On the path of Raja Yoga meditation (taught by the Brahma Kumaris) there is
a saying, "See, but don't see! Hear, but don't hear!" which means to remain
aware of all realities, including the negative, but not to focus on them. We
get caught up in the negative because we react and the reactions are
expressed in the form of judgements, accusations, criticism, or labelling.
As soon as we judge or criticise, we put everything into convenient boxes
and, just as convenience foods are not always so healthy, such conveniences
at the mental and attitudinal level are a great danger, because we mentally
seal (close) the fate (destiny) of the person or situation: they are like
this and so must be treated accordingly. Unfortunately, this is often done
in an unconscious way, which is why Raja Yoga meditation is used to bring
such attitudes and behaviours to the surface, conscious awareness.
When our vision and attitude remain judgemental or critical, they do so
because there is no input of positivity from the self to encourage or allow
a positive change.
*There cannot be a positive output when there is a negative input.*
We often work in this way, wanting others to be better in some way, but,
instead of helping them, or having faith in them and seeing their good
qualities, we hinder (obstruct) them by concentrating on their past, their
weaknesses and their mistakes. Our focus is completely negative, but still
we expect them to change for the better!
When our awareness is more detached, rather than focusing on what is wrong,
we look at how we can put something right by contributing a positive
feeling, or attitude. This anonymous (not known to anyone) contribution is a
generous act, which offers a solution, instead of the usual complaints by
critical and judgemental people.
a saying, "See, but don't see! Hear, but don't hear!" which means to remain
aware of all realities, including the negative, but not to focus on them. We
get caught up in the negative because we react and the reactions are
expressed in the form of judgements, accusations, criticism, or labelling.
As soon as we judge or criticise, we put everything into convenient boxes
and, just as convenience foods are not always so healthy, such conveniences
at the mental and attitudinal level are a great danger, because we mentally
seal (close) the fate (destiny) of the person or situation: they are like
this and so must be treated accordingly. Unfortunately, this is often done
in an unconscious way, which is why Raja Yoga meditation is used to bring
such attitudes and behaviours to the surface, conscious awareness.
When our vision and attitude remain judgemental or critical, they do so
because there is no input of positivity from the self to encourage or allow
a positive change.
*There cannot be a positive output when there is a negative input.*
We often work in this way, wanting others to be better in some way, but,
instead of helping them, or having faith in them and seeing their good
qualities, we hinder (obstruct) them by concentrating on their past, their
weaknesses and their mistakes. Our focus is completely negative, but still
we expect them to change for the better!
When our awareness is more detached, rather than focusing on what is wrong,
we look at how we can put something right by contributing a positive
feeling, or attitude. This anonymous (not known to anyone) contribution is a
generous act, which offers a solution, instead of the usual complaints by
critical and judgemental people.
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