ENVY NO ONE - The Troublesome Four

Life will present you with the troublesome four: envy, jealousy, resentment, and revenge. It will require discipline, strength, balance, and flexibility to master them. Envy, a prevalent emotion in today's society, is not confined to the business world. It often surfaces on the spiritual journey, where individuals may secretly compare their progress with others and feel a sense of conflict. This conflict arises when an unhappy soul wishes ill upon others, contradicting the guiding principle of karma-do no harm. Envy is a negative desire centered on someone who has something you do not. Envy means feeling inferior to others and having a desire you have not earned. Just remember the material world does not represent what a soul has earned, is valued, or worth. Refrain from getting caught up in what appears to be material success. Many people are good at acquiring things but not at achieving true success. Achieving success requires effort, courage, and skill; with this comes realization, fulfillment and happiness. Envy no one; a calm sense of peace will soothe your soul. The opposite of envy is admiration. Admire others and then seek to become your unique aspect of those qualities. Be content with what you have, take pleasure in your life, count your blessings, and then reach out for more as a happy soul. Everything you desire will be yours. You will have earned it. You must work to gain balance, flexibility, strength, and peace – let's get to work. END: Envy means to feel inferior to others and to desire that which you have not earned. Just remember the material world does not represent what a soul has earned, is valued, or worth. Refrain from what appears to be material success. Many people are good at acquiring things but not at to achieving true success. Achieving this requires effort, courage, and skill; with this comes realization, fulfillment and happiness. The opposite of envy is admiration. Be content with what you have, take pleasure in your life, count your blessings, and then reach out for more as a happy soul. Everything you desire will be yours. You will have earned it. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego can get caught up in seeing success as acquiring material things. Many people spend their lives acquiring material things to overcome a sense of inferiority. But remember, material things come and go. True contentment, once found, lasts forever. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to your soul. Instead of envy, admire others. We are all unique with unique talents. Be content and at peace with what comes into your life, and then build upon this with an actual state of contentment and peace, and you will achieve what many cannot achieve: true happiness. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace. Doctor Lynn For books classes, consultation and more http://www.doctorlynn.com

Karma plus the Troublesome Four

Remember, as we practice Karma yoga, the key is to steer clear of D-GAP. The four great passions of deceit, greed, anger, and pride may try to interfere with your journey. But as you progress through life, working on your karma, remember that they can only latch onto your work if you allow them. Your labor can be a source of joy, not a burden if you exercise your agency and remain vigilant against the troublesome four: envy, jealousy, resentment, and revenge. This joy in labor is a constant source of hope and motivation on your journey. Each of these emotions can be toxic if not handled constructively, leading to negative actions or feelings that harm both the person experiencing them and those around them. Life and Karma yoga often present us with a conflict. We are told not to harm, yet when faced with a dilemma, we must always strive to do the greatest good for the most significant many. We kill a mosquito—that is harmful, but if the mosquito is allowed to breed, it will cause terrible illnesses and harm many humans. The key is to be aware of the great passions and the troublesome four and then handle them so that we first try not to harm and then do what creates the greatest good for the greatest many. END: The four great passions and the troubles four will always be a part of life. They will show up one by one and sometimes all at once. You cannot avoid them, but you can be aware of them when they arrive and seek to diminish them by not engaging in harmful actions. Compassion and understanding will always lead you to do what is the greatest good for the greatest many. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out the index finger. The ego’s first defense is to protect itself, and in doing so, it can often fall into DGAP and allow the troublesome four to enter its life. When we engage in these emotions, we risk hurting ourselves and those around us. Pull your finger in and place the thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Awareness, the key to living life, creating goodness, and removing harm, is a beacon of enlightenment. Be compassionate and understanding, for in this life, everyone is doing the best they can. Some souls have evolved to a deeper level, and some lack the awareness to live a peaceful and joyful life. Be aware and then always do what is the greatest good for the greatest many. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn For Books, classes, consultation, and more, http://www.doctorlynn.com

Mother Nature’s WRATH

Living through a hurricane reminds me how Mother Nature humbles us. She reminds us not to get too comfortable or complacent because things constantly change. That is the nature of life. There are two forces of energy: creative and destructive. Everything is continually changing through these two forces. Forces of nature, such as Hurricane Milton, remind us that the world is chaotic, destructive, and stressful. We cannot change natural forces, but we can control how we react. It's tough to stay calm in moments of chaos and panic. Karma Yoga teaches us that one of the best qualities we can develop is calmness, even amid chaos. It is good for the health of your body, mind, and soul. Let's take a moment to start our journey towards calmness. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let go. Experience the calmness that comes with this simple act. This is the first step towards a healthier, happier, and more peaceful life. Let's begin this journey together. END: Mother nature, in all her might, certainly humbles us. It is crucial to respect and appreciate her. She may bring destruction, but she also brings creativity, beauty, and joy. As we navigate through Milton's destruction, we must look for the creativity, beauty, and joy that emerges from people helping each other rebuild and recreate their lives. This fosters a sense of gratitude and a deeper understanding of the delicate balance of life. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out your index finger – the symbol of the ego. The human ego prides itself on its ability to control much of life. We believe ourselves to be the intelligent species. Then suddenly, something like a hurricane comes along, and we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. There is nothing we can do but wait for her to finish her destructive path. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top – the symbol of the soul. Take a deep breath and surrender to the soul. The soul understands the true nature of life. There will always be destruction and creation. A peaceful soul accepts this with a sense of calmness. Namaste~ may you walk the past of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn http://www.doctorlynn.com

Don’t Fall into the DGAP – How to Use Your Free Will

Pay attention to the four great passions: deceit, greed, anger, and pride. When they arrive (and they will), use honesty, generosity, kindness, and humility to keep you from falling into DGAP. Four things will block you from seeing your great passions, and if you block these things, you will surely fall into the DGAP. They are knowledge, feeling, vitality, and free will. Free will is essential to living a life of happiness and good health. Free will is the ability to choose between different possible courses of action independently of any prior event or state of the universe. Whether we have free will or not has never been truly settled. However, we all have choices, which karma calls free will. With every situation in life, we are free to choose how we interpret and experience it. Often, we forget and get caught up in habits that cause us to be mechanical. We act without thinking. However, if we are aware, there is the opportunity for the discriminating mind to choose various possible courses of action depending upon which action we perceive to be the most appropriate. When faced with a problem or a decision, take the time to be still and listen to your inner self. Then, take actions not based on what you have been told is right and wrong but on what you know to be right or wrong. Practice honesty, generosity, kindness, and humility to find your free will. It is about knowing that you can freely experience anything in any way you choose. Choose wisely. END: Stay open to learning, be aware of your feelings, stay healthy, and know you have the right to choose. It's called free will. But remember, do no harm and don't fall into DGAP—be honest, generous, kind, and humble. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend the index finger—the symbol of the ego. Free will is the capacity or ability to choose between different ways of thinking, speaking, and acting. We all have choices when it comes to our conduct. The ego sometimes gets stuck, believing its way is the only way, and may close itself off from the diversity of life. Pull your finger in and place the thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. In life, you always have choices. You have the power to create happiness and good health, which is the ultimate goal of karma. When faced with a choice, choose honesty, generosity, kindness, and humility. In this, you will exercise your free will and thus work your karma. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn For books, classes, consultations and more http://www.doctorlynn.com