Life is full of surprises, some of them are evil. Very often, life throws dirty traps and pulls you into nefarious pits and leaves you in the shambles. Devastation, Grief, Depression, Anger, Malice and moments of utter craziness take over our being making us true human monsters. For example, when was the last time you did NOT think of stabbing the gut out of your menacing, breathing-down-your-neck boss in office?
That's exactly my point...we are all human beings. Emotions tend to take the better of us and it is in our own hands whether to let them rule your mind or not. What should one do when a wave of despair washes over you? What can be done to reign in our superfluous anger and let go? What could fizz out the potential malice and jealous enveloping your existence? It's a simple one word answer - Meditation.
Personally, it took time for me to believe in the power of meditation. I pretty much rejected its proven powers, but that was all until yesterday. Attending a course I signed up for, I took my place amongst the 90 odd students in class. Belonging to somewhat similar backgrounds, I camouflaged well in. Trying not to grab too much attention, I sat - jittery and anxious.
Call it Serendipity or call it coincidence, but our Tutor started off by telling us he was aware of our nervousness and told us he had a wonderful solution to it. Eager to know it, I sat up bolt upright and preened my ears. But i was disappointed when he said, "Let's close our eyes and meditate for a minute." Disappointed and in the least bit interested, I slouched back into my seat. But I closed my eyes, just not to be an oddity amongst the lot.
No sooner had my eyelids closed than I felt it - the surge of energy coursing through the entire classroom. At first, it was a tingling feeling - almost sensational. But soon, it seemed to focus down upon us and I could easily relax. My muscles grew limp, all the stress in my body loosened up and I felt at peace. Just by doing absolutely nothing, I felt one with my soul!
The class began and at the end of 2 hours and 8 minutes, we slowly moved out of the class. Nothing interesting happened in that span of time but my thoughts were stuck on the sudden, almost magical feeling I derived from a minute of Meditation. I forgot all the daily hassles of life, the mental trauma I had to deal with and the barrage of emotions that overtook me each day of my life. I was wonder-struck and was almost speechless.
So you see, Meditation does have its own set of benefits. It turned a non-believer like me into believing in its immense power. I saw a path to happiness and peace, and it could be achieved not without the help of Meditation. Our Indian sages and wise old gurus left behind a 'magical experience' to be enjoyed each day by everyone of us. Unfortunately, the busy working class of India has no means or the time to apply it in daily life. However, I plead to you to inculcate Meditation in your life and reap the benefits it offers. You can take my word for it.
Hope life is full of peace, not torn to pieces...
S
