Looking Beyond the Show; Finding Peace Beyond the Pomp!
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Dear Reader A conversation with a priest opened my eyes to something profound. While the external celebrations of Navratri can feel overwhelming with their pomp and show, the real essence lies deeper - in connecting with the pure energy of who we are beneath all our thinking. Day 7 of Navratri: KAALRATRI -The dark energy that brings solace to every heart. Today we can embrace our SACRED DARKNESS 🌙 🧡 Find 15 minutes of complete stillness 🧡 Sit in darkness (or close your eyes) 🧡 Notice the peace that exists beneath your thoughts 🧡 Let yourself be held by the infinite KAALRATRI teaches us: Peace doesn't need reasons Comfort doesn't need conditions Darkness can be sacred sanctuary You ARE the safe space you're seeking Sometimes the most transformative spiritual practice isn't in the grand gestures or elaborate rituals - it's in the quiet moments where we strip away all the noise and simply BE. What does sacred stillness mean to you? |
Alka Didi
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