22.10.2014

Be a Lighthouse
A lighthouse
stays in one place and spreads its light in all
directions.
We too can be like a lighthouse. Light emanates
from the core of our being. We each can radiate
and spread our inner light across the world.
Time
We are well aware of the physical resources that
we have and make use of them too. But we become
a little careless about the resource of time. We
normally believe that to use time well means to
plan the day well and work according to the
plan, and we somehow manage to do that
to a great extent. Yet there is a large amount
of time going waste too. To use the resource of
time well is to be aware of where we are
investing it. When we are investing time in
creating only positive thoughts, sweet or
beneficial words and useful actions, we are able
to find a lot of time being saved. And we are
sure to get the best out of this investment too.
We find ourselves getting good returns out of
everything that we do.
The Power To Transform Emotions
As with feelings, when
emotions are aroused, there are physical changes
inside the body in the form of chemical and
electrical activity. In fact, strong emotions
don't just affect the body; they also have an
impact on the soul. When the soul suffers
emotional trauma, from which there is lasting
impact, the emotional trauma brings about an
immense strain on the brain and body. Brain
chemical production is likely to be affected,
and there may also be feelings of depression and
tiredness. But the real trauma at the root of
these physical effects is at a deeper level
within the soul itself, and the resulting
emotional sensitivity will also arise from the
soul.
e.g. I suffer a series of losses or setbacks in
my business that causes a lack of confidence and
self-respect inside me. A sanskara of low
self-esteem is created inside. As a result I
become emotionally unstable and sensitive. I'll
show a tendency to react emotionally with
extreme sorrow (may be in the form of
depression) or extreme anger (sometimes in the
form of an outburst) whenever there is a similar
setback that touches this sensitivity. A person
who has not suffered similarly in the past and
does not have a sanskara of low self
esteem, and as a result does not have this
tendency, will not react in a similar fashion
under similar circumstances.
(To be continued tomorrow ...)
Soul Sustenance
The Benefits of Togetherness over Isolation
Nowadays, there are more and more people who are
choosing to live alone. Perhaps the reason for
that are experiences in the past of pain,
peacelessness, rejection, disappointment or
failure when living together, in a relationship
or even more than one relationship. As a result,
the preference for living alone sets inside
them. Perhaps, it is their alternative search
for peace, happiness and success that leads them
to make this decision. Also, the belief that if
you live alone, you are free and you can do what
you want, when you want and without having to
explain yourself to anyone. But are we, as human
beings, basically by nature, meant to live
together or to live alone? Each human being
has the need to belong and provide that feeling
to others. You can belong to a family, a
group of friends, a bunch of close school or
college students, some office colleagues, a
club, a community, a religious group etc. The
mere presence of others; the participation,
communication and collaboration with others; the
assistance provided to others and received from
them and the sharing of positive energy with
others in a group; inspires and challenges us
and others immensely. The same can happen, if we
are staying alone, but to a limited extent.
Greater inner spiritual empowerment takes place
inside those who live and work together, not
those who distance themselves from others. In a
group, we broaden our limits and make our heart
bigger when we do things for others that we
wouldn't do for ourselves.
Each human being is a source of love for
others. It is a basic human nature to love and
be loved, which is not possible unless there is
some kind of unity or mutual belonging.
Distancing or isolating oneself implies an
absence of love, neither given or shared,
neither received.
Message for the day
True courage brings benefit to the self as well
as to others.
Projection:
When there is fear, there is some kind of
danger, either for the self or for others. The
one who fears, or the one who doesn't have the
courage to accept and face situations, is not
able to bring out the best form within himself.
Such a person is constantly thinking of excuses
and is trying to blame others for the mistakes
that happen.
Solution:
With courage, if I am able to take up
responsibility for every situation that I am
faced with, I am able to be free from worry or
tension. I will then be in a position to learn
and so I find progress at every step in my life.
I find others giving me a lot of good wishes for
my sincerity. I also become an inspiration for
all others too to bring about a positive change.