Life unfolds in its own rhythm not a moment too early, not a moment too late. Yet, how often do we resist its timing? We look back with regret “If only it had happened sooner,” or forward with anxiety “When will it finally happen?” In doing so, we forget the most sacred space of all the present moment. Rajyoga Meditation teaches that every scene of life is precisely placed in the vast drama of time.

To live peacefully we need to trust this accuracy to know that everything that comes is right and everything that goes is right. This awareness transforms regret into gratitude and impatience into faith.

The Art of Being in the Middle

We can compare life to a ballet dancer one foot stretched toward the past, the other toward the future. It may look graceful, but how long can one sustain such a posture? The real balance, she reminds us, is found in the middle here and now.

Being “in the middle” means recognizing that my mind can wander into yesterday or tomorrow, yet I, the soul, remain anchored in the present. The present is where God’s power flows. Every breath, every thought, every feeling is part of this living moment. When I am here, I am aligned with reality; when I drift away, I lose my inner rhythm. Rajyoga brings us back to that centre. In silence, I learn to watch thoughts as clouds passing through a vast sky of awareness. The soul becomes steady, unshaken by the past or the future.

Acceptance: Seeing Accuracy in Every Scene

We often ask, “If everything happens accurately, why do painful things occur wars, calamities, loss?” My insights are: the present moment is accurate because it exists. All ingredients that make up this moment people, situations, emotions are here for a reason. Accuracy does not mean everything is pleasant; it means everything has a purpose in our growth. The mind that resists asks, “Why?” The mind that accepts whispers, “How can I use this moment well?”

When we stop judging experiences as “good” or “bad,” life starts to feel less heavy. We begin to trust the divine script. God is not sending pain; He is offering scenes for the soul to awaken. Every experience even sorrow becomes a teacher guiding us toward understanding, patience, and maturity.

The Energy of Respect

My reflections arise from a friend who, in her unhappiness, confessed she could not bear my positivity. This encounter revealed something deeper the sacredness of respect. Respect means allowing every soul to be as they are, without interference.

In our enthusiasm to “help,” we may unconsciously impose our energy or expectations on others. True spiritual help begins with humility, asking, “Do you wish for my help?” When I respect another’s state, even if it is sadness, I honour their journey.

Great souls like Dadi Gulzar exemplified this. When she entered a space of grief, she did not try to uplift; she simply was pure, peaceful, connected. Her very presence radiated light. She didn’t do anything; she was everything. This is the power of being rather than doing the silent service that heals without words.

The Freedom to Choose

Every moment presents a choice. Even while choosing something as simple as a dress, we exercise the power to decide. In the same way, we can choose how to respond to situations. Awareness turns every small decision into a sacred act.

Those caught in sorrow often feel powerless, yet sister feel that even the smallest step the thought of seeking help, a moment of openness is already light. The desire to move from darkness toward light means that the light has already begun to shine. “If you are in misery, you are in misery but the moment you decide to ask, you are already in the light.”

Simply Being

The essence of Rajyoga is not about trying to change the world or even others. It is about becoming who we truly are peaceful, pure, and full. When we are connected to the Supreme Source, we naturally radiate light without effort. Helping then becomes a state of being, not doing.

To live in the present is to live in God’s company. It is to trust the perfection of time and to rest in the awareness that I am exactly where I am meant to be. From that space, everything flows understanding, compassion, peace, and divine love.

   
BK Nannet Van Der Kleijn,     
Brahma Kumaris, Holland