Live that you are born but once!
Do not fall in love with the world so much
that your false fascination brings you again and again
into this delusive amalgam of joy and grief.
Unless you stand back a little,
away from entanglement with the world,
knowing that it is all a play whose director is God,
you are in danger of being too closely involved.
Use the world as a training ground for
sacrifice, service, expansion of heart, cleansing of the emotions.
That is the only value it has.
from a divine source
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
A calm and peaceful mind is the mirror of a pure heart.
A calm and peaceful mind
is the mirror of a pure heart.
Bad thoughts do not arise, spontaneously -
they come, when one constantly
indulges in the uncontrolled flow
of his passions and desires.
Hence, never, ever,
blame the time nor
the circumstances for your harsh behavior.
Such a response comes,
only when one has already dwelt,
nurtured and been nourished by
the poisons of one's own weak character.
Hatred has made man
behave like a savage beast
that has been left loose to devour the fearful,
the feeble and the meek!
Such horrifying freedom
has made one bound to the misery
of his own unrestrained and undirected acts.
Blinded by this ignorance,
he is unable to see that the faults
and the weaknesses are only in him!
In his very thoughts!
In his every expression!
And in his every way of possessive love!
from a divine source
is the mirror of a pure heart.
Bad thoughts do not arise, spontaneously -
they come, when one constantly
indulges in the uncontrolled flow
of his passions and desires.
Hence, never, ever,
blame the time nor
the circumstances for your harsh behavior.
Such a response comes,
only when one has already dwelt,
nurtured and been nourished by
the poisons of one's own weak character.
Hatred has made man
behave like a savage beast
that has been left loose to devour the fearful,
the feeble and the meek!
Such horrifying freedom
has made one bound to the misery
of his own unrestrained and undirected acts.
Blinded by this ignorance,
he is unable to see that the faults
and the weaknesses are only in him!
In his very thoughts!
In his every expression!
And in his every way of possessive love!
from a divine source
Overcome hatred for another by learning to love and respect his own self!
To overcome hatred for another,
one has to learn to love and respect his own self!
The dislike is an expression
of one's own lack of inner fulfillment.
Hence, realize, My child,
that contentment comes,
when one is eternally grateful
for whatever he has and for whatever comes his way.
Do not expect ideal behavior from another.
Such expectation comes from the most imperfect being!
A person that truly lives
by the pure and high ideals of the self
will only look at his own effort to bring
unity in any task or duty!
Resist, at all times,
the need to argue -
to fight - to criticize -
and bring within the inner home the bliss of silence!
Do not worry if the love
in the relationship is mutual.
That, itself, brings the basket of worries and undue fears!
from a divine source
one has to learn to love and respect his own self!
The dislike is an expression
of one's own lack of inner fulfillment.
Hence, realize, My child,
that contentment comes,
when one is eternally grateful
for whatever he has and for whatever comes his way.
Do not expect ideal behavior from another.
Such expectation comes from the most imperfect being!
A person that truly lives
by the pure and high ideals of the self
will only look at his own effort to bring
unity in any task or duty!
Resist, at all times,
the need to argue -
to fight - to criticize -
and bring within the inner home the bliss of silence!
Do not worry if the love
in the relationship is mutual.
That, itself, brings the basket of worries and undue fears!
from a divine source
Do not compare and compete, that will cause a fall or slip..
When boys play cricket
or football or tennis, and
if they become too eager
to defeat the opponent,
they start committing faults or fouls.
Then, even if they score a goal,
it will be not be declared as such;
may well be offside or out.
But if they stick to the game
and play it well, unaffected
by the atmosphere of rivalry
and lust for victory at all costs,
they are bound to win.
In a race, it is better to let
the horse go along gathering its own speed.
Do not compare and compete; that will cause a fall or slip.
This lesson has also to be taught to children --
that competition has to be healthy,
subordinated to the proper rules of the game,
and free from hatred and malice.
The regulation must come
from within, not from without.
People must control themselves
through their own innate strength,
not get controlled through fear, or someone,
or desire for temporary gain.
Self-control promotes self-reliance, self-knowledge and self-advancement.
from a divine source
or football or tennis, and
if they become too eager
to defeat the opponent,
they start committing faults or fouls.
Then, even if they score a goal,
it will be not be declared as such;
may well be offside or out.
But if they stick to the game
and play it well, unaffected
by the atmosphere of rivalry
and lust for victory at all costs,
they are bound to win.
In a race, it is better to let
the horse go along gathering its own speed.
Do not compare and compete; that will cause a fall or slip.
This lesson has also to be taught to children --
that competition has to be healthy,
subordinated to the proper rules of the game,
and free from hatred and malice.
The regulation must come
from within, not from without.
People must control themselves
through their own innate strength,
not get controlled through fear, or someone,
or desire for temporary gain.
Self-control promotes self-reliance, self-knowledge and self-advancement.
from a divine source
Friday, May 25, 2007
The one that remains fearless will automatically develop a strong sense of reasoning and discrimination.
The one that remains fearless will,
automatically, develop a strong sense of reasoning and discrimination.
When the mind is put to rest,
the intelligence is able to work with its fullest potential.
Constant discrimination allows
one to develop a sense of inner purity.
As one climbs to the higher stages of purity,
one begins to experience the bliss of its contentment.
A pure heart will nourish
itself by its simple sweetness.
The wealth of purity directs one,
automatically, toward the life of the higher truth - God!
Slowly, a pure heart will begin
to see glimpses of the divine power.
Even the smallest glimpse
of the divine truth can increase
the hunger for the spiritual awakening in man.
Such hunger gives one
the strength to adhere only
to the pure ways so that his vision
of truth remains unobstructed.
Slowly, his steps come closer
and closer to the divine truth -
so much so, that the vision of the truth
slowly merges to become the reality of his own existence.
from a divine source
automatically, develop a strong sense of reasoning and discrimination.
When the mind is put to rest,
the intelligence is able to work with its fullest potential.
Constant discrimination allows
one to develop a sense of inner purity.
As one climbs to the higher stages of purity,
one begins to experience the bliss of its contentment.
A pure heart will nourish
itself by its simple sweetness.
The wealth of purity directs one,
automatically, toward the life of the higher truth - God!
Slowly, a pure heart will begin
to see glimpses of the divine power.
Even the smallest glimpse
of the divine truth can increase
the hunger for the spiritual awakening in man.
Such hunger gives one
the strength to adhere only
to the pure ways so that his vision
of truth remains unobstructed.
Slowly, his steps come closer
and closer to the divine truth -
so much so, that the vision of the truth
slowly merges to become the reality of his own existence.
from a divine source
Reaching God is the only reason of man's birth!
Misery --> fear --> mind's response -->
control the fear and ignore the mind's prompting --> how?
By realizing that when
one absorbs one fear,
it gives rise to several -->
by spiritual disciplines, divert from the thought process -->
Spiritual disciplines,
like prayer and meditation,
duty and service, rests the mind -->
When the mind is directed
and silenced, intellect awakes -->
one reasons with its power -
discriminates with its strength and moves
towards the direction of the right -->
Following and choosing
the right path gives one the sense of purity -
With purity, comes contentment and inner --> fulfillment.
Such contentment gives one
the will to open the inner -->
eye one experiences the bliss of divine powers -->
Such an experience leads
to developing a love for the truth -->
The closer to truth --> The closer to God -->
No distance between the absolute truth
and your existence gives rise to the power of the inner self -->
The self expresses itself,
fully, in this state and becomes the guide to every step -->
Constant communication
with the self gives one
the will power to reach its source --> God!
Reaching God is the only reason of man's birth!
from a divine source
control the fear and ignore the mind's prompting --> how?
By realizing that when
one absorbs one fear,
it gives rise to several -->
by spiritual disciplines, divert from the thought process -->
Spiritual disciplines,
like prayer and meditation,
duty and service, rests the mind -->
When the mind is directed
and silenced, intellect awakes -->
one reasons with its power -
discriminates with its strength and moves
towards the direction of the right -->
Following and choosing
the right path gives one the sense of purity -
With purity, comes contentment and inner --> fulfillment.
Such contentment gives one
the will to open the inner -->
eye one experiences the bliss of divine powers -->
Such an experience leads
to developing a love for the truth -->
The closer to truth --> The closer to God -->
No distance between the absolute truth
and your existence gives rise to the power of the inner self -->
The self expresses itself,
fully, in this state and becomes the guide to every step -->
Constant communication
with the self gives one
the will power to reach its source --> God!
Reaching God is the only reason of man's birth!
from a divine source
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Loving is a part of full believing.
Knowing is a part of the full experience
Learning is a part of the full knowing
Believing is a part of the full learning
Loving is a part of the full believing
Living is a part of the full love
And full love is the expression of the Living God!
Learning is a part of the full knowing
Believing is a part of the full learning
Loving is a part of the full believing
Living is a part of the full love
And full love is the expression of the Living God!
God has come to receive the wise one, to inspire the spiritual aspirer, to awaken the laze, to guide the lost, to lift the distressed and to embrace..
God has come to receive the wise one -
to inspire the spiritual aspirer - to awaken the lazy -
to guide the lost - to lift the distressed
and to embrace those that are rejected!
Remember, the Lord's mission will be fulfilled,
no matter what the circumstances!
At no time, do God rest -
God's work continues, for, if God was to stop,
even for a fraction of a moment,
man would shatter and break and the entire creation would face chaos!
Man, too, must sustain his life upon serving others -
only in that continuous dedication, will he receive
a glimpse of the true image!
from a divine source
to inspire the spiritual aspirer - to awaken the lazy -
to guide the lost - to lift the distressed
and to embrace those that are rejected!
Remember, the Lord's mission will be fulfilled,
no matter what the circumstances!
At no time, do God rest -
God's work continues, for, if God was to stop,
even for a fraction of a moment,
man would shatter and break and the entire creation would face chaos!
Man, too, must sustain his life upon serving others -
only in that continuous dedication, will he receive
a glimpse of the true image!
from a divine source
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Many people pray for peace...
Many people pray to God,
"I want peace."
There are three words in this statement.
Remove two words: "I" (ego) and "want" (desires),
then what remains is peace.
If you overcome ego and desire,
you will have peace.
It is only moral and spiritual education
which can confer such peace.
Modern education represents "Split of Love."
One should have both moral education and spiritual knowledge.
Modern education
produces only "learned fools."
It does not produce wise men
who can meet life calmly and bravely.
Its products know how to fill themselves with information,
device tools or handle them for the destruction of fellowmen
or cater to the whims of the senses,
but they are helpless to meet the crisis of death -
a crisis that is inevitable.
from a divine source
"I want peace."
There are three words in this statement.
Remove two words: "I" (ego) and "want" (desires),
then what remains is peace.
If you overcome ego and desire,
you will have peace.
It is only moral and spiritual education
which can confer such peace.
Modern education represents "Split of Love."
One should have both moral education and spiritual knowledge.
Modern education
produces only "learned fools."
It does not produce wise men
who can meet life calmly and bravely.
Its products know how to fill themselves with information,
device tools or handle them for the destruction of fellowmen
or cater to the whims of the senses,
but they are helpless to meet the crisis of death -
a crisis that is inevitable.
from a divine source
That one that sails the boat in the ocean is fully aware of the ups and downs of the waves..
Realize that the one
that sails the boat in the ocean
is fully aware of the ups and downs of the waves.
Yet, using his skills
and direction of the wind,
he glides upon the water and
enjoys the peace that emanates from his own self.
In the same way,
one must realize that life,
too, comes with the mighty waves,
but by using one's inner strength
and the guidance of his own divinity,
he can sail across the challenges of time
and fate and can experience the bliss that
emanates from the self, for it has been
allowed to express itself, fully.
Keep the boat balanced well
by keeping the senses - its emotions and passions, well under control.
from a divine source
that sails the boat in the ocean
is fully aware of the ups and downs of the waves.
Yet, using his skills
and direction of the wind,
he glides upon the water and
enjoys the peace that emanates from his own self.
