Spiritualizing the environment

02-26-2006, 10:41 PM

Om Namah Shivaya,

I am wondering if anyone has any advice regarding how I may create a more
spiritual, uplifting environment for my brother who is in the hospital being
treated for Leukemia. Everyone in our family except myself are completely
non-religious, and are unable to maintain a positive outlook on his condition -
thus, the energy around him is very "heavy". Right now, the people taking care
of him are feeling very pessimistic and sorrowful, and this is affecting his
consciousness to such an extent that he is suffering from depression and will
not talk (of course, much of this is also related to the chemotherapy and the
shock of learning that he has a terminal illness).

Because no one in my family has a spiritual outlook on life, and no faith to
hold onto during this time, the negativity surrounding my brother is very
intense. I am seeking advice on how I may be able to uplift my brother's spirit
and create a more auspicious environment for him. I was thinking about bringing
him meditative music to relax and soothe him (such as Enya). Any other
suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have never spoken to him about Amma,
and am not sure he would be receptive. Thus, I would also welcome ideas on how
to introduce someone who is agnostic/atheistic and wary of organized religion to
Amma.

Om Amriteswarayai Namaha,

Nischala
nischala11@...

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02-27-2006, 07:12 AM

Namah Shivaya Nischala,
I am so sorry that your brother is so sick and you all have to go
through this. There is an old saying "there are no atheists in the
foxholes".
So maybe during this sad time your brother and members of the family may
be more receptive to a little bit of spirituality. I think the
meditative music is a very good idea. Maybe other list members have some
good ideas.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jai Ma!
Prasadini

Nischala wrote:
> Om Namah Shivaya,
>
> I am wondering if anyone has any advice regarding how I may create a
> more spiritual, uplifting environment for my brother who is in the
> hospital being treated for Leukemia. Everyone in our family except
> myself are completely non-religious, and are unable to maintain a
> positive outlook on his condition - thus, the energy around him is
> very "heavy". Right now, the people taking care of him are feeling
> very pessimistic and sorrowful, and this is affecting his
> consciousness to such an extent that he is suffering from depression
> and will not talk (of course, much of this is also related to the
> chemotherapy and the shock of learning that he has a terminal illness).
>
> Because no one in my family has a spiritual outlook on life, and no
> faith to hold onto during this time, the negativity surrounding my
> brother is very intense. I am seeking advice on how I may be able to
> uplift my brother's spirit and create a more auspicious environment
> for him. I was thinking about bringing him meditative music to relax
> and soothe him (such as Enya). Any other suggestions would be greatly
> appreciated. I have never spoken to him about Amma, and am not sure he
> would be receptive. Thus, I would also welcome ideas on how to
> introduce someone who is agnostic/atheistic and wary of organized
> religion to Amma.
>
> Om Amriteswarayai Namaha,
>
> Nischala
> nischala11@...
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>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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02-27-2006, 10:08 AM

Maybe you should buy some of those "near death experience" books, written by
Betty Eadie (http://tinyurl.com/mjv5j), Dannion Brinkley
(http://tinyurl.com/m4el3), Raymond Moody (http://tinyurl.com/lj6rn) and
others. Sit in the hospital room reading one and leave the others lying
around. Maybe family members will pick them up and start reading them, or
ask you about what you're reading.
>
> Nischala wrote:
>> Om Namah Shivaya,
>>
>> I am wondering if anyone has any advice regarding how I may create a
>> more spiritual, uplifting environment for my brother who is in the
>> hospital being treated for Leukemia. Everyone in our family except
>> myself are completely non-religious, and are unable to maintain a
>> positive outlook on his condition - thus, the energy around him is
>> very "heavy". Right now, the people taking care of him are feeling
>> very pessimistic and sorrowful, and this is affecting his
>> consciousness to such an extent that he is suffering from depression
>> and will not talk (of course, much of this is also related to the
>> chemotherapy and the shock of learning that he has a terminal illness).
>>
>> Because no one in my family has a spiritual outlook on life, and no
>> faith to hold onto during this time, the negativity surrounding my
>> brother is very intense. I am seeking advice on how I may be able to
>> uplift my brother's spirit and create a more auspicious environment
>> for him. I was thinking about bringing him meditative music to relax
>> and soothe him (such as Enya). Any other suggestions would be greatly
>> appreciated. I have never spoken to him about Amma, and am not sure he
>> would be receptive. Thus, I would also welcome ideas on how to
>> introduce someone who is agnostic/atheistic and wary of organized
>> religion to Amma.
>>
>> Om Amriteswarayai Namaha,
>>
>> Nischala
>> nischala11@...
>>
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>> Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha!
>>
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02-27-2006, 10:44 AM

Play AMMA's Bhajans in his room. Also you can buy the
chants CD from the MA Center and play it all the time.
You can also play Lalitha Sahasranama Archana 1000
names of the Divine Mother.

Music is divine and Archana has healing qualities.

Namah Shivaya

Bhaskar

--- Rick Archer wrote:

> Maybe you should buy some of those "near death
> experience" books, written by
> Betty Eadie (http://tinyurl.com/mjv5j), Dannion
> Brinkley
> (http://tinyurl.com/m4el3), Raymond Moody
> (http://tinyurl.com/lj6rn) and
> others. Sit in the hospital room reading one and
> leave the others lying
> around. Maybe family members will pick them up and
> start reading them, or
> ask you about what you're reading.
> >
> > Nischala wrote:
> >> Om Namah Shivaya,
> >>
> >> I am wondering if anyone has any advice regarding
> how I may create a
> >> more spiritual, uplifting environment for my
> brother who is in the
> >> hospital being treated for Leukemia. Everyone in
> our family except
> >> myself are completely non-religious, and are
> unable to maintain a
> >> positive outlook on his condition - thus, the
> energy around him is
> >> very "heavy". Right now, the people taking care
> of him are feeling
> >> very pessimistic and sorrowful, and this is
> affecting his
> >> consciousness to such an extent that he is
> suffering from depression
> >> and will not talk (of course, much of this is
> also related to the
> >> chemotherapy and the shock of learning that he
> has a terminal illness).
> >>
> >> Because no one in my family has a spiritual
> outlook on life, and no
> >> faith to hold onto during this time, the
> negativity surrounding my
> >> brother is very intense. I am seeking advice on
> how I may be able to
> >> uplift my brother's spirit and create a more
> auspicious environment
> >> for him. I was thinking about bringing him
> meditative music to relax
> >> and soothe him (such as Enya). Any other
> suggestions would be greatly
> >> appreciated. I have never spoken to him about
> Amma, and am not sure he
> >> would be receptive. Thus, I would also welcome
> ideas on how to
> >> introduce someone who is agnostic/atheistic and
> wary of organized
> >> religion to Amma.
> >>
> >> Om Amriteswarayai Namaha,
> >>
> >> Nischala
> >> nischala11@...
> >>
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
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> >>
> >>
> >> Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha!
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> >> Mata amritanandamayi
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02-27-2006, 10:51 AM

on 2/27/06 5:44 PM, Bhaskar Babu at bhaskar_babu@... wrote:

> Play AMMA's Bhajans in his room. Also you can buy the
> chants CD from the MA Center and play it all the time.
> You can also play Lalitha Sahasranama Archana 1000
> names of the Divine Mother.
>
> Music is divine and Archana has healing qualities.

I'm sure that would be good for him, but how would the family feel about it?

02-27-2006, 10:58 AM

put a green plant by his bedside.

On 2/27/06, Rick Archer wrote:
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> on 2/27/06 5:44 PM, Bhaskar Babu at bhaskar_babu@... wrote:
>
> > Play AMMA's Bhajans in his room. Also you can buy the
> > chants CD from the MA Center and play it all the time.
> > You can also play Lalitha Sahasranama Archana 1000
> > names of the Divine Mother.
> >
> > Music is divine and Archana has healing qualities.
>
> I'm sure that would be good for him, but how would the family feel about
> it?
>
>
>
>
> Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha!
>

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be LOVE,
egyirba (berijoy)
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"all you need is love love...love is all you need." ~ the beatles

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02-27-2006, 11:12 AM

How about reading to him some spiritual books, like Eckhart Tolle's "A New
Earth" or "Still Here," Ram Das's book on aging and death. "Amma and Me" by
Manoharan, is a really uplifting and very funny account of a long-time devotee
of Amma and his experiences with Her, and I think is a lovely introduction to
Amma. You could also watch uplifting movies together, have good music playing
(the Beatles usually put everyone in a good space, and it's not as "out there"
as Amma singing and laughing hysterically!), and invite everyone to share a
delicious and lovingly prepared meal in his room together. The Tao Te Ching is a
fantastic little scripture that hardly offends anyone's non-spiritual
inlcinations, and is brimming with wonderful, life-affirming wisdom. Best of
all, you can read it to him in about 20 minutes. Above all, I recommend lots of
affectionate care and attention. Hug, hold hands, laugh and remember the good
stuff. You don't have to necessarilly tell him or anyone in the family
about Amma or God or anything, but your warmth and en-joyment will lift
everybody. And pray, pray, pray!!! I will pray for you and your family, too.

love,

Prajna

Devi's Daughter wrote:
put a green plant by his bedside.

On 2/27/06, Rick Archer wrote:
>
> on 2/27/06 5:44 PM, Bhaskar Babu at bhaskar_babu@... wrote:
>
> > Play AMMA's Bhajans in his room. Also you can buy the
> > chants CD from the MA Center and play it all the time.
> > You can also play Lalitha Sahasranama Archana 1000
> > names of the Divine Mother.
> >
> > Music is divine and Archana has healing qualities.
>
> I'm sure that would be good for him, but how would the family feel about
> it?
>
>
>
>
> Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha!
>

--
be LOVE,
egyirba (berijoy)
~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\
"all you need is love love...love is all you need." ~ the beatles

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02-27-2006, 02:14 PM

I can't underscore this enough. I'm in training as a psychologist and although
none of my
patients know about Amma, my spiritual path infuses my work, nonetheless. When
patients suddenly feel deeply moved and start weeping and feeling better and
don't know
what's come over them....I know what's (or WHO'S) come over them. ;-) Trust
that Amma
will work through you to whatever capacity is needed and can be absorbed.

Blessings,
Iswari

--- In Ammachi (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com, Prajna - Brianna wrote:
>
Above all, I recommend lots of affectionate care and attention. Hug, hold hands,
laugh and
remember the good stuff. You don't have to necessarilly tell him or anyone in
the family
> about Amma or God or anything, but your warmth and en-joyment will lift
everybody.

02-27-2006, 05:19 PM

Don't forget the Silence.

The goal of all spiritual practices is to slow down the mind and make
it more alert so that Silence, Stillness and Peace become noticeable.
Once Silence is noticeable, we can consciously choose to enter it
more deeply.

One may notice that Silence is the Source from where all love,
goodness, peace, compassion and healing flow.

Unusual circumstances also can open us up to Silence, but people
unused to it become nervous, etc and want to replace it with
something ~ not knowing that Silence is God.

By all means take advantage of all the other very good suggestions(
spiritual music, songs, books, videos, hugs, etc ~ "Colors of the
Heart" CD by Amrit Chatterjee was written specifically as "Healing
Music" no words and I like it a lot ). All these will help Silence to
be noticed.

And when the Silence comes don't run away from it; it is God's
Presence and perhaps in this case your only hope; focus on your heart
and pray.

While he is sleeping it is good to stay and pray and perhaps do the
following little exercise in Silence ~ or read the spiritual books :

Some emotion comes( let's say Grief )
Acknowledge and feel the Grief
Seek the Silence
Acknowledge and feel the Silence
Allow the Silence and the Grief to meet and touch each other
Notice that Grief has become grief
And that Silence remains Silence

Three other CD's ( first listen and see if it will be appropriate in
your view ) :

"Hara Hara" on Wings of Song by Robert Gass (very powerful heart
opener)
"Om Namah Sivaya" same CD as above( heard good results in similar
case )

"Shelter for Your Heart" by Jaya (open wide your heart, etc )

Also, "Om Hrim Namah Sivaya" by Karunamayi ( Hrim helps to open the
heart )

Best of Luck with Amma's Blessings,
amarnath/anatol
PS ~ if heart opens and tears come, let them !