Failure is a strong word. Understanding the meaning and applying it to one’s life enables one to connect with one’s core and inner divinity. This is the reason why so many philosophers and Gurus have written and explained this word with gravity and in detail.

It is better to try something and fail than to try nothing and succeed. The result may be the same, but you won’t be. We always grow more through defeats than victories.

The function of prayer is not to influence God but rather to change the nature of one who prays.

Don’t forget to love yourself.

Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.

Quotes by Sören Kierkegaard.

I understand that from failure one learns resilience and becomes stronger. Failure makes One’s intellect direct one’s thoughts to negativity. These thoughts dissipate one’s energy and they concern worry over past events, anxiety for the future and frenzy in the present. So, what is all this?

How does one cope? One must understand that action is in our control, the result is not. The fruit on the tree ripens on its own. If one is dependent on the fruit then one is a slave to the external success. One has to go beyond one’s self and one’s actions and be happy that one has gained knowledge. That knowledge is one’s foundation and enables one to be grounded.

Let us examine the other three quotes.

Prayer grants one a direct connection to God.

One must be self-compassionate and keep in mind that one went through so many rebirths to become what one is today. I have added the karmic past.

Lastly once one becomes aware of one’s thoughts, then one stops getting confronted by them. Their importance is dwindling and then one learns to love oneself, and one develops a Divine connection. This connection enables one to lead a spiritual life.

In order to embrace equanimity and harmony, one has to work with one’s thoughts in a neutral manner. There are two steps Breath Awareness and Antar Mouna (Inner Silence). Both steps can be practiced together.

Breath Awareness

Become aware of your breath. Visualize the breath flowing in and out of the nostrils. After 5 minutes, start counting the breath backwards. Start with 54 in, 54 out and so on. No errors or you will have to start again.

Antar Mouna

Listen to the sounds outside. Do not identify the sounds. Listen to the loudest sounds and then the softest sound. This is external awareness, now listen to the sound of your breath and this is internal awareness. Go back and forth. 10 to 20 minutes.

Combine both after a few days.

Outcome

You are a witness, visualizing your breath, you are concentrating on the counting, and you are listening to the sounds. Ask yourself this question, “Is it possible for me to engage with my thoughts?” The answer is No.

This sadhana will enable you to connect with your inner self and convert the experience of failure into resilience.

Aim Hrim Klim

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