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.
A compassionate person develops an eye for spotting the qualities that make each person special. Even when others are at their lowest ebb, it is possible to help restore their self-belief by keeping a firm, clear vision of their goodness and specialties. By taking a gentle encouraging approach, we must never give up on anyone.
We treat others as we would want to be treated. By taking time to reflect on our highest principles before we act and make decisions, we maintain our dignity and are held in high esteem by others.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Maintaining a state of inner calmness protects us from becoming a slave to my emotions. It also helps us to keep a cool head when we see others becoming heated and angry. Coolness is not to be distant and uncaring; rather it requires that we develop the deeply caring nature of a peacemaker and serve others in the best possible way.
If we are able to step back calmly from situations and simply observe without judgment or criticism, we will begin to 'know' what we must do. A good thumb rule in making decisions is to ask ourselves: "To what extent will this benefit all concerned? If I were to ask God how He would handle this, what would He advise?"
The ability to enjoy one's own company is one of the greatest gifts life has to offer. Learning to turn our thoughts away from all our responsibilities at the day's end and take our mind into a state of peace and benevolence enables us to carry greater and greater loads without feeling burdened. When our inner landscape is full of beautiful thoughts, everything we do is a pleasure. Gently, we calm down chaotic situations and offer solace to troubled minds.
The first lesson on the path to becoming a peacemaker is to stop being at war with myself. In meditation I can retreat into the inner sanctuary of the soul and enjoy the tranquil flow of loving thoughts passing through my being. Only when the turbulence of my own mind has subsided can I make peace with the world. When I have developed some degree of inner peace I can hear the voice of my own wisdom and know how and where to give energy for the greatest benefit.
When we are continuously being battered by the storms of life, and our very spirit is ebbing away, then all we need to do is hang onto that gift called "Faith" that one support which will weather the storms. Faith does not depend on a clever head, only belief; belief in the self and the strength that lies within. Faith is the seed of victory and the foundation of making the impossible possible.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
If we limit the love we give to just one or two, it will eventually go stale. If we learn to create love inside our heart and silently give it to everyone we meet, love will grace every corner of our lives.
Living by high principles is fine as long as we are careful not to condemn others. The sign of integrity is the ability to remain true to our values no matter how others behave, and to avoid the temptation to prove ourself right. Values practiced quietly are much more impressive than those that are advertised.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
No one wants to feel pitied by another. However a gentle form of encouragement can enable us to believe in ourselves again and regain our optimism and courage. A person with the quality of mercy works on such subtle level that the support given never demeans or implies weakness in the other person.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
The practice of silently watching life from the vantage point of being an observer enables me more clearly to understand events and other people's inner concerns and qualities. We become slower to judge and better able to respond openly and thoughtfully, free from any influence of the situation itself and from subtle pull of my own or another's personality.
There are many reasons why people oppose each other; misunderstanding, resistance to change, competitiveness. If someone decides to hold on to their negativity, no amount of analyzing or reasoning can ease the situation. At such times, only patience and more patience will help a closed mind gently unfurl itself.
Everyone wants to be loved for who they are. When we appreciate others it boosts their self-esteem and helps them pass on a loving attitude to others. Even though we may not see the result immediately, love always works.
In spiritual terms, royalty refers to an inner state of dignity and an attitude of service to humanity. Before taking charge of others, let us learn to rule our own heart and mind with love and compassion. Let us focus not on other people's weakness, not demand anything of anyone, and always be available to support and encourage. A leader of this kind does not chase after power and position, or expect anyone to obey; yet others naturally want to follow.
Self-respect is often mistaken for arrogance when in reality it is the opposite. When we can recognize all our good qualities as well as our faults with neutrality, we can start to appreciate ourselves as we would a dear friend and experience the comfortable inner glow of self-respect. To embrace the journey towards our full potential we need to become our own loving teacher and coach.
Many times people report the feeling of divine help and strength when they come close to breaking point. Actually divine help is always there, but we are usually so busy doing things in our own little way that we only look for it when we face absolute defeat, the tranquil nature of enlightened souls comes from their ability to take God's help constantly.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
The more honest we are in our dealings with others, the more we are trusted. Honesty is very deep. It is common for people to say one thing and feel another, which, of course in not honesty. Honesty is only possible when we check our conscience and remain true to our highest values. Making our heart honest in this way brings the blessing of being deeply trusted by others.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
The first step towards conquering stress is to accept that it is not created by external events so much as by how we deal with them.
Before we get any kind of advancement or promotion in life, we need to have earned the right to it. There are no free gifts in life, nor there are any short cuts to success of a lasting nature. Being worthy of any kind of responsibility requires an attitude of service to others. We earn a right only when we have given cooperation to others from our heart.
Problems are simply challenges waiting for solutions to meet them. The two are partners, think with resolve that a solution will present itself and it will.
Find at least one good quality in everyone, no matter how many defects are visible to you. The more you focus on the good, the more power you give to people, the sooner they will be able to change.
Tolerance does not mean simply surviving a situation on a 'grin and bear it' basis. It means to respond to all situations with understanding and compassion, and never to allow your peace of mind and sense of contentment to be diminished.
To have a generous heart, a generous mind means to constantly have a big heart in every activity, i.e. to have good wishes for others and enable others to move forward. The sign of having a generous mind is to be free from jealousy, hatred and the nature of criticizing others.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Sweetness is a virtue that searches for good in every person and situation. At its heart is the conviction that there is always something to be found. You simply have to have the patience to discover it.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Notice how your senses are connected to your mind, Anything negative they pick up, or generate will disturb the mind's working. To maintain peace of mind, use your eyes, ears and mouth with care.
