My Source

I think these difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes around worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.

- Isak Dinesen

Although I may or may not consider myself materially wealthy, I know that money and possessions do not guarantee happiness.  So what is the secret of prosperity?

As in all other matters, I find the source of my prosperity within me.  God has blessed me with a spirit so that I experience true prosperity.  I do not limit myself by measuring my prosperity by how many financial assets I have or how much property I own.  I am aware of God within me and God within the world.  This awareness brings peace and joy to everything I experience.

Every ending holds the promise of a new beginning.  And each new day is an opportunity to receive new blessings from God.

God blesses me with the abundance of spirit.

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

Inner Wisdom

Be Happy - 31

 

Constant Companion

While one is alive, one should engage himself in good deeds and lead a sacred and meaningful life.  All relationships are confined to the living.  God alone is the only unfailing kinsman throughout life and beyond it.  He is the only constant companion wherever you may be.  Realize that life is impermanent.  Only your good deeds will protect you.  Peace, truth and virtue have to be acquired only through your actions.  Achieve proximity to God and then become one with God.

(Sanathana Sarathi, May 1997, pg 124)

GEM 799

Actions which are free from self-interest lead to Thaarakam (liberation).

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

Journey Of Life

A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered.

Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible.

Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."

The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.

Moral -

One day when we look back , we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed....

- Author Unknown -

Q522

How to start Atmavichara?



The first step in Atmavichara (enquiry into the nature of the Atma) is the practice of the truth that whatever gives you pain gives pain to others and whatever gives you joy gives joy to others.  So, do unto others, as you would like them to do unto you.

(Sanathana Sarathi, Oct 2002, pg 297)

愛LOVE愛 Speaks - 19

Be Blessed - 37

A Journey Set In Motion

There is something satisfying, rejuvenating, comforting about the seasons.  They remind me that I play one small part in a much bigger picture - that there is a pulse, a sequence, a journey set into motion by the very hand of God Himself.

- Karen Scalf Linamen