Night or morning

Are you more of a night or morning person?

“When your mind rises above fear, doubt, and illusion, you stand in your own true strength.”

— Bhagavad Gita

I hated the nights because I could never fall asleep. From 11pm to 2am, it felt like the hour of black magic, a time when something dark lurked through the distance like a telepathic force from the other side. I kept wondering who was disturbing my peace of mind. It was the witch Rathe, the witch Xandra, the warlord Raul, and the other Siher customers whom I dealt with earlier in the day.

But what was the real reason behind it?

I practiced kriyas every night before 11.30pm because I simply could not sleep during that hour unless I did my practices. Only then could I fall asleep without nightmares. I often asked myself why I felt so attracted to this strange, mystic negative energy. I also questioned whether I had been hexed by these same people whom I may have disturbed unknowingly. Finally, I got my answer: I was hexed by all of them.

The evil behind all of them was plain jealousy and envy. They never liked anyone who rose above them or appeared more confident or boastful than they were. Whenever I tried to come up in life, they wanted to push me down and keep me under their feet so I would remain a slave, imprisoned by their intentions.

But I chose freedom.

I broke my own limitations by listening to my inner self, following Sadhguru’s guidance, and practicing the exercises and meditations offered by the Isha Foundation. Through all this, I found peace within myself.

Yet every time I felt even a little happier, witches Xandra, Rathe, and the others would send their hexes again. It took me a very long time to remove the black ball that had formed in my mind. I felt it even while driving, with customers sitting in the car. The pressure was intense, and the darkness felt real.

But through continuous praying, chanting, meditation, and intense exercises, I finally found the prayer that could un-hex my mind. And in one instant just one poof it disappeared. I felt relieved.

From then on, I knew one important truth:
I must always be careful with my surroundings and be mindful of whom I touch or allow into my space. I must learn to let go of things quickly and practice stillness for my own good.

During the day, I must practice all my techniques wholeheartedly and intensely to avoid road crashes, accidents, and motorists who drive too close to my car. I need to remain extra alert, develop clarity, and heighten my awareness. And if I’m tired of driving, I must rest at home.

I am practicing to become a better person. I still work diligently on myself, because I believe that wealth is health.

So in the end, I asked myself:
Am I a morning person or a night person?

“When a person dwells in the Self alone, free from outer disturbances, serene and disciplined, he reaches a peace beyond all sorrow.”

— Bhagavad Gita