Our Inward Condition
It is on the inward condition that the outer reality depends.
~Roy Eugene Davis
This weekend we are celebrating the life of the great Kriya Yoga master, Roy Eugene Davis and commemorating the anniversary of his passing on March 27th, 2019. Roy is the guru of our guru, Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian. Guru means the dispeller of darkness or teacher. We were fortunate to know this master teacher in our lifetime.
This quote from Mr. Davis is a reminder that in order to live a life where we are content, happy and experiencing abundance in all ways, it is important to cultivate our inner life. My regular, steady practice of meditation, prayer and living an ethical, God-centered life is what sustains me and supports me when I experience the rough seas that are inevitable. I may initially feel panic, fear or anger when the boat rocks, but being anchored in my soul nature always brings me back to that steady, calm place of peace that is who I am at the core of my being. I am able to witness myself, honor my feelings and discern how best to steady the boat. Instead of staying in that anger or fear, I can change my mind and dwell in that place of peace. It is a much more pleasant place to be.