Welcome to the Siddha Yoga Path
Welcome to the Siddha Yoga Path
April 2025
Welcome to the Siddha Yoga Path
Each of these teachings leads me to a fresh engagement with time. I receive every new teaching as prasad, a sacred gift from Gurumayi. I move the words around in my being, and I look up the meaning in a dictionary. Very often I discover a fresh shade of meaning that I would not otherwise have thought of. Throughout the day, I continue to repeat the teaching and linger on its words. Time unfolds, colored by my new way of seeing. Because of these teachings, moments I would have previously let slip by, I now understand as worthy of my attention. I pause in those moments and listen in order to know how I can best honor my time. My days are richer for this. I am richer.
Hampton, Australia
Since these teachings have been posted daily, I have each day written them out on a list that I have placed in clear sight so that during the day I can revisit the teaching as it unfolds its meaning in my life on that particular day. I love doing this because I feel Gurumayi’s love in the words as well as her presence, like the sky above the clouds—always there.
Hørsholm, Denmark
I love the artwork for “In the Presence of Time” for each new month. Every day I gaze at the image and savor the season: the golden evergreen foliage in January; the bilva leaves and hearts in February; the water, colorful stones, and rainbow border in March; and now the blue sky and white tulips ushering us into April. I feel we are traversing time in the most auspicious way as we imbibe each new visual image and written teaching from Gurumayi.
California, United States
Through Gurumayi’s teachings “In the Presence of Time,” I see the boundaries that separate me, my life, and my time are gradually dissolving.
When I contemplate “What is the role of my time in my life?” I see that time is here to serve me, to serve the purpose of my life. Time unfolds my days and hours for me, patiently watching my journey, inspiring me constantly with new understanding, joyful meetings, and connectedness with my Guru.
I am patiently following “the dictates of time” when it offers me challenge after challenge, giving me a chance to overcome my limitations over and over again. Now I feel no difference, no struggle between my time, my life, and myself. We are in harmony; we are one.
When I contemplate “What is the role of my time in my life?” I see that time is here to serve me, to serve the purpose of my life. Time unfolds my days and hours for me, patiently watching my journey, inspiring me constantly with new understanding, joyful meetings, and connectedness with my Guru.
I am patiently following “the dictates of time” when it offers me challenge after challenge, giving me a chance to overcome my limitations over and over again. Now I feel no difference, no struggle between my time, my life, and myself. We are in harmony; we are one.
Russian Federation
Today as I repeated “the mettle of time” while going into meditation, I noticed my spine straightening and a firmness and strength within my body. It felt like I was absorbing the qualities of mettle within the teaching. Optimism and lightness as well as a calm alertness filled my meditation. Each day as my mind and body interact with the teachings, I am absorbing these facets of time by practicing them, and I can see them guiding my actions.
North Carolina, United States
Through “In the Presence of Time” Gurumayi has taught me to see time as my own! In the past I’ve thought of time as something outside of me, not something I possess. Instead, it’s felt very distant—all about the universe, black holes, galaxies, and outer space.
Through Gurumayi’s daily teachings on time, however, I’ve come to look at time from a different perspective—as far more accessible. Now I experience time as mine, and as something to enjoy and engage with.
Through Gurumayi’s daily teachings on time, however, I’ve come to look at time from a different perspective—as far more accessible. Now I experience time as mine, and as something to enjoy and engage with.
Hampton Hill, United Kingdom
Gurumayi’s teachings on time have given me pause—so that I am able to find time to contemplate time! Through her daily teachings, I feel that Gurumayi is inviting me to look at time through her eyes, to see and experience the array of time’s qualities—facets I have never considered before. I feel she is inviting me to explore the features of time from the highest perspective.
In the light of the daily teachings, I’m freshly discovering time as a trustworthy friend. I see time’s beauty, clarity, profundity, and more. This new intimacy with time supports me in my practice and assimilation of Gurumayi’s Message.
In the light of the daily teachings, I’m freshly discovering time as a trustworthy friend. I see time’s beauty, clarity, profundity, and more. This new intimacy with time supports me in my practice and assimilation of Gurumayi’s Message.
