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Soul Sustenance 07-11-2012
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (Part 3)
We have explained Necessary and Unnecessary Thoughts in the last couple of days.
Today we explain:
Negative Thoughts
Negative thoughts harm you and are not good for you. As well as the impact they
may have on others, these thoughts disturb your peace and weaken your inner strength.
If these thoughts occur on a regular basis, they can cause health problems, both
physical and mental. They can even become destructive.
Negative thoughts are based on the five vices primarily – lust, anger, greed, ego,
attachment. They are chiefly caused by selfish and harmful reasons, without taking
into account the values and inner qualities of the person.
"If he speaks to me again in that way I'll beat him up (rage), I think they should
pay me more without having to do any more work to earn it" (greed).
Negative thoughts also arise from unsatisfied expectations, in disagreements, in
laziness, vengeance, racism, jealousy, criticism, hate and an excess of power.
"My boss never appreciates my work but he always values my colleagues more (jealousy).
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth or He who lives by the sword, shall die by
the sword" (vengeance).
(To be continued tomorrow …..)
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Message for the day 07-11-2012
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Change in others is possible when we change.
Expression: When there is some misunderstanding, we normally want to change
others, trying to bring them to our way of thinking. We usually can't understand
why they are not able to understand our way of thinking when we seem to be right.
We are usually not able to succeed in this and we end up feeling frustrated.
Experience: Instead of trying to force people to change their way of thinking,
which is not going to work any way, we need to concentrate instead on our own change
process. As long as we are working on ourselves we will be able to be sweet to those
around too. Our own change process inspires others also to work on themselves.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Soul Sustenance & Message for the day 06-11-2012
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Soul Sustenance 06-11-2012
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (Part 2)
We had explained Necessary Thoughts yesterday. Today we explain:
Unnecessary (Waste) Thoughts
Unnecessary thoughts are thoughts that are produced at untimely moments that fill us with worry and anxiety when they appear in our minds. They have no constructive use. Unnecessary and useless thoughts are quick and repetitive which lead you nowhere. Often they refer to things from the past: "If this hadn't happened? Why did she have to say that to me?" Too many thoughts are about things that we cannot change, or worries about the future, like: "What will happen tomorrow? How will it happen? What will I do if I find myself on my own? If I had been there at the time, this disaster would not have happened. If I had had this information at the time, I would have won the case. When I get the qualification, I will be more respected by my superiors."
Your ability to concentrate is weakened by these useless thoughts. If you have a lot of these thoughts you use more energy and time to undertake each task. The origins of negativity also reside in them.
From the time that the past has already passed and the future is yet to come, these kinds of thoughts are not useful and they also weaken your inner strength and exhaust you. It is vital that we learn to avoid this pattern of thinking. In this way you will be more focused and your decision making capacity will improve.
(To be continued tomorrow …..)
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Message for the day 06-11-2012
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The one who is cool and calm can make accurate decisions.
Expression: When something goes wrong the natural consequence is of internal disturbance, of chaos within. The mind begins to race and is filled with a lot of unnecessary thoughts. It seems very difficult to remain cool at that time. Being in such a state of mind we find it very difficult to make the right decisions.
Experience: Even in a chaotic situation, it is important to keep the mind peaceful and calm. Calmness means to keep it focused and self-directed. This we can do by practicing to look within, checking ourselves and moving forward. Then our decisions will also be accurate and there will be no further confusion in our mind.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
Soul Sustenance 06-11-2012
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (Part 2)
We had explained Necessary Thoughts yesterday. Today we explain:
Unnecessary (Waste) Thoughts
Unnecessary thoughts are thoughts that are produced at untimely moments that fill us with worry and anxiety when they appear in our minds. They have no constructive use. Unnecessary and useless thoughts are quick and repetitive which lead you nowhere. Often they refer to things from the past: "If this hadn't happened? Why did she have to say that to me?" Too many thoughts are about things that we cannot change, or worries about the future, like: "What will happen tomorrow? How will it happen? What will I do if I find myself on my own? If I had been there at the time, this disaster would not have happened. If I had had this information at the time, I would have won the case. When I get the qualification, I will be more respected by my superiors."
Your ability to concentrate is weakened by these useless thoughts. If you have a lot of these thoughts you use more energy and time to undertake each task. The origins of negativity also reside in them.
From the time that the past has already passed and the future is yet to come, these kinds of thoughts are not useful and they also weaken your inner strength and exhaust you. It is vital that we learn to avoid this pattern of thinking. In this way you will be more focused and your decision making capacity will improve.
