How to Escape the Hustle Mindset
Leela Newsletter
Namaste,
How is your heart feeling today?
My heart is feeling renewed and reset.
As I recently took a trip to Belgium.
for a creative retreat
in a beautiful small town,
just a few hours away from Brussels.
The nature,
the lush jungle around it,
and the light rain.
It was exactly what I needed.
I had paused my international travels
since October 2019
so it being the first time traveling since
felt so great and I’m glad I went for it.
So let's get straight
to the three realizations
that I want to share with you today.
Realization one: Free up the energy.
When you let go of
what you no longer need,
you free up the energy
and creative space
to make a significant difference
with what you have.
It simply means
not indulging in the habits,
the narratives,
the mental script
that’s not blooming you.
It’s a classic case
of the scarcity mindset
where you are never satisfied,
because you keep feeling the fear
I don't have enough,
that more is better.
Let go of what you no longer need.
Try it.
It could be chasing money,
because you have already
made what you need.
So drop the chase.
Maybe you are in a relationship already,
it's fine and wonderful.
And yet the mind keeps
looking for a so-called “better option.”
It's up to you how you
reflect on this thought,
where it is you feel
that more is better,
or I don't have enough.
When you let go of that hustle,
you empty the unnecessary struggle,
you empty that container.
And what remains is pure
creative energy and inspiration.
The muse shows up
to help you shift the energy
to help you shift your reality.
Let me know if that makes sense.
Realization two: There is a better script in play for you.
Maybe the character
you're playing in your life,
is not working out,
or, maybe you're tired and exhausted
playing the same character
and you're stuck in it.
Perhaps there needs to be
a release or dismantling.
If you are not enjoying
the character you’re playing
you got to give a clear message to universe.
Here’s how your mixed message look like:
You’re not enjoying this character you’re playing
but next day you’re getting ready for it - AGAIN.
The universe wonders…
I thought you didn't enjoy the character?
But you're spending five days a week
playing that character. what the…..!?#
Realization three - Understand the balance of darkness and light.
Goddess Kali
is the energy of balance
She interacts with
darkness and light
as effortlessly as you sip
your favorite cup of tea, coffee, or
that $12 bottle of spring water. (LA folks, I miss you!)
There are many stories
of Goddess Kali’s origin.
In one of the stories
she erupts from
the third eye
of Goddess Durga,
who symbolizes
light and grace,
beauty,
divinity,
strength,
playfulness.
And Goddess Kali, as we all know,
is the symbolism of fierceness,
unapologetic force.
Durga and Kali together,
they represent very beautiful balance
and interaction of darkness and light.
The Goddess Kali absorbs darkness
and Goddess Durga radiates the light we all need.
We need to work with the both many times
which I often meditate on.
I grew up doing these mantras
inviting both Durga and Kali together.
My point is,
you can drop the battle,
the battle of the light and the dark within.
That you're constantly fighting every day.
This battle doesn't result into anything
because running away from darkness
is running away from your shadows.
And constantly chasing only light
is a perfect way to live in delusion
because that doesn't exist.
What exist is a sweet balance
of darkness and light.
What exists is a beautiful playground
where you could maximize
the strength of darkness
to give birth to light.
By the way,
our latest podcast episode
is all about
This month,
we are finally beginning
the exciting and highly anticipated
first call for Tantra Tribe.
Tantra Tribe is a lifelong membership,
spiritual community,
educational hub,
and sacred space
to cultivate
a deep spiritual practice
to live more abundantly and fulfilled.
It’s a safe space to
express yourself,
your desires,
your longings,
your shadows,
and come as you are.
To attract the abundance
in your wealth,
relationships,
work as an artist,
your health and more.
We are having
our first video call this month (Date TBA)
where I will share more
about Tantra Tribe,
what it’s in and what you can expect
to receive in this lifelong membership.
So now is the time
to trust your intuition
and take action
if it’s guiding you here.
If you are already in Tantra Tribe,
you will receive the link
to our video call soon.
If you’re not yet in Tantra Tribe,
simply email info@leelagurukul.com
with “Tantra Tribe”
to receive more details.
Stay safe,
stay well,
stay grounded.
Love and Courage,
Chandresh