Hari Aum.
Om Namo Narayanaya.
As spiritual seekers, we know there are two main opposing forces with us which can be called the higher and lower mind.
Let us continue the conversation between them (from a twin soul perspective).
Lower mind: eating chocolate and watching a movie (enjoying 'spiritual downtime')
Higher mind: 'Hey. We need to talk"
Lower mind: "Not now, I'm busy! It's my spiritual downtime. I don't want to hear anything about spirituality!"
Higher mind: "This is important. Why were you so rude to the twin? You've offended them and they've disappeared off radar!"
Lower mind: "I don't know what you mean! I haven't done anything. I've just been minding my own business!"
Higher mind: "I don't think they appreciated you crying and lamenting over this journey. You've put them off and they're doing another runner. What is the matter with you two lower minds honestly!"
Lower mind: "It's not our fault, honest. Look at all the challenges on this journey! You're asking me why I upset the twin, but I want to ask you something too-- why did you upset the spouse? Your obsession with being truthful all the time is an issue! I had told you previously that it is good to lie occasionally but you simply do not listen. You had to try and explain this connection to them recently (and after they had said not to bring it up!)-- and got properly flayed as a result. What did you expect?!"
Higher mind: "Look, honesty really is the best policy in my opinion (at least, for me). In the short term, I accept it can create some challenges. In the long term, however, it is the only way. I am not comfortable with telling lies; this is not in accordance with dharma. However, I can accept that sharing every detail of everything all the time may not be necessary or helpful. I do respect the spouse's wishes and do not bring up this topic often. But this connection is real and important to me and there are certain occasions when I feel I must bring it up."
Lower mind: "As far as I can see, this twin soul journey involves both the twin and the spouse getting offended and angry at one! Please explain the point of this? It's utterly ridiculous! The most absurd thing is that this seems to be a common issue for many twins. How do you plan to resolve this issue? There does not seem to be any solution for us or any other twin souls in a similar situation!"
Higher mind: "You can mock me all you like but being truthful has a certain power of its own. There is an ancient saying 'Satyam eva jayate' or 'truth alone triumphs'. This is the teaching of our Gurus and I have some experience of this reality. You will not understand. This current phase is a challenging part of this journey and I will find refuge in spiritual practice. I am of the view that this is the answer to achieving peace and harmony in life and an effective solution to this situation".
Lower mind: "Yes, well, that's up to you-- good luck! My philosophy of life is to 'eat, drink and be merry!'. I'm on a spiritual holiday now, remember! This is chocolate time, not sadhana time! I'm only prepared to do the bare minimum of sadhana at present!"
Higher mind: "Fine, enjoy the chocolate. But remember, in a few weeks, it will be serious sadhana time again!"
Lower mind: "All right! I'm going to enjoy myself thoroughly until then. See you later!"
Note: Regardless of what our lower mind tell us, truth is indeed the very foundation of life. It is the essence of spiritual life. On that note, I would like to share my Guru's teachings on the subject:
Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya.
Om Namo Narayanaya.
Hari Aum Tat Sat.