(To be continued tomorrow …..)
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Message for the day 06-11-2012
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The one who is cool and calm can make accurate decisions.
Expression: When something goes wrong the natural consequence is of internal disturbance, of chaos within. The mind begins to race and is filled with a lot of unnecessary thoughts. It seems very difficult to remain cool at that time. Being in such a state of mind we find it very difficult to make the right decisions.
Experience: Even in a chaotic situation, it is important to keep the mind peaceful and calm. Calmness means to keep it focused and self-directed. This we can do by practicing to look within, checking ourselves and moving forward. Then our decisions will also be accurate and there will be no further confusion in our mind.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
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Brahma Kumaris
Monday, November 05, 2012
Soul Sustenance & Message for the day 05-11-2012
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Soul Sustenance 05-11-2012
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (Part 1)
By understanding each one of the thoughts that the mind creates we can keep the beneficial thoughts and discard those which are useless or harmful. Today we explain:
Necessary Thoughts
Necessary thoughts are those relating to your daily routine, such as, "What am I going to have for dinner? What time am I picking up the children from school? What is the number of my bank account? What have I got to do today?" They are also thoughts connected with your profession or job. These necessary thoughts relating to your daily life come into your mind according to your responsibilities and needs at a more physical, material and professional level. When these thoughts are repeated over and over again, they become unnecessary or waste thoughts.
(To be continued tomorrow …..)
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Message for the day 05-11-2012
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Real success is to experience internal progress.
Expression: The usual definition of success is of visible success - of profit, increase in status etc. Success is also understood as that ideal state where nothing goes wrong. But we find that it is usually not possible for that to happen. And, because of it, we do not experience constant success.
Experience: What is important to experience constant success is not what we achieve outwardly but what our experience is within. As long as we are working on ourselves i.e., we do internal work to remove our own flaws, we can watch and enjoy our internal success whatever the outward situation may be.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
Soul Sustenance 05-11-2012
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (Part 1)
By understanding each one of the thoughts that the mind creates we can keep the beneficial thoughts and discard those which are useless or harmful. Today we explain:
Necessary Thoughts
Necessary thoughts are those relating to your daily routine, such as, "What am I going to have for dinner? What time am I picking up the children from school? What is the number of my bank account? What have I got to do today?" They are also thoughts connected with your profession or job. These necessary thoughts relating to your daily life come into your mind according to your responsibilities and needs at a more physical, material and professional level. When these thoughts are repeated over and over again, they become unnecessary or waste thoughts.
(To be continued tomorrow …..)
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Message for the day 05-11-2012
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Real success is to experience internal progress.
Expression: The usual definition of success is of visible success - of profit, increase in status etc. Success is also understood as that ideal state where nothing goes wrong. But we find that it is usually not possible for that to happen. And, because of it, we do not experience constant success.
Experience: What is important to experience constant success is not what we achieve outwardly but what our experience is within. As long as we are working on ourselves i.e., we do internal work to remove our own flaws, we can watch and enjoy our internal success whatever the outward situation may be.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
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Sunday, November 04, 2012
Soul Sustenance & Message for the day 04-11-2012
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Soul Sustenance 04-11-2012
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The Invisible Factor
The most powerful things are invisible. For example, the roots of a tree cannot be seen; they are underground silently nourishing the visible tree. A house is supported by its foundation deep within the earth. If the foundation is weak the building will fall when there is some kind of strong pressure, like an earthquake. The essence of matter is the atom; it holds a tremendous amount of energy but cannot be seen by the eyes.
Can we see the Supreme Being (God)? You will never meet someone who has seen Him. People have experienced, or felt God's presence but no one has actually seen a personal form, yet millions believe in such a Being! In the same way, when it comes to knowing the true self, we ask, 'What does the soul look like? Where is it situated?'
Spirituality leads us to the answers related to the invisible i.e. answers to what is the form, location and virtues of the soul as well as the Supreme Soul.
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Message for the day 04-11-2012
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Success in relationships comes when we are free from expectations.
Expression: In our daily interactions if we find that we are not able to get along with someone, our usual reaction is to avoid that person alltogether in order to avoid the conflict. But that is not really a solution. Unless we recognise why we are not able to get along with that person we will face the same problem with someone else.
