What a wonder to be able to step so lightly on the earth that we harm no one. Living lightly is possible, but it requires me to lay down burdens, and let go of any heaviness in my heart. Heaviness comes when we hold on to memories of hurt, whether they were caused by someone’s words, someone’s actions, a situation, or even my own words and actions. To remain light and cheerful, full of good wishes for the self and others, is an act of creation. When we view life as a magnificent game, we can retain our enthusiasm and happiness and create wonders.

What few of us realise is that it is all down to my own perception of the self and others. When this is truly understood, it is immensely liberating. Focusing on the weaknesses and mistakes of others makes me miserable and unhappy, and weakens me spiritually. Even more so, when I only see the weaknesses of others, then those very weaknesses are awakened within me. The vision I have of life, people, and situations determines the experienced of my life. It is all up to me and my thoughts.

To let go and live lightly requires introspection. I need to acknowledge how I feel and what I need and want. If all I tell my mind is what I do not want, what I do not like, who I dislike, and situations I do not want to be in, the mind cannot be creative. If I tell the mind what I want and ask it how to get there, then creation happens. Unless we learn to let go, we cannot move forward with any relationships, work achievements, abilities to work in a team or within the family. We may move forward a little. We may even tell ourselves that yes, little by little things will change, but unless we let go, the pace is too slow. Gradual does not mean slow. Maybe we are still waiting patiently for things to change, but how long will we wait? We have to make things happen. Life is so precious and time is invaluable. We can go step by step, but we can turn those steps into leaps and even fly along. The creative light within the body is infinitesimal and invisible, but it has the wings of the power of our thoughts. We can overcome things very quickly if we so wish. It does not take a lot of effort to heal or repair a relationship – all it needs is a little step of courage. The expression of love with humility is a massive healing energy.

The old habits of thought and perceptions that hold us back are especially connected to times of trauma; of a time we were unable to protect ourselves. Sometimes these habits are triggered in the here and now, and we project our hurt onto those who trigger them. However, it has nothing to do with anyone else but me. Feeling light and letting go needs time. Time to clean my heart and clear my inner sacred space of my mind, so that I can take responsibility for my thoughts.

Meditation helps us to become observers of the self and go within; make a connection with the real self. We are able to observe what is really going on in our hearts and discover what we really want. Another vitally important factor is a connection with the Source. Letting go of fear and guilt requires Divine help – surgery – and God, the Supreme Light is the Divine Surgeon. We need a way to be very still and honest to allow that energy of unconditional love to heal the heart. This is done in meditation and connection with the Supreme. This is like coming home from ego to true self-respect. God is the only One who knows me and my full potential, and whose vision is beyond good and bad. I can bathe in this pure vision and recreate myself. In deep meditation I allow that light of God to ignite the light that has been dormant within me and allows me to recognise who I truly am. There is nothing at all that makes a soul lighter, happier, and full of benevolence, than that.

Moira Lowe is Director of Brahma Kumaris Argentina.

Photo caption: I can be light and happy when I discard the heaviness of old memories of pain and suffering.