I realize that there is a mistake in my previous post, where I wrote 'every sphere has a sattvic quality...', No, it should read 'Every sphere has a guna quality', since it may be sattvic, rajasic or tamasic, or a mix of the three.
Yes thanks for the clarification; My post above still stands mccoy. We have an activating energy in Rajasic qualities. I see most people in that category herein the states; always having to do something. Usually a very restless state. Good to get material things done but no understanding of what meditation is all about. Their meditation is playing golf or fishing.
We cultivate sattvic qualities by meditation and practicing the presence at all times. Tamasic qualities are backsliding for the spiritual aspirant. Constantly looking for pleasure, indolence and unethical behaviors. Rajasic can be constructive if activating behaviors bring happiness to others and develop a positive relationships and helping Mother Earth and her inhabitants.
I attempt to have a sattvic mind and attitude but much of the time find myself in Rajasic activities because the mind is still restless with activity even though the struggle to calm it has become a part of every moment of my waking hours. This challenge involves the constant attempt to focus on what I’m doing, practicing the presence, meditation sessions at various parts of the day and nite and attempting to integrate my activities into a routine that brings my life into divine order. While at the same time recognizing the cultural attempt to involve the consciousness in constant pursuit of activating energy which can easily put the mind in turmoil and the body in backsliding into Tamasic consciousness..
