Day 1- Daily Journal with Bhagavad Gita

Week 1, Day 1 – The Nature of the Soul

Today, I read Bhagavad Gita 2.13, and it made me pause. The verse says that just as we transition from childhood to youth to old age, the soul also moves from one body to another. The wise do not get disturbed by these changes.

At first, it felt like a simple truth—we all grow older. But when I really thought about it, I realized how much I resist change. I hold onto memories, fear the future, and sometimes struggle with accepting the present. This verse reminded me that my body is just a temporary vessel, but I—the real me—am something beyond that.

I thought about a childhood photo of mine that I recently found. I looked so different, yet I was still me. If my body has changed so much since then, why do I fear aging or endings? The soul remains constant, even when everything around it shifts.

Today, I’m choosing to embrace change instead of resisting it. I’ll remind myself that just as I once let go of childhood to step into adulthood, I can gracefully move through life without fear. I am not just my body or my circumstances—I am something deeper, something eternal.

And that thought feels strangely comforting. 😊

Lessons from Today’s Reading:

1. Change is inevitable, but my soul remains unchanged.
2. I don’t need to fear aging or endings—my existence goes beyond this body.
3. Wisdom lies in accepting change rather than resisting it.

Actions for the Day:

1. Spend 5 minutes in quiet reflection, reminding myself that I am not just my body but an eternal soul.
2. When faced with change today, take a deep breath and remind myself to accept it with grace.
3. Express gratitude for the present moment instead of worrying about the past or future.

Keep up with me for the next day.