Experience: When we are not able to get along with someone we need to recognise the fact that the problem is not with the person but with our own expectations. When our expectations are not being met we have a conflict which is reflected in our relationship with that person. So we need to work at recognizing and removing these expectations.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
Soul Sustenance 04-11-2012
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The Invisible Factor
The most powerful things are invisible. For example, the roots of a tree cannot be seen; they are underground silently nourishing the visible tree. A house is supported by its foundation deep within the earth. If the foundation is weak the building will fall when there is some kind of strong pressure, like an earthquake. The essence of matter is the atom; it holds a tremendous amount of energy but cannot be seen by the eyes.
Can we see the Supreme Being (God)? You will never meet someone who has seen Him. People have experienced, or felt God's presence but no one has actually seen a personal form, yet millions believe in such a Being! In the same way, when it comes to knowing the true self, we ask, 'What does the soul look like? Where is it situated?'
Spirituality leads us to the answers related to the invisible i.e. answers to what is the form, location and virtues of the soul as well as the Supreme Soul.
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Message for the day 04-11-2012
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Success in relationships comes when we are free from expectations.
Expression: In our daily interactions if we find that we are not able to get along with someone, our usual reaction is to avoid that person alltogether in order to avoid the conflict. But that is not really a solution. Unless we recognise why we are not able to get along with that person we will face the same problem with someone else.
Experience: When we are not able to get along with someone we need to recognise the fact that the problem is not with the person but with our own expectations. When our expectations are not being met we have a conflict which is reflected in our relationship with that person. So we need to work at recognizing and removing these expectations.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
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Brahma Kumaris
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Soul Sustenance & Message for the day 03-11-2012
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Soul Sustenance 03-11-2012
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Resolving Conflicts in Relationships (Part 2)
During a conflict, it is good to realize that the energy that you put into the conflict will possibly be the quality of energy that you will receive in return. This is the law of reciprocity (cause and effect). On a subtle level, we radiate according to our attitude, and on a physical level, we radiate according to our behavior. What we transmit on a subtle or/and physical level will return to us in a similar way; unless the ‘other’ is wiser and decides not to give us back the same negative energy, but rather to treat us in exchange with a positive attitude and pro-active behavior. That way, that person won't bring about a dependence inside us, but rather they will help us to free ourselves of our own negativity.
Often, conflict between two people happens because we do not get the result in a relationship that we want; we are stuck to getting a specific result and we allow our happiness to depend on getting it. On not getting it, we use a wrong method; we generate a conflict, we feel ourselves to be victims, we blame the other, we project our pain onto them; all of this under the belief that others - the other - is who makes us happy or unhappy. This is a false belief. When your happiness depends on your expectations being fulfilled, it is difficult to be happy in a constant way. Often expectations are disguised desires, and where there are desires there is fear - the fear of not getting what you want. When you don't get it you get unhappy and, in so doing, you keep happiness away from you. It is good to set yourself goals of peaceful relationships, but if they are not fulfilled or if these goals take time to achieve, don't lose your sense of wellbeing. Your happiness is a much more valuable treasure than the external achievement of your expectations and of those that others have of you.
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Message for the day 03-11-2012
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Problem solving is to work at the roots of a problem.
Expression: When a problem comes up we usually try to work at removing the problem at hand by trying various methods based on the understanding we have. We don't go deep into the actual cause of the problem and so find it repeating again and again. Unless we understand the root cause of the problem we will not be able to get rid of it fully.
Experience: The trick to problem solving is to go to the root, i.e. to find the actual cause. When we find and work at removing the actual cause of the problem we will never find it repeating. For example, if the actual problem might be inability to finish everything in time, the cause behind might not be lack of sufficient time, but my own carelessness.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
Soul Sustenance 03-11-2012
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Resolving Conflicts in Relationships (Part 2)
During a conflict, it is good to realize that the energy that you put into the conflict will possibly be the quality of energy that you will receive in return. This is the law of reciprocity (cause and effect). On a subtle level, we radiate according to our attitude, and on a physical level, we radiate according to our behavior. What we transmit on a subtle or/and physical level will return to us in a similar way; unless the ‘other’ is wiser and decides not to give us back the same negative energy, but rather to treat us in exchange with a positive attitude and pro-active behavior. That way, that person won't bring about a dependence inside us, but rather they will help us to free ourselves of our own negativity.
