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This document outlines a 21-day meditation challenge focused on self-reflection and personal growth. Each day provides a mantra, short passage of text, and "mindful moment" meditation prompt related to themes like empowerment, confidence, abundance, resilience, passion, and living intentionally. The challenge is designed to help participants connect more deeply with their desires, dreams, and sense of purpose or destiny.
Meditation challenge
- 1. MEDITATION CHALLENGE Desire and Destiny NOVEMBER 11, 2013 CHOPRA CENTER MEDITATION
- 2. Summary Day 1 Who Am I?....................................................................................................................................... 1 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 1 Day 2 Empowered Me............................................................................................................................... 1 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 2 Day 3 Confident Me .................................................................................................................................. 2 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 2 Day 4 Conscious Me .................................................................................................................................. 2 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 3 Day 5 Abundant Me .................................................................................................................................. 3 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 3 Day 6 Resilient Me .................................................................................................................................... 3 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 4 Day 7 Fearless Me ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 5 Day 8 What Do I Want?............................................................................................................................. 5 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 5 Day 9 Focused Me ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 6 Day 10 Passionate Me ............................................................................................................................... 6 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 6 Day 11 Intentional Me .............................................................................................................................. 7 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 7 Day 12 Inspired Me ................................................................................................................................... 7 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 8 Day 13 Faithful Me .................................................................................................................................... 8 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 8 Day 14 Grateful Me ................................................................................................................................... 8 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 9 Day 15 How Can I Serve? .......................................................................................................................... 9 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................... 9 Day 16 Uniquely Me ................................................................................................................................ 10 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................. 10
- 3. Day 17 Inspirational Me .......................................................................................................................... 10 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................. 11 Day 18 Creative Me ................................................................................................................................. 11 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................. 11 Day 19 Blissful Me ................................................................................................................................... 11 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................. 12 Day 20 Visionary Me ............................................................................................................................... 12 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................. 12 Day 21 Extraordinary Me ........................................................................................................................ 12 Mindful Moment ................................................................................................................................. 13
- 4. Day 1 Who Am I? "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Mark Twain Mantra: So Hum. I am. Welcome to our 21-Day Experience, Desire and Destiny! We are delighted and honored that you are joining us, as together we expand our understanding of ourselves and we open to the magnificent lives we are meant to live—our destinies. Our deepest, most heartfelt desires are like stars in a constellation . . . brilliant, twinkling lights that show us the way and create pathways to our true destinies. It is our soul’s mission to connect with, cherish, and realize our desires in order to live our lives to the fullest and make our greatest contributions to the world. In fulfilling our heart-held dreams we flourish, serving ourselves and others from a place of bliss, generosity, and love. Our journey starts at the beginning, in the center, as we go within to listen to our deepest truth. Mindful Moment Today is a new beginning, the first step on a very special journey. Along the way there will be new sights to see and concepts to learn. As you travel through this day, take time to acknowledge yourself and celebrate your choice to live mindfully and wholeheartedly! With your mind and heart open, you are creating the space to manifest the life of your dreams. Day 2 Empowered Me "Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." Chief Seattle Mantra: Om Kriyam Namah. My actions are aligned with cosmic law. Today we explore the concept of karma, the ebb and flow of energy in our lives. We will discover that with awareness, we have the opportunity to mindfully harness this natural current to create a life where our dreams and desires open with effortless ease. So often we hear about good karma and bad karma, but in reality, karma is simply a reciprocal exchange—what we give, we receive in kind. Through meditation, we connect more deeply with the present, increase our awareness of “what is,” and emerge from the silence with a sense of balance and a desire to make right, conscious choices in our lives. In this way, we begin to recognize our own undeniable role in creating the story of our lives and begin to align ourselves with those choices that are the most nurturing for ourselves and everyone around us. 1
- 5. Mindful Moment Take a moment to observe one choice before you today. Prior to making a decision, check in with your inner voice and ask yourself, “Is this the most nourishing choice for me and everyone around me?” If the answer does not feel right to you, then consider making another decision. If when you check in with yourself, your choice feels right in your heart, then proceed with abandon. Day 3 Confident Me "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt Mantra: Sat Chit Ananda. Existence, consciousness, bliss. The Spiritual Law of Least Effort tells us that we can do less and accomplish more, an idea that seems at odds with what many of us have been taught throughout our lives. In general, we hold the belief that success is the result of hard work, struggle, and sacrifice. As we’re learning through our time together, the universe has infinite organizing power and as conscious beings, we have ready access to this realm simply by spending time in stillness and silence. The same consciousness that orchestrates the myriad rhythms of the whole world dwells within each of us. By aligning ourselves with consciousness, connecting fully with the present, and staying open to the many opportunities life offers, we have the power within us to realize all our dreams with effortless ease. Mindful Moment Just for today, make the decision to practice defenselessness. When you find yourself involved in a discussion in which you feel compelled to take one side over another or express your opinion in order to sway that of another person, instead, gently let go of the need to defend your point of view. Make a commitment to follow the path of no resistance in other ways throughout your day. Witness how effortlessly your day unfolds as you practice letting go and accept things just as they are. Day 4 Conscious Me "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes." Marcel Proust Mantra: Aham Brahmasmi. I am the universe. All around us are messages that lead us to believe our lives are ones of scarcity and lack, and that competition with one another is the only way we can truly succeed. However, when we begin to witness the world—whether standing in the middle of a majestic forest or scanning the shelves at the grocery store—we come to understand that the entire universe presents itself to us and is ours to enjoy. 2
- 6. In order for us to truly experience everything the world has to offer, we must first come to appreciate all that we already have. By being truly grateful, we open the door to all the power, wisdom, and creativity of the universe, connecting ever more deeply with pure consciousness and its ability to usher anything we can envision into our lives. Mindful Moment Today, no matter where you are or what you are doing, take notice of the abundance that surrounds you. Abundance may appear as a loose penny in the parking lot, a warm hug from a friend, or a plentiful display of produce at the supermarket. Consider how effortlessly and easily these gifts and signs of abundance showed up in your experience and give yourself permission to feel authentic gratitude for these blessings. You will be surprised and delighted by the multitude of gifts that continue to appear throughout your day and for days to come. Day 5 Abundant Me "Not what we have But what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance." Epicurus Mantra: Om Bhavam Namah. I am absolute existence. I am a field of all possibility. What are the things that light you up and excite you more fervently than anything else in your life? Whatever comes to you when you ask yourself that question are signs leading you to your true passion, your most heartfelt desire, and ultimately your destiny. When we heed the call of our deepest desires, we fulfill our true destinies. In our world, we often feel the pull of our passions when we are very young but lose the connection to them through life’s conditioning. For many of us, we’re taught that we must say good-bye to our passions as we cross the divide between childhood and adulthood. Yet, passion is what drives us to be the very best individuals we can be. Through meditation, we begin to lose those long-held stories about who we should be and become more intimately re-acquainted with who we really are. We shine brightly as the individuals we were born to be and freely share our gifts with everyone we meet. Mindful Moment Set aside one hour today to do something you thoroughly enjoy. It doesn’t matter what it is . . . whether it’s a walk in the woods, reading a good book, or creating a delicious meal . . . do it purely for the joy of the activity. As you settle in for sleep tonight, revisit the experience in your mind, considering why this activity excited you or brought you joy. Set the intention to awake the next day in this same state of mind and heart. Day 6 Resilient Me 3
- 7. "We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." Abraham Lincoln Mantra: Om Vardhanam Namah. I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me. Within each perceived failure or difficult life passage lives the seed of opportunity, but so often in life when we experience a setback, we have difficulty seeing the true blessing enveloped in this disguise. Through the sustained practice of meditation, we begin to clear away ego thoughts connected with success and failure and begin to understand that the universe must have much grander plans in store for us that we can only begin to fathom. Each step along the path of life, regardless of the destination, is an exciting part of the adventure. The moments themselves are the gift, the journey itself, the rich reward. Mindful Moment Use today to experiment with perception by tapping into the power of your thoughts, intentions, and the resilient strength that is always with you. As you travel through the day, any time you feel a sense of struggle, or you hear your inner dialogue sending you messages that cause you to feel you have failed or that you are less than, take a moment to pause. Stop what you are doing and allow yourself to take a deep breath. Then re-write the story of your inner response. Take time to identify the opportunities before you as a result of this perceived adversity. Give yourself permission to be in gratitude for the opportunity to learn and grow. Day 7 Fearless Me "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." Eleanor Roosevelt Mantra: So Hom. I am. Congratulations on completing our first week together! During this past week, we have taken an important journey into better understanding who it is we really are and we have grown in our knowledge of our authentic nature. We have learned to honor our passions and long-held dreams and free ourselves from the limiting thoughts and beliefs that hold us back from living the life of our dreams. Today, we will take a journey together that will help us as we gently release our fears and embrace a journey on the road less traveled. As we experience this special guided meditation, we encourage you to connect with your True Self and the deep understanding of your abiding relationship with the infinite. 4
- 8. Mindful Moment As you prepare for today’s meditation, take a moment to become conscious of your breath, inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply. Begin to imagine the breath as a tool for cleansing and letting go of all that is not serving you in the moment- a tool which allows you to gently observe the state of your body, mind, and spirit. Conscious breathing is a simple technique to transform and release feelings of fear, anxiety, and tension as you come into the present moment. As Thich Nhat Hanh notes in Peace is Every Step, “Conscious breathing is an important bridge” between body and mind. Relax as you bring together body and mind and enter more deeply into stillness. Day 8 What Do I Want? "Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture the heartp." Native American Proverb Mantra: Om Varunam Namah. My life is in harmony with the universe. Welcome to the second week of our 21-Day Meditation Experience, Desire and Destiny. Last week, we focused on understanding who we are, connecting with our essential nature and divine essence. Today, as we invite abundance and clarity into our lives, we begin to explore what it is we really want in this lifetime. This awareness guides us to the steps on the roadmap toward living our destinies. We may carry long-held beliefs about our identity and character that were given to us by others. These ideas influence our perceptions about what we want in life. Today, as we meditate together, give yourself permission to let go as you sink into the meditation. Let your heart and soul speak to you as we travel within to hear our inner song of truth. Breathe deeply and receive on this day filled with transformational opportunity. Today we let our hearts lead the way for all of the answers we seek live within—all we have to do is listen. Mindful Moment Spend some time today closing your eyes, connecting with your heart, and repeating the questions, “What do I want? What do I really want?” Be open to whatever answers come to you. After a few minutes, open your eyes and write down what you envision. Look at this list each day before you go into meditation and see how these things manifest in your life. Day 9 Focused Me "We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success." Henry David Thoreau Mantra: Om Varunam Namah. My life is in harmony with cosmic law. 5
