Divine Count

Date: A quiet morning that turned magical. "Hard work is a reward in itself." This thought stayed with me as I tried to anchor myself amidst my daily chaos. And to stay focused, I realized I must repeatedly remind myself of my responsibilities—my tasks—and visualize them with clarity and gentle intention. --- The Importance of Meditation in Today’s Life Meditation has become more than a choice now. It feels like a necessity if we want to survive meaningfully and live joyfully in today’s fast-paced world. It is no longer a spiritual luxury—it is an emotional and mental need. --- The Lost Habits of Childhood and the Need for Inner Discipline I often feel the need to remind myself: Why is hard work so essential? It’s because I wish to bring my life back on track—to live peacefully and joyfully. But to do that, I must revive the habits that once came naturally in childhood. Those simple gifts that were once instinctive—like being calm, living in the present moment, not overthinki...

This morning, I tried to sit in meditation again. In some moments, I could feel the awareness arise—calm, clear, present. But in other moments, it just wouldn’t happen. And I’ve realized, that’s completely natural. Meditation doesn’t occur for 24 hours a day. It doesn’t even occur for a full hour without effort. What we can practice is concentration—ekagrata—but dhyan… true meditation… it arises on its own. I am just a simple woman, a mother immersed in the rhythm of a household. I'm bound by my responsibilities, especially to my little one—my three-year-old toddler. And anyone who’s raised a toddler knows that managing them is far from easy. Her endless energy, her jumping, her mischief—this is my reality all day. But I’ve started doing something quietly powerful—I try to observe her chaos with Sakshi Bhav, the attitude of a witness. I try to transform that watching into meditation. That’s what my entire day has started to look like lately: an attempt to remain conscious and aware...

 A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Financial Strain and Unwavering Faith Date: June 14, 2025 Today, that familiar suffocation lingers, the unspoken pain that greets me first thing in the morning. Financial scarcity is no longer just a problem; it's become a monster that has gripped every aspect of our lives. When my child's eyes long for something more at the dinner table and I feel helpless, my heart sinks. The wardrobe feels empty too, and during festivals, a quiet ache rises, wishing we could buy something new. This isn't just an external lack; it's an inner void that hides behind every smile. What stings the most is the humiliation I face due to not being able to earn. Sometimes, it feels like my entire identity, my self-respect, is buried under the weight of this inadequacy. People's glances, their unspoken taunts, or sometimes even direct words – they pierce my heart like arrows. For a moment, I wonder, am I truly useless? This pain is so profound that many nights are ...