In the same way,
one must realize that life,
too, comes with the mighty waves,
but by using one's inner strength
and the guidance of his own divinity,
he can sail across the challenges of time
and fate and can experience the bliss that
emanates from the self, for it has been
allowed to express itself, fully.
Keep the boat balanced well
by keeping the senses - its emotions and passions, well under control.
from a divine source
Monday, May 21, 2007
Imagine the calamity man would face if God would fulfill his every whim and desire!
Imagine the calamity man would face,
if God would fulfill his every whim and desire!!
He, My child, would lose
his complete direction of life
and like a beast would stay in hiding,
with the fear that each one that passes him
is in search of him so that he can attack him
and take away the treasure that he, himself, is fearful to use.
What use is that jewel
that looks the best in the treasure box?
If one is not able to adorn it and share it,
then, however rare the stone, whatever its value, in reality,
it has given you the fear of having it - hiding it - maintaining it and guarding it.
Desire is the wish of possessing,
and once one possesses it, it,
automatically, creates the evil fear
that makes it difficult for one's own use.
Hence, desire is nothing
but the state of the biggest poverty,
for it takes from you the inner strength -
it steals your stability -
it takes away from you every moment of rest -
it leaves you energiless, fatigued and mentally disabled -
the only thing it can ever give you is anxiety,
fear, worry, hatred, anger, bitterness, greed, jealously and envy!
from a divine source
if God would fulfill his every whim and desire!!
He, My child, would lose
his complete direction of life
and like a beast would stay in hiding,
with the fear that each one that passes him
is in search of him so that he can attack him
and take away the treasure that he, himself, is fearful to use.
What use is that jewel
that looks the best in the treasure box?
If one is not able to adorn it and share it,
then, however rare the stone, whatever its value, in reality,
it has given you the fear of having it - hiding it - maintaining it and guarding it.
Desire is the wish of possessing,
and once one possesses it, it,
automatically, creates the evil fear
that makes it difficult for one's own use.
Hence, desire is nothing
but the state of the biggest poverty,
for it takes from you the inner strength -
it steals your stability -
it takes away from you every moment of rest -
it leaves you energiless, fatigued and mentally disabled -
the only thing it can ever give you is anxiety,
fear, worry, hatred, anger, bitterness, greed, jealously and envy!
from a divine source
Flowers of gratitude...
FLOWER OF GRATITUDE
Petal by petal …..
stem by stem,where,
oh where, do I begin?
One is for YOU my Lord,
who gives His everlasting love to all.
Two is for the little things
that all Your kindness brings.
Three is for the gift of life,
through the good times and the strife.
Four is for God's family so dear,
both those that are far and near.
Five is for the blessings we reap,
moments close to our hearts we keep.
Six is for food, fun and friends,
the joy that they bring never ends.
Seven is for a nice warm bed,
knowing there's a roof safely over my head.
Eight is for every brand new day
and for the moments in which we pray.
Nine is for how I can always depend
on how God's blessings never really end !
from a divine source
Petal by petal …..
stem by stem,where,
oh where, do I begin?
One is for YOU my Lord,
who gives His everlasting love to all.
Two is for the little things
that all Your kindness brings.
Three is for the gift of life,
through the good times and the strife.
Four is for God's family so dear,
both those that are far and near.
Five is for the blessings we reap,
moments close to our hearts we keep.
Six is for food, fun and friends,
the joy that they bring never ends.
Seven is for a nice warm bed,
knowing there's a roof safely over my head.
Eight is for every brand new day
and for the moments in which we pray.
Nine is for how I can always depend
on how God's blessings never really end !
from a divine source
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Repetitive thoughts that merely invoke fear must be cast out!
Repetitive thoughts that
merely invoke fear must be cast out!
Deal with the thought
by matching its weakness
with your inner strength.
Challenge every weak thought
by immersing yourself in acts
that emanate with the inner will power.
Do not nourish a weak thought,
even for a second.
Not only must you face it
and fight it, but you must prove to it
that its thinking is unnatural and foreign to your language.
Remind it that you speak only the truth -
remind it that you see only the real -
remind it that you can feel only love.
Such constant reminders
will shame it from its hopeless instigation!
from a divine source
merely invoke fear must be cast out!
Deal with the thought
by matching its weakness
with your inner strength.
Challenge every weak thought
by immersing yourself in acts
that emanate with the inner will power.
Do not nourish a weak thought,
even for a second.
Not only must you face it
and fight it, but you must prove to it
that its thinking is unnatural and foreign to your language.
Remind it that you speak only the truth -
remind it that you see only the real -
remind it that you can feel only love.
Such constant reminders
will shame it from its hopeless instigation!
from a divine source
Confidence comes when one sees his own self as the wheel that steers the direction of his life..
Confidence comes,
when one sees his own self
as the wheel that steers the direction of his life.
Foresee the threats,
only so that you develop
the courage to clear the thorns in your path.
For how long, My child,
will you stand rooted to the ground
in your fear for the challenge ahead!
Live the life of self discipline,
and you will be able to conquer every fear.
Practice developing
the restraint that will prevent
you from acting against the nature of the true self.
Such continuous control will,
eventually, stop one from reacting,
impulsively, and in fact, will develop
the inner maturity that will allow one
to review his response, several times,
before he approves to react in the appropriate manner!
Such control comes, easily,
once one has begun to love
and respect the nature of the self,
for in the wish, lies the laziest of all efforts.
Realize, My child, that one can be,
only when one knows that he already is!
from a divine source
when one sees his own self
as the wheel that steers the direction of his life.
Foresee the threats,
only so that you develop
the courage to clear the thorns in your path.
For how long, My child,
will you stand rooted to the ground
in your fear for the challenge ahead!
Live the life of self discipline,
and you will be able to conquer every fear.
Practice developing
the restraint that will prevent
you from acting against the nature of the true self.
Such continuous control will,
eventually, stop one from reacting,
impulsively, and in fact, will develop
the inner maturity that will allow one
to review his response, several times,
before he approves to react in the appropriate manner!
Such control comes, easily,
once one has begun to love
and respect the nature of the self,
for in the wish, lies the laziest of all efforts.
