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After last night’s session of the How to Be Happy Series, I took Sadhvi Ishani’s invitation to contemplate more as I am a spiritual being journeying in this material world (jagat).  As I definitely experience various pleasures and pains (sukha/dukha) along my way and throughout my days, I had a big aha moment early this morning. 

My twin sons needed to be up and out of the house very early this morning with luggage to embark on a school retreat.  Despite having all of their bags packed and set by the front door there was a moment of feeling rushed and when exiting my front door in a moment of a rajasic mind, I began to say to myself “oh my, and time stopped, my speech halted and I placed my hands on my heart and said so lovingly to myself God.  Everything around me and within made the most sacred pause.  I was astonished at how much grace poured into this moment. 

Where my E.G.O dimension wanted to say oh my god with no conscious awareness, my Atma, with the loving grace of Maa instantaneously purified my being with Sattva, and my G.O.D dimension felt the beauty and depth of God within me and around me.  I was in awe at this encounter with God, holding me, mothering me, supporting me and therefore grounding me in my divine total Self, in my Atma and I experienced the phrase “oh my God” to be such a holy and reverent phrase.  I stood with my hands on my heart and all feelings of being in a rush, and any agitation melted in pure love and connection with Brahman.  My mind then gently reminded me to be more conscious of what I say even if I don’t say it outloud, to replace my first thought with God for my second thought.  I thought; how many times have I used this phrase so detached from its true meaning?  I wasn’t judging myself or being critical, but rather very aware and committed to changing the ways in which I will use it moving forward.  

I then felt Atma Ananda, eternal, infinite and freeing love for God, for myself and for my newfound realization.  This then led to being more grateful for last night's session, for my studentship, and for each moment of my day so far I’ve felt truly happy.  What a treasure chest of teachings we have to remind ourselves of the happiness that lives within our hearts. Jai Maa & Jai Guru Deva!