Rhode Island, United States
As I review the profound blessings that Gurumayi has bestowed on us with “In the Presence of Time”—sixty so far!—I see that my understanding of time has expanded, and, with it, my entire being has expanded.
The time that I invest in this study and contemplation is invaluable in leading me to the place of timelessness within, and it expands my ability to make every moment of each day as worthwhile as these priceless moments of study.
Oregon, United States
“The expansion of time” encapsulates my experience so far of studying and practicing Gurumayi’s teachings from “In the Presence of Time.” Since actively engaging with them, I have noticed that not only do I feel I have more time available during my days, but also time has gained a greater importance in my life.
My relationship with and understanding of time has expanded in ways I’d never imagined. My self-awareness has increased, too. For example, I’m much better able to notice when I’m rushing or when I’m holding my breath—and I can better make adjustments.
My relationship with and understanding of time has expanded in ways I’d never imagined. My self-awareness has increased, too. For example, I’m much better able to notice when I’m rushing or when I’m holding my breath—and I can better make adjustments.
Coburg, Australia
When I spend time contemplating these teachings on time, letting them reverberate inside me, I find I am inspired about some facet and understand it more deeply; it comes alive for me.
Ripon, United Kingdom
I offer gratitude for all of the teachings on time that Gurumayi has lovingly imparted.
Before this, I only thought of time in relation to the clock and how much time I had in my day. Now though, I’ve become more vigilant about how I spend my time. This has enabled me to make changes in my thoughts, feelings, and actions. Each day, I reflect on the phrase that Gurumayi gives us. This practice has resulted in a complete shift in my perception of time. I’m now more productive and relaxed, rather than fretting and feeling hurried. Whenever I fall back into my previous pattern, this new awareness and focus helps me to remember the value of time and to offer it the respect that it deserves.
California, United States
It is a wonder to me that, most of the time, the teaching of the day from Shri Gurumayi connects to the happenings within my inner and outer worlds.
I also note that if I am able to make the mind my friend, in accordance with the Guru’s teachings, I can then make my time worthwhile. The Siddha Yoga practices and Shri Guru’s teachings are helping me to go deep within and understand my inner and outer experiences, leading me to experience the Self.Udaipur, India
As I let Gurumayi’s teaching, “The silken sensation of time,” drift into my heart, it draws me deep inside like a gentle whisper of love. Each day’s teaching on time seems to take me deeper than the last, and to new places inside myself. Such an enlightening journey!
I would never have thought that time could have so many beautiful aspects. In my life, time was the thing I needed to try not to be late in, or why I felt anxious, or the limiting factor of an experience. Basically, time was what I never seemed to have enough of. I had no idea how to befriend, let alone honor, it. I am so grateful for the new awareness I am developing about time.
And as I go through this beautiful daily process Gurumayi has created for us, I begin to wonder too, “Isn’t the same true for the qualities of my life? Aren’t there many ever subtler and ever more beautiful and divine qualities in me that I could look at and appreciate instead of the lacks or deficiencies?”
I feel like a new door has opened for me in my sadhana. And just in time too!
I would never have thought that time could have so many beautiful aspects. In my life, time was the thing I needed to try not to be late in, or why I felt anxious, or the limiting factor of an experience. Basically, time was what I never seemed to have enough of. I had no idea how to befriend, let alone honor, it. I am so grateful for the new awareness I am developing about time.
And as I go through this beautiful daily process Gurumayi has created for us, I begin to wonder too, “Isn’t the same true for the qualities of my life? Aren’t there many ever subtler and ever more beautiful and divine qualities in me that I could look at and appreciate instead of the lacks or deficiencies?”
I feel like a new door has opened for me in my sadhana. And just in time too!
California, United States
I received Gurumayi’s Message for 2025 as an invitation to reclaim my own ability to mold each day in the shape I wish. It is my time, and making it “worth my time” is a choice I always have.
I experienced such depth of freedom when I first heard Gurumayi announce her Message. Paradoxically, it seemed to me that time stopped for a split second—which felt eternal—while limitless possibilities unfolded within me.
