THE PAIN OF DISCIPLINE IS NOT AS GREAT AS THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENT”
(From a tatoo I saw recently! )
SATURN IN LIBRA
Saturn is the planet of discipline and the planet of disappointment.
The fact that we all are born with a Saturn is a big clue that pain is part of this dimension. Self inflicted pain, if you will, as in a really tough workout, somehow helps us with the life inflicted pain called disappointment.
What causes disappointment?
When we do not get what we want.
When life gives us a different version of the future we had envisioned.
Like that saying, “LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS”.
There is another force at play that we cannot control.
We have to live our other karmas brought over from past lifetimes and just have the humility to accept and learn and grow. There is always somebody having a harder time than us, or so it would seem on this planet.
Desire itself is not a bad thing, but when we do not get what we desire, or we loose what we desire, pain sets in.
DESIRE
Some of us are born with very strong Mars frequency activated thus we have huge appetites. The entire life is spent managing the constant desire for more.
If we were a lion in the wild there would be no chocolate bars, never mind 347 (and rising) varieties to choose from, so we would just go to sleep, thus enhancing the relaxation reflex and the healthier choice!
According to the deep Vedantic knowledge we are only one of 12 worlds that exist in this similar world that we exist.
According to this ancient information, there are worlds more exotic and pleasure oriented than ours. Imagine! I wonder how many excessive “I want more” problems they must have.
We live in the middle section of the different worlds.
SATURN IN LIBRA IS ABOUT REFINEMENT
Saturn is the energy that asks us to DISCIPLINE our actions.
I like to say nothing great was ever created without discipline.
If you want to feel really great about yourself develop discipline.
Discipline is basically the ability to say NO and the ability to say YES based on the precept that the choice involves a positive outcome for YOU.
Saturn will be visiting Libra for the next 2.5 years, except for a short regression back into Virgo for a few months this summer. The great news is that Saturn is exalted in Libra. Why would that be?
Libra is a sign of sophistication & refinement.
Libra is ruled by Venus and represents the finer aspects of a polished edge. Great music, great manners, complex recipes, classy style, refined speech, a sexy confident walk, a smooth developed yoga practice, cultured educated voice, and a wise smart approach.
Saturn in Libra is a reflection of how we can develop when we continually work on developing our authenticity with a high degree of integrity.
EFFORT to keep getting back on the court and in the drivers seat of your own life.
Saturn in Libra demonstrates that we do not do this alone.
We need teachers, friends, colleagues, family, dogs, cats and experiences to develop our Saturn energy.
Understanding where your personal Libra frequency operates will give you clues as to how to dance with this Saturn transit; what area you need to be focusing on polishing.
Having a yoga practice is in my opinion the single best discipline for managing the mind, body, spirit so that you can handle what life throws at you.
DISAPPOINTMENT
Disappointment is also the result that Saturn will bring. Life comes with disappointment but if we discipline our energy with good habits we have the ability to process and deal with disappointment with more ease and grace.
Depending on your own karmic code, you may be born with more or less natural discipline. If you do not have inherent ability to embrace discipline you will need help. This is exactly what Libra is proposing.
There is a run on life coaches these days. This is an awesome movement. Having a buddy system that makes you accountable until the habit is engrained is necessary for many of us.
Cybernetics has determined that it takes 21 days to change a habit.
The thing is it is hard to be motivated when you do not have any feel for the outcome. Let me just say that this Vedic wisdom is here for a reason and if you notice it focuses on the fact we are here to get to that place called Santosha or contentment and even further into Nirvana or Bliss. And here is the kicker, as much as we get short term fixes with sugar,& smoke the greater bliss actually lies in getting totally clear and in strong form. Once this bliss runs through your body, you find you no longer are running out to find fixes, rather you are happy just to BE.
Ever notice how much pleasure a well loved house cat can show. The sleep and stretch a lot! It is much easier to have discipline when you are well rested. Begin there. Begin with the discipline to keep your body well rested. Create a discipline of having enough sleep and good nurturing sleep.
You may be surprised but exercise is not the most important life discipline. Just as in you must first be able to receive before you can give. You must first be able to rest before you can truly exert yourself.
We are human Beings, not human Doings. Who we are BEING is the most important. With this crazy world of the money generation running all of the time to have more, my suggestion during this Saturn period is to approach our lives one with a new level of discipline.
DISCIPLINE #1 REST
WITHOUT PROPER RESTING HABITS YOU WILL NEVER BE AT YOUR BEST.
HOW TO SLEEP
Take time to wind down. Allow your thoughts to run, give yourself as much time as you need to go over your day. Once you have reviewed it all, let it go. Give it to God to take care of, there is no way you can fix everything yourself, which is why you have to give it to the higher power that remains invisible to our eye. A good sleep often gives a better perspective on the challenging situations.
Make sure your bedding is clean and comfortable. You spend almost half of your life sleeping, important that your resting nest be a reflection of how much you value your body temple. Take time to get that right. If you travel a lot take your pillow with you.
Lay on your back with your knees up and focus on relaxing your body. Practice long deep breathes and the feeling of letting go, surrender for the moment of rest. Your life will be there when you return from your rest & rejuvenation.When you are complete with that you can lay on your side and go into a fetal position.
Keep your head on two pillows so that you are not wrecking your neck.
Keep a pillow between your knees so you can properly rest your legs.
Holy Basil also known as Tulsi is a great herbal remedy to help your nerves calm.
Have orgasms before you sleep! Even if you are sleeping alone and do not have the desire, taking the time to move your body into a state of pleasure and release is pretty much the most cleansing thing you can do for yourself. Tantra , another Vedic discipline works on this area. You can actually work towards enlightenment through orgasm. Read the work of Mantak Chia for great explanations on this. Discipline yourself to have lots of orgasms!
We can talk about discipline all day long, but let us begin here with this today.
Libra rules Beauty.
Beauty requires the discipline of sleep.
Wise life choices come from having a clear head.
When your desire for more kicks in try resting. Try meditating, Try discipline.
This is a starting point to all things greater.
Namaste, Inch Allah, Shalom, In Lakesh,
Love Only,
Paddi
