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Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 112

09 Apr 2017 21 Comments

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“When someone says “You’ve changed”, it simply means you’ve stopped living life their way.” – Unknown

Spidey and I don’t fear change. He, after all changes regularly, to a form that is not usual for the rest of us. But that is a little extreme!

The thing is, for the best part, we tend to live our lives, carve out habits that are instilled into us by the folk around us. Sometimes it takes us growing up, and finding our own beliefs and thoughts, to realise that what we are doing is not what we really want, but just what society dictates that we do.

If we are strong enough to make a change, be it turn to vegetarianism, take our faith more seriously or even standing up for ourselves, there will always be someone who it rankles against.

And it is not because we are doing anything wrong, it is because those we used to ‘follow’ are unfamiliar with the direction we have taken.

Don’t let this stop you from taking independent steps though. Our thoughts on this are that you listen to others to get opinions. Sometimes we all make mistakes in decisions we make, but, unless there is a good reason, stand by what you believe.

Be yourself, and be happy.

It takes all sorts to make this a wonderful world to live in. Life would be boring if we were all exactly the same.

Have a wonderful Sunday Peeps!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 111

02 Apr 2017 22 Comments

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“Love your family more than your possessions, money, career or hobbies. That other stuff can’t love you back! – Dave Willis

Spidey felt we had to mention family today, seeing as I am travelling back to my parents for a few days, as I usually do in the holidays.

You know me.

My family truly mean everything to me and I would give anything to make sure they are happy.

My parents are my rocks. They are there, no matter what. I dread the thought of them not being there, even though I know it is inevitable…

My Brother and his little family, though far away, are always in our thoughts. We message, and Skype regularly, so the children, my two, and his little monkey, have that sense of family.

Then my own little family, my Hubby Dearest, Lil Man, Lil Princess and Furbaby, Sonu Singh occupy a huge chunk of my heart. They will always be the most important people in my life.

So I am off to enjoy time with my Pops and Mum, and to give Hubby Dearest time to miss me (absence makes the heart grow fonder, apparently!) and the kids!

Enjoy your Sunday Peeps, and your week ahead. Remember to give that little bit extra time to your wonderful families!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 110 – #musicalmarch /Mothers Day

26 Mar 2017 7 Comments

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“Man is born from a woman: Within woman, man is conceived: To a woman he is engaged and married. Man is friends with woman: Through woman, the future generations exist. When his woman passes away, he seeks another woman: To a woman, a man is bound. So why call her bad? From her kings are born, from a woman, woman is born: Without woman there would be no one at all.” – Guru Granth Sahib Ji

For that special woman in our lives, our mother.

Happy Mothers Day ❤

A Shabad Simran sung by a young girl today. This is the daughter of a man called Dya Singh from Australia. He travelled the word with his three daughters and used music to teach about Sikhi to the world. He created a beautiful CD especially for children, a mix of English and Punjabi, which my own children loved!

He incorporates traditional Indian instruments, the electric guitar and even the didgeridoo in his music too, to create a truly universal sound!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 109 #musicalmarch special

19 Mar 2017 19 Comments

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“Before becoming a Sikh, a Muslim, a Hindu or a Christian, let’s become a human first.” – Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Spidey and I may have shared this before, but thinking of life, and how we are all treating each other right now, I think our first Guru had wise words to say.

Today I share a shabad (hymn) with lyrics and translation below.

Beautiful rendition by Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar Wale

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਹਉ ਚੇਰੁਲੀ ਸੋ ਸਭ ਤੇ ਊਚਾ ॥
jaa parabh kee hau chayrulee so sabh te oochaa.
I am God’s maid-servant; He is the highest of all.

ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਕਾਂਢੀਐ ਥੋਰਾ ਅਰੁ ਮੂਚਾ ॥੧॥
sabh kichh ta ka kaandhiye thoraa ar moocha. ||1||
All things, big and small, are said to belong to Him. ||1||

ਜੀਅ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਮੇਰਾ ਧਨੋ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਕੀ ਮਨੀਆ ॥
jiye praan mera dhano saahib ki maneya.
I surrender my soul, my breath of life, and my wealth, to my Lord Master.

ਨਾਮਿ ਜਿਸੈ ਕੈ ਊਜਲੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਦਾਸੀ ਗਨੀਆ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
naam jise ke oojlee tis daasi ganeeya. ||1|| rahaa-o.
Through His Name, I become radiant; I am known as His slave. ||1||Pause||

ਵੇਪਰਵਾਹੁ ਅਨੰਦ ਮੈ ਨਾਉ ਮਾਣਕ ਹੀਰਾ ॥
veparvaahu anand mai nau maanak heera.
You are Carefree, the Embodiment of Bliss. Your Name is a gem, a jewel.