Realize, My child, that one can be,
only when one knows that he already is!
from a divine source
Worry today and you will be unprepared for tomorrow!
Worry, today, and you will be
unprepared for tomorrow.
Most live their lives
in the "fear of doing"
and hence, lose the conception
of the value that time holds.
One loses time in
imaginations and suppositions,
and in this state of complete hysteria,
the reality of life, itself, passes them by.
Little do they realize,
that the golden opportunity
is simply what one makes time to be.
Do not wait endlessly
for life to make the turning point.
Realize, My child,
that you are the traveler -
it is you that chooses the road and direction -
it is you that must make the effort
and the necessary arrangements for a smooth journey -
it is you that must remember your chosen, final destination.
Life is simply the road
that allows you to tread your feet
upon itself and accepts the burden
of the worldly luggage that you choose to carry.
Hence, you, My sweet,
are the artist that makes his inspiration
express as the true masterpiece!
Remember,
life becomes the masterpiece,
when your self becomes the eternal guide and its loving Master.
Be disciplined, and express
only the nature of the true self within you,
and life will project the image of the inner beauty!
Read the above several times and try to understand what the message holds... from a divine source
unprepared for tomorrow.
Most live their lives
in the "fear of doing"
and hence, lose the conception
of the value that time holds.
One loses time in
imaginations and suppositions,
and in this state of complete hysteria,
the reality of life, itself, passes them by.
Little do they realize,
that the golden opportunity
is simply what one makes time to be.
Do not wait endlessly
for life to make the turning point.
Realize, My child,
that you are the traveler -
it is you that chooses the road and direction -
it is you that must make the effort
and the necessary arrangements for a smooth journey -
it is you that must remember your chosen, final destination.
Life is simply the road
that allows you to tread your feet
upon itself and accepts the burden
of the worldly luggage that you choose to carry.
Hence, you, My sweet,
are the artist that makes his inspiration
express as the true masterpiece!
Remember,
life becomes the masterpiece,
when your self becomes the eternal guide and its loving Master.
Be disciplined, and express
only the nature of the true self within you,
and life will project the image of the inner beauty!
Read the above several times and try to understand what the message holds... from a divine source
Friday, May 18, 2007
Be enthusiastic, not only at the time the work is undertaken, but one must be motivated and inspired to complete his spiritual journey..
Be enthusiastic,
not only at the time the work is undertaken,
but one must find the motivation and inspiration
to stand erect throughout the struggle in his spiritual journey.
Know, My child,
that inspiration to love
the holy work is self created.
Do not, ever,
depend upon an outer source
to elevate your spirits, or else,
you will face the ups and downs of elation and depressions -
Have complete faith
in the purity of the self
and it will be the Master Inspirer.
Peace will come,
only when one realizes
that the self within is self-sufficient.
It is only dependence
that makes one a victim of fears,
attachments, and makes one less confident.
Rely only upon the inner strength -
the inner wisdom - the inner will,
and you will complete the journey with much more ease.
from a divine source
not only at the time the work is undertaken,
but one must find the motivation and inspiration
to stand erect throughout the struggle in his spiritual journey.
Know, My child,
that inspiration to love
the holy work is self created.
Do not, ever,
depend upon an outer source
to elevate your spirits, or else,
you will face the ups and downs of elation and depressions -
Have complete faith
in the purity of the self
and it will be the Master Inspirer.
Peace will come,
only when one realizes
that the self within is self-sufficient.
It is only dependence
that makes one a victim of fears,
attachments, and makes one less confident.
Rely only upon the inner strength -
the inner wisdom - the inner will,
and you will complete the journey with much more ease.
from a divine source
The Lord alone is aware of the Plan, for He is the Plan!
The Lord alone
is aware of the Plan,
for He is the Plan!
You see only
a part of the play
on the stage and
so it is all very confused.
When the entire story is unfolded,
then you will appreciate His Plan,
not until then; for that, you have
to get behind the screen of Truth,
the deluding power, and contact the Director Himself.
While you are an actor
on the stage reciting your role,
you cannot grasp the inner meaning
of the entire play which has the 'world'
as the stage and 'ages' as the duration.
from a divine source
is aware of the Plan,
for He is the Plan!
You see only
a part of the play
on the stage and
so it is all very confused.
When the entire story is unfolded,
then you will appreciate His Plan,
not until then; for that, you have
to get behind the screen of Truth,
the deluding power, and contact the Director Himself.
While you are an actor
on the stage reciting your role,
you cannot grasp the inner meaning
of the entire play which has the 'world'
as the stage and 'ages' as the duration.
from a divine source
Nervousness is nothing but the cruel play of the mind upon you..
Nervousness is nothing
but the cruel play of the mind upon you.
Make the attempt,
and thereby, crush the fears.
It is much better
to face rejection than to live with its fear.
Sometimes, success comes
easily into your lap - at other times,
it teaches you the lesson of true life
and makes you stronger.
Failure, itself,
is a part of the success,
for its fall gives one the will power
to be perfect the next time.
Pure efforts is never wasted -
at one point it will merge with
the Will of the Divine Force.
Learn by your experiences,
and live by its perfect wisdom!
from a divine source
but the cruel play of the mind upon you.
Make the attempt,
and thereby, crush the fears.
It is much better
to face rejection than to live with its fear.
Sometimes, success comes
easily into your lap - at other times,
it teaches you the lesson of true life
and makes you stronger.
Failure, itself,
is a part of the success,
for its fall gives one the will power
to be perfect the next time.
Pure efforts is never wasted -
at one point it will merge with
the Will of the Divine Force.
Learn by your experiences,
and live by its perfect wisdom!
from a divine source
The Little Candle
Once upon a time a little candle stood in a room filled with other candles, most of them much larger and much more beautiful than she was. Some were ornate and some were rather simple, like herself. Some were white, some were blue, some were pink, some were green. She had no idea why she was there, and the other candles made her feel rather small and insignificant.
When the sun went down and the room began to get dark, she noticed a large man walking toward her with a ball of fire on a stick. She suddenly realized that the man was going to set her on fire. No, no!! she cried, Aaaaagghhh! Donʼt burn me, please! But she knew that she could not be heard and prepared for the pain that would surely follow.
To her surprise, the room filled with light. She wondered where it came from since the man had extinguished his fire stick. To her delight, she realized that the light came from herself.
Then the man struck another fire stick and, one by one, lit the other candles in the room. Each one gave out the same light that she did.
During the next few hours, she noticed that, slowly, her wax began to flow. She became aware that she would soon die. With this realization came a sense of why she had been created. Perhaps my purpose on earth is to give out light until I die, she mused. And thatʼs exactly what she did.
Lord created you and I to produce light in a dark world. Like that little candle, we all can produce the same amount of light, no matter how small we are or what color we might be. But we canʼt produce light until we receive it from an outside source. That source is Lord, the light of the world.
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When the sun went down and the room began to get dark, she noticed a large man walking toward her with a ball of fire on a stick. She suddenly realized that the man was going to set her on fire. No, no!! she cried, Aaaaagghhh! Donʼt burn me, please! But she knew that she could not be heard and prepared for the pain that would surely follow.
To her surprise, the room filled with light. She wondered where it came from since the man had extinguished his fire stick. To her delight, she realized that the light came from herself.
Then the man struck another fire stick and, one by one, lit the other candles in the room. Each one gave out the same light that she did.
During the next few hours, she noticed that, slowly, her wax began to flow. She became aware that she would soon die. With this realization came a sense of why she had been created. Perhaps my purpose on earth is to give out light until I die, she mused. And thatʼs exactly what she did.
Lord created you and I to produce light in a dark world. Like that little candle, we all can produce the same amount of light, no matter how small we are or what color we might be. But we canʼt produce light until we receive it from an outside source. That source is Lord, the light of the world.
from a divine source
Thursday, May 17, 2007
You, my child are in the fold of Divine Love..
The Lord, Himself, has come
To lift you in so many ways
At times,
He will give to take away the fears,
At other times,
He will take to give you the
experience of the inner strength.
Thus, do not anticipate His Ways, ever
You, My child, are in the fold of Divine Love.
With the eyes of purity and selflessness
You will see that in whatever He does
There is only love - only truth.
Yes! The Lord has come to protect your life
From your own faulty choosing!
Hence, see the fall as not the pain
But simply as the ground that will hold you down
Until you remember
The way to rise!
And once the will comes to arise and awaken
His Divine strength will envelop you,
embrace you and will elevate you
For you to seek the glory
Of the truth of your own divine existence!
from a divine source
To lift you in so many ways
At times,
He will give to take away the fears,
At other times,
He will take to give you the
experience of the inner strength.
Thus, do not anticipate His Ways, ever
You, My child, are in the fold of Divine Love.
With the eyes of purity and selflessness
You will see that in whatever He does
There is only love - only truth.
Yes! The Lord has come to protect your life
From your own faulty choosing!
Hence, see the fall as not the pain
But simply as the ground that will hold you down
Until you remember
The way to rise!
And once the will comes to arise and awaken
His Divine strength will envelop you,
embrace you and will elevate you
For you to seek the glory
Of the truth of your own divine existence!
from a divine source
The tongue exemplifies sacrifice....
The tongue exemplifies sacrifice.
When it tastes sweet delicacies,
it sends them to the stomach.
But if the item is bitter,
the tongue at once spits it out.
Not merely that,
the tongue conducts itself
in the most honourable manner.
It does not step
out of its house (mouth)
under any circumstances.
It does all its work
without crossing its limits.
While all other senses
do only one work each,
the tongue alone has the capacity
to do two types of work, namely, to taste and to speak.
That is why one has to
exercise proper control
over the tongue lest
it should indulge in sinful activities
like talking ill of others.
In times of anger,
observe silence.
Our ancients taught:
talk less, work more.
The lesser you speak,
the purer your heart remains.
from a divine source
When it tastes sweet delicacies,
it sends them to the stomach.
But if the item is bitter,
the tongue at once spits it out.
Not merely that,
the tongue conducts itself
in the most honourable manner.
It does not step
out of its house (mouth)
under any circumstances.
It does all its work
without crossing its limits.
While all other senses
do only one work each,
the tongue alone has the capacity
to do two types of work, namely, to taste and to speak.
That is why one has to
exercise proper control
over the tongue lest
it should indulge in sinful activities
like talking ill of others.
In times of anger,
observe silence.
Our ancients taught:
talk less, work more.
The lesser you speak,
the purer your heart remains.
from a divine source
Conquer jealousy and you can conquer your sense!
Wherever there is jealousy
there will also be hatred,
and whenever hatred is visible
you will find jealousy lurking invisibly behind.
Hatred takes on a particular form.
It manifests itself in various ways.
For jealousy there is no form;
it remains hidden under the surface.
It has been said that
there is no person in the world
who does not suffer from some jealousy;
there will be at least a small tendency
towards jealousy in every person.
Conquer Jealousy and you can Conquer Anything.
To protect the
good name of your family
you must remain alert and
aware of others' needs;
this requires sense-control.
If you do not
have sense control,
you become arrogant.
One who is arrogant
and devoid of sense-control
is nothing but a demon.
If you want to practice
and protect your true self,
you have to develop sense-control.
For everything worthwhile in life,
sense-control is very important.
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there will also be hatred,
and whenever hatred is visible
you will find jealousy lurking invisibly behind.
Hatred takes on a particular form.
It manifests itself in various ways.
For jealousy there is no form;
it remains hidden under the surface.
It has been said that
there is no person in the world
who does not suffer from some jealousy;
there will be at least a small tendency
towards jealousy in every person.
Conquer Jealousy and you can Conquer Anything.
To protect the
good name of your family
you must remain alert and
aware of others' needs;
this requires sense-control.
If you do not
have sense control,
you become arrogant.
One who is arrogant
and devoid of sense-control
is nothing but a demon.
If you want to practice
and protect your true self,
you have to develop sense-control.
For everything worthwhile in life,
sense-control is very important.
from a divine source
Man are themselves carrying a weapon of self-destruction and trives in the lap of evil... heed and change!
