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Soul Sustenance 17-07-2012
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The Five Primary Qualities (cont.)
The soul has five primary qualities; we could say they are the primary colours of humanity with which we paint the picture of our lives. We have discussed four of the qualities in the last couple of days. The last one is:
Happiness
Happiness is the natural expression of joy in being alive and interacting with others. Happiness is only possible when I relate to myself and express respectfully what I am and allow others to share in what I am and what I have. I relate to people and nature and experience the fulfillment of human life through relationships.
In the meditation taught by the Brahma Kumaris, we absorb the rays of these five primary qualities from the Supreme Soul by concentrating on his point of divine light form in the incorporeal world (“paramdham” or “shantidham”). The absorption and the harmony of these basic qualities (peace, purity, love, knowledge and happiness) lead to the development of many more virtues inside us.
As we become aware of these five primary qualities, we gradually realize that each one of them has many characteristics.
e.g. we understand that love does not mean just a special feeling for one or two people. Spiritual love is far greater; it means respect, tolerance, forgiveness, compassion and flexibility; there is a universal feeling of belonging, an openness of heart, a generosity of spirit that is all-embracing.
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Message for the day 17-07-2012
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To be a leader means to invoke challenges.
Expression:
Each challenge actually brings forth some hidden strength, some latent
power. The one who is able to understand this, is able to face and in
fact invoke challenges. Such a person with constant and unshaken
faith moves on towards victory. Such a person becomes an inspiration
for many and thus is a true leader.
Experience:
When I know the art of facing and learning from challenges, I am able
to remain fearless in spite of the several challenges. Much more than
that, I am able to actually have the courage to invoke challenges
understanding the fact that challenges makes me stronger. So I am
able to face challenges with great ease and enthusiasm.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris