Connect with yang, or divine light, to nurture inner peace, love, and respect and to create a brighter future.
On the last night of November, I sat meditating and chanting the Chun Bu Kyung. An ancient Asian text of 81 characters, the Chun Bu Kyung carries the wisdom of the universe as well as the brightest, purest energy. Interacting with it—whether through chanting or other practices—brings this energy and wisdom to us.
I’ve chanted the Chun Bu Kyung countless times. But on that night, I felt a great light descend into me. I discerned that this powerful energy matched the energy of the Chun Bu Kyung character yang. The energy of yang didn’t just come down to me; it descended to the whole planet and has continued to do so. I suspect it will for the rest of 2024. So, I wanted to share this energy with you.
What Is Yang?
Yang means great light. It’s not just any light, though; it is divine light. Yang can be put together with other words to make taeyang, or sunlight, and yangshim, or conscience.
We all have divine light; it’s part of who we are and where the voice of our conscience comes from. If we connect to and follow yang, we will express our true selves. We will be unconditional love and naturally feel peace and tranquility. Connecting with yang is a way to love and respect ourselves. On the flip side, loving and respecting ourselves grows the light of our divinity, helping to reveal its brightness.
The opposite of the light of divinity is the light of ego. Turning away from the divine light within, away from our conscience, feeds the light of our ego, which only fosters blame—directed at others, the environment, and circumstances in all directions. Ultimately, this chokes our own life force. When our life force is stifled, our bodies and brains lose their direction, our judgment becomes clouded, and our self-esteem diminishes, making it difficult to respect and love others. In such a state, our spiritual connection withers over time.
What Should We Do?
Understanding the nature of yang is just the first step. To truly harness this divine light, we must actively connect with it in our daily lives. So, in this time of yang, turn to the light. Receive it and follow its wisdom.
Here is a meditation to help you:
- Close your eyes and visualize a bright light descending from the heavens, entering through the top of your head, flowing through your entire body, and grounding into the center of the earth. Feel this light recharging your energy, making it brighter and more vibrant. Let its warmth bring a smile to your face.
- Now, turn your attention inward and ask yourself, “Who am I?” Notice what answer(s) pop into your mind. Acknowledge these answers with gratitude.
- Next, ask, “Who do I wish to become?” Allow your inner light to reveal a vision of your desired self. See this vision clearly in your mind’s eye or feel the state you wish to embody.
- Then ask: “What can I do right now, and what will I do?” Keep asking and observing your answers. Let them help you determine what you really want, especially, what your divine light is guiding you toward.
- Whatever comes to your mind, treat it with respect, reverence, and gratitude. This mindset, which matches our true selves, will tune more of our disparate parts, especially our ego, to our divine light.
- Conclude this meditation by taking three deep, grounding breaths.
After growing our yang, we can share it with the world. When we restore respect and love for ourselves, that love can extend to others and uplift our surroundings. If we truly know ourselves and can share ourselves with the world, the universe becomes our blessings and love.
Our choices today will change the destiny of 2025. Through imagination, choice, and action, our love will grow, and that love will change ourselves and the world. Together, through love and light, we can shape a future filled with hope and peace.
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