02.01.2015

Creative Writing
Put yourself in a creative space and make time
to write.
Write poetry, fiction, anything.
You don't have to write for anyone, just write
for yourself. Don't let the rules of language
become a barrier.
Evoke a moment in time, a person, an event, an
impression, a feeling, an insight.
Give voice to the deep and meaningful part of
yourself.
Be creative, be honest, be brave and write.
Personal growth
When someone says something that I don't like, I
usually see the other
person's negativity and continue to find fault
with him. This is
usually because I am not able to understand the
particular situation. I
need to recognize the fact that people in my
life are there for a
reason and I can learn from everything that
happens through my
interactions with them. Recognizing this fact
will stop me from blaming
others and start using each teaching for my own
personal growth.
Internal And External Attachments
Attachment can be on two levels - either internal or external.
Some common examples of external attachments are
attachments to:
* people,
* objects,
* your physical body,
* your position or role in your family, society
or in your professional field,
* money,
* places,
* physical comfort/comforts,
* the way you look or dress up or carry yourself
or your physical personality in general,
* a particular skill/skills,
* a particular interest or hobby like watching
movies, online social networking, etc.
* your routine or a certain way of working at
home or at the workplace,
* respect from others,
* how people see you or behave with you or what
they think of you, etc.
(To be continued tomorrow...)
Soul Sustenance
urning Qualities Into Powers (Part 2)
There are interesting spiritual parallels to the
way the physical sciences differentiate energy
and power. In physical terms, energy is defined
as the capacity of doing work. Power is defined
as the rate of doing work.
Similarly, we can look upon spiritual energy
as our capacity for experiencing the original
qualities of the soul. We all have this
capacity, but to different degrees. Spiritual
power is then seen as the extent to which we put
these qualities to work in difficult situations
and in our relationships. Spiritual power
helps us remain in a state of truth, in the face
of the various tests that come. Also, our
actions and relationships give us an opportunity
to utilize the power we have accumulated.
The qualities of God experienced in meditation
are also the original qualities of the soul, but
the link with God is essential for us to enhance
these qualities inside us. In fact God, too,
needs the connection with us, despite having
these qualities to the highest degree, in order
to exercise his power to restore truth to the
world.
There are eight key spiritual powers (power to
tolerate, accommodate, face, pack up,
discriminate (or discern), judge (or decide),
withdraw and co-operate) in terms of their
application in everyday life - all of which we
have discussed and shared with our readers
previously.
Message for the day
The one who is the master of the self is able to
master situations and control people.
Expression:
If there is an attempt to
control situations and people without trying to
control the self it becomes impossible. It only
takes things more out of control and leads to
extreme emotions like anger. To be a master
means to be a master of one's own feelings and
emotions under all circumstances. It means to
have the reins in one's own hands.
Experience:
When I am able to be a master
of my own thoughts, feelings and emotions I am
able to deal effectively with situations and
people. I never go out of control or lose my
cool however difficult the situation or person
may be. This enables me to be aware of my own
inner resources and use it to be the best of my
ability