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My Dear Ones,


In exploring the inner world and seeking to experience the depth of our consciousness the technique of witnessing is a very powerful and important one. It may seem simple but it needs to be understood if we are to achieve the full results of the practice.

Witnessing is that state of being where we are aware of all that is happening within and around us. It is a holistic state of awareness. It means that in every experience we have of our being and world we are aware of it as it is happening. We are in full awareness of the moment. This means that we are aware of thoughts, feelings, intentions and physical sensations as they arise, stay and change. In this process we are not caught in any one quality that we lose awareness of the others. This may seem a daunting task at first as we have so many aspects of our being and world to be aware of. But in my experience, sincere and dedicated practice can bring the shift or expansion in awareness where we see more in every moment.

As we begin to experience this state in a deeper way, we experience an identity beyond thoughts, feelings and physical being. We become aware that we are more that just body and mind. We feel centred in a powerful space within where we see thoughts and feelings as qualities we can manage. We begin to feel and identify with the great power of this space. We touch a deeper identity - our essence or spiritual being. It is a space where boundaries shift and eventually disappear and we feel connected to an endless source of love, peace and wisdom. This is a transforming experience. There is an expansion in consciousness and a greater self-identity emerges.

A simple way to begin this practice is to observe the breath during sitting meditation. Observe every movement of the breath as it enters the body and leaves. Let the breath flow in a natural and comfortable rhythm. Try to keep a silent mind as you observe the breath and give attention to the peace that emerges as thoughts fade away. Stay in the present moment as you breathe so that each breath feels as though you are taking it for the first time.

As you become stabilized in witnessing the breath extend your awareness to your emotional being and the body as it relaxes. Strive to keep a state of balance or harmony. Keep a loving and compassionate emotional state. As you practice holding this state in your sitting meditation it will become easier to achieve and keep each time you sit. This journey can become very exciting when you begin to achieve some results from the practice. This will give you motivation to continue.

For your sitting meditation you need a peaceful environment so as to avoid distractions. If you have company to sit with, it makes the journey easier especially if they are established in the practice. As your meditation stabilizes, your inner state of peace and harmony will naturally extend into your daily activities enhancing your state of well-being and performance.

This is a very powerful practice that is worth every effort to learn and use. Begin the practice today!


In loving service,
Vasudeva