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Soul Sustenance 30-11-2012
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Improving The Quality Of Different Areas Of My Karmas (Part 2)
Karmas performed for the self
If I, the soul, am the master of my body, then I have to look after its upkeep.
The consciousness with which I feed and take care of the body has to be such that
my actions don't bring me into further attachment to it. They have to be
of such quality that they bring me closer to God and help to reduce my bodily ego
or the pull towards physical desires. I have to work, cook, feed and wash the body
but these activities can be done in such a way that they bring me closer to my destination
of perfection, of freedom and of liberation.
Karmas in our relationships
There is specific energy that drives all relationships - that of credit and debit,
give and take. These are the so called karmic accounts that have been created in
the past (either in this birth or previous births) and which now determine the quality
and quantity of all our interactions and their results, in terms of joy or sorrow,
in all our relationships. It's not necessary to find out exactly what the karmic
root cause of a problem in a relationship may have been. A very simple guideline
to improve the quality of our interactions is:
Rather than take, let me give, so there won't be any further debts. Whether
it is colleagues at work, family relationships or friends, let me see if there is
a way in which I can fulfill my responsibility with integrity and honesty. If I
am not doing that, if I am moving away from my responsibilities, I am adding to
my karmic burden. In what way can I give or serve, so that there is no longer conflict,
tension and struggle but just sweetness and respect in my relationships?
(To be continued tomorrow …)
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Message for the day 30-11-2012
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Real positivity is being positive even in negative situations.
Expression: It seems very difficult, if not impossible, to maintain positive
thoughts when we are faced with a negative situation. Even with a strong intention
to be positive, challenges come in the form of relationships, physical illness,
difficult circumstances etc and we find ourselves weakening.
Experience: A long time of practice of maintaining inner self-respect is
what will help us in a difficult situation. To maintain self-respect means to understand
and appreciate our own uniqueness. With this practice of self-respect we will not
be dependent on the external situation but will find the strength within.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris