A 40 Day Meditation Practice geared towards releasing obstacles is extremely helpful. In numerology, 40 days breaks a pattern or habit. The interesting part about breaking a habit, is you may do so through unexpected means. For example, during your 40 day practice, you may find that you discover something that can clear an obstacle in your life you never knew before. You may find a way to say something to a person that makes them finally understand as well. Simply doing the mantra Sa Re Sa Sa, Sa Re Sa Sa, Sa Rung, invokes the removal of obstacles, and change in ones destiny, and a release of negativity. Placing the hands in Bhudi mudra (thumb touching the pinky) on each hand, with the palms facing up accompanied by chanting the above mantra for 40 days can truly clear something stubborn in a powerful way.
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