Often, conflict between two people happens because we do not get the result in a relationship that we want; we are stuck to getting a specific result and we allow our happiness to depend on getting it. On not getting it, we use a wrong method; we generate a conflict, we feel ourselves to be victims, we blame the other, we project our pain onto them; all of this under the belief that others - the other - is who makes us happy or unhappy. This is a false belief. When your happiness depends on your expectations being fulfilled, it is difficult to be happy in a constant way. Often expectations are disguised desires, and where there are desires there is fear - the fear of not getting what you want. When you don't get it you get unhappy and, in so doing, you keep happiness away from you. It is good to set yourself goals of peaceful relationships, but if they are not fulfilled or if these goals take time to achieve, don't lose your sense of wellbeing. Your happiness is a much more valuable treasure than the external achievement of your expectations and of those that others have of you.
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Message for the day 03-11-2012
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Problem solving is to work at the roots of a problem.
Expression: When a problem comes up we usually try to work at removing the problem at hand by trying various methods based on the understanding we have. We don't go deep into the actual cause of the problem and so find it repeating again and again. Unless we understand the root cause of the problem we will not be able to get rid of it fully.
Experience: The trick to problem solving is to go to the root, i.e. to find the actual cause. When we find and work at removing the actual cause of the problem we will never find it repeating. For example, if the actual problem might be inability to finish everything in time, the cause behind might not be lack of sufficient time, but my own carelessness.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
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Brahma Kumaris
Friday, November 02, 2012
Soul Sustenance & Message for the day 02-11-2012
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Soul Sustenance 02-11-2012
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Resolving Conflicts In Relationships (Part 1)
In relationships, sometimes we feel that the other person is not only a problem but also a source of conflicts. We have to be aware that there always have to be two people involved for there to be an unhappy or conflictive exchange. When we are in any conflict, it is difficult to see and understand the true causes and the real energy of the process of the conflict. The emotions that arise inside us during a conflict distract us and even blind us.
In the first place, it is important to recognize that your response in any situation of conflict is your contribution to the conflict. The process of responding to any person or situation is something that takes place in you. Nothing can make you feel anything without your permission. If you have been in conflict with someone for a time, for sure, you create fear or anger towards them, expressing thus behaviors of resistance when you communicate or relate to them. The other person is not responsible for your emotions or for your behavior.
Your experience of conflict and your contribution to the conflict begin in your consciousness and you keep them in your consciousness. It begins with your perception of the other (how you see others). If you perceive them negatively you will think negatively; you will feel negative and create a negative attitude; you will behave negatively, and so you will transmit a negative energy. You don't have to do it like that. Perception is a choice.
When there is conflict there is mental and emotional pain, even physical. Who creates that pain? You! Who creates at least half of the conflict? You! Where do you dissolve it? In your consciousness - in you. Freeing yourself of the conflict is a matter of a decision. At any moment you can decide not to be in conflict. One party has to dissolve their contribution to the conflict, even if it is temporarily, for the process of resolution to be able to begin.
(To be continued tomorrow…)
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Message for the day 02-11-2012
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Patience enables one to easily overcome obstacles.
Expression: Usually, when faced with obstacles there is an urgency to remove it without any proper planning. That means we want to overcome the obstacle without putting in any effort. And when it is not possible, it tends to create impatience and frustration in us.
Experience: It is important to do some internal work to overcome an obstacle. First, it is good to check to what extent there is faith in the self. With faith in ourselves, we need to plan out before we act to remove or overcome the obstacle and we will, then, find ourselves successful.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
Soul Sustenance 02-11-2012
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Resolving Conflicts In Relationships (Part 1)
In relationships, sometimes we feel that the other person is not only a problem but also a source of conflicts. We have to be aware that there always have to be two people involved for there to be an unhappy or conflictive exchange. When we are in any conflict, it is difficult to see and understand the true causes and the real energy of the process of the conflict. The emotions that arise inside us during a conflict distract us and even blind us.
In the first place, it is important to recognize that your response in any situation of conflict is your contribution to the conflict. The process of responding to any person or situation is something that takes place in you. Nothing can make you feel anything without your permission. If you have been in conflict with someone for a time, for sure, you create fear or anger towards them, expressing thus behaviors of resistance when you communicate or relate to them. The other person is not responsible for your emotions or for your behavior.
Your experience of conflict and your contribution to the conflict begin in your consciousness and you keep them in your consciousness. It begins with your perception of the other (how you see others). If you perceive them negatively you will think negatively; you will feel negative and create a negative attitude; you will behave negatively, and so you will transmit a negative energy. You don't have to do it like that. Perception is a choice.
