25 ways to rejuvenate one's life.

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Dear friends and devotees,

 

Bhakti is eternal.

 

In continuation of my earlier message regarding 25 ways to rejuvenate

one’s life….

 

21. Feel that “I am blessedâ€

 

There is so much talk about success. Have you ever thought what success

is? Success is simply ignorance about one’s capabilities.

Success is ignorance about the power of the self. Because you assume

you can do only this much. If there are obstacles, you are clear about

your objective. With a calm and serene mind, think of many

possibilities. Know that failures are stepping stones for greater

success. Actually, there are no failures in life. All the seeming

failures are only stepping stones for greater success. If you feel the

obstacle is too much, deep prayer can work miracles.

 

The feeling that “I am blessed†can help you overcome any

failure. Once you realise that you are blessed, then

 

all the complaints disappear.

all the grumbling disappears.

all the insecurities disappear.

a sense of not being loved disappears.

wanting love disappears.

 

Ego is always ambitious and wants to do tough jobs like climbing Mount

Everest. Whereas in a simple act like watching a butterfly, watering

the garden, watching the birds or the sky, can bring deep relaxation,

and relaxation connects you with your source. Seemingly trivial actions

open a new dimension and bring in immense peace and rest. Just come out

of your little shell and feel free.

 

There is a saying: Behind every successful man is a woman. I will

modify this: Behind every success there is the Divine saying “I

am behind youâ€

 

22. Do random acts of kindness.

 

Abiding in the self you become the valentine for the whole world.

Spirit is the valentine of matter, and matter is the valentine of

spirit. They are made for each other. They uphold each other. If you

do not respect the spirit, then matter is not pleased. If you honor the

spirit then you will care for the world, and when you care for the

world, it will take care of you.

 

You are the Christmas tree. At the time of year when no tree bears

anything, it has many gifts to offer. A Christmas tree bears the gifts

and the lights not for itself. Similarly, all the gifts you are

carrying in your life are for others. Anyone who comes to you, you

offer them your gifts. When you show kindness, your true nature comes

into play. Have you ever done acts of kindness without expecting

anything out of it?

 

Our service should not be mechanical. Once some boy scouts were at a

Sunday service, when the priest said, “You should serve.â€

They asked, “What is this service? Could you give us some

example?†He said, “Suppose and old woman wants to cross

a road, go and help her cross the road.â€

 

So the boys went and looked for a whole week, but there was no old woman

trying to cross a street. Finally, four of them found a woman walking

on a footpath. One of the boys went and asked her, “Madam, would

you like to cross the road?†She turned and said,

“No.†He was disappointed. So another boy went and asked

her again, thinking, perhaps, that the first boy had not asked properly.

The woman was now a little bit confused. She wondered why she was being

asked this. So, she said, it was all right for him to take her across

the road. