06.05.2014

Popeye Village, Malta
Self-respect
Self-respect
is not a matter of what you are doing in your
life, but rather of how you are doing it. It
requires that you bring quality and virtue into
each action, whatever that action may be
Application of
Knowledge
Knowledge is
not just based on the information that we have.
But it is more to do with what we do with that
information for enrichment. So the one who with
true knowledge is truly wise who has the
discrimination and the clarity about what to do
in a particular situation. When I feel helpless
in any situation, let me just check what point
of knowledge I could use to make difference to
the situation - to bring about some improvement.
When I begin to apply knowledge in this way I
will be able to enjoy each moment and do the
right thing always.
The
Triangle Of Spiritual Energy (cont.)
Referring to the
last two days' messages, all three points of
connection (connection with the self, of the
self with the Supreme and of the self with
others) are necessary for good emotional and
spiritual health.
If I am only
connected inwards, there is a great danger of
arrogance and being lost in only myself. If I am
only connected to the Supreme Source with little
reference to myself, or others, there is the
danger of becoming rigid, fanatical and
unrealistic. If I am over-focused on others and
on my relationships with others, thinking I will
receive my happiness and sense of purpose from
them, then a dependence is created, which
results in conflict and disappointment.
When I do
reconnect with the outside world, it can only be
done effectively from the point of advantage of
connection with the self and with the Supreme
Source.
This three-point connection can be depicted in
the form of a triangle with the self as a point
(A), then the vertical movement upward to the
Supreme Point (A to B), then the horizontal
connection to others (A to C). Others need to
have their own independent and personal
connection with the Supreme Point to revitalize
and renew their own consciousness (C to B). In
this way, the triangle of harmonious energy
(ABC) becomes complete.
(To be
continued tomorrow ...)
Soul Sustenance
Discovering Inner Compassion (Kindness) – Part 2
To really
understand compassion, we have to experience it
for ourselves. We can observe and admire others;
we can even acknowledge that we have behaved
compassionately on some occasions, but how do we
develop the virtue of compassion inside us? If
we can find a place of inner silence where we
can slow down our thoughts and touch our deepest
nature, we will discover that it is peaceful and
compassionate. This is the source of our
compassion and the more we experience it the
more it will become part of our actions.
Meditation reminds us that we are compassionate
at our core.
Most people can remember a compassionate act. It
may be an everyday situation or something that
stands out as very special. Examples may be
sitting holding the hand of a distressed
relative or friend, or simply smiling and being
positive. Reflecting on such acts helps us to
identify the qualities of compassion that a
person may express, such as patience, tolerance,
generosity and calmness. By thinking about acts
of compassion and the people that perform them,
we can begin to get a sense of what compassion
means and, with further reflection, how we have
shown these same qualities ourselves.
We all use
words in different ways to describe how we feel
and what we mean, and the meaning can change in
different settings. We need to come to some
understanding of the word compassion, redefining
it for ourselves. Compassion can mean simply
kindness; it can mean patience, generosity,
respect and understanding. Compassion is
unconditional love.
(To be continued tomorrow …)
Message for the day
The
one who sacrifices name and fame is the one who
gets recognition.
Expression:
When we make a positive
contribution we usually want to get recognition
for it. We may not always say it in words but
there is always an expectation that others
should recognize our contribution.
Experience:
We need to make sure that
we enjoy whatever we do. Since the task itself
becomes enjoyable for us, we don't anymore
expect recognition. The more we become free from
expectations the more we get love from others
and recognition too.