James Swartz Shiningworld's video: Finding Freedom Amidst Severe Health Struggles by Rory Mackay 18th of June 2023

Here is an excerpt from his upcoming book, “There Shines A Light” by Rory Mackay. Savour each day Speaking personally, the difficulties and limitations I’ve faced along my life’s path have served to strengthen me and fire my resolve to break through the binding chains of samsara. I was told three years ago that my body was ridiculously ill and the prognosis was dire. I took this an opportunity to test and strengthen my Self-Knowledge and to smooth out some of the rougher edges of my personality and any lingering shadows of past trauma. As a result, I can now say, with complete honesty, that I’ve never been happier and more at peace in myself. The key to getting through life is to turn the challenges into victories by turning within and purifying the mind and heart, and nothing purifies like the alchemy of Self-Knowledge. Only a clear mind can adequately reflect the resplendent light of our own Self. Such a mind, which can be cultivated through a commitment to dharma, the practice of karma yoga, devotion, meditation, and the deep contemplation of Self-Knowledge, is a mind freed from excessive want and selfish desire. Life is no longer about getting what we want. It’s about finding the deeper part of us that’s forever free from want—the part that simply shines in radiant, changeless splendor. This light is the only remedy to the veiling cloud of ignorance that keeps us desperately bound to worldly objects, forms, and attachments while completely oblivious to the fact that we are in actuality, in our heart of hearts, already free. As a jiva, I now appreciate life in a way that I never did before. Every day, every moment is a blessing and gift. Whereas, in my younger years, I saw life as a burden and something to escape from, I am now joyfully aware of the preciousness of simply being. Take nothing for granted! It is all a glorious blessing. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_lLs3DCHZ17WB0eCoAqCHw/join