ਰਜੀ ਧਾਈ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਜਾ ਕਾ ਤੂੰ ਮੀਰਾ ॥੨॥
rajee dhaai sadaa sukh ja ka toon meera. ||2||
One who has You as her Master, is satisfied, satiated and happy forever. ||2||

ਸਖੀ ਸਹੇਰੀ ਸੰਗ ਕੀ ਸੁਮਤਿ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਵਉ ॥
sakhi saheree sang ki sumat darirhaavau.
O my companions and fellow maidens, please implant that balanced understanding within me.

ਸੇਵਹੁ ਸਾਧੂ ਭਾਉ ਕਰਿ ਤਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਵਉ ॥੩॥
sevhu sadhu bhau kar tau nidh har paavo. ||3||
Serve the Holy Saints lovingly, and find the treasure of the Lord. ||3||

ਸਗਲੀ ਦਾਸੀ ਠਾਕੁਰੈ ਸਭ ਕਹਤੀ ਮੇਰਾ ॥
sagli daasi thaakurey sabh kehte mera.
All are servants of the Lord Master, and all call Him their own.

ਜਿਸਹਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਸੁਖਹਿ ਬਸੇਰਾ ॥੪॥੧੫॥੧੧੭॥
jisahi seegaaray naankaa tis sukheh basayraa. ||4||15||117||
She alone dwells in peace, O Nanak, whom the Lord adorns. ||4||15||117|
Have a blessed Sunday Peeps ☺

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 108

12 Mar 2017 23 Comments

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“Hey, Soul; Your only support is the Naam, the Name of the Lord.” Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Carrying on from last week, I felt a spiritual pull towards this Shabad, or hymn that is sung by an amazing artist, Manika Kaur. I have tried to find the lyrics and translation for you too. Her voice is amazing.

Maangna

mwgnw mwgnu nIkw hir jsu gur qy mwgnw ]4]
maaganaa maagan neekaa har jas gur thae maaganaa ||4||
Begging, begging – it is noble to beg for the Lord’s Praise from the Guru. ||4||

cwdnw cwdnu AWgin pRB jIau AMqir cwdnw ]1]
chaadhanaa chaadhan aaa(n)gan prabh jeeo a(n)thar chaadhanaa ||1||
Moonlight, moonlight – in the courtyard of the mind, let the moonlight of God shine down. ||1||

AwrwDnw ArwDnu nIkw hir hir nwmu ArwDnw ]2]
aaraadhhanaa araadhhan neekaa har har naam araadhhanaa ||2||
Meditation, meditation – sublime is meditation on the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. ||2||

mwgnw mwgnu nIkw hir jsu gur qy mwgnw ]4]
maaganaa maagan neekaa har jas gur thae maaganaa ||4||
Begging, begging – it is noble to beg for the Lord’s Praise from the Guru. ||4||

iqAwgnw iqAwgnu nIkw kwmu k�oDu loBu iqAwgnw ]3]
thiaaganaa thiaagan neekaa kaam krodhh lobh thiaaganaa ||3||
Renunciation, renunciation – noble is the renunciation of sexual desire, anger and greed. ||3||

mwgnw mwgnu nIkw hir jsu gur qy mwgnw ]4]
maaganaa maagan neekaa har jas gur thae maaganaa ||4||
Begging, begging – it is noble to beg for the Lord’s Praise from the Guru. ||4||

jwgnw jwgnu nIkw hir kIrqn mih jwgnw ]5]
jaaganaa jaagan neekaa har keerathan mehi jaaganaa ||5||
Vigils, vigils – sublime is the vigil spent singing the Kirtan of the Lord’s Praises. ||5||

lwgnw lwgnu nIkw gur crxI mnu lwgnw ]6]
laaganaa laagan neekaa gur charanee man laaganaa ||6||
Attachment, attachment – sublime is the attachment of the mind to the Guru’s Feet. ||6||

mwgnw mwgnu nIkw hir jsu gur qy mwgnw ]4]
maaganaa maagan neekaa har jas gur thae maaganaa ||4||
Begging, begging – it is noble to beg for the Lord’s Praise from the Guru. ||4||

ieh ibiD iqsih prwpqy jw kY msqik Bwgnw ]7]
eih bidhh thisehi paraapathae jaa kai masathak bhaaganaa ||7||
He alone is blessed with this way of life, upon whose forehead such destiny is recorded. ||7||

khu nwnk iqsu sBu ikCu nIkw jo pRB kI srnwgnw ]8]1]4]
kahu naanak this sabh kishh neekaa jo prabh kee saranaaganaa ||8||1||4||
Says Nanak, everything is sublime and noble, for one who enters the Sanctuary of God. ||8||1||4||

mwgnw mwgnu nIkw hir jsu gur qy mwgnw ]4]
maaganaa maagan neekaa har jas gur thae maaganaa ||4||
Begging, begging – it is noble to beg for the Lord’s Praise from the Guru. ||4||