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Soul Sustenance 09-12-2012
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The Triangle Of Spiritual Energy (Part 2)
Today, when human beings seek love, meaning and purpose, they first connect horizontally
(with others) rather than vertically (with the Supreme Source). This leads to a
greater loss of energy and eventually dissatisfaction and emptiness. The vertical
connection liberates the self from becoming dependent on someone else and from having
too many expectations.
After the vertical connection, there can then be the horizontal connection with
others, that is, with the outside or external.
The horizontal movement can be called 'reconnection'. When we have taken
the first two steps (first inwards i.e. connection with the self and then upwards
i.e. connection with the Supreme), we reconnect with others on the basis of openness
and sharing, rather than selfishness and need. At this point, there are real relationships
that are respectful and balanced, rather than a relationship of wanting, taking,
or exploiting. We have come to understand that when we are well with ourselves,
we will be well with others.
(To be continued tomorrow …)
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Message for the day 09-12-2012
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True love is felt by all who receive it.
Expression: Sometimes we do find ourselves in situations where others are
not responding to the love we are giving. We are trying to be understanding and
accepting as much as possible but others don't seem to be recognising it. In such
a situation we begin to blame others and their lack of feelings and concern.
Experience: Instead of blaming others when our love and concern is not being
reciprocated, we need to check the quality of the love that we give. If there is
even a trace of selfishness or if it is mixed with expectations, our love will not
be able to reach out and touch the hearts of others. So we need to make sure that
our love is pure and unselfish.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris