Dia 11 - Renuévate en cuerpo, mente y espíritu - 21 días de MEDITACION con Deepak Chopra y J Balvin
Converting Resistance into Acceptance
The Nature of Resistance
- Converting resistance into acceptance is a skill that brings healing and freshness to daily life, stemming from childhood experiences of resisting parental guidance.
- Over time, the word "no" gains power; while it can protect us from danger, it can also prevent us from meeting new people or embracing fulfilling job opportunities.
Understanding Acceptance
- Resistance signifies a closed mind, whereas acceptance opens consciousness to life's richness and allows good things to flow naturally.
- A major barrier to renewing the mind is resistance; when we resist or ignore reality in relationships, love and compassion diminish.
The Impact of Ego
- Resistance acts as a mental checkpoint where every new experience must be scrutinized for perceived threats, hindering present-moment living.
- Acceptance involves being open-minded, non-judgmental, trusting, optimistic, and relaxed—qualities essential for personal growth.
Cultivating Openness
- To combat resistance:
- Identify clearly that resisting does not yield positive outcomes.
- Breathe deeply when tempted to resist an experience.
- Cultivate openness through meditation which fosters a non-threatening mindset.
The Role of Meditation
- In meditation, an open mind feels safe; the ego's fear stems from its desire for pleasure and avoidance of pain.
- Recognizing moments of rejection or judgment helps uncover the underlying fears associated with the ego's defensive nature.
Embracing Acceptance
- Breaking patterns of resistance requires awareness; pausing during moments of resistance allows for responses rather than reactions.
- As one identifies more with a quiet mind through meditation, the ego loses power leading to acceptance that fosters love, creativity, inner peace, and personal evolution.
Affirmation Through Mantra
- Incorporating mantras like "I open my consciousness to the light of compassion" creates internal space for positive transformation.
- Repeating this mantra silently encourages an expanded state of consciousness amidst distractions during meditation.
Conclusion on Daily Practice
- After meditating quietly while focusing on breathing and repeating affirmations, gradually opening your eyes symbolizes readiness to embrace life’s flow through acceptance.