Day 18: Lakita Japa--I can, I will, I must / by Chanti Tacoronte-Perez

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. — Buddha

Very similar to yesterday, we will continue the practice of Likhita Japa. The difference being that today we will focus on using the second method: I can, I will, I must. 

The pdf provided gives you a watermark to start, then add the rest of your sankalpa in light pencil, or you can create your own completely. Again the goal is to use this practice as a refining tool, to get a more detailed “image” and to clarify the words used in your intention.

Suggested Steps: 

  • Print out the pdf of I can, I will, I must
    Add the end of your sankalpa to the template in pencil 
  • Then begin the practice of Likhita Japa in pen, thin marker, permanent marker or the like, on each letter. 
  • If you find clarity or if a new word pops up make the change, then continue with the Likhita japa.

Clarify with your creative force, 
Chanti