Have you ever wondered how something as simple as a flower can teach you about life? This blog is inspired by the Golden Lotus Sutra from Beyond the Mind by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui (GMCKS). He beautifully says, “You can achieve illumination by looking at a flower…”
When you really open your eyes and heart, you start seeing God in nature — in the petals of a flower, the whisper of the wind, the warmth of the sun.
“The same finger can be used to point at different things. So it is with words. Don’t look at the finger. Look at what the finger is pointing to.”
Seeing God in Nature — When the Student Is Ready
In my last blog, I shared the idea, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” This time, your guide is not a person — it’s a flower.
If you look closely, you’ll see that seeing God in nature is one of the simplest ways to feel connected to something greater than yourself. Nature is full of quiet teachers waiting to show you the truth — you just have to be ready to see them.
If you are open, even a tiny ant or a busy bee can show you how to work hard, stay focused, and help others. As they say, when your heart is ready to learn, the whole world becomes your classroom.
A Flower Proves the Existence of God
So, what can a flower really teach us? GMCKS writes in his book The Existence of God is Self Evident that nature is like God’s factory. A flower is made of simple things — water, air, sunlight, earth, and tiny minerals. But here’s the amazing part: give all these to the best scientists in the world, and they still can’t make a real flower from scratch.
This is why seeing God in nature can feel so powerful. A flower is simple, yet it holds a miracle. It reminds us that there is an invisible, intelligent force behind life — something beyond what science alone can explain.
How to Meditate on a Flower
If you want to feel this truth for yourself, try meditating on a flower. Sit quietly and look at its colors, its tiny patterns, its softness. Mull on how something so delicate can come from earth and sunlight.
When you do this, you may feel your mind calming down. Slowly, you feel a quiet connection to something bigger — this is what GMCKS means when he says you can achieve illumination by looking at a flower. In that peaceful moment, you are seeing God in nature with your own eyes and heart.
Keep Looking — Your Guides are always around
A flower is just one small part of nature’s magic. The same life force is in the trees, the breeze, the rain, and even inside you. When you open your heart, you start seeing God in nature all the time — not just in big things but in the smallest details.
The next time you see a flower, remember — be the student who is ready. Look deeper, sit quietly, and see the truth hidden in the petals.
This blog is inspired by the Golden Lotus Sutra by GMCKS. May you keep seeing God in nature — one flower, one breath, one peaceful moment at a time.
We all have two sides inside us — the good, inspiring side and the not-so-good side that holds us back. Sometimes, life’s struggles make us forget the good in us. But did you know that even life’s problems can help you become your best self?
This idea is inspired by the Kaizen principle — the Japanese way of making tiny improvements every day. If you keep trying, one step at a time, you can slowly become your best self.
Become Your Best Self — Focus on Your Higher Self
So how do you really become your best self? It starts with choosing where you put your focus. Maybe sometimes you get angry, say hurtful things, or feel lazy — that’s normal. But what matters is what you do next.
Instead of feeling guilty forever, notice your actions gently. Accept, “Yes, I could have done better.” Then, ask yourself, “How can I do better next time?” This is how Kaizen works — tiny, honest steps forward.
When you feel like hurting someone with words, try to focus on your loving kindness instead. This is how you slowly change — not by ignoring your mistakes, but by promising yourself that next time, you will choose better.
Every Small Choice Helps You Become Your Best Self
No one becomes perfect overnight. It’s okay if you slip up. Each time you catch yourself, pause and ask: “Is this what my higher self would do? Or am I acting out of anger, fear, or greed?”
Even this small moment of awareness helps you become your best self. Imagine how much better you will feel after many tiny moments like this!
Your Journey Starts Now
Remember, you started good. As a child, your heart was pure and full of love. Life’s challenges may have covered that up, but those problems can also help you shine brighter — just like a diamond formed under pressure.
So take one step today. Take a deep breath. Focus on your higher side. Be gentle with your mistakes, but firm with your promise to improve.
Step by step, choice by choice — you will become your best self.
Keep going. Keep growing. The best version of you is waiting — and you’re already on your way.
Have you ever heard the saying, “When the student is ready the teacher appears”?
It means that life is always ready to teach us something — if we are ready to learn. This blog is inspired by the Golden Lotus Sutra from Beyond the Mind by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui (GMCKS), who reminds us not to get stuck in words, but to look deeper at what they really mean.
One of his teachings says:
“The same finger can be used to point at different things. So it is with words. Don’t look at the finger. Look at what the finger is pointing to.”
When the Student Is Ready the Teacher Appears — Lessons Are Everywhere
When the student is ready the teacher appears. But many times, we miss the teachers around us.
Why? Because we expect them to look a certain way — like a wise old guru, or a fancy book, or a famous person. But the truth is, life can teach us through anyone or anything.
If you are open, even a tiny ant or a busy bee can show you how to work hard, stay focused, and help others. As they say, when your heart is ready to learn, the whole world becomes your classroom.
Don’t Get Stuck in Words
Sometimes, people get stuck in the words of a teaching. They hold on to metaphors like they are the final truth, instead of looking at the deeper meaning behind them. GMCKS explains this beautifully in the Golden Lotus Sutra — don’t stare at the finger; see what the finger is pointing to.
It’s like reading a signboard. The signboard is not the destination — it only points the way.
Don’t Judge the Messenger
Another reason we miss lessons is because we judge where the lesson comes from. Maybe we don’t like the person saying it. Or we think, “Who are they to teach me anything?” But remember, when the student is ready the teacher appears — not always as the person you expect.
If you only listen to people you like, you might miss an important truth just because it came from someone you don’t agree with. Real learning means looking at what is being said, not who is saying it.
Use Discernment — Look Deeper
So how do we know what to accept and what to ignore? This is where discernment comes in. Discernment means thinking deeply, testing what you hear, and seeing if it feels true in your heart. If it does, keep it. If it doesn’t, let it go.
The Golden Lotus Sutra reminds us that real wisdom is not about blind belief. It’s about understanding the truth behind the words and living it in your life.
Your Teacher Is Waiting — Are You Ready?
When the student is ready the teacher appears. So maybe the question is — are you ready? Are you ready to listen, even when the lesson comes from a place you did not expect? Are you ready to look beyond words and find the real meaning?
Every moment, life is pointing at something important. Don’t just look at the finger — see what it is showing you.
When your mind and heart are open, the teacher is always there.
Have you ever wondered how some people stay strong even when life is really hard? It’s not because they wake up super motivated every single day. It’s because they choose to live a purpose driven life.
One true purpose is greater than all the motivations put together. Motivation fades — but purpose stays.
A Purpose Driven Life Gives You Strength
Think about this: every day, we all look for motivation — a good quote, a video, someone cheering us on. But motivation comes and goes like the weather.
A purpose driven life, on the other hand, is like having a steady sun inside you. Even when the sky is cloudy, that sun keeps shining. Purpose pulls you forward when motivation disappears.
When you have a purpose driven life, you don’t give up when things get tough. You stand back up because you know why you are here.
Why Purpose Beats Motivation Every Time
Motivation says, “Do this because it feels good today.”
Purpose says, “Do this because it’s right — even if it’s hard.”
Motivation comes from outside — books, videos, people. But a purpose driven life comes from inside you — from your values, your truth, your soul.
One clear purpose will always be stronger than a hundred motivations.
How to Live a Purpose Driven Life
A purpose driven life does not mean you’ll never feel lazy, sad, or tired. You will — we all do. But purpose reminds you why you get back up.
To find your purpose, ask yourself:
- What do I truly care about?
- What would I still do if no one thanked me?
- What makes me feel alive inside?
When you find your purpose, hold it close. Every time you feel weak, come back to it. Let it lift you when motivation can’t.
Your Purpose Is Greater Than You Know
Remember this: motivation is like a spark — purpose is like a flame.
Keep your flame burning. Protect it. Grow it. Let it light your path. Because when you live a purpose driven life, no setback can hold you down for long.
One purpose is greater than all motivations put together.
May you find yours — and may it carry you through every season of life.
If you’re here, you’re probably looking for a meditation to reduce stress and anxiety — a way to calm your mind, quiet your worries, and feel more peaceful every day. You’re not alone. Millions of people search for ways to manage stress and anxiety, but few know that the answer can be simple, science-backed, and free.
This is where Meditation on Twin Hearts comes in — a time-tested meditation to reduce stress and anxiety that works gently yet powerfully, using the Law of Karma to help you feel lighter, clearer, and even luckier.
Why Meditation on Twin Hearts is Powerful for Stress and Anxiety
Meditation on Twin Hearts (MTH), Meditation on Twin Hearts (MTH), developed by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, is a powerful and renowned practice that not only accelerates spiritual growth but also helps reduce stress and anxiety. A key aspect of this meditation is the activation of two major energy centers.
- The Heart Chakra (personal love)
- The Crown Chakra (universal love)
When you do Meditation on Twin Hearts, you silently bless the entire world with peace, and with loving-kindness. In doing so, you are blessed with a downpour of spiritual energies, which naturally sweep away the energetic “dirt” that fuels stress and anxiety, leaving you with a calm mind and a clearer heart.
How This Meditation to Reduce Stress and Anxiety is Proven by Science
So, what does science say about this special meditation?
- Improves Brain Clarity:
In a study — The Effects of Meditation on Twin Hearts on P300 Values — 12 non-meditators and 12 experienced meditators showed clearer, faster brain responses after practicing MTH, proving that this besides reducing stress and anxiety, it also sharpens your mind.
2. Real-Life Results:
Another study — Nursing Students’ Experiences of Meditation on Twin Hearts — showed that nursing students felt calmer, healthier, and kinder after an 8-week MTH practice, reporting less stress and better emotional balance.
It Even Generates Good Luck
Here’s the best part: Meditation on Twin Hearts works with the Law of Karma. When you bless the world, you plant good seeds — so peace, clarity, and good fortune naturally return to you.
Free Guided Sessions — Anytime
Want to try this powerful meditation to reduce stress and anxiety? Here’s a list of free daily sessions you can join from home:
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- Why is Meditation Difficult? Insights from Swami Rama & The Power of Twin Hearts Meditation
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- Spiritual Practices to Control Emotions
You may read more about this meditation on this article published in “Times of India”
Share This — Generate Good Karma
If this helps you, share it with someone who might need a calm mind too. You’ll bless them — and bless yourself.
May you be calm. May you be clear. May you be blessed.
Have you ever wondered why certain things happened in your life? The pain, the mistakes, the heartbreaks — sometimes they feel so unfair. But here’s the truth: when you find your life purpose, you realise that everything that happened with you actually happened for you.
Find Your Life Purpose — The Pieces Will Make Sense
Many people think life is random. Good things make us happy, bad things make us sad — and in between, we try to make sense of it all. But the day you find your life purpose, the story changes.
Suddenly, you see how the worst days shaped your best parts. You see how the heartbreaks cracked your heart open, so it could grow bigger. You see how the failures taught you lessons no book could teach.
When you find your life purpose, you look back and understand: life wasn’t punishing you — it was preparing you.
Every Struggle Builds You
You might ask, “But why did I have to go through so much pain?” The answer is simple but powerful: because pain shapes you in ways comfort never can.
The day you find your life purpose, you’ll see how that lost job pushed you to your real calling. You’ll see how that broken friendship taught you what true loyalty feels like. You’ll see how all the closed doors led you to the right one.
Everything was making you ready to become the person who can live your purpose fully.
Finding Your Life Purpose Takes Time
Don’t worry if you don’t know your purpose yet. Some people discover it early, some find it later — and that’s okay. The point is to keep listening. Keep asking yourself, “What makes me feel alive? What feels true to me?”
Your purpose might be hidden in the tiny things you love — helping people, creating, caring, teaching, healing. Trust that you’ll find it, step by step. One day, it will all click, and you’ll see how perfectly life prepared you.
Everything Happened For You
So if you feel stuck in the middle of your story, be gentle with yourself. Life isn’t done shaping you yet.
Trust that the day you find your life purpose, you’ll look back and smile. You’ll see that nothing was wasted. The pain, the lessons, the small wins — they all worked together to build you into the person you were meant to be.
Everything that happened with you, really happened for you. And it always will.
Keep going. Keep growing. You’re closer than you think.
Have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I?”
It’s such a simple question, yet so big that many of us spend our whole lives trying to answer it. Maybe you think you are your name, your job, your family, or even the things you own. But “Who am I?” goes much deeper than that.
There’s a beautiful line from the Golden Lotus Sutra, shared by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui in Beyond the Mind:
“Inner noise prevents you from knowing who you really are. Regulate your thoughts and emotions.”
This simple truth explains why we often struggle with the question “Who am I?”. The noise in our minds — all the restless thoughts and tangled emotions — hides the real answer.
Why Do We Get Lost in Labels?
From the time we are little, people give us labels — daughter, son, student, employee, father, mother. We also carry labels like our last name, the place we come from, or the groups we belong to.
Slowly, we start to believe this is all we are. Some people even think they are the house they live in, the car they drive, or the money they have. But deep down, all these things are temporary. They can change at any moment.
So, who am I really, if I am not my name, my job, my family, or my things?
The Inner Noise That Blocks the Answer
This is where that inner noise comes in. It’s the loud chatter in our heads that makes it hard to feel who we really are.
Every role, every label, every fear and doubt adds to this noise. For example:
- If you believe you must always be a “good student,” you may feel scared to fail.
- If you see yourself only as someone’s child, you may forget to see your own dreams.
- If you tie your worth to what you own, you may feel empty when it’s gone.
These thoughts and feelings pile up like static, covering your true self.
Finding Yourself Takes Time — Be Kind to Yourself
The Golden Lotus Sutra reminds us that to know ourselves, we first need to calm this noise by regulating our thoughts and emotions. This doesn’t mean you need to run away or become perfect overnight. Some say the journey to answer “Who am I?” can take lifetimes — so there’s no rush.
You can start with small steps. Notice your thoughts. Sit quietly for a few minutes each day. Let your emotions settle without reacting right away. When you do this, the noise slowly fades. And then, bit by bit, you begin to feel who you really are.
If you’d like help, check out our other blogs on developing inner peace and clarity
Think for yourself: How to break free from the heard mentality
Fasting for mental clarity: Free your mind, Feed your soul
Observe your thoughts and emotions – the path to clarity and calm
Self awareness and personal growth: the missing link in your reactions
How to control your mind: taming the monkey within
These blogs are full of simple ideas to help you find more peace within.
Take Your First Step Today
So, who am I?
You are not just your name, your roles, or your stuff. You are not the noise in your head. You are the quiet watcher beneath it all — calm, kind, and free.
Keep asking “Who am I?” — not to stress yourself out, but to remember that you are so much more than what the world sees. And every time you quiet your mind, you take one step closer to meeting your true self.
