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Soul Sustenance 31-07-2012
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Listening To The Voice Of The Intellect
The subtle or non-physical sense organ of the non-physical soul which we use to judge something as right or wrong, good or bad and then make a choice or decision is the intellect. When we are body-conscious, we are attached to many things such as people, our role, objects, money, even our own ideas and beliefs, etc. Due to these attachments, we are constantly creating emotions of fear and anger in the energy of our consciousness. It is these two emotions which then overpower or influence our intellect and stop us from judging clearly and correctly between right and wrong. This constant inner emotional noise of worry and irritation (the seeds of fear and anger) do not allow us to hear the deepest part of our intellect, which is our intuition.
When we are soul-conscious, we are free from attachment and therefore fear and anger. Our consciousness is calm, focused and keenly aware of the quiet, but extremely wise voice of our intuition (inner wisdom). Decision-making is easier and choices are made out of wisdom rather than fear. Meditation is the method which helps us rise above our mental attachments and allow us to connect with the wisdom in our heart, our intuition, our inner voice, which suggests what the right response or action in any situation, is. A practical example of this is when, after being persuaded by your family members you decide not to smoke any more. You let go of the attachment to 'my’ belief that there is nothing wrong with smoking, which then allows you to listen to the heart of the other (their feelings) and your own heart or intellect, which suggests to you the right action for your well-being in the long run.
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Message for the day 31-07-2012
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To take up responsibility is to inspire cooperation from others.
Expression:
When there is the initiative to take up responsibility, there is
accuracy in words and actions too. There is the use of one's own
specialities in the task that is to be done and so others too keep
getting inspiration to use their specialities. So the task is filled
with honest effort that is the contribution of each and everyone.
Experience:
Since I take up responsibility for everything that comes up in my
life, I find that others too take responsibility to contribute their
share to the task. So I find others cooperating with me and the most
difficult task becomes easy. The power of cooperation works wonders in
the most difficult task.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris