Lost and Found
Being lost in thought, thinking about things to
do, what's been done, what could have been
done... is not only tiring but also a brilliant
way to waste energy. It diminishes your
peacefulness and clouds your clarity. Every time
you become lost in thought it means exactly that
- you are lost! To find yourself, allow your
mind to become quiet, to become utterly
tranquil. In the quiet depths of every being,
there is a stillness that contains a deep inner
peace and wisdom that can guide you in your
life.
Simplicity
Simplicity is usually considered as being plain
and with no decoration. So when we think of
simplicity we are not so attracted towards it.
We tend to make a lot of effort to colour
ourselves with a lot of other things from the
outside which then become part of our
personality. But in this process we tend to lose
touch with our innate purity and innocence. So
we are not able to express this beauty.
Simplicity means complete purity. It is to be
egoless and also to be free from every kind of
negativity. So when we come back to our original
purity and simplicity we are able to express our
innate beauty and strength. Since we are
natural, whatever we are doing, wherever we are,
we will be able to express this natural nature.
Factors That Bring Us Closer To Success
Given below are 'some' factors that bring us
closer to success:
* High self-esteem.
* Constancy.
* Courage and determination.
* Integrity and honesty.
* Self-acceptance and acceptance of others.
* Believing in what you do, regardless of
external factors.
* Responsibility.
* Dedication, determination and tranquility.
* Being positive in the face of adversities
(negative circumstances).
* Being consistent with your values.
* Precision in decisions and choices.
* Focus.
* Performing all karmas with love and
happiness.
* Giving the maximum of yourself in everything
you do.
* Creativity.
* Thoughts and actions in tune with each other.
* Appreciation and blessings (good wishes) from
others.
* Gratitude toward oneself and others.
Soul Sustenance
The Five Primary Qualities
The soul has five primary qualities; we could
say they are the primary colours of humanity
with which we paint the picture of our lives.
They are:
Peace
This is the original quality of the soul. Peace
is serenity, the personal inner state of
non-violence. In this state of peace, I
harmonize with everything and everyone around
me. The word shanti means peace, and it is this
thought (or word) we use as the key step in
meditation.
Purity
A state of honesty and cleanliness where I am
the same inside and outside, not deceiving
either myself, or others. Consequently, there is
no room for artificiality. Purity is the state
of original truth where no violence is committed
against others, nor can violence be committed
against me. When the self is in its original
purity, others cannot damage or destroy it, even
if they try, because there is a natural aura of
protection that acts as an invisible barrier.
When I achieve this level of purity, it means I
respect all things.
(To be continued tomorrow ….)
Message for the day
To remain happy is to truly live life.
Projection:
Life has meaning when there is the happiness of
living. Everything that happens brings something
new. The more the mind is tuned to see and
appreciate this truth, there is the happiness
that lasts - whatever the situations may be. The
one who is constantly happy is able to
creatively use all the resources in the right
way and also makes others happy.
Solution:
When I am able to maintain my internal state of
happiness under all circumstances, I am able to
enjoy the beauty of life. I am only able to see
the positive in each and everything and also
only the specialities and goodness in everyone.
I am never let down by situations, people or
their reactions, but enjoy everything.