By Shanti Kaur
Sapat SaringThe story of Guru Gobind Singh begins high in the sacred mountains of the Himalayas, where the air is cold and clear. There you will find a secluded lake known as Sapat Saring. This is a holy place where saints have meditated for millennia, and where great spiritual disciplines have been accomplished by yogis and rishis. Here the exalted Rishi Dushtdaman sat in deep meditation, passing the ages in love of his Lord.
The command to “Love thy neighbor” is among the oldest spiritual instructions given to humankind. Yet it remains one of the most challenging to live. Recently, someone asked me a question that goes straight to the heart of this challenge:
Rest-Relax-Regenerate are the keynote themes for the month of December. This year of 2025, a number 9 year on the planet, has been an extraordinary time of intensity and instability. A balance needs to be struck at this moment, thereby giving us the strength and reserve to enter the New Year with a skip in our step and a sparkle in our eye.
The month of November 2025 is a time for focus, perseverance, and a determined sense of finality in the cutting of the cord connected to anything that drags you down or holds you back. There’s a line in the sand here, and you want to be on the right side of it. Codependency will crash, so don’t get hypnotized into staring at the flames of that which was never going to work out anyway, just walk away.
Happiness is the purpose of life
It’s the felt experience of being truly alive: glad to breathe, to know oneself, to stand under God’s protection and love. This definition works for me—and for anyone inclined toward it.
The First Step: Know Yourself
Imagine living a lifestyle where promises made are promises delivered. Imagine stepping into that life and finding its rewards fulfilled — a life where God is truly on your side. Imagine gratitude so overflowing that no measure could contain it. Imagine a way of living that carries you straight to the Divine, into an experience of total security, Totality. That is the promise of Sikh Dharma.
The Role of Custodian General
The month of October 2025 challenges us to “rise again” amidst the acceleration of a shape-shifting reality. Nine is the number of mastery over mystery, and our best friend and companion for the remainder of the year is a calm and cozy relationship with our own Subtle Body. Otherwise, the level of information overload and nervous system distress can create a zombie-like effect in our movement through the world. Going through the motions of life with zero connective sensitivity is not a safe way to travel. Let’s look towards choosing a better path and enjoying the journey.
In the world of urban lingo there is something called “street smarts”— an inner knowing combined with the sharp edge of real life experience. A price can’t be put on the value of a street smart mentality, it can literally save your life. If you pivot-left instead of dropping-back right a vulnerability may be created in your personal space. Sensory awareness is the name of the game now, and through this we can decipher the coded messages traveling through the air waves.
Specific Tasks for August Gardening in New Mexico
Planting Fall Vegetables: Start seeds for cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, kale, radishes, and peas. Harvesting Warm-Season Crops: Continue harvesting tomatoes, peppers, and other warm-season vegetables. Dividing Perennials: Dig and divide perennials like iris, peonies, hostas, and daylilies.
This is a new great way to eat a salad because every bite has a crunch. It has tons of fresh veggies, avocado, beans, corn, and cheese. Crunchy and light— I think you’ll love this one!
Vegan Modification: Substitute avocado instead of sour cream in the dressing (you may need to add some water to thin it out) and leave out the cheese in the salad and on the tostadas.
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