Don't meditate on your problems

Satchidanada's Weekly Words are about taking the "yogic approach" to problems. When someone has a problem, they mentally fixate on it, allowing it to take center stage in the mind. It is, in effect, a meditation on a problem. Satchidananda states, "Instead, put in new ideas, constructive ideas, and let those ideas take the place of the mental fixations. That is the spiritual way, the yogic approach. When something worries you, create opposite thoughts."

I think this is something that is easier said than done! If something really bothers you, "just" meditating on something else does not make the problem go away. If it is a problem that can be easily solved by action, then act! But if it is something that you have no control over then it is best to meditate away from it.

Satchdananda uses the example of "hating" somebody. He states, "Instead of trying to find ways to get out of that hatred, just ignore it and try to love. Think of love, love, love, and the hatred will slowly go away, automatically." Personally, I think it is best to find the root of the "hate" and fix it. Then use "love, love, love" to heal the residue of hate.

And, as always, "with regular practice of both physical and mental Yoga, for example, prayer, meditation, japa, asanas and pranayama, along with proper diet, you can easily overcome this trouble instead of worrying about it and constantly thinking about it." And blow some bubbles.