Easy Meditation to Relieve Mental Stress - Part 1

Today's world is one of stress, time constraintsbad experiences, comparing circumstances now
and anxiety. So many people are juggling betweenand before, projecting expectations into the
hectic work lives, providing for the family, andfuture etc. All these actions are examples of
balancing family/social interactions. Weoperating in the Past dimension, and while we
unknowingly accumulate stress, fatigue and mentalalways have to live in the present moment (it is
pressure in our day-to-day lives. Over time, if notall we have at anytime anyway!) stress is created.
dealt with, these can lead to a low quality of lifePeople 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 theimage. They are their own worst enemies
Himalayas; but we can definitely take action tobecause they constantly hold themselves up to
relieve the mental pressure, while livingthe past images and achievements. The Past has
harmoniously in this modern world. First of all, let'sevents 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 backgroundus to live in the Present if we want to achieve
etc. This dimension gives us the Power ofbliss and joy?
Memory. While the Past is necessary for us toBecause 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 alsowhen we become fully connected to the Present,
serves as a breeding ground for worries andthat we are guided by the Divine Light. I call it
fears, stumbling blocks to success and selfDivine 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 theJesus, Allah, Buddha etc. In my opinion, all religions
Past dimension - bearing a grudge againstoriginate from one True Source - Divine Light.
somebody, fearing to take certain action due to