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Thoughts for World Environment Day 2020 by Dr Linda S Spedding
As human beings, we are given the opportunity in life to use our time, energy and resources to the best of our potential. We are energy and we create positive and negative energy every moment. As babies we seem to be a bundle of energy who constantly moves and exercises, enabling wonderful circulation - smiling, crying, playing with our hands and feet as well as laughing - to flow throughout our being. Life - and the miracle of life - is all around. Our energy levels change as we go through life: I have witnessed that when energy levels are low there is also a marked change in external appearance. For all the massive marketing in the cosmetic industry worldwide it is one’s energy that sustains youth and beauty. Beautiful positive energy within enables the external glow much more than the creams and potions and concealers! If we can maintain the energy of adventure and positivity we can blossom and - in turn - we feel better and even look better to those observing us.
Energy levels change at different stages of life. In order to live with balanced energy in this unbalanced world I have found it to be very helpful to use appropriate simple practices that can be implemented according to individual priorities: applying positivity to displace negativity including positive activities and hobbies, contemplative music and reading, discovering constructive distractions from the mundane that assist energy transformation and self empowerment such as walking meditation - or remembering beautiful times and reliving the positive beautiful experiences and moments.
Energy is everything and everywhere in our environment: as we approach this World Environment Day on June 5, 2020 we can recall that this is a day that is intended to prioritise and focus on environmental awareness and responsibility. This year, as we grapple with the impact of the Coronavirus crisis we should consider our impact on the environment. We can usefully remind ourselves of the value of respect for all of life and Earth’s resources - as well as the need for coexistence - and improve our approach and conduct so that we live with balanced energy in every way. This includes the use of energy, from individual local to collective international energy. There are of course multiple forms of energetic sources and resources. The Earth contains natural energy and renewable energy resources, as do all beings.
Energy of Thoughts, Words and Actions
The energy of thoughts, words and actions is manifesting constantly. One can exert physical energy in activity, such as doing physical tasks. Another energy resource is our mental focus and thoughts. For World Environment Day a good use of this energy may be directing our thoughts towards some environmental concerns and planning or finding solutions, or sending empathy energetically. Both positive and negative energy may manifest in different situations or outcomes and I have learned how important it is to prioritize and develop positive energy, both in terms of healing one’s body, life, soul - and the planet -and setting an example that can assist others and the planet as a whole, thereby reducing and overcoming the generally prevailing negative energy.
“One can heal one’s own body by empowering the great forces of healing energy. When the negative elements are burned down or reduced and positive energy takes over and is in control, the physical body can be very healthy and happy. When negative energy dominates the physical body, then there is disease and there is all sorts of suffering and pain.”
Prof. Dr. S.R.A.G. Purna
According to the Vedic Tradition that emanates from India, Dr Purna has explained as follows:
“Life is based on three principles,Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. When Sattvic is reduced, then Tamasic and Rajasic take over and then the question is who is predominantly controlling your body and your senses and your mind? If Sattvic is predominant then your body, senses and mind are functioning properly. When Tamasic and Rajasic forces are dominant, not only will physical disease exist, but also mental corruption.”
The energy of the Gunas can be witnessed in the state of the World’s environment.
Energy of Debate
On World Environment Day 2020 sustainability is the main theme and should be the priority for international debate. Sustainability has a range of different meanings that reflect varying priorities and cultures. For the outcome of this debate - in turn - to be sustainable, it requires a flow and holding of sustainable energy in communications.
Behavior and conduct that do not sustain positive energy may manifest in debate, such as negativity, blame or criticism toward others, especially . It is always helpful to avoid such activity whether in international debate or individual communications. Negative criticism can leak valuable energy. The unseen and unsettling energy of others, meanwhile - and their communications including emails - can have an impact unless one is resilient. Negative conversation can lower one’s vibration and affect others negatively as well. Words are powerful energy - and speaking creates energy on a subtle and even physical level. Talking itself uses a lot of energy. Thinking consciously about what - and why - you are talking or communicating can redirect the conversation helpfully and avoid needless talk. It is wise to practice speaking - and debating - only after careful thought and to participate in speech or debate in a positive way, using the voice or opinion for uplifting others, such as reminding or coaxing to achieve positive outcomes without any incessant pestering .
