Responsibility
Let me take responsibility for myself and not have
expectations of others.
The Pledge Of Responsibility
A very important aspect of
progress in the self and my relationships, which we all
desire is restoring a sense of responsibility in my
inner world, so that by doing that, I and others around
me are benefited. Even on a physical or non-spiritual
level, someone who is responsible while playing his/her
role or performing his/her duties either in the family,
at the workplace or in some other setting e.g. a club
group or a team in a particular sport or a social
service group, not only feels content with his/her
actions himself/herself but spreads ripples of
contentment to others and receives similar energy from
each one he/she is involved with. In the same way on an
emotional or spiritual level, when I start my day I need
to remind myself of my responsibility towards myself.
I need to remind myself that I am responsible for the
choices I make in my life which influence and color
everyone around me. So do my thoughts, feelings, the way
my personality functions internally and externally the
whole day and my responses to people and situations, for
all of which I am responsible.
It is like taking a pledge of responsibility with the
self in the morning that today I will not create a
single thought, word or action which is against the
texture of my innate, positive nature i.e.
irresponsible. And what will provide my pledge the much
required strength of determination? An injection of
positive thoughts, emotions and sanskaras within me in
the morning, using a suitable technique of self
empowerment like meditation or spiritual study or some
other.
By taking such a pledge of responsibility and by
watering it with the energy of my attention from time to
time during the day, I am able to implement it and can
make a difference to not only the people around me, but
to a lot more than that. In this way, as I change,
the world around me changes, because the energy I create
in my inner world starts flowing into my circumstances,
my interactions, my sphere of karmas, etc. to make them
positive, which benefits me in return in the form of a
cyclic process. As I take this pledge and abide by it
for a few days, I start realizing the immense potential
that it possesses.
Soul Sustenance
Soul Power over Role
Power (Part 2)
Continuing from yesterday’s message, the various
components of soul power are:
The power of inner silence or the silence of my mind
- Silence is a power. The fewer the thoughts in my mind
and the more powerful, positive, peaceful and focused
they are, the more my mind will contribute to the
success of the role on a subtle level. My silence is
regularly tested when faced with negative situations or
obstacles. The more successful I am in maintaining this
stage in such situations, the more is my treasure of
silence collected over a period of time and the more
positive the influence of this silence will be on my
physical role and the success of various tasks connected
with the role. The power of inner and outer care
freeness, happiness and contentment - Happiness not
only inside but also giving others an experience of the
same through my face, my eyes, my words and actions full
of lightness and enthusiasm, etc. while coming in
contact with them.
Ensuring I am content with myself and others and also
others are content with me. Regular periods of
discontentment or unhappiness either within me or in my
relationships affect the success of my role adversely.
In tomorrow’s message, we shall explain the remaining
components that make up soul power.
Message for the day
True respect comes not from what one does but how well
it is done.
Expression:
Respect is usually associated with what one does, i.e.,
it is usually associated with position, status etc which
is associated with the job. When there is such an
attitude, there is a tendency to look at the people
around in a superficial way, missing out on recognizing
their true worth.
Experience:
We need to recognize the fact that true respect comes
from doing well whatever is being done. We need to
recognize each one's virtues and qualities revealed
through the behavior. This enables us to have true
respect for others. We then no longer look at what one
is doing as important, but will be able to appreciate
each and every one's contribution.
Mercy
The one who is merciful always has the feeling of
helping those who are in need or in distress. He puts in
effort to relieve others of their pain. He is able to
bring about transformation in others too because of his
own pure feelings. He is able to put in effort that
becomes a contribution for the progress of others. When
I have mercy for others, I am able to accept their
feelings, emotions and behavior and provide them with
the right kind of mental support. Then I am able to give
them courage without being influenced negatively with
their feelings of pain and sorrow. So my mercy
influences myself positively too as I am able to keep
myself positive under all circumstances.