
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.