22.05.2015

Faith in
Life
To limit your faith
to one set of beliefs or an institutional belief
system is to commit intellectual suicide. We
shut down the possibility of being enlightened
and enriched by others' experiences, which may
be derived from their beliefs. We build a
barrier between ourselves and our fellow
travellers and then feel threatened, even in
small and subtle ways, by someone of a different
faith. The deepest faith is the intuitive
conviction that all is as it should be, despite
appearances, and that every human being is
intrinsically good, despite appearances. This
reminds us to keep our minds open, not take the
law into our own hands, and look out for the
best in others, regardless of what they say or
do. This is faith in life, not faith in a set of
learned or inherited beliefs. Have you ever
noticed how people don't go to war over their
faith in life ?
Humility-3
Humility enables
people to realize their mistakes and correct
themselves. Real humility results in so much
power of truth that we
don't need to say anything at all in words. The
very power of our
inner state of being will make the other person
realize the error of
their ways. While giving directions or
corrections to someone, I need
to check my own attitude, reminding myself of
the humility within and
only then say what I have to say. With humility
my words will be for
their benefit and this will enable them to
learn.
Experiencing Soul Consciousness
Read over the
following words slowly and silently. Using the
power of visualization, aim to experience them
in your mind:
I withdraw my attention away from the physical
limbs and sense organs........
I focus on myself........
I am listening through these ears........
I am looking through these eyes........
This instrument of mine, the physical body, is a
precious vehicle........
a valuable instrument, a medium........
But, that which is more valuable and more
precious is the being (soul) making this
instrument function........
Within this assembly of bones and muscles and
amazing organs is a being of light........
In the centre of the forehead is a point of
light ......
I am this being of light........
I the being of light express myself through this
body........
But the body is not I........
I am light........
I spread rays of peace in all directions........
I become aware of the power within this point of
light........
Within I the being of light is everything that I
am and everything that I have........
Within my own being are my qualities, my powers,
my talents........
In the awareness of who I am I radiate this
light within........
and in the awareness of this inner light........
I hold my head held high in self-respect........
Soul Sustenance
Soul
Power over Role Power (Part 3)
Continuing from
yesterday’s message, the remaining components
of soul power are:
The power of good wishes, desires and
feelings full of love for others, while
coming in contact with them. These type of
feelings will bring good wishes in return from
the other to you, which will not only empower
you, but will also assist your physical role on
a subtle level.
The power of complete purity and cleanliness
in thoughts, words and actions - A state
where one is not under the influence of vices
like anger, ego, attachment, greed, hatred,
jealousy etc.
The 8 main powers - the power to tolerate,
accommodate, face, pack up, discriminate (or
discern), judge (or decide), withdraw and
co-operate – their implementation on an
internal and external level i.e. not only in
words and actions, but also on a thought level.
Where there is lack of any of the above powers
inside me, there will definitely be waste and
you will be weakened, which reduces the
probability of success of your role.
The power of truth or spiritual wisdom -
A state where the self has deeply realized and
understood eternal truths of the soul, the
Supreme and the Law of Karma and has
drawn immense amount of power and experience
from that knowledge. The power of physical
knowledge would fall under role power, which has
been explained earlier.
By focusing on each of the above components of
soul power and those explained in yesterday’s
message, by giving them more weightage and using
them along with the components of the role,
which were mentioned in the message before that,
one can experience the desired success in any
role in any sphere of life very easily without
much effort.
Message
for the day
To be free from
waste questions is to save time.
Expression:
When difficult
situations come my way I usually have a lot of
questions in my mind about it. I continue to ask
myself why the situation has come and have no
answers. These questions usually bring me no
solution for the problems at hand but I continue
to have waste thoughts.
Experience:
I need to understand the
importance of the time that is in my hands. When
I recognize the value of my time I will not
waste time in unnecessary thoughts but will try
to find a solution for the problem. If there is
no solution for the problem I at least just stop
thinking unnecessarily and just accept it.