“I send out the rain of blessings to all, that love be nourished in hearts that, heretofore, have known only hate.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) On the Road to Ahimsa a personal reflection by Nayaswami Pushpa Ahimsa, or non-injury, requires consciously being aware of the impact of our thoughts and actions on ourselves as well as others. … Read More

“I will do my work thinking of Thee, Lord. I offer to Thee the very best that is in me.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) Work a personal reflection by Nayaswami Pushpa Master told Swami, “You have a great work to do.” Actually, I think we all have a great work to do. It may not impact the … Read More

“I am awake! energetic! enthusiastic! I give my full, alert attention to everything I do, knowing that in absolute consciousness I shall find God.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) Pay Attention To What Is Trying to Happen a personal reflection by Nayaswami Pushpa Swami Kriyananda had a beautiful approach to life. Whether he was working with people or … Read More

“I will live in the remembrance of what I am in truth: bliss infinite! eternal love!” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) Be Still And Know I Am God a personal reflection by Nayaswami Pushpa A few weeks ago I was attending a class and I had a profound experience that I would like to share with you. (I … Read More

“I give thanks to the giver behind each gift, and to the one Giver behind all that I receive. My gratitude rises with devotion’s incense to the throne of Omnipresence.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) I Am Grateful for My Life Exactly As It Is! by Nayaswami Pushpa In January 2013 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease: a … Read More

“I am what I am; wishing cannot change me. Let me therefore face my faults with gratitude, for only by facing them can I work on them, and change them.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) A Flower by Any Other Name by Nayaswami Pushpa Ananda Village, in addition to being my spiritual home on earth, is a haven … Read More

“I behold the world with eyes of calmness and of faith. For I know that, as I view others, so will I myself become.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) Learning to Love Everyone by Nayaswami Pushpa In 2005 I went on pilgrimage to India. It was our last day and we were in Kolkata. I had an earlier … Read More

“I will finish what I set my mind to do before leaving it for something else. My word is my bond. So also is my resolution.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) My Mum’s Perseverance by Nayaswami Pushpa My mother was a strong, tenacious woman. When she set her mind on something, she didn’t give up until she had … Read More

“Resolutely I quell my inclinations, that my mind be open to the wisdom-guidance of my soul.” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) Discriminating Wisely Ends Suffering! by Nayaswami Pushpa I had always thought I was an honest person. If I found someone’s wallet, I would turn it in. I would point out to the cashier if they had given … Read More

“In laughter I recall my own mistakes. Merriest am I when, by laughing, I include myself!” (from Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda) Living Life with Humor by Nayaswami Pushpa I grew up in South Wales where it rains so much that when a songbird opens its beak to sing, the only sound that escapes is a gargle!  South Wales, … Read More