Sunday, April 01, 2007

LOVE

Become aware of your original qualities. Imagine yourself being a loving person. The original nature of everyone is to love. In fact, true greatness lies in accepting ourselves as we are. You may have black complexion, born in a poor family, living in a developing country, but where ever you are and whatever you are, accept it. It is like a gift, if someone presents a gift, you accept it unconditionally. Don’t you? Because, love is everything, whether you are rich or poor, it is the emotional capital that counts most. In fact, life is a gift. It is a present at present.

Every person possesses three gifts 1) life 2) love and 3) understanding. Each person is unique in this world. Each one has his own style, nature, specialties, strengths and weaknesses. No two persons are alike, nor they live in same environments. You cannot compare one with another. Each person is as valuable as the other. Many people get inspired by us. Directly or indirectly many people learn from us. If we are successful, many people follow us. If we fail, many people get inspired not to follow in the direction we are moving. A beggar inspires us to work hard, otherwise, one day we may become like him. Therefore, the beggar teaches us a valuable lesson. Sometimes, we may learn more from a man’s error than from his virtues. If we commit an error, it is a lesson for us not to repeat it.

Everyone makes mistake that is why pencils have erasers. Mistakes are caused due to lack of attention. The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing. If you make a mistake and refuse to admit it, you hurt yourself twice: once, when you make the mistake; second time, when you refuse to learn from your mistake. If you have sufficient knowledge and the power of understanding, you may not commit a mistake.When the same mistake is repeated it may lead to depression. Confession of errors is like a broom, which sweeps away the dirt. Admitting errors clears the score and proves you wiser than before. If you accept the mistake you are successful. Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. Nadine stair said “If I had to live my life over again, I’d dare to make more mistakes next time”.

Life is an endless series of experiments. But as the pain in the leg has nothing to do with a speech to be delivered, similarly let the mistake caused by one action, not have any influence on another action. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. When we feel strong inside it’s easy to love ourselves. Also, there are many things which are not in our control viz., nature, heartbeat, blood circulation, secretion of gastric juices etc. The beauty of all things lies in our ability to appreciate them.

The most beautiful experience a person can have is to glimpse his own perfection. Perfection is possible, otherwise we would not have a word for it. If there is no defect in you, and you do not get affected by anything means you are perfect. Perfection means your thoughts and deeds should be same. Every person is an actor in this huge drama playing his role perfectly. Accept people as they are without noting their weaknesses. No matter how bad a person may be, he must be possessing at least one virtue. Be like a humming bird and pick the sweetness of virtues. If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn’t part of ourselves doesn’t disturb us. Always remember that others may hate you, but those who hate you don’t win unless you hate them.

He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals. If you want to understand the past history of a person, look at it as you would in a rear view mirror, never look back directly- the consequences could be fatal. One word spoken with love can soothe the sorrowful hearts of many. To love is to have that extra feeling of affection without asking anything in return. Care for others & you care for yourself. To love others is to love oneself. It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not. Love never claims, it always gives. Do not expect love, attention and regard. Give it instead.

Do unto others, what you would like others to do unto you. If you can’t encourage at least don’t discourage.When jealousy raises its ugly head even the ones we love become our enemies.The best way to get rid of enemies is to make them your friends.When promises are not kept, close friends are lost.How much can others trust the love come from you? To earn the trust of others you must become completely selfless and honest. Be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own success. Have equal love for all and experience a life of equanimity.

Love is universal. It has no limits. Love that hurts is not love at all. The giving of love & mercy is also a form of charity. Did you know that love has nothing to do with bodies? It is connected with the soul. If you judge people you have no time to love them.Walk a mile in other’s shoes before you judge them.You must enjoy what you are doing and what you possess. Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. If a task is performed with a feeling of love, then there is instant success. The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action. Accept the things as they are. Today may be as dark as a dead night. But tomorrow is destined to be as bright as a blissful morning with refulgent sun. Remember, the darkest hour is just before dawn.

In a better world, the natural law is love, and in a better person, the natural nature is loving. When people cannot stand by you, because they do not understand you, God will stand by you. Who else, other than God, has tremendous patience in shaping our destiny? Because God’s love is real and is pure, you trust Him automatically. Real love is 100% pure. There is nothing artificial mixed into it. Real love ensures kindness, caring and understanding and removes jealous and controlling behaviors. The love of a clean heart is unconditional. If you love someone, you try to be like that person. If we love God, should we not attempt to be godly? God has love even for sinners. All are his children, so what right do you have to hate a child of God? Remember, you too are a loving child of God worthy of being loved by one and all. Have a lovely day.


Compilation:
VVN Satya Suresh, Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Center, Hyderabad

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