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Soul Sustenance 17-12-2012
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Taming (Conquering) The Mind
In ancient times, the mind was understood to be extremely difficult to control.
It was said to be like the wind: you could never catch it, or hold it - it went
where it wished and no human being could become its master. In other instances,
it was said that the mind was like an elephant: extremely powerful but equally gentle
and patient, able to do a lot of work for its master. However, when an elephant
turns wild, its gentleness and patience completely disappear and it destroys and
damages everything in its path. When the mind is under stress, it resembles a wild
elephant; it has no control and cannot be controlled.
Taming the mind is regarded as a great art requiring time, attention, practice and,
above all, a sincerity of heart where individuals truly want to change their way
of thinking. To relax, to be positive, to be peaceful and kind all require a change
in our thought patterns and this can only happen when we look deeply within. However
hard they try, other people cannot change us; we must have personal realization
and the desire to make changes through our own effort. Permanent and positive change
cannot be imposed from outside; it is something that we choose.
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Message for the day 17-12-2012
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Wisdom is to recognize an obstacle from a distance and be prepared for it.
Expression: Our wisdom enables us to recognize the obstacles in advance and
be prepared for them. In this state there'll be no fear even while seeing these
obstacles. Also, wisdom is not just to go on hoping things will be all right but
to make preparations knowing well the dangers ahead.
Experience: We should make our mental state in such a way that we are always
alert. Our preparation should be such that whatever the situation we might have
to face, we are ready. When we make preparations in this way we will be able to
handle every situation that comes up without any fear.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris