At times there is a weak spot, something you do not want to see about your character. The way to discover it is through others. They are the mirrors that reflect your personality. If something bothers you about someone, you are recognizing an attitude that is actually within you. When you feel it does not affect you and you can respond calmly, it means that this weakness is no longer in you.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
There is an immaculate eternal and constant space within you hidden under different appearances. In that space there is only peace, love and wisdom. Let go and free yourself from the layers that cover that space and you will uncover the secret of life of fullness.
It is easy to create new things, change places or do something different. To sustain that sense of newness that creates enthusiasm is more difficult. The secret of newness in life is not to do new things constantly, but to see everything you do with new eyes, new insights
and a new perspective.
It is said that the mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy. At every moment we have the opportunity to choose our company: thoughts which bring oxygen to the spirit or those who bring pain. If I am loyal to myself, I will continually strive to go back to my inner core of positivity. Again and again. I will be patient and loving, and increasingly my mind will reside in this positive inner truth. When I am able to be loving and loyal to myself, I can then help others in this same unconditional manner.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
In order to live in peace, try not to depend on anyone and at the same time try to help others not to depend on you. Help them become independent, free and responsible for their lives. Ensure you do not cause anyone sorrow, and do not allow others to be a source of hurt for you.
Anything you keep within you will automatically reveal itself. Therefore make sure you are always full of attainments in your character. These will be revealed through your eyes, your words and your behaviour and you will be capable of having great influence on others.
Many believe that happiness is achieved through material wealth. It is true that it gives a temporary sense of well being. A rich person is not someone who has more but someone who desires less. Happiness is the result of total appreciation of all that life gives you at every moment.
A mother teaches her child with love and patience until the child learns. Be a mother and teach your mind to have positive thoughts and to let go off worries. Then when your mind most needs peace, it will obey you.
You spend most of your life running after things, doing things. You forget that being comes before doing. Those who remember this secret make an effort to "be" and discover that when they stop and observe, life helps and brings whatever is needed. Learning to be is learning to be at peace. It is our most fundamental nature.
In order to create good relationships -
- With your mind, think about what you have to learn from others.
- With your eyes, look into the good qualities of others.
- With your words, recognize, value and appreciate their accomplishments,
- With your actions, cooperate and do something for others.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
People build their identity around physical achievements, status, relationships, and other's opinions, which is like grasping a mirage in the desert - there is no substance or permanence. Rajyoga teaches us how to understand our original personality as 'souls' and re-emerge our divinity through the remembrance of One Supreme. No matter how much others or even God may try to convince me that I am a worthy individual, until I visualize my own goodness and nurture my self-respect, I cannot do anything with my life. God loves me no matter what I may be like and makes me realise my 'self' by loving me unconditionally.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Nothing can be more pure or stimulating than the relationship between the soul and Supreme Divine Being. They say love is a flower so delicate that a single touch can bruise it and yet so strong as to face the biggest storms; this describes the perfect love, as God has for us. When sustained on faith, it carries us across the most difficult hurdles of life but dies instantly with the touch of impurity, negativity, doubt.
The presence of prosperity or lack of it in health, finances and relationships can offer signs of internal wellness, and clues about what kind of inner development needs more critical care. Understand the symbiosis between inner wellness and the different levels of prosperity in your life. Try some spiritual approaches to expanding your capacity and your awareness of abundance. Best of all, enjoy taking the reigns and steering towards total prosperity - in all dimensions.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
We are what we think, all that we are arises with our thoughts," said the Buddha, "with our thoughts, we make the world." In other words, you are constantly creating your circumstances by the way you think. It's as if you had a guided missile in your unconscious that relentlessly directs you towards its target, and the target is whatever your thoughts dwell on. Think doom and gloom, and that's what you'll get. Focus on happiness and optimism, and they're already yours. Negative thought frustrate the universal forces that can create a happy, healthy and successful life. They keep our true potential trapped in a mental prison of our own making.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Free yourself from forcing, expecting or wanting someone to receive what you think they should take - it could be your idea, opinion, or an opportunity you think they should accept - you can't make anyone take anything. Offer humbly. Offer gently. Offer as if you are a master, and then let go, and retire like a shy child. When you can dance the dance between being master and child, you'll be surprised how much more others will accept what you have to say, and how much more they appreciate your offerings.
If you think you can do something alone, either because you don't trust others to do it or because you feel you are the most qualified, you will always be busy doing everything, you will be unhappy with others because they are not doing what you want, You will be dissatisfied. It is more effective to invest your time in training and developing others. There is a greater success in cooperation.
Self-consciousness distinguishes you from other animals. It enables you to be aware of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and to understand how they influence your behavior. When your consciousness awakens, you start being truly free because you decide your destiny and take responsibility for your choices.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Making accurate decisions means to make right and benevolent decisions, that is they should bring benefit to all. Before making an accurate decision, we need
1. Time to reflect
2. To understand the power of choice. Ask, understand, discuss and then decide.
Positivity is a subtle, spiritual attribute or energy, natural to all of us, that can accumulate in the mind just as electrical energy accumulates in a battery. A positive frame of mind promotes healing in oneself, and this energy naturally flows out to others.
There is benefit in every situation, but to gain benefit especially when loss is in the air, one must be honest with the self. This means assessing and facing the self and no lame excuses. If you have the power to transform negative to positive, you will always experience positive. Those who defame will be your friends; obstacles become opportunities to take high jump and storms will cement your relationship with God. It is important to see the total picture which includes seeing your own actions. You have to be detached from the scene - only then can you assess the situation without being influenced by your injured ego.
Peace ends when you are emotionally involved in a situation. The practice of being an independent observer helps you stay stable and calm. It is the best way to approach a decision in any circumstance.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
You search for something you know exists because you have experienced it in the past. All your searching ends when you find yourself. You do not need to go anywhere, or to look beyond yourself. Just become what you were before. You fill your life with peace when you discover you only have to be yourself, to be what you have always been - a peaceful being.
Making time for the self can save time for the self. We have to spend much time earning to support ourselves and caring for other members of our family. But what about the self? We are busy checking our children's thoughts, words and actions, what about your own. It is important to make sure our thoughts, words and actions are what we would like our loved ones to have. If the foundation is weak, is it sufficient to fill up the cracks in the walls that continue to appear. In your dealings with others if there can be deeper communication, greater accuracy and clarity, then think how much time can be saved. Our thoughts are our closest companions.
Learn to create silence in your mind and peace will flourish in your soul. You will discover God's language. To be internally silent do not think too much. Trust yourself. Trust others. Trust life. You will find it is easier than it seems.
The theatre of life has its own script. Each instant is unique. Live each moment as if it were the most important of all. You will enjoy and feel peace. Discover your spirit and the treasure within. Your spirit is full of peace. Your spirit is peace.
When I awaken to the power of the mind I can begin to step back from whatever illness is happening in the body. The more I become the observer, watching what is happening instead of being caught up in it, the more free the mind can become. Even when my body is ill, I can create thoughts and feelings of happiness and peace. These positive feelings then help the body, so that I have the strength to face the illness and quite often pain and sickness decrease or may even go away.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
The key factors which interfere with right/accurate decision-making are being authoritarian, self-righteous, trying to please others. We should be sincere, do with good intentions and everything will turn out right. People are willing to forgive if you made a mistake but your intentions were good. We need to be peaceful and patient with the mind, not push it and rush it. That does not mean we are slow in making decisions. We can be peaceful and patient and still make quick, good decisions.
There is always an expectation of getting respect from those around. The one who is totally dependent on others for their own sense of well-being tends to react to situations, even if they are very insignificant ones. On the other hand, the one who is able to give respect to the self gives respect to others too and so gets respect himself. When we are able to see our own specialties we are able to have respect for ourselves. Then we are not dependent on external sources for our inner state of mind. We remain free from all external influences, and are able to become a source of influence for those around us. We constantly enrich our own internal state with each thing that happens.
In order to make accurate decisions, we need the power to discern. This comes from clarity of mind and neutral observing. Let me watch without getting my feelings in the way to get a clear picture and to come to a conclusion/decision. To make right decisions, we must also know when to step in and when to step out. This is maturity – knowing appropriateness.
An inner power needed to make accurate decisions is the power to tolerate. Tolerance is not about having to put up with or endure. It's about respect for difference. It is about being able to appreciate diversity, the beauty in that diversity and difference. We need confidence to allow others to do what they are doing. Rigidity is a sign of lack of self confidence and self respect. It is better to have peace with someone than to have 100 percent perfection and tension. The quality of interaction comes from our ability to stop (that is not to be affected or influenced by what the other is doing). When I learn to stop, then I become more perceptive of the situation and am able to do make the right decision.
When there is simplicity within, the mind is calm and quiet. Simplicity enables us to see the sequence of events around us. Each scene has a meaning connected to the previous and the next one. Simplicity and acceptance help us to play our part to the best of our ability. Whenever we find ourselves questioning anyone's part or any situation, let us just remember that everyone is right according to his part and every scene according to the play of events. This thought enables me to keep my mind free from complications. So we are able to be our best in whatever we do.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
We can retain our positivity by working to remove worry and sorrow from our heart and mind. It helps to recognize that negative feelings are triggered by dependency on one or another physical aspect of existence; the body, relationships, wealth, or circumstances in the world around us. If any one of these is in a state of upheaval, we are liable to become troubled. But it is our dependency on these things, not the upheaval in itself, which causes deep distress. If we become free inside, worry and sorrow will finish.
It is said that the mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy. At every moment we have the opportunity to choose our company; thoughts which bring oxygen to the spirit or those which bring pain. If I am loyal to myself, I will continually strive to go back to my inner core of positivity. I will be patient and loving, and increasingly my mind will reside in this positive inner truth. When I am able to be loving and loyal to myself, I can then help others in this same unconditional manner.
The bondage of the thoughts of the mind do not allow you to experience internal happiness. To be tied in the bondage of waste thoughts, jealousy and thoughts of carelessness and laziness are the bondages of the mind. Therefore become free from this subtle bondage.
A well-nourished heart is automatically giving and full of grace. We can nourish our hearts with the energy of positive thoughts and pure feelings. When we realize we are eternal souls, beings of consciousness rather than Matter, and that our original nature is benevolent and wise, the heart grows full. When we remember, with love, that we are the offspring of an eternal Parent, a source of eternal truth, the heart overflows. This is the greatest gift we can offer to each other and the world in the year ahead.
Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Creativity is to discover new thoughts, new ideas that might never have been part of me before. It is seeing something in a new way, finding a different way to get something done or to solve a problem. I can bring creativity in my life when I use knowledge and training to develop my gifts, when I have the discipline to practice and think of new ways to make things work better.
Knowing the self and knowing God brings light into the darkness, and brings love back into our lives whereby we can reach out to others. The world will change when we are able to share this Godly light and this endless love. When I know myself I can really meet others. My vision will not be disturbed by our differences but I will recognise the same essence in others.
Faith means that there isn't the slightest form of doubt in any situation or at times of obstacles. Situations have to change and they will continue to change. The supports that your faith has now will be removed, and even after that your foundation has to be strong. If your foundation is not strong, then supports are necessary. Therefore you need to maintain your peaceful, lovable state and your love and faith for God has to remain unshakeable.
Whether you believe in God or not is not important. The main thing is to keep an open mind, and be willing to start the conversation. The experience of so many people is that when they engage in a mental conversation, whether it's with a question or simply sharing what is in their heart, they get a reply. This is God as a personal experience, not just a voice in your head. Not your higher self. But the presence of the Source in your life. God is not a concept, or a belief. You cannot have a conversation with a concept. You cannot have a meaningful relationship with a belief. Worth a try?
Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
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.
Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Meditation simply means the management of your thoughts. It is to have the ability to think of what you want and when you want, without interference from other thoughts. Meditation is to develop the ability to concentrate on a particular subject without being attracted and influenced by the five senses, the five vices and the five elements.
Meditation simply means the management of your thoughts. It is to have the ability to think of what you want and when you want, without interference from other thoughts. Meditation is to develop the ability to concentrate on a particular subject without being attracted and influenced by the five senses, the five vices and the five elements.
In Child Psychology, there is a concept called 'identity crisis' often associated with teenagers; as they move into adulthood they sometimes become perplexed with life: what are they to do in the future, are they are mere images or extensions of their parents and family, what is their identity as a human being etc. If they do 'find themselves' they carve their own niche, and are able to achieve their goals. If not, they go on with life nonetheless but with a constant inner search. The biggest gift God gives us is to know and love ourselves honestly. That knowledge that we are spirits, souls, and practice of soul-consciousness outweighs any other spiritual teaching in the world.
When there is power within, we are able to do what is required at the right time. We are able to find the resources and use them appropriately. All we have to do is to be a master and order and the right resource will be obediently accessible for use. To say "I will try to do it" is to experience failure even before beginning something. We need to have the thought that I will do it come what may. Then the seed of our thought will be of faith and not of doubt. So we will be successful in doing what we have to.
One of the best ways to remain light, even in the middle of chaos and heaviness, is to keep a conversation with God. Chatting to God, whose responsibilities are unlimited, about trivial matters that are wearing us down gives us a more entertaining view of life. It requires a certain stillness of mind to hear His advice, but with practice we learn to sense His perspective on our minor irritations. Since His mind radiates lightness and love, the very act of opening ourselves up to Him enables us to lighten our burdens.
Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
If our mind is still enough, we can see the deeper meaning behind each situation. No matter how bad a problem may seem on the surface, if we remain positive eventually we will see how everything has worked out for the best.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
If we obey the principle of pure love, our life will always go in the right direction. Altruistic (unselfish) and unconditional love is pure and comes from our inner truth. When we are obedient to that inner truth, our life becomes a joyful dance.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
If we allow bitterness and resentment to fester inside, it will make my relationships guarded and unsatisfying. The more we close down to others, the more we become a stranger to ourselves. By letting go of sorrow and negativity, we can keep our nature open and loving. Remaining open to life, with its constant adventures and opportunities to grow, is the only way to reach our full potential.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
As we mature spiritually there is less need to have our self-respect bolstered by praise and special attention. As our thought processes become more compassionate and less self-obsessed, we feel increasingly satisfied with ourselves and or lives. We relate to people more easily and feel no need to draw attention to our successes or complain about our problems.
Everyone wants to be loved for who they are. When we appreciate others fully it boosts their self-esteem and helps them pass on a loving attitude to others. Even though we may not see the results immediately; love always works.
Great souls take advantage of every moment and every opportunity to give happiness to others through kindness in their thoughts; such souls are willing to overlook weaknesses and mistakes and have the desire to help everyone reach their potential.
If at any time we begin to lose hope in ourselves, let us simply look inside out hearts and see all the good actions we have performed, from the smallest to the grandest. When we see how much happiness we have given, we easily remember the purpose of our life.
An innocent heart is of great benefit to the self. Rediscovering our innocence allows us to re-experience the wonder of a child, to let go of cynicism and appreciate the simple things in life.
To be impartial is to be independent and uninfluenced, to remain the master, true to our higher self and our original qualities of serenity, love and joy. We are unaffected by changing circumstances and other people's negativity. Chaos always subsides, bad moods pass. With a loving and positive attitude, we align ourselves with that which is true and eternal and then all problems can be resolved.
Humility grows a little more each time we step away from our own feelings and opinions and genuinely listen to the experience of another human being. Humility is dedication to the extent that no acknowledgement is sought for the self. Only when we have learned to value others no more no less that we value ourselves can we be said to be truly humble.
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.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Non-violence is a very deep philosophy. Not only does it require us to harm no one physically, but also avoid harming anyone's self-respect. Such an ethic requires tremendous awareness and sensitivity. When we have learned to be gentle with ourselves, we can be the same with others.
Lack of spiritual strength makes me susceptible to the negative energy of others. By choosing to be spiritually awake we release a benevolent energy that can transform the negative into positive. Through our mind we become a natural and constant donor.
If we pursue status and position in life, we may have to kill our conscience in the process. If we choose to gain at the expense of others, we will stop respecting and loving ourselves. In fact, it is the extent to which we truly serve others selflessly and strive to make our motives pure that will elevate us in others eyes.
Determination is an essential quality to nurture if we are to continue on our spiritual journey. No matter how much enthusiasm we have or how clear our aim is, without determination we will give up sooner or later. In times of challenge, we take care that determination does not lead to stubbornness; then we can let go off resistance and not oppose anyone or anything with our mind. Instead, we take time for meditation, reflect on the most compassionate way to deal with situation, and quietly wait for an approach to present itself.
Acts of virtue emerge from deep within, from an inner sanctuary of silence from which inspiration flows. Every action has its seed in a thought and every thought is a creation of the thinker, the soul. We choose what thoughts we want to create and as is our thinking so are our actions and also our experience of life. Going within, we touch the stillness and pure love that lie at the core of our being and every thought we create is of benefit to ourselves and of benefit to humanity.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
The highest discipline is to live by the values that are dearest to us. To do so we may have to sacrifice something, for example, praise, money or status. However, the rewards are enormous : self-respect, self-confidence and an ability to face adversity with courage and optimism.
One of the highest forms of courage is the ability to face our own negativity without feeling guilty or bad about ourselves, and then taking responsibility for changing it. We must first make contact with our deepest spiritual core. Reflecting on the things we care about most gives us a glimpse of our innate goodness. Building on this, God will, if we let Him, gently reveal in us a caring and compassionate nature that can even be described as divine. The courage to let go of unwanted thoughts and feelings will develop when we accept that our higher, divine self is not separate from us, but lies at the very heart of who I am.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Cooperation is based on faith, love and trust. It is a power that comes when there is love for both the task and the special part each plays on bringing it to a completion. Real cooperation takes place when there are good wishes and pure feelings for each other. To cooperate with God in His task is the greatest achievement.
The more positive the thoughts flowing through our mind, the more contented we would feel. It is easy to feel contented when we are praised and appreciated, but to remain contented when we are criticized and rejected is the mark of true spiritual strength. The way to develop this is to learn about God's way of loving. Only when we are in deep contemplation can we see God showing us the kind of love we need to express so that we ourselves never reject or criticize and always generate good wishes for others. Then we will be satisfied no matter what life throws at us.
When we are faced with pressures, deadlines and troubles we must resist the urge to worry and flit from one thing to another, or to get irritated or blame others, which would just drain our energy. Instead we should try to create a loving attitude towards ourselves and our situation as this will energize our spirit. A kind compassionate approach to life helps the mind to stay clear and focused and takes it to a higher level of spiritual intelligence.
The most important place to keep clean and tidy are our minds and hearts. If we allow thoughts to flourish that we wouldn't want to see the light of day, we can never have any real self-respect. By starting each day in quiet reflection and pouring positive, loving thoughts into our mind, we gradually clean out cynicism and unkindness. Our mind should be so beautiful and welcoming that God Himself would want to come and see it.
Protecting our sense of optimism is the best way to remain cheerful. We can do this by starting the day with meditation to pour light and love into the scenes we are likely to find ahead of us that day. And then if we keep touching bas with God's mind and His benevolent way of seeing things, the inner happiness we experience will help us pass through any situation without feeling weary.
However it seems easier to give something for the afflicted in a far-off country than to give the right kind of time and energy to the people closest to us. Give respect to those who have no self-respect, treating juniors with, as much sensitivity as our seniors does not come always naturally. And giving respect to the self can be even more difficult. We can start by silently speaking to our mind in a loving way. We need to encourage ourselves when we make mistakes and contemplate on the most beautiful things in life. We should bask in the pure love of God that lies in the heart of the universe.
As we grow in our spiritual life, we give up the habit of worrying. It serves no purpose other than to make us feel tense and miserable. When we stop fretting about things that are beyond our control and focus instead on generating optimistic and kind thoughts, our life can begin to flow in ever more positive directions. Such a light and easy approach to life enables us to take everything in our stride.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
To live according to high ethics presents many challenges. No one can tell which ethic should guide which situation. There is no rule book. The solution lies in our own ability to get to the heart of the issue. In order to discern what is really going on in any situation we should first ensure that our mind is free from the clutter of negativity. Then we will have the clarity to understand the motives driving others.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
To be a rock for others, we need to remain on solid ground ourselves. We need to know who we are and what we can count on to give others. This kind of constancy only develops when we follow the discipline of recharging our spiritual batteries every day. The early morning hours are the most powerful time to draw peace and love from God. We can then walk through our day with the wisdom and love and assurance that we can always be there for others in their moment of need.
Life means change, movement and growth. When the storms of change and inconstancy are swirling around us, we need the inner eye of stillness and stability to give us the inner strength to cope. It provides us with the platform for clear decision making and powerful thoughts. Anchored in the eternal unchanging truths of spirituality, we need not resist change but can embrace it.
Accepting responsibility without feeling burdened by it may seem unrealistic. Yet it is possible so long as we stay close to our inner self and strength. If we are willing to trust them, spiritual principles and values work like unseen hand guiding everything in a beneficial direction. When we remain aware of this force at work, we can accept responsibility and strive to fulfill it without worrying about results.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
We express our care and concern by responding to situations with a cool head and to people with a warm heart. If we remain aware that we are all a part of one family, and that even the smallest of gestures can make a difference in people's lives, we will always be blessed with a caring heart. It takes so little to show that we care yet it can mean so much.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Even if we don't mean to be critical, we often unconsciously home in on others' weaknesses and mistakes. The more we develop the habit of noticing goodness and only holding onto the good in others and in situations, the more our own sense of well being will rise. When we continually think "He/She is wrong", we create a barrier that prevents us from reaching our own goodness.
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