25.08.2014

Strength
If things are not turning out right, even when you feel
you are doing all the right things, then just consider
it a way to make you strong.
Be inspired
With all the stresses and strains of modern life, and
the feelings of inadequacy and cynicism these can
generate, it is easy to forget the good things of which
human beings are capable, such as friendship, charity,
and selflessness, and to forget how resilient we can be.
People's hearts have become so hard they are not able to
feel. Human beings have become so sensitive and delicate
they are not able to tolerate the slightest thing. But
this is not what human beings should be. Human beings
are so clever, they can make the impossible possible. If
someone does something with insight and faith and trust,
it is going to work out. Be inspired by others and
remember that all human beings are capable of great
things - including you.
Self Esteem
Self-esteem comes when I really value myself: When I
place value on myself, then others, too, will value me.
When I don't value myself, how can I expect others to
value me? If I continuously put myself down, saying *
I'm no good or * I am not capable, other people who hear
this will start believing it. So what do I do? The key
word is 'consciousness'. As I start to make my
consciousness positive by creating positive thoughts
many times in the day about myself like * I am the most
fortunate soul in the universe or * I am a
victorious soul, I cannot experience failure in any step
in life or * I am a self sovereign soul, ruler of
my sense organs or * I am a destroyer of
obstacles or * I am a spiritual rose flower who
spreads the fragrance of divine qualities or
similar thoughts, I become spiritually alert, then I am
in a position to start valuing my life and as I start
valuing myself, I develop self-confidence. The effect of
this is that I start valuing others, understanding that
everyone has their own position: not higher or lower,
just different. Each one's uniqueness has its value.
Soul Sustenance
Consciousness
There are two different basic levels of consciousness; *
I am a body (which is illusory (false)) or * I am a
soul, (which is real). When the feeling is * I am a
body, the thought process is trapped in the limitations,
problems and vision of the physical identity. Its
reaction to others is on the same level.
Given below is an
awareness-thought-decision-action-result cycle in the
case of a typical father-son relationship. You will
notice the difference consciousness can make to the
cycle.
Awareness
Body Consciousness: I am the father. I know the
most. Soul Consciousness: I am a soul. My natural state
is love and peace.
Thought
Body Consciousness: My son should listen to me as
he is my own flesh and blood. Soul Consciousness: My son
is a soul too. As a soul he is my brother.
Decision
Body Consciousness: I will teach him a lesson.
Soul Consciousness: I will respect his idea also.
Action
Body Consciousness: Father argues with son. Soul
Consciousness: Father and son discuss with respect.
Result
Body Consciousness:
Ill feeling between father and son. Soul Consciousness:
Respect maintained.
Message for the day
Patience brings harmony in relationships.
Projection:
When there is a misunderstanding in a relationship we
hardly put in any effort in order to understand the
other person. We tend to become impatient and we don't
listen to the other person to understand them. Because
of which we start inventing things about them. This only
further increases the misunderstanding.
Solution:
When we have a difference of opinion with someone, we
need to give some time to understand and listen to the
other person. Only then will we be able to understand
the other person's point of view. This practice will
enable us to finish any misunderstanding we have with
others and brings harmony in relationships.