- 9. It’s difficult to arrive at a destination if we don’t know where we are headed. This is equally true for our life’s journeys. In order to realize our deepest desires, we need to identify exactly what we want and stay focused on that intention with single-pointed awareness. At the same time, this practice requires us to let go of attachment to any single outcome, opening us up to abundant possibility. Today’s meditation centers on bringing our heartfelt desires into crystalized focus and putting our attention on what we envision. In this way, we align ourselves with the universe to reach our intended destination, clear on what we hope to achieve and open to all opportunities that help us realize our dreams. Mindful Moment Before we meditate together, take a minute to notice if you have any attachments, expectations, or fears about your life’s purpose. Just notice and allow yourself to be curious about whatever is present for you in this moment. Inhale deeply from your belly, allowing your breath to carry through your entire being. When you exhale, release anything that isn’t serving you in this moment. Invite your inner knowing to be with you as you meditate today. Day 10 Passionate Me “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Confucius Mantra: Om Vardhanam Namah. I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me. It is not uncommon to set a goal and then push forward with our eyes so fixed on the destination that we become unaware of the terrain on which we travel. Today we will practice navigating the path toward our destination with fluidity and balance, remaining attentive to our goal with present moment awareness. As we do so, we take a powerful step toward realizing our dreams and living our destinies. In our passionate pursuit of our life’s purpose, our destination, we have the choice to stay present in the now, which increases our awareness of the many supportive cues and opportunities that arise along the path. Staying connected to the present enables us to enjoy every moment of the journey—the people we meet and the experiences we can enjoy with them—enriching us as we live out our deepest, most heartfelt desires. Mindful Moment Sometime today, when you catch yourself projecting into the future, take the time to practice 10 rounds of conscious breathing. Close your eyes and begin to witness the breath as it flows in and out of the nostrils. If it is helpful, count as you practice this, inhaling for a count of five, holding the breath, and exhaling for five. After you repeat this exercise 10 times, notice if you feel more grounded in the present, better able to seize opportunities as they present themselves in the here and now. 6
- 10. Day 11 Intentional Me "Respond to every call that excites your spirit." Rumi Mantra: Aham Brahmasmi. I am the universe. I am absolute existence. Over the past several days, we have defined what we want in life, responded to our heart’s deepest dreams and desires, and opened to the many opportunities that arise in the present moment. Today, we will learn more about developing clear intentions for our lives. We believe that attention energizes and intention transforms. We are the masters of our own lives, our realities, and the universe offers us what we ask of it. Therefore, as we place our attention on what it is that we want, we set our intentions to orchestrate everything in our lives to help us achieve our goals. As we become receptive in this way, the universe conspires to support our every step. Mindful Moment Before you enter your meditation, take a moment to set one intention for today. Perhaps you would like to share kindness during your travels, or maybe you would like to integrate peace or joy into your day. Take a moment to clearly identify this positive intention. As you close your eyes for meditation, let everything go. In this way, you plant your intentions in the womb of creation and allow the universe to orchestrate the details. Day 12 Inspired Me "Believe you can and you're halfway there." Theodore Roosevelt Mantra: Om Varunam Namah. My actions are in alignment with cosmic law. When we follow our hearts, we make life choices that seemingly open doors for us without force, we are then aligned with our inner knowing. The path is revealed with ease. Other times, we may “over-think” our decisions, choosing the guidance of the mind over the messages of the heart. We may find that in these moments, our paths become filled with obstacles that hinder us at nearly every turn. In today’s meditation, we will connect deeply with our hearts, our most trustworthy inner guidance system. As we relax into our heart-center, we access the wisdom of the whole universe and the blueprint for true happiness. The invitation is to silence the chatter to gently release thoughts, judgments, distractions, and pressures in order to truly hear our hearts’ desires and messages. Only then can we source our inner inspiration and realize not only our dreams, but our destinies. 7
- 11. Mindful Moment Gift yourself by dedicating time today to check your “heart center pulse.” Pause several times over the course of the day, place your hand on your heart and breathe. Close your eyes and spend time noticing your natural breath. Feel the easy flow of breath coming in and going out. Stop to feel your heart, allowing your senses to feel the rhythm of your physical heart and the pulse of your intuitive feeling heart. Just feel, connecting with your center, just be. Day 13 Faithful Me "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." E.E. Cummings Mantra: Om Bhavam Namah. I am absolute existence. I am a field of all possibilities. When we hold tightly to a goal, we often find it to be elusive. We may say to ourselves, “I want this so badly. I can see my goal. Why can’t I reach it?” The answer lies within the fine art and practice of detachment. As we detach from the outcome of whatever we desire, we let go and gently surrender to the wisdom of uncertainty, which holds our freedom from the past, the known, and the limitations