Since then, Gurumayi’s daily teachings, “In the Presence of Time,” have been treasures that highlight the newness and goodness of each day and remind me that I am the one who chooses how to approach that day.
I am forever grateful to Gurumayi for her life-transforming teachings and grace.
I experienced such depth of freedom when I first heard Gurumayi announce her Message. Paradoxically, it seemed to me that time stopped for a split second—which felt eternal—while limitless possibilities unfolded within me.
Since then, Gurumayi’s daily teachings, “In the Presence of Time,” have been treasures that highlight the newness and goodness of each day and remind me that I am the one who chooses how to approach that day.
I am forever grateful to Gurumayi for her life-transforming teachings and grace.
New York, United States
The perception of time—the now, the before, the not yet—can be confusing while in the waking state, but in my dreams it is all the same. I see people I have met in the past or not met yet, in a mixture of now, before, and yet-to-come, but the Gurus’ presence is always there for me.
Last night I dreamt that I was in an auditorium for a class I am currently taking at the university. Suddenly everyone—over four hundred students—began to chant “Om namo bhagavate muktanandaya” as a heartfelt prayer. To me it felt like a way of showing what is needed and what is important at this moment in time.
Last night I dreamt that I was in an auditorium for a class I am currently taking at the university. Suddenly everyone—over four hundred students—began to chant “Om namo bhagavate muktanandaya” as a heartfelt prayer. To me it felt like a way of showing what is needed and what is important at this moment in time.
Hørsholm, Denmark
I have been realizing that all we have in our lives on earth is time—the second-to-second, minute-to-minute, day-to-day experience of this ineffable presence within which everything happens. And I see that the most powerful way to transform my experience of this constant presence through which my very being is realized is through the Siddha Yoga practices.
For example, what began for me as an ordinary, mundane, even boring period of time this morning before I recited Shri Guru Gita became something totally different during and after my recitation. My sense of being, my reality were transformed into the sensation of sweetness, of significance, of the power to make a difference in my life—and in such a harmonious, elevated way.
This experience feels to me like a major breakthrough in my sadhana.
For example, what began for me as an ordinary, mundane, even boring period of time this morning before I recited Shri Guru Gita became something totally different during and after my recitation. My sense of being, my reality were transformed into the sensation of sweetness, of significance, of the power to make a difference in my life—and in such a harmonious, elevated way.
This experience feels to me like a major breakthrough in my sadhana.
New York, United States
When I reflect on the teachings from “In the Presence of Time,” I think of the light we receive from stars in the sky. They are so far away from the earth that their distances are measured in light-years—the distance it takes light to travel in a single year. The closer a star is to our planet, and the larger it is, the brighter its light will twinkle in the vast dome of the night sky.
As suggested by the adage “As above, so below,” I live my life under the dome of my own timeline of experiences—some twinkling brightly in their beauty, others starting to dim. Each constellation of events—from my birth to the moment that just passed—has formed and shaped me. The imprints or impressions left on my body and soul reflect the weight of each event as well as its distance in time from the present moment. “In the Presence of Time” inspires me to love and honor the whole timeline of my life—just as I honor the beautiful, endless, evocative, and inspiring firmament above.
California, United States
The Soul of God
Is that time ticking?
Measuring the breaths,
The metronome of a life’s
Doing and undoing?
But wait!
Listen!
Don’t you remember that beat?
The vibration of the damaru?
It’s the heart of God
Throbbing as time!
The breath of God
Propelling the movement
Of time!
It’s the soul of God
Appearing as the Guru
In this ever-changing
Body of time!
Is that time ticking?
Measuring the breaths,
The metronome of a life’s
Doing and undoing?
But wait!
Listen!
Don’t you remember that beat?
The vibration of the damaru?
It’s the heart of God
Throbbing as time!
The breath of God
Propelling the movement
Of time!
It’s the soul of God
Appearing as the Guru
In this ever-changing
Body of time!
New York, United States
Through actively engaging with Gurumayi’s teachings for 2025, I have come to believe I can bring positivity to each and every moment. Therefore, when I woke up yesterday morning feeling disgruntled and overwhelmed, I said to myself, “Okay, let me apply that teaching now.” Amazingly, the shift came readily!
As I stood in front of Gurumayi’s photo at my puja altar, I acknowledged my negative attitude. Without judging it, I mentally placed this mindset on a shelf to witness it. This lessened its hold on me. I then tried to aim my being toward positivity without any idea of how that might work. It seems this small effort allowed me to become receptive to grace.
Next, I did a short task at the computer. When I was done, my heart felt light. And the rest of the day was productive and wonderful. The action I took was so subtle yet the grace I received was so profound.
As I stood in front of Gurumayi’s photo at my puja altar, I acknowledged my negative attitude. Without judging it, I mentally placed this mindset on a shelf to witness it. This lessened its hold on me. I then tried to aim my being toward positivity without any idea of how that might work. It seems this small effort allowed me to become receptive to grace.
Next, I did a short task at the computer. When I was done, my heart felt light. And the rest of the day was productive and wonderful. The action I took was so subtle yet the grace I received was so profound.
Michigan, United States
As if jumping from channel to channel on a TV,
My mind jumps from moment to moment in time,
Sometimes leaping into the future with worry or hope,
Sometimes crawling back in time with regret or nostalgia,
Until, by some miracle, I remember to come home to the present,
At which point all regret, nostalgia, and worry disappear.
At moments like this, time is a friend,
A present from my Guru in the present moment.
Despite my self-effort to stay established in the present,
Maya cleverly entices me with morsels of the future or past;
And then…I am gone again,
Riding the roller coaster of time.
But when I’m able to step off that ride into the present moment,
I clearly sense my Guru is there.
Here.
In my heart.
She never left,
But I was away.
My mind jumps from moment to moment in time,
Sometimes leaping into the future with worry or hope,
Sometimes crawling back in time with regret or nostalgia,
Until, by some miracle, I remember to come home to the present,
At which point all regret, nostalgia, and worry disappear.
At moments like this, time is a friend,
A present from my Guru in the present moment.
Despite my self-effort to stay established in the present,
Maya cleverly entices me with morsels of the future or past;
And then…I am gone again,
Riding the roller coaster of time.
But when I’m able to step off that ride into the present moment,
I clearly sense my Guru is there.
Here.
In my heart.
She never left,
But I was away.
Florida, United States
I have been focusing on the first half of Gurumayi’s Message for 2025: the words “Make your time.” I think about Gurumayi and her teachings on time as I go to sleep at night. The other night I had a dream that Gurumayi and I were getting out our knitting needles and continuing on our knitting projects together.
That dream made me realize that we create the “fabric” of our time by the thoughts and experiences we choose in each moment. When we weave together moments of beautiful thoughts and golden company, time feels like a warm embrace, like a homemade blanket of love.
That dream made me realize that we create the “fabric” of our time by the thoughts and experiences we choose in each moment. When we weave together moments of beautiful thoughts and golden company, time feels like a warm embrace, like a homemade blanket of love.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Toward the end of one meditation, I had a vision of innumerable skeletons standing close together. One after another raised its skull above the others and, while speaking directly to me, repeated three times, “Don’t waste your time. Don’t waste your time. Don’t waste your time."
Before this happened, I had behaved in ways that not only wasted my time but also left me feeling more drained. I was aware of this but somehow felt unable to break these wasteful habits. I have been praying for Guru’s grace for help with this issue. After this meditation, my awareness expanded and the strength arose in me to more easily let go of these old habits.
Now I am feeling better about myself. I feel more present within myself and in my relationships. I feel I am implementing Gurumayi’s Message for 2025 more consistently. I am grateful for Gurumayi’s grace and support.
Before this happened, I had behaved in ways that not only wasted my time but also left me feeling more drained. I was aware of this but somehow felt unable to break these wasteful habits. I have been praying for Guru’s grace for help with this issue. After this meditation, my awareness expanded and the strength arose in me to more easily let go of these old habits.
Now I am feeling better about myself. I feel more present within myself and in my relationships. I feel I am implementing Gurumayi’s Message for 2025 more consistently. I am grateful for Gurumayi’s grace and support.
California, United States
When I was a child, it concerned me greatly that I would not be able to remember each moment in time, as the moments passed so quickly. I wanted to hold on to each moment because I intuited that each one was tremendously valuable and precious.
Now that I am much older and my memory is not as sharp as it once was, I am grateful that, as a Siddha Yoga student, I can place my focus on remembering and applying the Siddha Yoga teachings in each moment. When I do that, I experience the immediacy of the Self and the love in the hearts of all. The teachings give me the key to fulfilling each moment’s potential, and then I remember goodness and love, which are timeless.
Also, I find that in sharing experiences and memories with my fellow Siddha Yogis, we help each other to remember the amazing blessings in our lives.
Now that I am much older and my memory is not as sharp as it once was, I am grateful that, as a Siddha Yoga student, I can place my focus on remembering and applying the Siddha Yoga teachings in each moment. When I do that, I experience the immediacy of the Self and the love in the hearts of all. The teachings give me the key to fulfilling each moment’s potential, and then I remember goodness and love, which are timeless.
Also, I find that in sharing experiences and memories with my fellow Siddha Yogis, we help each other to remember the amazing blessings in our lives.
New York, United States
Time is like a fertile piece of earth, ready and willing to nurture whichever seeds we sow.
Time is like a blank canvas; the possibilities for our creative expressions are vast.
We are the farmers and the artists who care for whatever we choose to cultivate within time.
May the paintings we create and the fields we cultivate bring boundless love, joy, nourishment, goodness, and exquisite beauty to our inner and outer worlds and to all beings everywhere.
Time is like a blank canvas; the possibilities for our creative expressions are vast.
We are the farmers and the artists who care for whatever we choose to cultivate within time.
May the paintings we create and the fields we cultivate bring boundless love, joy, nourishment, goodness, and exquisite beauty to our inner and outer worlds and to all beings everywhere.
a staff member at Shree Muktananda Ashram
When I read Gurumayi’s daily “In the Presence of Time” teachings, I experience them as individual movements of energy. When I read the teaching of the day, a feeling of energy arises in me, from which I gain an experience of the teaching. Rather than intellectual understandings, these are subtle, energetic experiences. Each one seems to fit harmoniously into my growing treasure trove of energetic experiences. As a result, I feel a daily sense of enrichment and expansion.
Konolfingen, Switzerland
Today I was early for a meeting and was given an hour’s extra time. It so happened an outdoor labyrinth behind a church was close by. I walked the labyrinth very slowly, asking myself a question about how best to deal with a situation where an important sale is not happening according to plan.
When I reached the center of the labyrinth and sat quietly, Gurumayi’s teachings on time began to scroll through my mind. I first recalled “An understanding of time.” I realized I’d been feeling time as a pressure and not understanding its true nature. I then remembered Gurumayi’s teaching, “The value of time,” followed by “A wise use of time,” and contemplated how I might use “the gift of time” as I wait for the sale.
The depth of these teachings took me out of that feeling of “time pressure” into a still place of acceptance and trust. There is so much more to time than I had imagined!
When I reached the center of the labyrinth and sat quietly, Gurumayi’s teachings on time began to scroll through my mind. I first recalled “An understanding of time.” I realized I’d been feeling time as a pressure and not understanding its true nature. I then remembered Gurumayi’s teaching, “The value of time,” followed by “A wise use of time,” and contemplated how I might use “the gift of time” as I wait for the sale.
The depth of these teachings took me out of that feeling of “time pressure” into a still place of acceptance and trust. There is so much more to time than I had imagined!
Auckland, New Zealand
In meditation this morning, my mind drifted back to a long-held past impression that I have worked hard to overcome. This impression floated into my awareness, but it did not derail me as it used to; it was just there. A gentle voice rose up from within me, saying, “Time to let go.” I released the impression and returned to the quiet space inside.
The words “Time to let go” showed me how time empowers me when I take the correct action, make the right effort at the appropriate time. As I honor time, time supports my growth and fuels my progress in sadhana. I am ever so grateful for this study and daily exploration of Gurumayi’s Message for 2025.
The words “Time to let go” showed me how time empowers me when I take the correct action, make the right effort at the appropriate time. As I honor time, time supports my growth and fuels my progress in sadhana. I am ever so grateful for this study and daily exploration of Gurumayi’s Message for 2025.
New York, United States
Reflecting on each of Gurumayi’s teachings is a beautiful chance to keenly notice my perceptions and limiting beliefs about time. I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with these limiting beliefs and to let them go. Through Gurumayi’s grace, I experience with fresh insight the absolute importance of each moment as the gateway to the Self. When I hold the intention to open fully to each moment, my heart softens, my breathing deepens, and the moment expands in beauty. Time becomes spacious, and this very moment is everything.
My new relationship with time feels precious and tender, and I pray to honor this understanding by continuing to reflect on Gurumayi’s teachings and by returning, over and again, to the present moment.
My new relationship with time feels precious and tender, and I pray to honor this understanding by continuing to reflect on Gurumayi’s teachings and by returning, over and again, to the present moment.
Connecticut, United States
The Jewel of Time
In the firmament of God’s creation
The kaleidoscope of time is turning,
Wheeling stars singing anthems of praise
As each new moment appears.
At the very source of our being
Resonating in the hearts of all,
A dimensionless unstruck sound,
The still point in this ever-changing world.
Within, silent and eternal,
The pure One resides,
And without, appears
As the precious form of our Guru.
God’s hidden treasure,
Along with keys to the kingdom
Of our own Self.
Tucked away within creation itself
Is the secret jewel of time!
In the firmament of God’s creation
The kaleidoscope of time is turning,
Wheeling stars singing anthems of praise
As each new moment appears.
At the very source of our being
Resonating in the hearts of all,
A dimensionless unstruck sound,
The still point in this ever-changing world.
Within, silent and eternal,
The pure One resides,
And without, appears
As the precious form of our Guru.
God’s hidden treasure,
Along with keys to the kingdom
Of our own Self.
Tucked away within creation itself
Is the secret jewel of time!
New York, United States
The more I dive into whatever Gurumayi teaches, the more I receive. It’s amazing.
I read the new day’s teaching from Gurumayi, maybe research a word, reflect on it, allow myself to open inwardly, and I write about it. Then I feel as though the teaching enters me; I feel connected to grace. Throughout my day, I pause and reconnect to the day’s teaching, and again I feel connected to grace and divinity all around me. The entire process is awe-inspiring.
I read the new day’s teaching from Gurumayi, maybe research a word, reflect on it, allow myself to open inwardly, and I write about it. Then I feel as though the teaching enters me; I feel connected to grace. Throughout my day, I pause and reconnect to the day’s teaching, and again I feel connected to grace and divinity all around me. The entire process is awe-inspiring.
Washington, United States
Over the past several days, I have found that the teachings of Shri Gurumayi from the series “In the Presence of Time” are manifesting in my sadhana and daily activities. With the support of these teachings, I am able to see whether what I am doing with my time is beneficial.
I have found that one way to be aware of time is to remain aware of my breath. As soon as I pay attention to breathing, I return to the present moment and I am able to use my time beneficially. Remembrance of these teachings is also keeping me alert to the precious gift of time I have been given.
I have found that one way to be aware of time is to remain aware of my breath. As soon as I pay attention to breathing, I return to the present moment and I am able to use my time beneficially. Remembrance of these teachings is also keeping me alert to the precious gift of time I have been given.
Udaipur, India
Over the past few days, contemplating the teachings from the series “In the Presence of Time” has really opened up a new level of awareness for me about my relationship with time. I have learned that how I approach time often seems to define my inner state. For example, if I feel pressed for time, I tend to experience anxiety and I begin to hurry, which can adversely impact the quality of my communications or my work. Yet when I sense that there is a lot of time in hand, my mind is relaxed, easeful, and able to connect easily with my heart. This leads to a different, higher level of engagement with my work or my communications with others.