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, loveful state and your love and faith for God has to remain unshakeable.
When the fabric of our relationships is spun of Openness, Love & Trust,
Then in the silence between words, the tapestry is made complete.
Going into silence enables you to manage your thoughts better. You will find there is no need to think so much, that most of the answers you are looking for will come to you, without much effort on your part.
Humility makes you simple and truthful. The more humility you have the greater will be your understanding of the truth. And vice versa.
The power of Truth is such that you need never be concerned about proving it for this only reveals your own stubbornness. Just be concerned with being it, and living it. Truth reveals itself at the right moment and right place.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
A soul who has thoughts of the true identity of ones' original Self, and pure and positive thoughts, remains so busy that they don't have a second or breath for waste thoughts, thus they remain safe from negativity.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Gods treasure of blessings is such an open unending treasure house store. There are no locks and keys. You can take as many treasures as you want. Constantly remember the words "if not now then never"
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Spiritual Love is such an elevated thing, that whether you do something or someone else does it, happiness is experienced by both. When there is love there is no consciousness of mine and yours.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
To experience every version of Spiritual knowledge is to constantly make ones self great with these treasures. These positive and pure thoughts means to churn the jewels of knowledge and experience spiritual intoxication.
Everyone is loving, but within love, there is on one hand love from the heart and on the other hand is love according to time, that of selfishness. The third is love at the time of desperation. The specialty of love of the heart is that the soul will easily experience all attainments constantly.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Everyone has specialties within them but must learn to use them and only then will it grow and become visible to others. We have the seed of specialty, but to make use of it means to plant the seed in the ground and allow the tree to emerge and grow. This allows the soul to grow and bear fruits.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
The scriptures talk about Hanuman carrying a huge mountain on the palm of his hand, like a ball. In the same way, even if obstacles and difficulties as big as a mountain come, we need to change that huge thing into a small toy and let it pass, as in a game. Be light and make others feel light. This is called tolerance.
If there isn't Love in the heart, if there is only intellectual knowledge, the intellect will continue to battle with questions of Where, What, How & Why. When the soul is lost and merged in Love of God, there is total contentment and a full stop to all questions.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
By experiencing the virtue and power of tolerance, can we remain constantly cheerful. It is not called tolerance if you smile when someone praises you. But if you constantly smile at the time when an angry enemy showers you with bad language and there is no sign of wilting on your face or in your thoughts, that is called tolerance.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
It is love for God that makes every task easy and liberates the soul from labour. No matter how much knowledge and understanding there may be in the intellect, accurate knowledge means knowledge which is completely filled with love. If there isn't love, then knowledge is dry.
If there is love for God, then automatically the soul becomes co-operative with all because God is the seed. By giving water to the seed, every leaf automatically receives water and then there is no need to water each leaf individually. To be linked in love with the spiritual Father means to have love for all.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Allowing yourself to be controlled, either by others or by your own anger, represses your original qualities of tolerance and love, and thus creates a very deep kind of sorrow in the soul. To overpower this weakness, we need to be always aware that we are not only children of GOD but also heirs to His Divine qualities.
If your mood is always holy, then no other mood can overpower you. A holy mood means one who is constantly light, carefree, full of all treasures. You had many different varieties of mood: sometimes happiness, sometimes of thinking too much, sometimes light and sometimes heavy. So all these changing moods finish and become one of constant happiness.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Usually everyone has a celebration to create a mood of happiness; only that lasts for a limited period of time, but you can have a celebration for all time by being holy, and by maintaining a happy mood all the time. You don't have to create that mood, but it remains forever.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Spiritual love gives true comfort to the spirits, shows the true path and enables you to have all true attainments.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Liberate yourself from the bondages of the mind. It is wasteful thoughts that won't allow you to attain true freedom. True Independence is to be, in dependence of GOD.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Always wear the spectacles of seeing only specialty in others, so that which is wasteful is not even visible. Even if anything else is seen, still, never speak of those things.
Contentment is the easy method for spirituality and fulfillment is the natural outcome. The one who is constantly content is clearly seen to be always the embodiment of fulfillment. To be content means to have reached the stage of being complete with all achievements. Contentment is the easy method which enables you to inculcate all specialties. This treasure automatically attracts all other treasures to itself.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
One who does not inculcate the impure thoughts of anyone's weakness or defects are Vaishnav (vegetarian) as the thought is the food of the intellect. That means that through your intellect or mind, you have not absorbed any impure, waste thoughts. Being a true Vaishnav means purity in all three aspects mind, speech and actions.
Greater the amount of time one is fixed in the stage of concentration, that much time he can easily forget the body, physical world and all the problems related to it.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
To attain constant success remember the slogan,' Give regard and take regard.' To give others regard is to get regard from others. In giving, the taking is included. Regard can never be received by asking for it. It is not possible that you have but do not receive.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Where there is inner contentment there is fulfillment i.e. there is no trace of anything lacking. On the basis of contentment there is then the experience of having plenty of worldly wealth. Even two rupees feels like possessing two million rupees. If someone is a millionaire but has no contentment, then even millions cannot give satisfaction - they are beggars of their own desires.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Godly love makes one cross the three steps very easily. First the detachment from body consciousness, secondly the detachment from all bodily relationships, thirdly the detachment from attractions of this physical world and physical objects.
__ ~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
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