- I was overwhelmed by the realization that God isn’t a being, but a state of being.
- Every single encounter was woven together to create the fabric that was the sum of my life at this point.
- I realized trying to be anything or anyone else did not make me better – it just deprived me of my true life.
- I felt eternal, as if I had always existed and always would without beginning or end. Oh, why I was always so harsh with myself? Why was I always beating myself up? Why did I never stand up for myself and show the world the beauty of my own soul?
- Why was I always suppressing my own intelligence and creativity to please others? I betrayed myself every time I said yes when meant no.
- I did not need to do anything specific, I deserved to be loved simply because I existed, nothing more and nothing less.
- I became aware that we are all connected. This was true not only for every person and living creature, it included everything in the universe – every human, animal, plant, insect, mountain, sea inanimate object and the cosmos.

Unlocking the Depths of Dharana and Dhyana: Understanding the Difference
In the realm of yoga and meditation, the terms “dharana” and “dhyana” hold great significance. Rooted in ancient Sanskrit, these