This morning while meditating, I asked Gurumayi for guidance in comprehending why my mind has been so agitated this year. After some time I read again Gurumayi’s talk, “Infinite Blue Heart.” She began her talk speaking of how the sky had another plan, different from hers. A comprehension arose in my heart: “Aha! That’s why my mind is so restless! I have a plan, but God's plan is different from mine!"
Something in my heart melted, and a sense of lightheartedness arose inside me.
Thank you, Gurumayi.
a devotee from Rome, Italy
Each time I begin to read Gurumayi's talk, “Infinite Blue Heart,” I think to myself, "I know this talk thoroughly now, but I'll read it again anyway." And each time, a fresh teaching arises from Gurumayi's words. Today, what stood out for me was Gurumayi's story about wanting to see the sunrise on New Year's morning, and how there were clouds in the way of the sun. Gurumayi modeled for us so beautifully how to respond to the clouds that seem to block the way to our heart's desires. When Gurumayi reached out to generous people around the world to share their photographs of the sunrise, many, many people were able to rejoice in the sunrise—either by sharing it or by viewing others' shares. A seeming obstacle provided an opportunity for so much joy on a much broader scale.
May our practice of Gurumayi's Message for 2013 support us to find creative, expansive, and loving solutions that bring more joy than we had imagined.
a devotee from New York, USA
A couple of days ago, I was performing some chores in the garage, when I heard one of my favorite “connecting” sounds, the honking of geese flying overhead. I hurried out to watch their flight and bask in their primeval glory, when I noticed that the previously overcast sky was now turning into patches of deep blue with colorful sunny hues gracing the cloud edges. Eagerly I started searching for the "Infinite Blue Heart," but did not see one in the sky. Suddenly from within there arose a still small voice: "Look for the Infinite Blue Heart within." A smile of gratitude arose as I recognized this graceful truth.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your joyful presence.
a devotee from New York, USA
What an extraordinary way to start 2013, with the Guru's teachings and our global sangham! My study group is studying the Message for 2013 as well as Gurumayi's talk, “Infinite Blue Heart.”
I decided do a mind map on the words of Gurumayi’s poem by looking them up in the dictionary and thesaurus. What a world opened up! Each line of the poem expands out into beautiful virtues to live by, and by following them each day I will be living in God's sphere!
I plan to start my day repeating the poem and putting each line into practice as I go about my day.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for showing us how to create paradise on earth. Thank you, global
sangham, for inspiring me and taking me deeper. And thank you, web team, for offering the seva that connects us all.
a devotee from Washington, USA
Truly, it is Amazing Grace—Guru's grace—that I experience every time I visit the Siddha Yoga path website. It is giving renewed focus to my sadhana on a daily basis. Every time I re-read Gurumayi's talk from the New Year's Day satsang, and the comments from devotees, I see something new. Today, the concept of “perseverance” stood out for me, because one of my tendencies is getting discouraged and giving up too easily. However, I am learning that, although I need to be more tenacious, I also need (like Raja) to surrender to grace and be “at ease.” Thanks to the Guru's message and strong support of grace, I have another practical way to pursue sadhana.
Thank you Gurumayi. Thank you sevites, and all.
With much love and gratitude,
a devotee from Connecticut, USA