Man, in his pursuit
for the golden worldly riches,
has adapted to living the heartless life.
Driven by selfish desires,
motivated by greed and competitiveness,
he does not hesitate to slander each one of his brothers.
With little or no compassion,
he walks the path of life,
himself frightened by his own beastly behavior.
In trying to
justify his every wrong,
he envelops himself in a cloud of denial,
making every mistake purposely blurry
to the God given perfect sense of discrimination.
Carrying the weapon of self destruction,
he, himself, pitifully ends another life, once again, in the lap of evil!
Stop before it is too late...
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for the golden worldly riches,
has adapted to living the heartless life.
Driven by selfish desires,
motivated by greed and competitiveness,
he does not hesitate to slander each one of his brothers.
With little or no compassion,
he walks the path of life,
himself frightened by his own beastly behavior.
In trying to
justify his every wrong,
he envelops himself in a cloud of denial,
making every mistake purposely blurry
to the God given perfect sense of discrimination.
Carrying the weapon of self destruction,
he, himself, pitifully ends another life, once again, in the lap of evil!
Stop before it is too late...
from a divine source
Specially dedicated to all Mothers of Mankind..
Let these fragrant lovely roses fill our mum's bedroom...
Let these wonderful colours of roses wake up our mum's failing eyesight..
Hopefully that these beauty of nature will stir an awakening of love...
Hopefully that these beauty of nature will add many smiles to their lips..
Mum, we love you..
Mum, we will love you..
Mum, we are your love...
Mum, till the end of days, we will love you still....
Mom's Love is BEST...
Here are some bouquets of flowers for mummy dear...
She might not be the first one to view them,
She might not be the first one to understand what I wrote...
But she is the first one whom I will love...
Here are some scribbles that she might not understand..
She had spent so much time encouraging us, to study hard..
She had spent so much time looking after us, to make us healthy...
But she couldn't understand all what I have wrote..
She had made us understand before she could....
She had made us love before we know...
She had dried our tears before we understand..
She had comforted us before we appreciate...
She is our wonderful mother...
In our distress, we cry out for her...
In our worries, we seek her out...
But who will she cry and seek when in need...
Our mother, our dearest mother...
It is not only on Mother Day that we show our love..
It is not only cash or commodities or gold she need..
It is not only today or tomorrow that we need her...
Only when we become mothers ourselves that we understand more..
Only when we become fathers ourselves that we understand more...
So, what is your direction of love?
So, how should you show your mum your love?
She might not be the first one to view them,
She might not be the first one to understand what I wrote...
But she is the first one whom I will love...
Here are some scribbles that she might not understand..
She had spent so much time encouraging us, to study hard..
She had spent so much time looking after us, to make us healthy...
But she couldn't understand all what I have wrote..
She had made us understand before she could....
She had made us love before we know...
She had dried our tears before we understand..
She had comforted us before we appreciate...
She is our wonderful mother...
In our distress, we cry out for her...
In our worries, we seek her out...
But who will she cry and seek when in need...
Our mother, our dearest mother...
It is not only on Mother Day that we show our love..
It is not only cash or commodities or gold she need..
It is not only today or tomorrow that we need her...
Only when we become mothers ourselves that we understand more..
Only when we become fathers ourselves that we understand more...
So, what is your direction of love?
So, how should you show your mum your love?
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Mums are like God..
MOMS ARE LIKE GOD
Jewish proverb: God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.
Mildred B. Vermont: Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love.
Chinese Proverb:There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
T. DeWitt Talmage: Mother – that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries.
Oscar Wilde:All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That's his.
William Ross Wallace:The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.
Abraham Lincoln:All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.
Will S. Adkin:"Don't aim to be an earthly saint, with eyes fixed on a star, Just try to be the fellow that your Mother thinks you are."
Jill Bennett: Never marry a man who hates his mother, because he'll end up hating you.
Leon Blum:"When a woman is twenty, a child deforms her; when she is thirty, he preserves her; and when forty, he makes her young again."
Pearl S. Buck:"Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same - and most mothers kiss and scold together."
A late Happy Mother's Day from Lucy
Jewish proverb: God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.
Mildred B. Vermont: Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love.
Chinese Proverb:There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
T. DeWitt Talmage: Mother – that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries.
Oscar Wilde:All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That's his.
William Ross Wallace:The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.
Abraham Lincoln:All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.
Will S. Adkin:"Don't aim to be an earthly saint, with eyes fixed on a star, Just try to be the fellow that your Mother thinks you are."
Jill Bennett: Never marry a man who hates his mother, because he'll end up hating you.
Leon Blum:"When a woman is twenty, a child deforms her; when she is thirty, he preserves her; and when forty, he makes her young again."
Pearl S. Buck:"Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same - and most mothers kiss and scold together."
A late Happy Mother's Day from Lucy
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Yellow, green, white, orange, red... yummy yummy..good natural foods..
What is your hobby? Do you have eating as part of your hobby? Let's take a look at all these delicious greens and juicy friuts and vegetables. One thing I can assure you is that these fruits and vegetables are extremely beneficial to our health...And our breathe won't stink!
Humble are those who are laden with the fruits of success..
Humble are those who bore and are laden with the fruits of success, they are those who will tell you that life is no bed of roses, but must have the strength to hold the fruits with tough branches.... and never giving up!
The feeling of elation and depression comes as one is affected, continuously by external influences..
The feeling of elation
and depression comes
as one is affected, continuously,
by external influences.
A weak mind
becomes the victim
to every circumstance it faces.
Such instability
makes one experience
the ups and downs of moods.
Moods arise,
when one is not able
to keep the synchrony
between one's thoughts,
one's true feelings and one's actions.
The broken link
between them causes
the lost one to react with
an exaggerated expression
that is unnatural to the nature of the true self, within.
from a divine source
and depression comes
as one is affected, continuously,
by external influences.
A weak mind
becomes the victim
to every circumstance it faces.
Such instability
makes one experience
the ups and downs of moods.
Moods arise,
when one is not able
to keep the synchrony
between one's thoughts,
one's true feelings and one's actions.