of any preconceived notions. In our willingness to step into the unknown, the field of all possibilities, we give ourselves over to the creative mind that orchestrates the dance of the universe, trusting that what we desire will come to us. Mindful Moment Take time today to explore the thoughts, feelings, and sensations connected to your experience of letting go. As you travel through the day, practice the fine art of detachment let life flow. Invite yourself to shift your approach perhaps taking a different route as you make your way to work or school or by staying calm when you might otherwise not. Tune into what it feels like to let go; practice over and over today and see how your body, mind, and spirit begin to shift. Day 14 Grateful Me “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” Maya Angelou Mantra: So Hum. I am. Congratulations on completing the first two weeks of our 21-Day Meditation Experience! Spending time in silence is an act of powerful self-nurturance. Through meditation, you are connecting more deeply with your heart, understanding its desires, and clearing a path to realize your dreams. 8
- 12. Today’s meditation focuses on gratitude. When we appreciate all that we have in life, our egos step out of the way, inviting even greater abundance into our lives. Practicing gratitude for our lives as human beings – for the air we breathe, for our magnificent bodies, and the beauty of being alive – is a wonderful place to start. From this point of view, we can expand our gratitude outward, like ripples in a still pond, appreciating everything and everyone we encounter and those who touch our lives as well. Mindful Moment Set the intention to greet each moment of the day in gratitude. As each encounter and situation crosses your path take time to pay attention to all of the things that you can be grateful for in the moment. May you cultivate the spirit of gratitude with effortless ease and enthusiasm, for as you do so you transform your world. Day 15 How Can I Serve? "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank Mantra: Om Vardhanam Namah. I nourish the universe and the universe nourishes me. Today we delve more deeply into what it means to be of service. When we serve others from a place of love, we are also serving ourselves. For many of us, when we think of service, we envision great feats, sacrifices, large philanthropic donations, and other grand gestures. While service can be all those things, service can be much more accessible in our daily lives. Giving to others through service is simply recognizing what you do best in any given moment and offering that as a gift to someone else. For instance, in this moment, you may be sitting in a coffee shop across from someone who looks like she could really use a warm smile and, in this moment, you offer a smile in service to brighten her day. Giving can be that simple. Think about how good you feel when you give someone a gift in this way and notice how serving someone else is a gift to yourself as well. Mindful Moment Let today be your day to share random acts of kindness with generosity and joy. If you encounter someone in need offer a gift from the heart, be it a kind word, a joke, or a cup of tea. Hold the door open for someone, just because. Call a friend and share a kind word. When you are engaged in activity, give your full attention to it, knowing that when you are fully present, you are doing something with love and serving the world with your time and talent. Enjoy the energy that comes back to you as you walk through each moment with a giving and caring heart. 9
- 13. Day 16 Uniquely Me "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." Jane Goodall Mantra: Om Varunam Namah. My life is in harmony with the universe. The expansion of happiness in this lifetime is our birthright. Finding what it is we are meant to do and be and identifying that which brings us the greatest happiness is our highest purpose in life. This is our dharma, our truth and, our destiny. Each moment presents us with a unique opportunity to express ourselves in ways that only we can. When we answer the call of our heart in each moment, we have the opportunity to experience pure joy. Today’s meditation explores what it means to live our lives blissfully in each moment, understanding that the true reward is not the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but the journey along the rainbow itself. Allow the bliss of being who you are, living as the unique soul you were born to be, carry you along the path of this lifetime and you will be living your life to the fullest. Mindful Moment Today make a commitment to be who you really are and choose one thing that allows you to express yourself in a way that is like no one else. Sing a song. Paint a painting. Share a heartfelt conversation with a dear friend. Whatever it is that makes your heart sing, choose to engage in one activity that is uniquely yours and enjoy where the journey leads you! Day 17 Inspirational Me “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Albert Einstein Mantra: Om Varunam Namah. My life is in harmony with the universe. Think about the people and experiences that truly inspire you. What is it about them that makes you feel this way? For many of us, we are inspired when we feel something we have never felt before. We feel uplifted when we gain a new insight that changes our perspective completely and when we learn something new that forever transforms us. Each of us has that power to inspire another. Within all of us lies a wonderful teacher, a soul that greatly inspires others to seek the highest good and to engage fully in life, merely by expressing your authentic self. Embrace that inner teacher and know that you have something very valuable to offer everyone around you. Share your lessons freely and receive wisdom from others with openness, joy, and love. 10
