Pandemic Fatigue

During difficult times it’s important to realize that there is much that we can gain by going within to understand ourselves better. Today Nirmala talks about the power of maya (delusion) to distract us, and how important it is to quiet the mind, rather than allowing it to run unchecked.
#PandemicFatigue #OvercomingMaya #ReinintheMind #InnerStillness #Yogananda

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By cultivating gratitude, we can broaden our perspective on the current situation, and build our inner peace. It is helpful to take stock of what we have during this time, rather than dwelling on all that is missing from our lives right now. No matter what circumstances we are experiencing, we can still "render grateful service," as Sri Yukteswar said, and give hope and friendship to others.
#PandemicFatigue #GratefulService #Gratitude #InnerPeace #Yogananda

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In this video, Nirmala talks about living in the present moment, instead of living in the past or future; to living in attunement with nature, instead of being wrapped up in ourselves. By cultivating stillness, we can find inner peace, which is the greatest help we can have during the troubled times we live in.
#PandemicFatigue #Attunement #Stillness #InnerPeace #Yogananda

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Having a network of friendship and support is vital to our health and well-being ~ and can also be a wonderful aid in developing a spiritual life.

Connections don’t often happen automatically, though. If we make connecting with people a priority in our lives, we will realize that we are not alone during this time of the pandemic, and that there are indeed fruitful and fulfilling ways to connect with others. And we will realize that such connections can be a lifeline in troubled times.
#PandemicFatigue #Yogananda #FriendshipConnection #DivineFriendship #SwamiKriyananda #PeopleAreMoreImportant

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If we trust in God, we realize that circumstances come into our lives, not to hurt us, but rather to help us in just the areas in which we need to grow. If we can keep that perspective and maintain a cheerful attitude no matter what happens, we will be able to overcome obstacles that can seem insurmountable.

A sense of humor is vital to keeping positive and cheerful, and if we can cultivate an attitude of seeing the humor in ourselves and in life, we will be better equipped to handle everything that comes to us with joy and trust in God.
#Yogananda #SenseofHumor #DevelopPerspective #LaughterfromtheHeart

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Nirmala is sharing experiential ways to deal with "Pandemic Fatigue" and in this video she discusses how helpful creativity can be. Her own personal experience, from college through more than 45 years of spiritual journey includes creativity at every step--from vocal and instrumental music, to graphic design, visual arts, and photography.
#SwamiKriyananda #Yogananda #Creativity #OvercomingPandemicFatigue #OpenHeart

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