The broken link
between them causes
the lost one to react with
an exaggerated expression
that is unnatural to the nature of the true self, within.
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Why should we not be negative?
Negativity comes,
only when one has lost the strength
to keep his vision focused upon the truth of the self.
Those that keep themselves
closely associated with the desires
of the mind will act and react only
to fulfill its fickle wishes,
leaving the true guide within to despair and pity yet,
another of your coming fall.
Being moody, My child,
is simply not being able to be one-self.
Tell Me, My dear,
what in this world is that worthy -
that intimidates you to forcefully be another,
giving you the gift of misery, hurt and
several moments of burning repentance.
No, My child!
Nothing is worth wearing the mask!
Be yourself, always!
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only when one has lost the strength
to keep his vision focused upon the truth of the self.
Those that keep themselves
closely associated with the desires
of the mind will act and react only
to fulfill its fickle wishes,
leaving the true guide within to despair and pity yet,
another of your coming fall.
Being moody, My child,
is simply not being able to be one-self.
Tell Me, My dear,
what in this world is that worthy -
that intimidates you to forcefully be another,
giving you the gift of misery, hurt and
several moments of burning repentance.
No, My child!
Nothing is worth wearing the mask!
Be yourself, always!
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Every failure comes with a golden message..
Every failure comes with a golden message.
Learn from it, instead of being bitter or angry with life.
No one can take from you
what the Lord has bestowed upon you,
except your own foolishness of self-pity.
Negative emotions and passions
will bury you in the dirt of impurity deeper and deeper.
Stay strong, O child of God, -
hide the tears with the smiles of faith.
Remember that your sense
of direction is much stronger
than the gusty winds of the storm.
Playtime is over -
work time has now come!
Work hard with time -
Work sincerely with life,
and you will surely see the "Play of God"!
from a divine source
Learn from it, instead of being bitter or angry with life.
No one can take from you
what the Lord has bestowed upon you,
except your own foolishness of self-pity.
Negative emotions and passions
will bury you in the dirt of impurity deeper and deeper.
Stay strong, O child of God, -
hide the tears with the smiles of faith.
Remember that your sense
of direction is much stronger
than the gusty winds of the storm.
Playtime is over -
work time has now come!
Work hard with time -
Work sincerely with life,
and you will surely see the "Play of God"!
from a divine source
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Some sleep longer than others, some are alert..
Some sleep longer
than others -some are alert,
even when they are asleep -some wake up,
only to drown in another dark slumber -
some wake up,
never to sleep,
ever again -some have already
awakened,
and inspire to wake another -
and some have never slept,
for they have stayed awake to protect
those who partially or fully sleep -
it is only for their true prayers
during the dark night
that the sun promises to rise
for each sleeping soul.
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than others -some are alert,
even when they are asleep -some wake up,
only to drown in another dark slumber -
some wake up,
never to sleep,
ever again -some have already
awakened,
and inspire to wake another -
and some have never slept,
for they have stayed awake to protect
those who partially or fully sleep -
it is only for their true prayers
during the dark night
that the sun promises to rise
for each sleeping soul.
from a divine source
Remember that our body is fragile, but we are unbreakable!
Remember, always,
that the body is fragile -
you are unbreakable!
The mind can be weak
with unfocused thoughts -
you are the power of that strength
that has the control over all!
Life can turn with time -
you can make time turn to make
your chosen life with God come true!
Death can take away
from you the body
but not the spirit of life.
Know that
The might of time
Can change your life
But never you!
Let fear go, let faith come
And let it bring with it
The power of the inner will
That shakes the hands of time!
Only you can make the life perfect
You, My child, have the key to the Master
For you are the knowledge of God
That has come to live its brilliance.
from a divine source
that the body is fragile -
you are unbreakable!
The mind can be weak
with unfocused thoughts -
you are the power of that strength
that has the control over all!
Life can turn with time -
you can make time turn to make
your chosen life with God come true!
Death can take away
from you the body
but not the spirit of life.
Know that
The might of time
Can change your life
But never you!
Let fear go, let faith come
And let it bring with it
The power of the inner will
That shakes the hands of time!
Only you can make the life perfect
You, My child, have the key to the Master
For you are the knowledge of God
That has come to live its brilliance.
from a divine source
Monday, May 7, 2007
Life is precious to all...
Life is precious to all -
even the most terminally sick fight to revive it.
Why does each living being
battle to preserve
and protect this gift of life?
Only because,
this spark lights the fire
to love God and shows one
the golden light of eternity.
from a divine source
even the most terminally sick fight to revive it.
Why does each living being
battle to preserve
and protect this gift of life?
Only because,
this spark lights the fire
to love God and shows one
the golden light of eternity.
from a divine source
Beyond sharing, comes the sacrifice in which one takes from another all his pain and gives him, in return, his pure self, completely.
Beyond sharing,
comes the sacrifice,
in which one takes from another
all his pain and gives him, in return,
his pure self, completely -
Yes! The sacrifice,
in which, one not only wipes the tears
and embraces the wrong doer,
but walks with himi
n his journey of repentance,s
hielding him from the whip of
by laying one's own back over his -in that body, My child,
God will descend and will make it the shrine
where peace, joy, and bliss
will take its eternal birth.
from a divine source
comes the sacrifice,
in which one takes from another
all his pain and gives him, in return,
his pure self, completely -
Yes! The sacrifice,
in which, one not only wipes the tears
and embraces the wrong doer,
but walks with himi
n his journey of repentance,s
hielding him from the whip of
by laying one's own back over his -in that body, My child,
God will descend and will make it the shrine
where peace, joy, and bliss
will take its eternal birth.
from a divine source
Evil is discrete, is subtle, is evasive...
Evil, My child, is discrete -
it is subtle - it is evasive.
It is never obvious,
and it makes itself unknown
to the one it becomes a part of.
Hence, Be aware!
Be conscious to the feeling
of discomfort that one experiences,
when evil circles, silently, around.
Do not dismiss
that feeling of discomfort as imaginary.
Keep the defense system always alert!
Keep the focus inward. Let not the mind divert, even for a split second.
Let the intellect always be on guard.
