Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sorrows and disasters are the clouds that flit across the sky, they cannot injure the blue depths of space of faith...
Sorrows and disasters are the clouds
that flit across the sky; they cannot
injure the blue depths of space of faith.
Look upon joy and sorrow
as teachers of hardihood and balance.
Grief is a friendly reminder,
a good taskmaster, even a better teacher than joy.
Do not flinch in the face of grief.
Welcome the test because thereafter
you are awarded the certificate.
It is to measure your progress that tests are imposed.
that flit across the sky; they cannot
injure the blue depths of space of faith.
Look upon joy and sorrow
as teachers of hardihood and balance.
Grief is a friendly reminder,
a good taskmaster, even a better teacher than joy.
Do not flinch in the face of grief.
Welcome the test because thereafter
you are awarded the certificate.
It is to measure your progress that tests are imposed.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Worry means 'war with the self'
The word “worry” itself means at “war with the Self”.
Worry itself signifies, “Thinking that induces fear within one’s being”.
No doubt worry is thinking…but what kind of thinking…”unnecessary thinking”!
Worry begins when one strongly feels that there is no other solution …other than to think!
Worry always finds its way back to fear. Often many solutions come before the worrier…but he seldom wishes to get out from his so-called “safety net” of continuous uninterrupted thinking.
We often worry and make others worry with us. We are comfortable that both are thinking unnecessarily and remain in a false notion that that itself will bring peace.
We desire…we chase…we make the choices and inevitably when worry surrounds us we look toward God and ask Him “Why?”
We constantly talk of our desires. We often wonder which one will be fulfilled…at what time. And then we speak of how much faith we have in God…and wonder if He has known and realized it!!
Are we truly carefree? Are we ready to give up worrying? Are we ready to distinguish between the “necessary thinking” and the “unnecessary thinking”?
When unnecessary thinking becomes a habit…worry becomes your nature…fear becomes your companion…and life becomes a road to failures…
Let us succeed in thinking right first! And whatever follows we will surely learn to face!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Difference of opinion must be like the 2 eyes, each giving a different picture of the same subject...both of which coordinated to give a complete pic
Difference of opinion must be like the two eyes, each giving a different picture of the same object; both of which, when coordinated give a complete rounded picture. It is no use indulging in arguments and disputations; he who clamors aloud has not grasped the Truth, believe Me. Silence is the only language of the realized.
Those who know will not speak; those who speak do not know, can not know. It is the ignorant man who argues loudly and angrily and talks cynically. The wise man will pause before judging; he will see all sides of the problem, relate it to his own experience and hesitate to accept it or condemn it. He will hear less and taste more.
Those who know will not speak; those who speak do not know, can not know. It is the ignorant man who argues loudly and angrily and talks cynically. The wise man will pause before judging; he will see all sides of the problem, relate it to his own experience and hesitate to accept it or condemn it. He will hear less and taste more.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Read this story... 'Bitterness of life'
An experienced wise master grew tired of his Disciple complaining. One morning he sent the Disciple for some salt.
When the Disciple returned, the master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of water and drink it.
"How does it taste?" the master asked.
"Bitter," spit the Disciple.
The master chuckled and then asked the young man to put a handful of Salt in the lake nearby.
The two walked to the nearby lake. After the apprentice swirled his handful of salt into the water, the old man said, "Now drink from the lake...”
As the water dripped down the young man's chin, the master asked, "Now How does this taste?"
"Fresh Sweet" remarked the Disciple.
"Do you taste the salt?" asked the master.
"No," said the young man.
At this, the master sat beside the young man who so reminded him of himself at one time and held his hands.
He told the young man, "The pain of life is pure salt; no more, no less. The amount of pain in life remains exactly the same. However, the amount of bitterness we taste depends on the container we put the pain in!
When the Disciple returned, the master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of water and drink it.
"How does it taste?" the master asked.
"Bitter," spit the Disciple.
The master chuckled and then asked the young man to put a handful of Salt in the lake nearby.
The two walked to the nearby lake. After the apprentice swirled his handful of salt into the water, the old man said, "Now drink from the lake...”
As the water dripped down the young man's chin, the master asked, "Now How does this taste?"
"Fresh Sweet" remarked the Disciple.
"Do you taste the salt?" asked the master.
"No," said the young man.
At this, the master sat beside the young man who so reminded him of himself at one time and held his hands.
He told the young man, "The pain of life is pure salt; no more, no less. The amount of pain in life remains exactly the same. However, the amount of bitterness we taste depends on the container we put the pain in!
Forbearance....
You have to make your love pure.
To do so, you must develop forbearance ,
which implies remaining serene, patient and
observing self-restraint under all circumstances,
doing good to all, even to those who may want to harm you.
There is nothing greater than .
Forbearance is equivalent to truth itself.
It is the heart of righteousness .
It is non-violence in practice.
Forbearance is contentment, compassion;
truly, it is everything in all the worlds.
Only when you have developed forbearance,
will you be able to attain the Love..
To do so, you must develop forbearance ,
which implies remaining serene, patient and
observing self-restraint under all circumstances,
doing good to all, even to those who may want to harm you.
There is nothing greater than .
Forbearance is equivalent to truth itself.
It is the heart of righteousness .
It is non-violence in practice.
Forbearance is contentment, compassion;
truly, it is everything in all the worlds.
Only when you have developed forbearance,
will you be able to attain the Love..
Refuse to indulge in self pity... is it worth gaining the compassion of a few and losing the worth of your own self?
One cannot harbor bad feelings within and attempt to offer love...the stream of pure love begins to flow only when the past memories are cleaned with.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Patience is our mood of the day...
when everyone is ok...
when everyone is fine...
when everyone is healthy...
the world will be a better place to live...
It all starts from us...
It all starts from our home...
Let us lead our family members..
Let us show by examples...
Let us do the right things...
Let us say the right things...
Our kids learn, seeing and unseeing..
Thus it is for us to mould the family....
Love is the main ingredient...
Patience is our mood of the day...
Harmony is the song we sing...
Understanding...mutual and kind...
when everyone is fine...
when everyone is healthy...
the world will be a better place to live...
It all starts from us...
It all starts from our home...
Let us lead our family members..
Let us show by examples...
Let us do the right things...
Let us say the right things...
Our kids learn, seeing and unseeing..
Thus it is for us to mould the family....
Love is the main ingredient...
Patience is our mood of the day...
Harmony is the song we sing...
Understanding...mutual and kind...
Monday, August 17, 2009
The company of good people is very hard to get while you have a ...
“The company of good people is very hard to get while you have a lot of wicked ones all around the world, There are pebbles available in plenty, But precious gems and diamonds are extremely rare to get.”
The love of the mother...
“More fragrant than the sweet-smelling flowers
like jasmine and the Champak,
Softer than cheese and butter.
More beautiful than the eye of the peacock,
More pleasant than the moonlight,
Is the love of the mother.”
Sunday, August 16, 2009
There are 3 kinds of love...
Love is of three kinds;
Self centered, which like a bulb, illumines just a small room;
Mutual, which like moonlight, spreads wider but is not clear;
and Genuine love which is like the sunlight, is all pervasive and clear.
Cultivate the third type of Love that will save you.
For all the service that you do to others, through Love,
is actually service done to yourself.
It is not others that you help, it is yourself that is being helped.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Life without love is like an electric wire without power supply...
“Life without love is like an electric wire without power supply,
A field without water,
a temple without a deity and
A school without a teacher.”
Man should strive to become good and virtuous..
Man should strive to become good and virtuous.
Only when a man is filled with good thoughts
and feelings, and performs good deeds will
his life become meaningful.
You have to busy yourselves with activity
in order to use your time and skill to the best advantage.
That is your duty, and duty is God.
Every man should recognise that the body
has been given to him to render service to others.
One must use the body for promoting the welfare of society.
A mind that is not utilized for imparting joy
to others or a body that is not used in
service of others is totally useless.
The way to love God is to love
all and serve all.
Only when a man is filled with good thoughts
and feelings, and performs good deeds will
his life become meaningful.
You have to busy yourselves with activity
in order to use your time and skill to the best advantage.
That is your duty, and duty is God.
Every man should recognise that the body
has been given to him to render service to others.
One must use the body for promoting the welfare of society.
A mind that is not utilized for imparting joy
to others or a body that is not used in
service of others is totally useless.
The way to love God is to love
all and serve all.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Wish hard for what you want,,, yes, on what you really want..
Realize this miracle..
you will always get what you really want,
provided they are with good intention and vision..
you will always get what you really want,
provided they are with good intention and vision..
Monday, July 27, 2009
Difficulties come and go like passing clouds...
Difficulties come and go like passing clouds. You don't need to worry
about them. Keep your vision fixed on the sun. Sometimes, clouds
cover the sun. But, have patience. When the clouds move away, the sun
will be visible again. In the same manner, the clouds of worldly
delusion come in the way of Atmic vision. In such situations, you
should not let your mind waver. Have patience. The 'clouds' will
recede and the 'sun' will reappear in all its brilliance.
about them. Keep your vision fixed on the sun. Sometimes, clouds
cover the sun. But, have patience. When the clouds move away, the sun
will be visible again. In the same manner, the clouds of worldly
delusion come in the way of Atmic vision. In such situations, you
should not let your mind waver. Have patience. The 'clouds' will
recede and the 'sun' will reappear in all its brilliance.
Free from arrogance, you are loved...
“Free from arrogance, you are loved,
Free from anger, you are free from sorrow,
Free from desire, you gain wealth,
Free from greed, you become happy.”
Free from anger, you are free from sorrow,
Free from desire, you gain wealth,
Free from greed, you become happy.”
Sunday, July 12, 2009
For sharing... read them at least whenever you are free...
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't create problems for the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, than go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't create problems for the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, than go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
Monday, June 8, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Saturate every breath of yours with love....
Saturate every breath of yours with love.
Love knows no fear. Fear drags man into
falsehood, injustice and evil.
Love does not crave for praise.
Only those who have no Love in them
itch for reward and reputation.
Love is its own reward.
When you are eager to place
offerings before the Lord,
let it be love instead of mere material objects.
Love is no merchandise;
do not bargain about its cost.
Let it flow clear from the heart,
as a stream of Truth, a river of wisdom.
Let it not emanate from the head,
nor from the tongue. Let it emerge,
full and free, from the heart.
Love knows no fear. Fear drags man into
falsehood, injustice and evil.
Love does not crave for praise.
Only those who have no Love in them
itch for reward and reputation.
Love is its own reward.
When you are eager to place
offerings before the Lord,
let it be love instead of mere material objects.
Love is no merchandise;
do not bargain about its cost.
Let it flow clear from the heart,
as a stream of Truth, a river of wisdom.
Let it not emanate from the head,
nor from the tongue. Let it emerge,
full and free, from the heart.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Man will face the darkest of all nights, when he, with his evil eye, forces his own conscience to look away!
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