I wanted to share with you a profound poem by Paramahansa Yogananda titled “God! God! God!” that beautifully encapsulates the essence of integrating spirituality into every aspect of our daily lives. This poem serves as a guiding light for cultivating a deeper connection with the divine amidst the hustle and bustle of our routines.
God! God!God! by Paramahansa Yogananda
From the depths of slumber,
As I ascend the spiral stairways of wakefulness,
I will whisper:
God! God! God!
Thou art the food, and when I break my fast
Of nightly separation from Thee,
I will taste Thee, and mentally say:
God! God! God!
No matter where I go, the spotlight of my mind
Will ever keep turning on Thee;
And in the battle din of activity, my silent war-cry will be:
God! God! God!
When boisterous storms of trials shriek,
And when worries howl (https://www.ananda.org/video/when-worries-howl/) at me,
I will drown their noises, loudly chanting:
God! God! God!
When my mind weaves dreams
With threads of memories,
On that magic cloth will I emboss:
God! God! God!
Every night, in time of deepest sleep,
When my peace dreams and calls,
Joy! Joy! Joy!
And my joy comes singing evermore:
God! God! God!
In waking, eating, working, dreaming, sleeping,
Serving, meditating, chanting, divinely loving,
My soul will constantly hum, unheard by any:
God! God! God!
A seamless integration of spirituality into every facet of life
Paramahansa Yogananda’s poem begins with the profound notion that awakening from sleep is an opportunity to reconnect with the divine, setting a tone of spiritual awareness for the day ahead. This connection is as essential as physical nourishment, suggesting that acknowledging the divine presence upon waking nourishes the soul, much like food sustains the body.
Throughout the day, Yogananda advocates for maintaining a focus on the divine amid the busyness and challenges of life. Whether facing trials, stress, or moments of reflection, invoking God’s name provides strength, resilience, and a sense of peace.
This continuous invocation acts as a silent, inner guide that helps navigate the chaos and maintain a spiritual grounding, ensuring that one’s actions and thoughts remain aligned with a higher consciousness.
This beautiful and inspiring poem calls for a seamless integration of spirituality into every facet of life—from waking to sleeping, eating to working, and dreaming to loving.
This holistic approach fosters an unwavering, silent devotion that permeates all activities, encouraging a life where spirituality is not an occasional practice but a constant, living presence. By doing so, souls can find conscious purpose, peace, and joy, making every moment an opportunity to remember and honor the divine.
We invite you to reflect on Yogananda’s timeless wisdom and consider how you can infuse your daily life with spirituality, finding joy and peace in the presence of the divine in every moment.
Wishing you a day filled with spiritual awareness and inner peace.
