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Soul Sustenance 03-06-2013
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The Spiritual Concept Of Becoming A Trustee (cont.)
In the physical world, one common example of a trustee is when a multi-millionaire
does not have any heirs, he or she will leave his or wealth in the hands of a trustee
or a group of trustees, to ensure the right use of his/her wealth as per his/her
last wish. Another common example is of trustees associated with temples and welfare
organizations. All the wealth and ornaments that devotees offer in temples out of
faith, love and devotion for God or all the wealth and property that people give
in charity to welfare organizations is taken care of by a group of trustees. In
all these cases and more, while taking care of the wealth, honest trustees always
keep the consciousness that this is not their wealth or property and will always
use it in the right way, as they have been directed. This is called ‘keeping the
trust’ of the owner/owners of the wealth, hence the word trustee.
In this way, now as a trustee, throughout the day I keep a consciousness that the
treasures of my mind, my thoughts, words, actions, virtues, powers, time, my physical
wealth, physical body etc. are the Supreme Being’s property and I have been appointed
as a trustee to take care of them. In this way, I will use these treasures in a
positive way, for a positive purpose (as mentioned earlier for a purpose of bringing
myself and other close to a state of truth) only; in a way the Supreme Being wants
me to and has instructed me to do so. This establishes a relationship of detachment
with the treasures I possess and also brings about my spiritual self-growth.
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Message for the day 03-06-2013
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True respect comes not from what one does but how well it is done.
Projection: Respect is usually associated with what one does, i.e., it is
usually associated with position, status etc which is associated with the job. When
there is such an attitude, there is a tendency to look at the people around in a
superficial way, missing out on recognising their true worth.
Solution: We need to recognise the fact that true respect comes from doing
well whatever is being done. We need to recognise each one's virtues and qualities
revealed through the behaviour. This enables us to have true respect for others.
We then no longer look at what one is doing as important, but will be able to appreciate
each and every one's contribution.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris