समय के समक्ष
In the Presence of Time
~ Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
In the last couple of weeks, I have been noticing an increase in my ability to listen to others and understand their perspective, as well as to articulate my thoughts and considerations with greater clarity and ease. To me, this is a tangible result of my practice of the virtues that Gurumayi teaches, such as discipline, patience, compassion, and trust.
On the day I was reflecting on this development, Gurumayi’s “In the Presence of Time” teaching was “The jewel of time.” As I contemplated the Guru’s words, I saw clearly how—by studying Gurumayi’s teachings over time and by staying consistent and steadfast in my efforts to enact them, day in and day out—a tipping point arrives when old habits no longer have a hold on me. Then I can live in a way that is more beneficial for my own life and also for the world.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for showing me what an essential and rewarding treasure it is to be able to use time wisely.
New York, United States
When I pause in the middle of a task and visualize my beloved Gurumayi in the time between one breath and the next, I can sense how this very moment is the jewel I have been entrusted with, more rare and fleeting than anything I could ever hold in my hands. I can feel it now, not as an idea, but as warmth in my chest. It’s as if time itself isn’t something passing, but something quietly shining, offered to me with every heartbeat, every blink, asking for nothing but my full presence.
New York, United States