I have found that my practice of observing my mind’s different reactions to time has been very revealing. It is giving me a great gift of insight. I feel really grateful and enthusiastic to engage with these teachings from Gurumayi on a daily basis.
I have found that my practice of observing my mind’s different reactions to time has been very revealing. It is giving me a great gift of insight. I feel really grateful and enthusiastic to engage with these teachings from Gurumayi on a daily basis.
Pune, India
Every teaching in the series “In the Presence of Time” gives me nourishing food for thought. They help my mind to more deeply contemplate Gurumayi’s Message for 2025. The precious prasad of these teachings, which come to us every day, gives me the opportunity to spend each day contemplating them. Then, at night, I can go to sleep with the contemplation of the day’s teaching in my thoughts.
Through my practice of contemplating these precious teachings, I have observed that my mind has become more focused and less distracted by unwanted thoughts, by fear of the future, or by resentment of the past. To me, the teachings are a sweet, continuous reminder that the most precious moment is now.
Surat, India
Looking at the golden pearl in the blue oyster shell, I am reminded that a pearl is created from friction. I am deeply aware of the friction of human life on this planet and of my desire to offer blessings and prayers to so many who are suffering. Not only humans suffer; animals, plants, oceans, and rivers need prayers and blessings as well.
It is my great good fortune to have the teachings of our Guru and to recognize the grace that is always protecting me. If I make time to connect with this grace with the intention to send blessings and prayers, I can trust that these prayers and blessings have been received. I know that this is a worthy use of my time.
It is my great good fortune to have the teachings of our Guru and to recognize the grace that is always protecting me. If I make time to connect with this grace with the intention to send blessings and prayers, I can trust that these prayers and blessings have been received. I know that this is a worthy use of my time.
Georgia, United States
In my pursuit to implement these precious teachings, I have begun repeating each one as a mantra. This practice is inspired by Gurumayi’s guidance about considering each teaching to be like your own personal mantra, as mentioned in the introduction to “In the Presence of Time.”
As I repeat these teachings, the skin of my body awakens with the vibrations of these mantras. My breath starts to sound like the waves of the ocean. This deeply inspires me to practice these teachings throughout the day.
As I repeat these teachings, the skin of my body awakens with the vibrations of these mantras. My breath starts to sound like the waves of the ocean. This deeply inspires me to practice these teachings throughout the day.
Thane West, India
While holding close Gurumayi’s teachings on time throughout the day and by repeating them to myself, I am seeing more and more how to become friends with time. This is something I have tried to do over the years but have not fully comprehended.
Now, I find myself sometimes observing time from a distance, and at other times, I find we are walking hand in hand. One day, I am marveling at the mystery of time, and on another day, I am realizing that because of time, I can laugh wholeheartedly and tap into my greatest potential.
Now, I find myself sometimes observing time from a distance, and at other times, I find we are walking hand in hand. One day, I am marveling at the mystery of time, and on another day, I am realizing that because of time, I can laugh wholeheartedly and tap into my greatest potential.
New York, United States
I started repeating Gurumayi’s words “In the Presence of Time” as a mantra. I silently repeated them while having my lunch today. Then, spontaneously, I began saying them aloud: “In the presence of time, I am eating my food.” “In the presence of time, I am watching my daughter sitting next to me.” “In the presence of time, I am speaking.” “In the presence of time, I am breathing.”
I understood that time is always present. I experienced time as a witness, like a thread connecting all my actions and thoughts.
I understood that time is always present. I experienced time as a witness, like a thread connecting all my actions and thoughts.
Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
When I read “In the Presence of Time” each day, it’s like unwrapping another beautiful gift from Gurumayi, another lustrous pearl. As I go through my day, I repeat Gurumayi’s words to myself and reflect on their meaning. They remind me to experience just how precious each moment is.
I offer deepest gratitude to Gurumayi for giving us this powerful way to honor time.
I offer deepest gratitude to Gurumayi for giving us this powerful way to honor time.
Massachusetts, United States