Barriers to Love
Whatever is in your heart that is not clean, not true, will ultimately begin to act like a wall, obstructing the natural flow of love. People who say that there is no love in their life, are being blocked by this wall. Actually there is love, but they just cant accept it. Ego is the clearest example of this. Ego limits the flow of love by placing conditions on the love you give and receive. Ego uses love to satisfy its own needs and desires. It produces a love which is deceptive, one which brings only temporary satisfaction. Ego does not allow you to experience true love or share it. If fact, ego is capable of destroying your ability to feel love altogether
The one who recognises the needs of others is the one who gives
real
happiness.
I usually make a lot of effort to give in some way or the other to
those around me. Yet I sometimes find that people are not able to be
happy with me. What I give is usually based on what I feel the other
person needs. I continue to give in this way and begin to expect from
others too, and find myself disappointed when I am not appreciated. I
need to be a giver in the true sense. Before I think of giving, I need
to recognise the needs of others. The more I keep myself tuned to this
I will enjoy what I am giving and the impact of it will be there on
the others too. I will then find that others are pleased with me too
happiness.
I usually make a lot of effort to give in some way or the other to
those around me. Yet I sometimes find that people are not able to be
happy with me. What I give is usually based on what I feel the other
person needs. I continue to give in this way and begin to expect from
others too, and find myself disappointed when I am not appreciated. I
need to be a giver in the true sense. Before I think of giving, I need
to recognise the needs of others. The more I keep myself tuned to this
I will enjoy what I am giving and the impact of it will be there on
the others too. I will then find that others are pleased with me too
Understanding What Is Real Happiness
Real happiness is not an external stimulation by watching an action movie or eating out or buying a new dress; it is not the result of acquiring something - whether it be a new car or a position, or of receiving some good news. True happiness is not relief from suffering - whether from an illness or a difficult situation, nor is it the achievement of a goal - whether personal or professional. All these are externally dependent, where happiness is confused with stimulation, excitement, achievement, acquisition or relief. Happiness is not all of these. You also know that happiness is not a future promise. It can only be experienced now.
So what is spiritual happiness - perhaps a better way to describe spiritual happiness is contentment. This comes from a complete awareness and acceptance of the self as we are now at an internal level, and an acceptance of 'what is' at an external level. Sounds difficult? The highest happiness is bliss which can be experienced only when the soul/self is totally free of all attachment and dependency. Sounds even more difficult? But this is a spiritual understanding and definition of happiness, which is not difficult to accept and make a part of our life, once there is a deep understanding and absorption of spiritual knowledge, but spiritual knowledge which is accurate and complete in all aspects. Spiritual happiness is a direct result of spiritual knowledge. Without complete knowledge of the self, one cannot remain ever and truly happy (happy as per the definition above).
Soul Sustenance
Effect of Food On The Mind (cont.)
Three categories of foods are defined corresponding to the particular energy that exists in them.
The first is Satwik or sentient food (explained yesterday).
The second group is Rajasik or mutative food - it contains a mutative energy of restlessness, constant movement or change. When this force is consumed, the mind and body become agitated and nervous, unable to calm down and relax. These foods include caffeinated drinks such as coffee and many teas, hot spices, fermented foods and some medicinal drugs.
The third group is Tamasik or static food - this type of food has a static force of dullness, inertia, intoxication, and attraction towards sensuality (body-consciousness), decay and death. Death occurs when the other two energies (sentient and mutative) are spent and the static force is the only dominant force. Static foods include meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, mushrooms, onions and garlic.
Effect of Food On The Mind (cont.)
Three categories of foods are defined corresponding to the particular energy that exists in them.
The first is Satwik or sentient food (explained yesterday).
The second group is Rajasik or mutative food - it contains a mutative energy of restlessness, constant movement or change. When this force is consumed, the mind and body become agitated and nervous, unable to calm down and relax. These foods include caffeinated drinks such as coffee and many teas, hot spices, fermented foods and some medicinal drugs.
The third group is Tamasik or static food - this type of food has a static force of dullness, inertia, intoxication, and attraction towards sensuality (body-consciousness), decay and death. Death occurs when the other two energies (sentient and mutative) are spent and the static force is the only dominant force. Static foods include meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, mushrooms, onions and garlic.
Message for the day
To be a master is to be free from one's own weaknesses.
Projection: We are usually under the control of our own weaknesses in a negative situation. We first respond to the situation with our weakness and then try hard to change our thoughts. But we don't find ourselves succeeding and the weakness gets the better of us.
Solution: We need to develop the consciousness that we are a master and the weakness within us, our creation, and so it is totally in our control. When we develop this consciousness we will be able to win over our weaknesses easily.
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