition, the next morning, say after drinking, we have a hangover that is most unpleasant. With repeated experiences all fine sensitivities natural to the individual are dulled, and being out of harmony with God’s and Nature’s laws is accepted as the norm.
Now what is wrong is made to be right, what is healthy is seen as something to be avoided, this produces physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease. How far we descend from knowing what is right; how hard we work to justify doing wrong.
This creation was made to be enjoyed in the Bliss of God, not getting entangled in sticky webs of desires and attachments. With a polluted mind, finding original innocence is not easy or clear, not because this knowledge was not with us from the beginning, but because we have become so habituated to wrong living.
Learning to be a keen observer of the after-effect of actions is the beginning of wisdom. You do not need to look far in order to see which habits do not produce joy: too much food or sleep, drugs, alcohol, smoking, too much television or associating with the wrong crowd.
Reclaim your heritage today by instituting good habits. When the mind is not pure meditation can be a challenge, but the after-effect will make you feel more in tune with God. Gradually as the mind is purified meditation will not be the battleground, it is pure Bliss itself. Physically, mentally and spiritually feel the spiritual winds of freedom blow gently throughout your entire Being, in tune with Divine Harmony. It is your birth heritage; so why not! So that your “hangovers” from now on will be of purity and the Bliss of God.