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Soul Sustenance 24-07-2013
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Consciousness
There are two different basic levels of consciousness; * I am a body (which is illusory
(false)) or * I am a soul, (which is real). When the feeling is * I am a body, the
thought process is trapped in the limitations, problems and vision of the physical
identity. Its reaction to others is on the same level.
Given below is an awareness-thought-decision-action-result cycle in the case of
a typical father-son relationship. You will notice the difference consciousness
can make to the cycle.
Awareness
Body Consciousness: I am the father. I know the most.
Soul Consciousness: I am a soul. My natural state is love and peace.
Thought
Body Consciousness: My son should listen to me as he is my own flesh and
blood.
Soul Consciousness: My son is a soul too. As a soul he is my brother.
Decision
Body Consciousness: I will teach him a lesson.
Soul Consciousness: I will respect his idea also.
Action
Body Consciousness: Father argues with son.
Soul Consciousness: Father and son discuss with respect.
Result
Body Consciousness: Ill feeling between father and son.
Soul Consciousness: Respect maintained.
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Message for the day 24-07-2013
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Patience brings harmony in relationships.
Projection: When there is a misunderstanding in a relationship we hardly
put in any effort in order to understand the other person. We tend to become impatient
and we don't listen to the other person to understand them. Because of which we
start inventing things about them. This only further increases the misunderstanding.
Solution: When we have a difference of opinion with someone, we need to give
some time to understand and listen to the other person. Only then will we be able
to understand the other person's point of view. This practice will enable us to
finish any misunderstanding we have with others and brings harmony in relationships.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris