Try something new for 30 days

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Thanks to my writer friend Fareeda, here's a video which she shared with our group and which I found inspiring.

Quite a lot of friends, when we talk about Yoga, thought that it is a very difficult thing. Some of them told me their bodies are very stiff, and therefore feel stupid when they could not bend into certain postures.

Don't worry, you are not alone!

But be rest assured that Yoga is definitely not about bending into ridiculously impossible postures, but a great way to learn more about our body and relax our mind. Do yourself a favour, do not compare yourself with others too! Instead, listen to what your body tells you. That is the first step to awareness.

Maybe, if you are willing to try something new, give yoga some thought. I knew I did, during one point of my life! 

Faith and Love 信心与爱(40)

Note: Every week from 1995, Guruji started sending out knowledge sheets which he fondly called the 'Knowledge Fax' to be read out and discussed at Satsangs happening all around the world. Guruji ended this delightful practice at the 365th week in September 2002, so as to let us fully digest them! These knowledge sheets have been compiled into An Intimate Note To The Sincere Seeker Volumes 1-7. I began the practice of posting a Knowledge Sheet every week for the benefit of those who have not had the opportunity to get hold of these priceless books. It had never cease to uplift me by reading and rereading this knowledge. So I know you would certainly enjoy them!

注：从 1995年开始，古儒吉开始每一个星期寄出他称为‘智慧传真’的智慧语录以供在世界各地举行的唱场阅读与分享。大师在2002年9月，也就是第365周结束了这个做法，让我们好好的消化和实践这些智慧。这些智慧语录已收录为7本书：古儒吉大师智慧语录（1-7集）。我开始每个星期刊登一篇智慧语录，以供还没有机会买到这几本宝贵的书籍的学员分享。不断阅读这些智慧语录让我得益不浅。所以我知道其他人也会有很大的收获。

 

13/3/1996 Swargashram (Heavenly Abode), Rishikesh, India 印度瑞希克西（天堂所在）

 

God does not wish you to have more faith because it will mean more work for Him. Then you will start to control Him and He will have to run behind you.

God is the servant of faithful servants; He does not want too many servants telling Him what He should be doing!

Love is the highest strength, yet it makes you absolutely weak. So God-the Enlightened One-Nature-does not want you to have more faith or love. With too much faith and love, you make God weak.

So it is better for God that you have less faith. Things can go on as they are. Why transform? Be happy.

Meditation is seeing God in youself.

Love is seeing God in the person next to you.

Knowledge is seeing God everywhere.

Expression of love is service.

Expression of joy is your smile.

Expression of peace is meditation.

Expressing God is conscious action.

上帝并不希望你对衪有更多的信心，那意味着衪的工作就会愈多。你就会开始控制衪，而衪就必需追着你跑。
上帝是忠心仆人的仆人，而衪不希望有太多仆人告诉衪衪该做的事！
爱是至高的力量，但它会让你绝对的软弱。因此上帝──启明者──大自然──并不希望你有更多的信心或爱。你太多的爱与信心会令上帝软弱。
因此，对上帝而言，最好是你的信心少一些。事情能自然地进展，为什么要转变呢？快乐就是了。
静心是在你​​自己身上见到上帝。爱是在你身旁的人身上见到上帝。知识是处处见到上帝。

爱的表达是服务。喜悦的表达是微笑。安详的表达是静心。而表达上帝则是觉知的行动。

Love,
ZY

Calling all Sevassss

In conjunction with Guruji's visit to Northern Peninsular Malaysia on 31 MARCH 2012, there will be lots of opportunities to help out in the event and what's more? The Sevas will get a chance for a meeting with Guruji on that day! Hurry up, don't miss this opportunity!

There will be a meeting of Sevas to discuss about the programmes on 31/3/2012:

Date : 2/2/2012 (Tuesday)

Time : 7.30pm

Venue : Bukit Mertajam Art of Living Centre

Desire and Joy 欲望与快乐(39)

Note: Every week from 1995, Guruji started sending out knowledge sheets which he fondly called the 'Knowledge Fax' to be read out and discussed at Satsangs happening all around the world. Guruji ended this delightful practice at the 365th week in September 2002, so as to let us fully digest them! These knowledge sheets have been compiled into An Intimate Note To The Sincere Seeker Volumes 1-7. I began the practice of posting a Knowledge Sheet every week for the benefit of those who have not had the opportunity to get hold of these priceless books. It had never cease to uplift me by reading and rereading this knowledge. So I know you would certainly enjoy them!

注：从 1995年开始，古儒吉开始每一个星期寄出他称为‘智慧传真’的智慧语录以供在世界各地举行的唱场阅读与分享。大师在2002年9月，也就是第365周结束了这个做法，让我们好好的消化和实践这些智慧。这些智慧语录已收录为7本书：古儒吉大师智慧语录（1-7集）。我开始每个星期刊登一篇智慧语录，以供还没有机会买到这几本宝贵的书籍的学员分享。不断阅读这些智慧语录让我得益不浅。所以我知道其他人也会有很大的收获。

6/3/1996 Bengalore Ashram, India 印度班格罗静心所
All desires are for happiness. That is the goal of every desire, isn't it? Yet how often does your desire lead you to the goal?

Have you thought about the nature of desire? It simply means joy tomorrow and not now, doesn't it?

Joy is never tomorrow. It is always now.

When you are joyful, how can you have desires? And how can you be joyful right now when you have desires?

Desire appears to lead you to happiness. In fact it cannot.

And that is why it is maya*.

What do you say?

*illusion.

一切欲望皆是为了快乐。这是欲望的目的，不是吗？但是你的欲望常常将你引至这个目标吗？
你曾否想过欲望的本质？欲望只是意谓着明天快乐，而不是现在，不是吗？
快乐永远不在明天，快乐永远在现在。
当你快乐时，怎么会有欲望呢？当你有欲望时，又如何能当下快乐呢？
欲望看似将你引至快乐，事实不然，这就是为什么它是幻想（Maya）的原因。
你说呢？

龙历新年快乐

在此祝大家龙历新年快乐! 希望我们一起前进,过个健康又空空洞洞,充满欢乐又带有觉知心的一条龙年!也要在此提醒大家:

22/1/2012-23/1/2012的团练暂停（不过在家的练习可要照常）
28/1/2012 星期六 -新春联欢

29/1/2012 星期日 -新春特备团练
30/1/2012 星期一 -团练暂停
5/2/2012 星期日\一 -团练照常
7/2/2012 星期二 -免费呼吸课程

New Year Resolution

Attention: Our beloved and much respected Yoga Teacher of teachers, Krishan Verma, has started his own Yoga blog at My Yoga Space~Krishan Verma. I have added the link to the useful links tab on the right side of this blog for future reference.

My New Year Resolution?

MOVING FORWARD

Krishanji's post about letting go was spot on about my recent experience so I am tempted to quote him here:

'Letting go of the past doesn’t mean forgetting the past. It is letting go of the questioning and blaming which gives rise to the emotions of anger and regret in us. It is not the memory of the past that troubles us, but the emotions and feelings associated with the past that hurt us. Dropping the questioning and blaming drops the hurtful emotions. The skill lies in becoming aware of the questions and emotions arising in us but not giving much importance to them. We do this for our own sake, for our own well being. The anger and regrets in us are detrimental to the well being of our own bodies and mind.'

Moving away from home permanently is a transition bigger than I thought.

Letting go of everything in Alor Setar Art of Living Centre is not easy: away from Saturday night satsangs, Sunday group practice, Tuesday yoga session, hanging around during Yoga courses, hanging around during Basic courses and everything surrounding it. Everytime when my mind brought it up, first it will be happy thinking of the good memories, then it became doubtful and regretful for spoiling old relationships and not maintaining new ones, then it became angry for not putting enough effort in doing seva,  whoooooosh! Who says letting go and moving forward comes easy?

It is no wonder I got sick and lost weight these past few months. This emotional roller coaster has taken its toll on me mentally as well as physically. Thank goodness I am aware of this now! I am personally giving myself a star for dealing with it the Yogic way!

Bye-bye 2011

Love,

ZY





Respect 尊敬(38)

Note: Every week from 1995, Guruji started sending out knowledge sheets which he fondly called the 'Knowledge Fax' to be read out and discussed at Satsangs happening all around the world. Guruji ended this delightful practice at the 365th week in September 2002, so as to let us fully digest them! These knowledge sheets have been compiled into An Intimate Note To The Sincere Seeker Volumes 1-7. I began the practice of posting a Knowledge Sheet every week for the benefit of those who have not had the opportunity to get hold of these priceless books. It had never cease to uplift me by reading and rereading this knowledge. So I know you would certainly enjoy them!

注：从 1995年开始，古儒吉开始每一个星期寄出他称为‘智慧传真’的智慧语录以供在世界各地举行的唱场阅读与分享。大师在2002年9月，也就是第365周结束了这个做法，让我们好好的消化和实践这些智慧。这些智慧语录已收录为7本书：古儒吉大师智慧语录（1-7集）。我开始每个星期刊登一篇智慧语录，以供还没有机会买到这几本宝贵的书籍的学员分享。不断阅读这些智慧语录让我得益不浅。所以我知道其他人也会有很大的收获。

29/2/1996 Bengalore Ashram, India 印度班格罗静心所

Why do you respect someone?

Because of their good qualities, right? Like honesty, wisdom, love, talents, behaviours. But all these change in time. And when they change, you lose respect. You only respect greatness.

I have tremendous respect for each and everyone. Not for their greatness or wisdom or talent, but for their very person. I respect everyone totally. So I can never lose respect for anybody, howsoever they may be.

One doesn't need to be great in order to be respected.

Respecting life itself makes you great.

Don't look for respect from others; that makes you weak.

Have respect for your Self and no one can take away your self-respect.

你为何尊敬某人？因为他们好的特质，不是吗？像诚实、智慧、慈爱、天份、行为。但当他们改变时，你就是失去了尊敬。你只尊敬伟大。
我对人怀着崇高的敬意，不在于他们的伟大或智慧或天份，而是在于他们这个人。我完全尊敬每个人，因此不管他们怎么样，我从不会失去对他们的尊敬。
人无需伟大以获得尊敬。尊敬生命使你伟大。
不要期望得到别人的尊敬，那会使你软弱。
尊重你的本我则无人能夺走你的自尊。ndo edits