Darshana Atman - All Comments

re: Day Thirty One – Goodnight and Hello

ClayChaszeyka — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:59:36 GMT

Darshana, I am glad to have met you. You inspired me previous to your vow of silence with your smiling presence, but as I have followed your journey over the past month I realized so much about myself that would have gone unnoticed if it weren't for your story.

Thank you for that.

re: As teachers we will be judged

Paul — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:43:20 GMT

Thanks Darshana Atman! That response gave my mind a nice stretch.

re: As teachers we will be judged

dan — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:17:13 GMT

Thanks for the great post Darshana. Shows that even the best have their struggles. But those moments are what make us grow as individuals, and allow us to be ourselves. The body is a powerful alarm, the hard part is letting ourselves listen. That's the beauty of daily practice :)

re: As teachers we will be judged

Mia — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:28:02 GMT

The amazing thing about life is that the opportunities for personal growth and discovery never stop! (Even when you are pretty sure that you are well on your way to enlightenment) The lessons and opportunities just become a greater adventure with challenges that rise to the occasion. Conrats on rising to the challenge!

re: As teachers we will be judged

Darshana Atman — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:58:51 GMT

In response to Paul:

The latter choice. Once I realized my authenticity, I no longer had anything to explain. The true lesson was much more in realizing that in the moment I become aware of my judgments, I have an opportunity to connect with myself or with others to explore the reality of those perceptions.

re: As teachers we will be judged

Paul — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:29:12 GMT

So are you saying that it would have been better if you explained yourself to your residents and asked how they were feeling, or was that not necessary once you realized that you did not have to judge yourself and them?

re: As teachers we will be judged

Max Simon — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:54:25 GMT

it's a funny paradox being in the world but not of the world. As teachers, we want to be role models. As young conscious people, we don't want to take anything too seriously. In a strange way, it creates conflict....but you're right, that conflict only exists in our own minds. In my life, I have often let my desire to be perceived as a "good" teacher overtake my true desire to just be myself. No more. It's what this movement is about....and I'm excited that you're a part of it.

re: As teachers we will be judged

Jai — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:00:37 GMT

We are imperfect beings, or I rather look at it as we are perfect versions of ourself 's and the closer we get to our authentic self the more perfect the version of our SELF becomes.

So you had the universe give you a reality check in letting you know you are still real, in a sense. This is invaluable as a teacher and student. People relate and even take comfort in knowing our most prized teachers still deal with very real aspects of being human with an earth address. It was and is very perfect!

Sat Nam,

Jai Ram K