Everything in this universe at a fundamental level is energy, vibration and pure potential. Just like the sea surface at the shore has its ebb and flow. So does this life of yours, have ups and downs. The changes is the only constant. You would not have imagined that, the world would be under lock-down due to the health crisis. But at the same time, new things, new ideas and businesses are taking shape and blooming due to this. We had a lot of time and spend more time introspection ourselves, taking a break and relaxing. No matter what the external circumstances, crisis or apocalypse, if you can do a series of right things and keep your mind and heart focused on the right thoughts and actions. At the long term, you will have all the good things in life and you will emerge successful in whatever pursuit you are in.
Some Basic do's and don't
They are Non-harming, Truthfulness, Non-stealing, Energy Moderation, Non-grasping, Purity, Contentment, right effort, self-study, Dedication to the highest as described in the Patanjali yoga sutras. These are the basic preliminaries that has to be followed to keep us in the right track. As everything is energy, i would like to share the interpretation of these Yamas (Do's) and Niyamas (Don't) viewed from the energy and life perspective.
Non-Harming
Due to the conservation of the energy, the baseline energy level of the universe is just a flat line. This matter and the anti-matter is the up and downs. In the same way, in our life, whatever the energy we put out in this world. The same energy gets around and come back to us. If we harm anyone, someone will definitely come back to harm us. So, it is better to develop kindness, helpfulness and being supportive for others. It will be helpful for us when we need it the most. People around us acts as buffers and with kind heart, willingly support us.
Truthfulness
There is so much confusion and noise out there in this world. We all are being trained to be efficient liars. A little lie here and there wont hurt. But, it can add up. So, its better to be truthful. Sometimes, when truth hurts others, it is best to avoid telling it out of kindness for the other person. When we speak more truthfully, we get to see what we are seeking pretty much faster than usual. The more you speak truth, the more you can see the truth out there and you will associate with other true souls. The relationships that are built on the trust lasts forever and will be the most cherished thing in your life.
Non-stealing
In the short term, the stealing gives one a little benefit. But, pretty soon or later things adds up and crashes him towards a downward spiral. He would worry about his things being stolen by others. he would have lost his peace and joy in life. We have been given tremendous willpower to achieve and serve others to the best of our capabilities. It is better to utilize those, develop our skills and serve. The effort we put as hard work not only develops our self-determination. It also develops our will to greater degree, that whatever goals we set will become true.
Energy Moderation
The energy of our body, mind has to be conserved for us to focus our attention on the difficult endeavors we have in life. The energy we put into our exercise, gives us more energy for the rest of the day. The boxers follow strict discipline and doesn't have sex before their boxing matches. We must also conserve our vital power like fighters and must not give in to self-indulgence. There is tremendous amount of energy and bodily vitamins and minerals lost during sex. For unmarried people, its better to not have sex and for married people, it is better to have it in moderation. Little by little, we lose our energy, the nervous system becomes weak and the gas tank of our willpower lowers as we age.
Non-grasping
The minimalism attitude is being trended nowadays as stylish and savvy thing to follow. It is because the fact that whatever we own, owns a part of us. You put your effort into maintaining the things you own. When what you own is more than what you need, it takes a lot of your mental and physical spaces and starts to get at you. It is better to not hold onto anything. The more we try to have a firm grasp onto something, life comes and snatches it away as everything is temporary in this world. It will be a lot painful for losing things or people. When we have our energy focused on the things we have. That energy is locked onto that object or person. We cannot use it for any other purpose or activities. By practicing non-grasping, we are really free and have full control of our energies to do what we really want.
Purity
The purity of heart comes from the love that we can share with others and to the infinite. If we can do all our activities as a service toward the divine infinite, then the purity can be gradually developed in our life. One small act of purity and love is so powerful than all the big acts out there that are done with lots of money with the impure heart and mind. You can develop devotion gradually toward the infinite, that helps in gaining more purity. When you are more pure, all of our hearts qualities goes upward towards positive things such as kindness, empathy, love etc. If you constantly put out these energies, you will attract more of it in your life.
Contentment
A day lived with contentment is worthy then years lived without it. That is why contentment is so important to us. It helps us to be satisfied with whatever we have and be fulfilled with it. We live a modest life. The more we serve our energy to others in selfless activities, the more contentment we have. Nothing else brings more happiness and contentment than helping the needy, being of value to others. This can really drive us and help us to develop all other qualities to do the right thing.
Right effort
The things that you do must be done with the right effort. The shortcuts in life is actually more longer than the straight route to the destination. Many times they are more costly than the direct path. How many millions or billions is being paid for lawsuits between businesses. It is better to deal with things with right effort, however hard it may be. That is the only way to enjoy the success and to retain it with us always.
Self-study
Taking a mental note of what we have done today. Keeping track of where we are and where we are going. The daily introspection gives profound insights on our thoughts, emotions and feelings. It helps us in developing the growth mindset. If i have done this yesterday, how can i be better today. We can only grow by studying ourselves constantly. All things lie within us, if we can understand ourselves, we can do anything.
These things seems so difficult and big, it can be followed little by little. We make grooves in our brains and they become good habits for the lifetime. It can take us a long way and can make us successful in all walks of life. Our energy and vibrations are uplifted by these practices that we become filled with indomitable spirit and will power. Wishing you all success in your life.