Sai Darshan 1 (Universal) - Part 1 - 22

I respond to any form you love or find Me in.
I do not discriminate.
Come to find Me
Through whichever form you love most,
And you will see Me.
I am present
In each and every atom of this universe,
And many, many more.
Any basis of creation, living or nonliving,
Is but My form.
You are surrounded with Me,
But you are unaware of it.
Winter has gone and Spring has come.
Sow your seeds of devotion early,
And enjoy a good harvest.


From : 'Sai Darshan' - Part I
(Divine Messages received and recorded by Mrs Seema M Dewan)

One Universal Entity

You must realize that the Divine current that flows and functions in every living being is the One Universal Entity.  When you desire to enter the Mansion of God, you are confronted by two closed doors - the desire to praise yourself and the desire to defame others.  The doors are bolted by envy and there is also the huge lock of egoism preventing entry.  So, if you are earnest, you have to resort to the key of prema (love) and open the lock; then remove the bolt and throw the doors wide open.  The education must train you in the difficult operation.

(Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol X, pg 85)

Scholar Of Truth

GEM 704

Real peace of mind has no ups and down; it cannot be partial in adversity and whole in prosperity.

(From : Garland of 1008 Gems, Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba's Sayings)

Every Moment

Appreciate every moment as it comes...

For that is what Life is all about,

We experience the presence of God in all forms,

both within and without...

~ adeline108 ~

CHANGE OF PLANS

I had not really planned on taking a trip this time of year, and yet I found myself packing rather hurriedly.

This trip was going to be unpleasant and I knew in advance that no real good would come of it.

I'm talking about my annual "Guilt Trip."

I got tickets to fly there on "WISHIHAD" airlines. It was an extremely short flight.

I got my baggage, which I could not check. I chose to carry it myself all the way. It was weighted down with a thousand memories of what might have been.

No one greeted me as I entered the terminal to the Regret City International Airport. I say international because people from all over the world come to this dismal town.

As I checked into the Last Resort Hotel, I noticed that they would be hosting the year's most important event, the Annual Pity Party.

I wasn't going to miss that great social occasion. Many of the towns leading citizens would be there.

First, there would be the Done family, you know, Should Have, Would Have and Could Have.

Then came the I Had family.

You probably know ol' Wish and his clan.

Of course, the Opportunities would be present, Missed and Lost.

The biggest family would be the Yesterday's. There are far too many of them to count, but each one would have a very sad story to share.

Then Shattered Dreams would surely make and appearance.

And It's Their Fault would regale us with stories (excuses) about how things had failed in his life, and each story would be loudly applauded by Don't Blame Me and I Couldn't Help It.

Well, to make a long story short, I went to this depressing party knowing that there would be no real benefit in doing so. And, as usual, I became very depressed.

But as I thought about all of the stories of failures brought back from the past, it occurred to me that all of this trip and subsequent "pity party" could be cancelled by ME!

I started to truly realize that I did not have to be there. I didn't have to be depressed.

One thing kept going through my mind, I can't change yesterday, but I do have the power to make today a wonderful day.

I can be happy, joyous, fulfilled, encouraged, as well as encouraging. Knowing this, I left the City of Regret immediately and left no forwarding address.

Am I sorry for mistakes I've made in the past? YES! But there is no physical way to undo them.

So, if you're planning a trip back to the City of Regret, please cancel all your reservations now. Instead, take a trip to a place called, Starting Again.

I liked it so much that I have now taken up permanent residence there. My neighbors, the I Forgive Myselfs and the New Starts are so very helpful.

By the way, you don't have to carry around heavy baggage, because the load is lifted from your shoulders upon arrival.

God bless you in finding this great town. If you can find it — it's in your own heart — please look me up.

I live on I CAN DO IT street.

“I can't change yesterday, but I do have the power to make today a wonderful day.” -- Anonymous

~ Author Unknown ~

Beloved 42

Beloved,

Every moment of your life has led you to where you are right now, for every moment is a time of spiritual preparation that guides you and helps you to express the infinite potential within you.

Listen to your heart.  Can you hear the sweet echoes of My love for you?  Accept My love and let it be the basis for all your actions as it flows out from you to others.

Let go of the past, let go of worries, and forgive what you can.  I will do the rest.  You are My beloved, and I am even now preparing the way for blessing upon blessing to come into your life.

Are you ready for a blessing?  With the understanding you have gained so far, you are discovering that you truly are ready, that you are prepared in mind and heart to realise your dreams.

"In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

- Proverbs 3:6

(From : 'Daily Word' magazine by Silent Unity, a world wide prayer ministry)  

Evolution

 

Change and evolution are natural to mind.  But the presence of the unchanging Divinity should be experienced within the changing body.

(Gems of Wisdom, Beyond the Senses, pg 256) 

Love For God

GEM 703

Purity of mind is achieved by association with noble personages and studying the writings of saintly persons.

(From : Garland of 1008 Gems, Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba's Sayings)