October 10, 2017 Bhagavad Gita , Crisis , Edward Viljoen , Las Vegas , Ordinary Goodness , Power of Meditaiton , Power of Meditation , Puerto Rico , Santa Rosa

Crisis Fatigue? Don't Let Breaking News Break You. Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Santa Rosa

Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Santa Rosa. It’s easy for a person to get what I call “crisis fatigue” which...

Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash

Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Santa Rosa. It’s easy for a person to get what I call “crisis fatigue” which comes from large-scale challenges in rapid succession, its main ingredient is uncertainty, and it has the effect of numbing us. Some people are struggling with this crisis fatigue because they are bombarded by the news of the worst that is happening.

It makes it easy to forget that every day humans are capable of great acts of heroism, that every day – even in the reality of tragedies, human made or natural, great acts of heart and courage continue to erupt.

Today we are considering our original and natural innocence and how to take steps to mindfully return to that state every day. Use the words of Ernest Holmes as a guide. Say to yourself first thing in the morning, “My mind is quiet, calm, and deeply still. All tension is released and the great inner peace flows out through every nerve. My body rests in the still silence of the Spirit. I bless my body and my mind, for they are good and worthy of my love.”

To supplement our spiritual adventure this month, we recommend reading The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz. Here is an October question for your consideration: Where in your life do you experience quiet and calm the most? And, when did you last access that space?

17-10-8 Crisis Fatigue, Don't Let Breaking News Break You from Center for Spiritual Living SR on Vimeo.

Edward Viljoen
Author of Ordinary Goodness, and The Power of Meditation

Bhagavad-Gita For Beginners

The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not merely a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita’s complex ideas, so that a first-time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic. Written in concise, modern language, the retelling vividly captures the power and depth of the original work.

The Power of Meditation

“Edward Viljoen’s new book, The Power of Meditation, is a gift. It serves as a practical guidebook for those who are new at spiritual practice, as well as a beautiful reminder of simplicity and essence for those who have been engaged in spiritual practice for a lifetime. Edward helps us find the strength we need to be present with whatever life brings. He takes the reader by the hand, dispels the mysteries, and makes this elusive thing called meditation very real and doable.” —Alan Seal, author of Create a World That Works

Reviews

“While goodness, kindness, compassion, and faith might seem like ordinary concepts, when it comes to actually living them in the face of life’s daily challenges, it’s easy to get stuck. Edward Viljoen has given us a gentle, illuminating, compassionate guidebook to living from the goodness that lies at the heart of who we really are.”
—Alan Seale, founder of the Center for Transformational Presence, and author of Create A World That Works and Intuitive Living

“Ordinary Goodness reminds me I can see goodness and kindness every day. Edward reminds all of us, that despite our failings, we really can be both good and kind. Brew a cup of tea and curl up with this insightful and achingly beautiful account of the mystery, paradox, and wonder of your life. You’ll be glad you did!”
—Petra Weldes, author of Joyous Living Journal

“If kindness were a country, Ordinary Goodness would be its travel guide. In this book, Edward Viljoen delves into a perfectly ordinary yet arguably neglected virtue—kindness—and reveals its source, its rewards, and a well-defined approach for integrating kindness into your very bones. Combining his personal history with his decades of experience as a minister, Viljoen is eminently qualified to teach us that the ordinariness of kindness may actually be the most dazzling quality we might possess.”
—Randall Friesen, publisher of Newt List Books

Edward Viljoen was a recent guest to my radio show, "In The Spirit." I had read his book, "Ordinary Goodness" and was happy to talk with him about it. I like the way he inserts stories from his own life to illustrate various points. In this cynical age, this book is a tonic a guide to live a good life by being good to others. We cannot be truly happy until we do. Thank you, Edward for bringing a much needed topic to our attention.

—Gary Goldberg, host of In The Spirit

Edward Viljoen

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