
Treasure of Memories
We've learnt, received & accomplished so much in
our life. Yet sometimes we forget.
Like buried treasure, it's still all there,
hidden away inside our memory bank. When
we reach into our treasure chest of memories, we
can recover & reclaim the lost experiences,
energy & enthusiasm.
Enthusiasm
Without enthusiasm life becomes a dry and
tasteless experience. Anyone can become
enthusiastic for a little while but to keep
enthusiasm steadily flowing through our life is
a great art. The secret is remarkably simple;
live in a state of appreciation; appreciate the
special qualities within everyone; appreciate
the wonder of nature and give thanks to the
cycle of life and everyone's contribution to it.
Enthusiasm is infectious, especially when it is
based on an appreciation of, and love for life
itself.
The Five Primary Qualities (cont.)
The soul has five primary qualities; we could
say they are the primary colours of humanity
with which we paint the picture of our lives. We
had discussed peace and purity yesterday. The
others are:
Love
Perhaps the most difficult original quality to
achieve because it has become so mixed up with
attachment, possessiveness and dependence,
deeply ingrained habits that have become
accepted as normal. As a result, the human being
finds it difficult to realize the true form of
pure love, which is unconditional. The quality
of love means * I care, * I share and, in
particular, * I liberate. True spiritual love
never creates that need, or dependence, where
others cannot find, or be, themselves.
Knowledge
To know and to be what I am eternally and truly,
and to exist in this consciousness, is what we
mean by knowledge. It is not knowing about the
soul, peace, love, etc., but rather knowing is
to be the soul, to be peace, to be love. This
quality of true knowing is expressed through 'I
am', the original awareness of the self that
exists beyond the false self of ego.
(To be continued tomorrow ....)
Soul Sustenance
The Power To Decide
Sometimes, there are certain situations where
I'm not so much faced with a choice between
truth and falsehood where the power to discern
(discriminate) is required, but I have to
balance competing aims or priorities in deciding
on a course of action. There's great value in
getting this right, because poor judgment can
entangle me in consequences from which it might
take years to recover. If I'm deflected because
of my attachments or desires, I'll lose my
ability to decide accurately.
Understanding myself as a soul, and keeping my
heart full and free through my relationship with
the Supreme Soul (meditation) makes my mind free
from waste thoughts. Having a clean, clear and
concentrated mind helps me remain in the best
possible position to judge correctly. I'll be
like the Statue of Justice, wearing a blindfold
as she carefully weighs the evidence: free from
prejudice (bias) arising from superficial
appearances, above the influence of situations
and the emotions and opinions of others,
perfectly centered, she is optimally placed to
sense the right way forward.
Message for the day
There is magic in each day for those who have
the eyes to see.
Expression:
The ones who are happy, always find something
new. Even in the most ordinary and routine
situations, they are able to find something
interesting. So they are able to use everything
that is with them in the best possible way. They
are the ones who bring newness with enthusiasm
and make the best use of the resources
available.
Experience:
When I have the eyes to see the magic of each
day, I have the ability to appreciate even small
beautiful things of life. I constantly find
myself content with whatever is happening and
whatever I attain in my life. My contentment
also brings creativity and I am able to
experience progress by making use of all that is
with me.