When there is conflict there is mental and emotional pain, even physical. Who creates that pain? You! Who creates at least half of the conflict? You! Where do you dissolve it? In your consciousness - in you. Freeing yourself of the conflict is a matter of a decision. At any moment you can decide not to be in conflict. One party has to dissolve their contribution to the conflict, even if it is temporarily, for the process of resolution to be able to begin.
(To be continued tomorrow…)
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Message for the day 02-11-2012
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Patience enables one to easily overcome obstacles.
Expression: Usually, when faced with obstacles there is an urgency to remove it without any proper planning. That means we want to overcome the obstacle without putting in any effort. And when it is not possible, it tends to create impatience and frustration in us.
Experience: It is important to do some internal work to overcome an obstacle. First, it is good to check to what extent there is faith in the self. With faith in ourselves, we need to plan out before we act to remove or overcome the obstacle and we will, then, find ourselves successful.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
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Brahma Kumaris
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Soul Sustenance & Message for the day 01-11-2012
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Soul Sustenance 01-11-2012
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Meditation On Self-Forgiveness
Sit comfortably and relax. Recall the feelings associated with some mistake or mistakes you have made in the past. Connect with any feelings of hatred and revenge; connect with any feelings of guilt and how you felt you had let others and yourself down; the shame and the humiliation you may have felt...
Now ask yourself:
What good is it doing me or others by holding onto these feelings...?
What benefits does it bring me? How does it help me, or the other people affected...? (pause for 30 seconds).
Now, say the following to yourself inside your mind:
I decide that I have held onto these feelings long enough and it is time to let them go... This is a matter of reason as they no longer serve me, and a matter of my will at a deep level to release them... I feel all these negative feelings and let them go... I release them... let them go...
Now, unconditionally, forgive yourself... you have made a mistake... you have learned from that mistake... there is nothing to be gained from having feelings of guilt or shame... let them go... forgive yourself... forgive everyone else who may have contributed... it is time to let it go...
Now focus on your true self - a divine being of spiritual energy situated at the center of the forehead... focus on your inner feelings of peace... Think of and feel your inner qualities of honesty, tolerance, kindness and generosity. Focus on them, as this is who you truly are... a peaceful, compassionate, forgiving being of spiritual light... radiating these qualities to the world...
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Message for the day 01-11-2012
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Simplicity sharpens the power of perception.
Expression: When there is simplicity within us, the clouds or layers that prevent our perception begin to fade away and we can see the situation clearly. With simplicity we find that there is nothing to colour or change our perception and naturally the decisions that follow become accurate too.
Experience: Before we take any important decision we need to stop for a while, detach ourselves from the situation and see it with a cool mind. With this our thoughts will become free from all kind of associated memories and unnecessary attitudes and we will be able to make the right decision.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
Soul Sustenance 01-11-2012
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Meditation On Self-Forgiveness
Sit comfortably and relax. Recall the feelings associated with some mistake or mistakes you have made in the past. Connect with any feelings of hatred and revenge; connect with any feelings of guilt and how you felt you had let others and yourself down; the shame and the humiliation you may have felt...
Now ask yourself:
What good is it doing me or others by holding onto these feelings...?
What benefits does it bring me? How does it help me, or the other people affected...? (pause for 30 seconds).
Now, say the following to yourself inside your mind:
I decide that I have held onto these feelings long enough and it is time to let them go... This is a matter of reason as they no longer serve me, and a matter of my will at a deep level to release them... I feel all these negative feelings and let them go... I release them... let them go...
Now, unconditionally, forgive yourself... you have made a mistake... you have learned from that mistake... there is nothing to be gained from having feelings of guilt or shame... let them go... forgive yourself... forgive everyone else who may have contributed... it is time to let it go...
Now focus on your true self - a divine being of spiritual energy situated at the center of the forehead... focus on your inner feelings of peace... Think of and feel your inner qualities of honesty, tolerance, kindness and generosity. Focus on them, as this is who you truly are... a peaceful, compassionate, forgiving being of spiritual light... radiating these qualities to the world...
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Message for the day 01-11-2012
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Simplicity sharpens the power of perception.
Expression: When there is simplicity within us, the clouds or layers that prevent our perception begin to fade away and we can see the situation clearly. With simplicity we find that there is nothing to colour or change our perception and naturally the decisions that follow become accurate too.
Experience: Before we take any important decision we need to stop for a while, detach ourselves from the situation and see it with a cool mind. With this our thoughts will become free from all kind of associated memories and unnecessary attitudes and we will be able to make the right decision.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris
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