Bigger than Me

[Guest guest]

Namaste: Sometimes, I find myself frustrated that I am working hard,

but only gaining material benefits. The big picture is gone, and only

the minute details remain. Since I am self employed, I work many hours

in front of a computer and talk to clients by phone, and do not

interact with anyone face to face.

Many years ago, Swami gave me a simple method to solve this problem:

working on some project or task that is " bigger than myself " .

For example: today I was very bogged down and " in my head " . I could

not think straight nor stay focused on a task, and felt tired and

listless.

I remembered that some task needed to be completed at the Mandir, and

e mailed Swami and asked if it had been finished. He asked if I could

come right over and complete it.

Suddenly I had a purpose, one that was " bigger than me " , serving the

Master. I hurried over, and literally jumped into the task, full of

energy, focus, and clarity.

Time and again I have experienced that the cure for my self

centeredness is to focus on a " higher purpose " .

Thanks to Maa and Swami for giving me that " higher purpose " .

 

Jai Maa Jai Swami

 

vishweshwar