The Joy of Meditation

I turned 40 this week. I have imagined this to be the beginning of a magical time for me. My 20s and 30s were rich, but tumultuous—lots of change, lots of growth, lots of hard work. Part of my optimism stems from the fact that the more I meditate daily, the more I do my own personal and spiritual growth work, the more joy I feel. One of Jeff's favorite spiritual teachers is Paramahansa Yogananda, an enlightened man from India. He seems to have a better understanding of and relationship with Christ than do many Christians. I recently pulled one of Yogananda's books off Jeff's bookshelf and the wisdom contained in his writing is helping me to understand more about my own personal journey. He states,

The more one daily meditates deeply, and feels his joy increasing, the more his soul battery will be recharged with wisdom poured out from God. Meditation, the company of saints and intelligent, mentally powerful people, good books, introspection, creative work in art, science, literature, and business—all further the development of a strong mind, receptive to the wisdom of the soul.

—Paramahansa Yogananda, The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You, Vol. I, p. 164

May your life continue to be enriched by the works and presence of great beings like Yogananda, as well as everything good and true around you now.