When someone lightens up your life just by their presence, you can be sure they are emitting a very positive energy. When someone puts a damper on the meeting or a conversation, you can be sure there is some hidden inner baggage which contains sorrow and darkness. Which do you bring to the party? A little light or a little dark? A lot of optimism or a little pessimism? Most human minds and situations today have some darkness. Why else is there so much unhappiness and sorrow in the world?
In the days before one switch could illuminate a whole city, one candle had to be lit by another. In the same way, the power of one person making a positive spiritual impact, bringing light and lightness to a place or a moment is so valuable. When we let the thoughts of peace sit in our minds it serves like a candle as the flame of our minds, our inner light, has been lit and can ignite the light of others. The lightness of our presence shines through; it is incognito and invaluable. It may be a gentle smile of comfort, an attitude of genuine interest and respect, some words which defuse an awkward moment. Making a positive spiritual impact is about being strong on the inside whilst externally radiating a calm and gentle nature.
One special way of bringing light to a situation is to be able to disregard any defects we may perceive in others. We need to practise paying attention to the positive qualities that every single soul possesses. Real peace within is experienced when we let go of fault-finding. This wisdom generates gratitude and love from those who then feel safe to be in our company. When we stay connected in our hearts and minds with the pure love of God, others will feel it and feel inspired to bring about this kind of connection within themselves. Connecting with the love of God many times, every day, begins to generate elevated powerful thoughts that bring real goodness to the world. Powerful, pure thoughts travel at great speed and with considerable impact. Whilst others may weave their darkness, those who stay light in spirit know that their positive Godly thoughts radiate out and can touch any person, wherever they may be, in a second and create a real benevolent impact.
Chirya Yvonne Risely is a Rajyoga meditation teacher, based at the Brahma Kumaris Peace Village Retreat Center, USA.