Discovering a New Identity

I came into the knowledge of Rajyoga meditation when I was around 22 years old. Although I was young, I noticed that even small issues related to my body could make me nervous and disturb my peace of mind. Through Rajyoga meditation, I gradually discovered a new way of looking at myself and my life.

One of the most important lessons I learned was that I am a soul, a spiritual being, and not this physical body. Before this realization, any discomfort in the body immediately affected my state of mind. However, when I started experiencing myself as a soul during meditation, my attitude changed completely. I understood that if there is a problem in the body, it does not mean there is a problem with me, the soul. This simple understanding brought great stability and inner peace.

The Connection Between Thoughts and Health

Another powerful realization was that my thoughts influence my body. Many people believe that their well-being depends only on external factors, but I learned that the quality of my thoughts also plays a significant role. Every thought carries energy, and that energy affects every part of the body. Once I understood this, I stopped blaming circumstances and began taking responsibility for my inner world.

Rajyoga taught me that I am the creator of my thoughts. The mind is not something that works independently. I, the soul, create thoughts, and therefore I can choose what kind of thoughts I want to create. This understanding gave me a sense of empowerment.

The Practice of “Check and Change”

Of course, negative thoughts can sometimes arise because of old habits. The difference is that now I do not allow them to stay for long. Rajyoga meditation has taught me the practice of “Check and Change.” Whenever I notice a thought that creates sadness, anger, irritation, or self-doubt, I pause and check it. Then I consciously replace it with a better thought.

For example, if I make a mistake, instead of criticizing myself, I remind myself that I am a good soul who is learning and improving. If someone behaves negatively towards me, instead of reacting immediately, I remind myself that negative thoughts will harm me first. This practice has helped me create new habits of thinking and has made my mind much more peaceful.

I have also learned that many emotional problems begin when we accept negative emotions as normal. Today, stress, anger, jealousy, and irritation have become common in society. However, common does not mean natural. Our original nature is peace, love, and happiness. When we repeatedly create negative thoughts, we move away from these original qualities.

Transforming Relationships Through Acceptance

This understanding has greatly improved my relationships as well. When I first started following this spiritual path, I wanted my family members to understand and accept this knowledge. I tried to explain and convince them. Later, I realized that every person has their own journey and their own time for learning.

From that moment, my relationships began to change. I stopped trying to prove that I was right. Instead, I focused on giving love, respect, and understanding. I learned that acceptance is one of the greatest gifts we can offer to others.

Today, I understand that true love does not mean controlling people or imposing our opinions on them. It means respecting their freedom while continuing to support them with good wishes. When expectations decrease, relationships become lighter and more harmonious.

A Way of Life

My journey with Rajyoga meditation has taught me that a healthy life begins with healthy thoughts. When we understand ourselves as souls, take responsibility for our inner world, and consciously choose positive thoughts, we create greater peace within ourselves. That peace then influences our bodies, our relationships, and every aspect of our lives.

For me, RajYoga is not only a meditation practice; it is a way of living that helps me remain peaceful, positive, and spiritually aware in every situation.

When we transform our thoughts, we begin to transform our lives. Peace, health, and harmonious relationships are not created outside—they begin within.

Rajyoga meditation has taught me that by changing myself first, I can create a positive impact on my body, my relationships, and the world around me.

By Olga Eremina, Member, National Coordinating Team, Brahma Kumaris, Baku, Azerbaijan