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Soul Sustenance 15-08-2012
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The Law of Expectation
In our relationships with others, it is good to want the best: "I hope you do very
well, I am sending you my positive energy and this is my way of encouraging you
and giving you courage. However, if you don't achieve what I think you are capable
of, I will not feel frustrated. I will not be dependent on you satisfying my expectations,
but I will always want the best for you."
If you have faith and confidence that something will happen, it is a prophecy that
must come true. The expectations we have of someone, whether negative or positive,
do have an effect on the person we are relating to.
Many investigations into this question confirm the influence that the expectations
of educators have, both in the performance and in the behaviour of their students.
Everything points to the conclusion that the teacher's expectations form one of
the most influential factors in the academic performance of their students. If a
teacher expects good results from their students, their performance will be much
closer to their real capacity than if their teacher is expecting poor results.
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Message for the day 15-08-2012
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To make use of situations in a positive way is to experience constant progress
Expression: Each and every situation comes with a hidden blessing – a hidden
opportunity. It of course brings challenges, challenges that could bring out the
best potential from within. But the one who is caught up with only weaknesses never
gets a chance to use these challenging situations as opportunities. On the other
hand, the one who uses his potential is able to be from his weaknesses also.
Experience: When I am able to use all situations as opportunities to recognise
and use my inner potential, I am able to be free from the influence of my weaknesses.
This freedom gives me the ability to enjoy this moment without filling the mind
with unnecessary doubts and questions. It gives the ability to bring about progress
in my life, whatever the circumstance may be.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris