The container that holds the Treasures of life

The Nidhi is a symbolic container that holds all the treasures of life. The main message is simple: everyone has access to these treasures if they learn to recognize and unlock them from within. By understanding and using these treasures wisely, we determine our own experience of poverty or prosperity. Though the Nidhi’s secrets are mysterious, once uncovered, they reveal their gifts to all. Here is a philosophical interpretation of Nidhi and the path to discovering its treasures: A person is drawn to pleasurable objects only when they seem to be real, permanent, and potentially satisfying. When we understand that all objects in life are not permanent and always subject to change, our minds become calm, and we strive towards higher attainment. According to the ancient text of Padmini Vidya, there are nine obstacles that prevent us from finding the Nidhi’s and nine characteristics or qualities required to discover them. Remove the obstacles and develop the characteristics, and you will discover how to use the treasures of life to prosper. The nine obstacles are ill health, boredom and apathy, doubting oneself, being scattered and careless, doubting one’s progress (comparing oneself to others), uncontrolled craving and desires, allowing your life to get heavy and burnt out, getting caught up in the maya or the illusion of life, and failing to practice nothing can be achieved without continual practice. The nine characteristics: The nine characteristics to discover the Nidhi are: be calm, demonstrate self-discipline, withdraw and reflect, observe without judgment, appreciate life intellectually and sincerely, endure hardship, discern what is right, develop unwavering faith, and strive for self-perfection. Achieving this takes effort—this is karma and our purpose. Remember, the main message: cultivate these within to find your treasures. END: In summary, life’s treasures are accessible to all. The main message: look within yourself, remove the obstacles, and develop the necessary qualities. By doing so, you will discover the Nidhi—the container of life’s treasures—and unlock prosperity from within. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out the index finger – the ego. The ego draws us to what we believe to be real, permanent, and potentially satisfying. However, when we realize that these things are not permanent and ever-changing, it causes the ego to cling out of fear of losing what we crave. This can lead us to become scattered and careless. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top, take a breath, and surrender to the soul. The soul reminds us to stay calm and to have unfathomable faith in ourselves, for in life, everything is constantly changing, except that which you cultivate within. So strive to be the perfect human being, true to yourself, do no harm, and equally disseminate health, happiness, and peace to all – even your enemies and those who may have done you wrong. The law of karma states that the energy you put out is the energy that will come back to you. Wish health, happiness, and peace to all, and you will receive the greatest gifts of life – health, happiness, and peace. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn For books, classes, and more http://www.doctorlynn.com

Character review – how to become the perfected human being

Let’s say something really difficult, overwhelming, or troublesome comes into your life, and you first become calm, then you use your self-discipline to go within and reflect upon the situation. Then you look outward, observing the situation with tranquility. As you observe, you are reminded to have a sincere appreciation for all of life. You are reminded that everything in life changes, so you see situations as opportunities to grow and learn, even when they cause suffering and hardship. For we have all had to endure difficult times in our lives. This stepping back and observing gives us an opportunity to discriminate between what is right and what is wrong. With unfathomable faith and belief in ourselves, we make the decision to act from a place of being the perfected human being, true to ourselves, do no harm, and equally disseminate health, happiness, and peace to all. This takes the ability to be objective and to forgive. All of this would require a state of balance, being open and flexible, and a strong grounding within us. These are not easy things to do when faced with difficulties, but if we can do them, we find peace and serenity within ourselves and in the world around us. Let’s work on finding balance, strength, flexibility, and peace. END: Building positive characteristics such as calmness, self-discipline, reflection, tranquility, appreciation, endurance, discriminating between what is right and wrong, unshakable faith and striving to be the perfected human being – true to yourself, do no harm and equally disseminating to all health, happiness and peace will bring balance, openness, strength and peace to our lives. But these are not easy characteristics to build; therefore, we must work at them every day, and that is the practice of Karma. Ego: Flip your palm up and extend your index fingers to form the symbol of the ego. The ego will constantly try to pull you from your center, as it sees most of life as a battle to be won. The ego can also cause you to doubt yourself, leading you to get lost in comparing yourself to others. It causes us to compete, which is meaningless since we are all unique individuals on our own unique journey. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top – take a breath- this is the symbol of connecting to your soul. The journey of the soul is to work your karma. It's about practicing forgiveness, compassion and understanding, and therefore we strive to become the perfected human being – follow your passion – be true to yourself – do no harm and equally disseminate health, happiness, and peace to all – even your enemies for then you will truly find health, happiness and peace body, mind and soul. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn http://www.doctorlynn.com

The Ninth Characteristic ~ WHAT IS PERFECTION?

The ninth characteristic or quality that karma suggests we should strive for is to be the perfect human being. This means to be true to yourself, without harming, while equally disseminating the energy of health, happiness, and peace to all. Notice the word strive. It means to devote your energy towards achieving or obtaining something. With great effort and devotion, you can bring about change, and that is how to utilize the energy of karma most effectively. Karma means selfless work. It means to work, not for accolades or material possessions, but to strive to better yourself, and as such to make the world a better place. Be true to yourself. Work to connect with and understand your true essence, or what makes you uniquely who you are. What makes you healthy, happy, and peaceful? What brings you great joy? When you are true to yourself, harmonious energy will flow through your life. What is perfection? By its very nature, it is subjective. It is sometimes described as a state of perfection, without any shortcomings. However, karma teaches us that humans are inherently flawed and designed to make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes and then strive to correct them. Our imperfections, which we all have, are the unique qualities that make us human and contribute to the diversity of life. We are here to work our karma, and that means to strive to be the very best we can while embracing the idea that we are all a part of the greater whole, and when we can do that, we realize that the perfected human being is true to themselves, does not harm, and equally disseminates the energy of health, happiness, and peace to all. Be truthful, generous, kind, and humble. END: Strive to be the best version of yourself. Be true to yourself, without doing harm, while equally disseminating the energy of health, happiness, and peace to all. Karma means selfless work. It means to work, not for accolades or material possessions, but to strive to better yourself, and as such to make the world a better place. EGO: Flip your hands up and extend out the index fingers; the symbol of the ego. The ego lives in fear of being rejected, not being accepted, not being loved, and facing death. So, it seeks validation and approval to prove to itself that it is perfect. We compare ourselves to others and compete with others in an attempt to feel superior and more successful. The ego sets unrealistic standards in its pursuit of an idealized, perfect self-image, and when we fall short of this, we experience disappointment and despair. Pull your index fingers in and place your thumbs on top; the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to your soul. From the soul’s perspective, we are all perfect when we are true to ourselves and realize our inherent potential to create harmony, compassion, love, and empathy towards ourselves and others. Perfection is seen as an ongoing journey of self-discovery. It involves the recognition and embodiment of gratitude, wisdom, forgiveness, and inner peace. It means living your life by the principles of truthfulness, kindness, and integrity. Nowhere does the soul define perfections in physical, mental, or material attributes. Perfection means to be true to yourself, not harm, and equally disseminate the energy of health, happiness, and peace to all. In the words of John W. Gardner: “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health,happiness and peace. Doctor Lynn

The Eighth Characteristic – Unfathomable Faith

The eighth characteristic is to have unfathomable faith. Karma yoga refers to unfathomable faith, characterized by a deep and unwavering belief in one's ability to self-realize and soulfully grow, even in the face of adversity. Having faith in one's skills and potential leads to inner wisdom, an understanding that the path of life is not always easy. However, with unwavering faith in oneself, one will not only survive but also thrive. Karma teaches us that every individual has the potential to tap into their inner strengths and to develop self-awareness, self-healing, and personal growth. Within all of us is the ability to overcome life's obstacles, as well as master the great passions: deceit, greed, anger, and pride. Karma recognizes the presence of a higher power or divine energy that exists within and beyond the individual. We call this "Ishvar," or an absolute and total dedication of all your thoughts, words, and deeds to your chosen ideal in life. Unfathomable faith requires the ability to surrender to this higher power by genuinely listening to and trusting your inner voice and letting it be your guide. Unfathomable faith means commitment and dedication even during challenging times. There will be many challenges in life and obstacles to overcome, but when we remove self-doubt and replace it with steadfastness and perseverance, we will find the power to achieve. But it takes practice—that's karma! END: Unfathomable faith is not just about religious or spiritual beliefs; it also means having faith in our ability to navigate the many challenges and obstacles of life. Relationships, careers, families, and life in general require a certain sense of faith if we are to succeed. Faith provides us with strength, resilience, determination, and the motivation to pursue our goals even when the path forward may seem uncertain. Faith surpasses ordinary limits and persists despite the obstacle of self-doubt. Have faith in yourself. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out your index fingers; the symbol of the ego. While unfathomable faith can be a source of inspiration and guidance, it can also lead to closed-mindedness, dogmatism, and an unwillingness to consider alternative perspectives. The ego is adept at believing that its point of view is the only valid one, discounting alternative beliefs and attitudes. Pull your fingers in and place your thumbs on top, the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to your soul. When we take the time to connect with our soul, we are reminded to maintain a balance between holding onto our faith and being open to new ideas and different perspectives. We are reminded not to get caught up in believing one way is right and another is wrong. Faith means believing in yourself and following your path, but always remember to respect yourself, others, and Mother Earth. 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