- 14. Mindful Moment Today recall a teacher who really inspired you. Perhaps this individual was a person who taught in a classroom, but perhaps it was someone else—a grandparent, a neighbor, or an athletic coach. Take time today to reflect on the ways that this person transformed how you saw the world, then without over-thinking it, consider how you can offer something of yourself to others so that they too can be inspired. Day 18 Creative Me "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced." Vincent Van Gogh Mantra: Om Bhavam Namah. I am absolute existence. I am a field of all possibilities. How often have you had the experience of struggling to remember a person’s name only to have the name effortlessly revealed to you when you were engaged in something entirely different? The same thing happens when we wrestle with our minds for ideas or solutions. Once we let the challenge go and engage in something that frees our minds, the lightning bolt strikes! This is the value of play. Play opens the pathways for creativity to flow freely. When we are engaged in play, we connect with the heart, rather than leading with our minds. As we access the essence of pure potentiality, transformative ideas and solutions come to us spontaneously, and we are boundlessly creative. Mindful Moment Take some time today to engage in a playful activity that you really enjoy. Challenge some colleagues to a pickup basketball game at lunch or after work. Walk with your friends, or dip your feet into the office-park fountain. Whatever you choose to do, allow yourself to enjoy the freedom of playfulness and notice what Day 19 Blissful Me “Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” Mother Teresa Mantra: Sat Chit Ananda. Existence, Consciousness, Bliss. Today we will spend time reconnecting with our true bliss, that part of ourselves that many of us will best remember from childhood. Think about what it was that brought you the greatest joy, that made time fly, and that you could do forever without a care in the world. That is bliss. While our childhoods may be behind us, our opportunity to reconnect with our bliss is right in front of us, ours for the taking. When we find ourselves engaged in the activities and with the 11
- 15. people who make our hearts sing, we are grounded in the present and deeply connected to pure Spirit. Mindful Moment Spend a moment today connecting with bliss in an everyday moment. When you are eating a meal or taking a shower, practice acute mindfulness and allow yourself to experience this activity with all of your senses. Do this as slowly as you can, delighting in the smells, tastes, textures, colors, and sounds. What do you notice? Note how you feel after you spent time in this way. How does bliss feel in your body? Day 20 Visionary Me "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller Mantra: Aham Brahmasmi. I am the universe. When we think of networking, we likely see ourselves at a cocktail party, handing out business cards, meeting new acquaintances, and sharing a little bit about ourselves. But networking from a spiritual perspective is something quite different. As we spend more time in stillness and align ourselves with intuition, we understand our roles as visionaries and are eager to connect with everyone around us in an entirely new way. Instead of “getting out there” in order to make something happen, we embrace opportunities to venture out because we want to meet new people, experience things we have never done before, and share what we have learned with everyone we meet. All of us are visionaries with something to share. Connecting fulfills us and enables us to help others find fulfillment as well. Mindful Moment Make a point today of reaching out to someone you have never had a conversation with before. For instance, there may be someone in your office to whom you’ve offered a polite greeting every day but never learned his name. Take a few minutes and talk to this person; get to know him or her and share something about yourself. Notice how much richer your life feels after you have enjoyed this person’s company. Day 21 Extraordinary Me "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." Harriet Tubman Mantra: Om Bhavam Namah. I am absolute existence. I am a field of all possibilities. 12
- 16. Congratulations on completing this 21-day journey with us! We are delighted that you have ventured on this path to fulfill your destiny and experience abundant joy. We hope that spending time in stillness each day has reawakened you to the thrill of being alive, the gratitude for everyone and everything you share this life with, and an understanding that a life of fulfillment and abundance is your birthright. As you continue along this marvelous path of meditation, always remember that your true destiny is joy—for yourself and everyone around you. Thank you for inviting us to travel this road with you. Namasté. Mindful Moment Continue to focus on the many people and things that bring you joy in this life. Your true destiny is bliss and joy, as it is for everyone around you. Spend time contemplating the many lessons you have learned on our journey together and see how they can help manifest joy in your life and in the lives of everyone you meet. As you make your way through your day today allow yourself to share your smile with others freely. Be the ripple of positivity and light that will change the world. 13