The perseverance of keeping
the inner purity must continue, without a moment rest.
Life is not what you wish.
The outcome of life depends
upon one's self control.
Hence, control the thoughts
by using the will power of the life energy,
and make the mind the bank,
where one deposits his entire life savings - Peace! Peace! Peace!
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it is subtle - it is evasive.
It is never obvious,
and it makes itself unknown
to the one it becomes a part of.
Hence, Be aware!
Be conscious to the feeling
of discomfort that one experiences,
when evil circles, silently, around.
Do not dismiss
that feeling of discomfort as imaginary.
Keep the defense system always alert!
Keep the focus inward. Let not the mind divert, even for a split second.
Let the intellect always be on guard.
The perseverance of keeping
the inner purity must continue, without a moment rest.
Life is not what you wish.
The outcome of life depends
upon one's self control.
Hence, control the thoughts
by using the will power of the life energy,
and make the mind the bank,
where one deposits his entire life savings - Peace! Peace! Peace!
from a divine source
The mind that is unsupervised can bring unimaginable destruction..
The mind that is unsupervised
can bring unimaginable destruction.
Hence, the intellect, like the filter,
must scrutinize and eliminate every impure thought
that attempts to make its home in you.
Remember, a bad thought cannot enter,
until it has slowly conditioned you to its weak state.
There is no way
a bad thought can be spontaneous,
for your true nature is only good - only pure.
Hence, it first taints you
with the seed of bad feelings.
It distorts your inner vision,
breaking the bliss of the meditative silence
and forces you to look outward.
Once the focus is removed,
the mind loses its direction - its contentment.
Then, with the
deceitful disguise
of a loving mother,
it reaches to enwrap
the confusion of the mind with its evil intent.
In such a weak state,
the impure thought makes
its way with the pretense of innocence,
and lodges itself, letting the owner believe t
hat its presence is truly his only weapon and security, now!
from a divine source
can bring unimaginable destruction.
Hence, the intellect, like the filter,
must scrutinize and eliminate every impure thought
that attempts to make its home in you.
Remember, a bad thought cannot enter,
until it has slowly conditioned you to its weak state.
There is no way
a bad thought can be spontaneous,
for your true nature is only good - only pure.
Hence, it first taints you
with the seed of bad feelings.
It distorts your inner vision,
breaking the bliss of the meditative silence
and forces you to look outward.
Once the focus is removed,
the mind loses its direction - its contentment.
Then, with the
deceitful disguise
of a loving mother,
it reaches to enwrap
the confusion of the mind with its evil intent.
In such a weak state,
the impure thought makes
its way with the pretense of innocence,
and lodges itself, letting the owner believe t
hat its presence is truly his only weapon and security, now!
from a divine source
How does meditation help one's body, mind and soul?
How does meditation help one’s body, mind and soul?
Meditation brings rest to your body.
Most diseases are psychosomatic.
When a child wants to avoid the exams he can simulate a fever.
When you say
you are tired you become tired.
The reverse is also true.
When you say I am doing fine,
everything is allright with me –
then the power of your mind will heal you.
This is possible only if you
have learnt meditation.
The breath is the wall between the body and mind.
The breath brings harmony between the body and mind.
When your mind is wandering the best
way to calm it down is through breath control.
By breathing in a particular way the
mind becomes quiet.
In the heat of your anger,
if you take a couple of deep breaths,
the anger will go away.
When you blow the breath out,
you breathe out anger too.
This is true with
all negative emotions
such as lust and greed.
Meditation benefits not
only yourself, but also those around you.
Meditation creates
a new society with people
who are creative and productive.
from a divine source
Meditation brings rest to your body.
Most diseases are psychosomatic.
When a child wants to avoid the exams he can simulate a fever.
When you say
you are tired you become tired.
The reverse is also true.
When you say I am doing fine,
everything is allright with me –
then the power of your mind will heal you.
This is possible only if you
have learnt meditation.
The breath is the wall between the body and mind.
The breath brings harmony between the body and mind.
When your mind is wandering the best
way to calm it down is through breath control.
By breathing in a particular way the
mind becomes quiet.
In the heat of your anger,
if you take a couple of deep breaths,
the anger will go away.
When you blow the breath out,
you breathe out anger too.
This is true with
all negative emotions
such as lust and greed.
Meditation benefits not
only yourself, but also those around you.
Meditation creates
a new society with people
who are creative and productive.
from a divine source
9 Most Important Things..
9 Most Important Things...
LOVE:The Special Feeling That Makes You Feel Warm and Wonderful.
RESPECT:Treating Others As Well As You Would Like To Be Treated.
APPRECIATION:To Be Grateful For All The Good Things Life Has To Offer.
HAPPINESS:Choosing To Be Happy Each & Every Moment…. And Reflecting It In Your Smile.
FORGIVENESS:The Ability To Let Things Be Without Anger.
SHARING:The Joy Of Giving Without Thought Of Receiving.
HONESTY:The Quality Of Always Telling The Truth.
INTEGRITY:The Purity Of Doing What's Right, And Harmonising Your Thoughts With Your Words And Actions, No Matter What.
COMPASSION:The Essence Of Feeling Another's Pain, While Easing Their Hurt.
PEACE:The Reward For Living The 9 Most Important Things.
Remain Blessed!
from a divine source
LOVE:The Special Feeling That Makes You Feel Warm and Wonderful.
RESPECT:Treating Others As Well As You Would Like To Be Treated.
APPRECIATION:To Be Grateful For All The Good Things Life Has To Offer.
HAPPINESS:Choosing To Be Happy Each & Every Moment…. And Reflecting It In Your Smile.
FORGIVENESS:The Ability To Let Things Be Without Anger.
SHARING:The Joy Of Giving Without Thought Of Receiving.
HONESTY:The Quality Of Always Telling The Truth.
INTEGRITY:The Purity Of Doing What's Right, And Harmonising Your Thoughts With Your Words And Actions, No Matter What.
COMPASSION:The Essence Of Feeling Another's Pain, While Easing Their Hurt.
PEACE:The Reward For Living The 9 Most Important Things.
Remain Blessed!
from a divine source