| Today's world is one of stress, time constraints | | | | bad experiences, comparing circumstances now |
| and anxiety. So many people are juggling between | | | | and before, projecting expectations into the |
| hectic work lives, providing for the family, and | | | | future etc. All these actions are examples of |
| balancing family/social interactions. We | | | | operating in the Past dimension, and while we |
| unknowingly accumulate stress, fatigue and mental | | | | always have to live in the present moment (it is |
| pressure in our day-to-day lives. Over time, if not | | | | all we have at anytime anyway!) stress is created. |
| dealt with, these can lead to a low quality of life | | | | People with minds living in the Past dimension are |
| and even physical illnesses. | | | | usually victims to their own ego and societal |
| We cannot quit our city lives and migrate to the | | | | image. They are their own worst enemies |
| Himalayas; but we can definitely take action to | | | | because they constantly hold themselves up to |
| relieve the mental pressure, while living | | | | the past images and achievements. The Past has |
| harmoniously in this modern world. First of all, let's | | | | events which make up an identity for us on Earth |
| take a brief look at the characteristics of the | | | | - we can call it False Identity for ease. Why False |
| human mind. Our mind has 3 basic dimensions - | | | | Identity? Because, all that really ever matters, is |
| Past, Present and Future. | | | | who you are, at any given moment. Why do all |
| The Past dimension holds memories of our lives - | | | | the Gurus and Spiritual Masters in the world teach |
| our life stories, our achievements, our background | | | | us to live in the Present if we want to achieve |
| etc. This dimension gives us the Power of | | | | bliss and joy? |
| Memory. While the Past is necessary for us to | | | | Because in the Present dimension, and only in this |
| function normally in society (have a name, a job, | | | | dimension, lies the Power of Wisdom. In is only |
| know who are our friends and family etc), it also | | | | when we become fully connected to the Present, |
| serves as a breeding ground for worries and | | | | that we are guided by the Divine Light. I call it |
| fears, stumbling blocks to success and self | | | | Divine Light because it best resonates with me, |
| degeneration. Why is this so? | | | | most people use their own spiritual terms - God, |
| Most of the times, our minds are stuck in the | | | | Jesus, Allah, Buddha etc. In my opinion, all religions |
| Past dimension - bearing a grudge against | | | | originate from one True Source - Divine Light. |
| somebody, fearing to take certain action due to | | | | |