At the individual level, using verbal energy wisely can eliminate the repercussions of unconscious conversation and communications.Positive interaction, for example in the Vedic Traditions of Satsang - sharing of Truth - can powerfully inspire and encourage others for mutual benefit. Meanwhile other disciplines to balance energy such as the breathing and pranayama practice set out and explained in the PHMS and other publications can assist in developing positive communication not only at individual level but also in international debate, with improved outcomes in understanding that can make positive change. By connecting to higher energy and the flow of peace, gratitude, joy and hope - looking forward rather than in the energy of fear, anxiety and hopelessness - one can achieve positive energy individually and collectively - thereby uplifting ourselves and our creative flow to engage in this crucial debate of sustainability.
Energy levels change at different stages of life. In order to live with balanced energy in this unbalanced world I have found it to be very helpful to use appropriate simple practices that can be implemented according to individual priorities: applying positivity to displace negativity including positive activities and hobbies, contemplative music and reading, discovering constructive distractions from the mundane that assist energy transformation and self empowerment such as walking meditation - or remembering beautiful times and reliving the positive beautiful experiences and moments.
Energy is everything and everywhere in our environment: as we approach this World Environment Day on June 5, 2020 we can recall that this is a day that is intended to prioritise and focus on environmental awareness and responsibility. This year, as we grapple with the impact of the Coronavirus crisis we should consider our impact on the environment. We can usefully remind ourselves of the value of respect for all of life and Earth’s resources - as well as the need for coexistence - and improve our approach and conduct so that we live with balanced energy in every way. This includes the use of energy, from individual local to collective international energy. There are of course multiple forms of energetic sources and resources. The Earth contains natural energy and renewable energy resources, as do all beings.
Energy of Thoughts, Words and Actions
The energy of thoughts, words and actions is manifesting constantly. One can exert physical energy in activity, such as doing physical tasks. Another energy resource is our mental focus and thoughts. For World Environment Day a good use of this energy may be directing our thoughts towards some environmental concerns and planning or finding solutions, or sending empathy energetically. Both positive and negative energy may manifest in different situations or outcomes and I have learned how important it is to prioritize and develop positive energy, both in terms of healing one’s body, life, soul - and the planet -and setting an example that can assist others and the planet as a whole, thereby reducing and overcoming the generally prevailing negative energy.
“One can heal one’s own body by empowering the great forces of healing energy. When the negative elements are burned down or reduced and positive energy takes over and is in control, the physical body can be very healthy and happy. When negative energy dominates the physical body, then there is disease and there is all sorts of suffering and pain.”
Prof. Dr. S.R.A.G. Purna
According to the Vedic Tradition that emanates from India, Dr Purna has explained as follows:
“Life is based on three principles,Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. When Sattvic is reduced, then Tamasic and Rajasic take over and then the question is who is predominantly controlling your body and your senses and your mind? If Sattvic is predominant then your body, senses and mind are functioning properly. When Tamasic and Rajasic forces are dominant, not only will physical disease exist, but also mental corruption.”
The energy of the Gunas can be witnessed in the state of the World’s environment.
Energy of Debate
On World Environment Day 2020 sustainability is the main theme and should be the priority for international debate. Sustainability has a range of different meanings that reflect varying priorities and cultures. For the outcome of this debate - in turn - to be sustainable, it requires a flow and holding of sustainable energy in communications.
Behavior and conduct that do not sustain positive energy may manifest in debate, such as negativity, blame or criticism toward others, especially . It is always helpful to avoid such activity whether in international debate or individual communications. Negative criticism can leak valuable energy. The unseen and unsettling energy of others, meanwhile - and their communications including emails - can have an impact unless one is resilient. Negative conversation can lower one’s vibration and affect others negatively as well. Words are powerful energy - and speaking creates energy on a subtle and even physical level. Talking itself uses a lot of energy. Thinking consciously about what - and why - you are talking or communicating can redirect the conversation helpfully and avoid needless talk. It is wise to practice speaking - and debating - only after careful thought and to participate in speech or debate in a positive way, using the voice or opinion for uplifting others, such as reminding or coaxing to achieve positive outcomes without any incessant pestering .
At the individual level, using verbal energy wisely can eliminate the repercussions of unconscious conversation and communications.Positive interaction, for example in the Vedic Traditions of Satsang - sharing of Truth - can powerfully inspire and encourage others for mutual benefit. Meanwhile other disciplines to balance energy such as the breathing and pranayama practice set out and explained in the PHMS and other publications can assist in developing positive communication not only at individual level but also in international debate, with improved outcomes in understanding that can make positive change. By connecting to higher energy and the flow of peace, gratitude, joy and hope - looking forward rather than in the energy of fear, anxiety and hopelessness - one can achieve positive energy individually and collectively - thereby uplifting ourselves and our creative flow to engage in this crucial debate of sustainability.
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