11.01.2015

The UN decision to declare June 21 as the
International Day of Yoga "is a matter of great
pride for India", said Prime Minister Narendra
Modi
You Have a Choice
"I have to" is a disempowering phrase. It
suggests that you don't have a choice. Replace
"I have to" with the more empowering alternative
"I choose to", and notice the difference in how
you feel.
Reaction
We should ask ourselves, do we react to
situations in a positive or negative manner? The
way we react is very much dependent upon our
mental attitude and this in turn is directed by
our thoughts. Linking our thoughts to the
problems that surround us brings unlimited
tension and worry. By linking them to the subtle
and powerful vibrations of the unlimited source
of peace, tranquility and knowledge that is, God
the Supreme, we automatically have a constant
source of good uplifting vibrations which can
settle our troubled minds. He is the Father of
all souls, the one who is there to give help at
any time. In a time where our thoughts wander
with little or no direction, where we find it
difficult to talk or relate to people, it is
worth remembering that God, who understands us,
is only a thought away.
Rising Above The Expectation Of Praise From
Others
Sometimes, we get offended or ill almost on
purpose in order to receive special treatment.
Out of a lack of self-esteem and insecurity, we
depend on the appreciation and affection of the
other, for them to value us, praise us and
always to speak kindly to us. Even though they
have given us many signs of appreciation, if for
a few days they give us none, our inner world or
our self-esteem collapses. We become dependent
on what others do, or don't do, in relation to
us, whether or not they nourish our self-esteem,
and then what happens? We are always waiting for
the other to give us something when in reality
we can give it to ourselves. Spirituality makes
us experience our internal treasures of bliss,
happiness, love and power. It makes us aware
that we are givers, emitters and radiators of
these qualities rather than takers. This
consciousness helps us rise up above the above
discussed dependencies and remain seated, stable
on our throne of self-respect.
Soul Sustenance
Taking Charge Of Your Responses In Close
Relationships
In relationships with your loved ones, when
looking at the other, sometimes positive
emotions are generated and sometimes negative.
On the one hand, joy, love and happiness is
generated on being with them; but then
attachment, dependency and expectations are
generated. In such situations, you are more
focused on others and are always looking at the
other person's behavior, you stop seeing
yourself and being aware of your reactions and
taking the responsibility for the responses that
you create. You get frustrated when the
other person does not meet your expectations. As
you depend on them, if they don't act as you
would like, if they don't reach home or call you
at the time you would like; all this frustrates
you. You radiate this energy to the other: "they
are not doing what they should be doing" and so
you feel frustrated and discontented. All the
while that you hold the other one responsible
for your frustration, you are not in charge of
your own reactions, because you have given power
to the other to dominate your emotional world.
It is there that you lose your freedom. You
lose your freedom because you give to the other,
in the name of love, power over your own moods.
You allow the other's energy to enter your
inner world and cause inside you frustration,
bad moods, irritation, sorrow and a mental and
emotional dependence where you are
constantly thinking about where they are, what
they have to do, what they have to say, where
they have to go, and all this consumes a lot of
your mental energy. Wanting to control the other
and the frustration that it brings with it uses
up a lot of emotional energy.
Message for the day
The power of realization brings permanent
transformation
Expression:
To have the power of realization means to have
the power to understand what is right and to
have the commitment to the right thing. So, if a
mistake is committed, when there is the
realization, there is easy and permanent
transformation. So the same mistake is never
committed again.
Experience:
When I have the power of realization, I will
never experience difficulty in bringing about a
change, because I have actually understood the
importance of bringing about change. In
Spiritual Service, Brahma Kumaris.