It is hard to not be affected in some way by the recent shootings at the Wisconsin Gurdwara and in Aurora, CO. We all have varying reactions to the tragedies. I can only imagine the pain that the families and friends of these victims are experiencing considering these senseless acts of violence. So many thoughts come to mind about why such things could happen.
What is it that makes a human do such a terrible thing? This article isn’t intended to pass judgement on the killers involved or minimize the horrific events, but more to understand the underlying psychology behind them.
In order to avoid our internal reality, we get into neurotic and extreme behavior. We can become obsessed with certain fantasies or identities which become our alternate reality. They can act as the loudest voice in the room. Although when there is extreme behavior, there is the absence of taking responsibility for the internal world.
When years of subconscious suppression and unexpressed emotions pile up without consciousness, it can create external tragedy. Emotions have to come out in some way. For example, have you ever had something done to you, but allowed it to happen without defending yourself? Just because you didn’t outwardly object doesn’t mean that you didn’t react. Emotions get stored over time when they are not released. Think about unexpressed emotion as a missile. Missiles get stored over time when not used and when they go unused, they are ticking time bombs for the future. Sooner or later we have to deal with our internal reality and through consciousness we can work to disarm these “missiles”. Emotions must be brought to consciousness and released in a healthy manner which Kundalini Yoga can help with.
When feeling angry, no matter what caused the anger, it is your anger. One must examine why the anger occurred and learn from it. When a person decides not to deal with their own anger, the responsibility can get transferred to others. As with the recent violence, it is all the innocent victims and their families left picking up the pieces as a result of the perpetrators' internal conflict. Taking anger out on others is irresponsible and selfish on all levels. We all have enough on our plates as it is.
When dealing with violence, one of the best things we can do is pray for peace and conscious on earth. Global peace starts with each individual. Then we can live in a world where the value of human life is higher than our own personal pain.
There is an amazing meditation that Yogi Bhajan taught on 9/11/2001 after the terrorist attacks in NY, VA and PA. It is called “Oneness of Heart Meditation” and is excellent for times like these. The meditation brings about peace internally and sends out peace to the world. Yogi Bhajan specified used Gurunam Joseph Levry’s “Ra Ma Da Sa” from Ra Ma Da Sa: Healing Sound. The rhythm of the chant creates a beautiful effect. Try it and pray the peace may prevail on earth.
Oneness of Heart Instructions:
Sit in Easy Pose with the hands in Prayer in front of the heart area. Close the eyes and chant along with Gurunam Joseph Levry’s “Ra Ma Da Sa” for 11 minutes. Sing with devotion and with a full voice.
I highly recommend using the version that Yogi Bhajan recommended, however if that is not immediately available to you, try a version that really allows you to sing with all of your breath and heart such as GuruGanesha’s version from Power Mantras.
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Nihal Singh (Matthew Lubecki) is a Certified IKYTA Kundalini Yoga teacher, Sat Nam Rasayan practitioner and second generation healer. He specializes in emotional consciousness, personal development and inner body awareness. Nihal is a writer for Spirit Voyage’s blog and a career consultant. He lives and serves in Philadelphia, PA area. To learn more, visit www.nihalhealingarts.com or his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mattlubecki. 
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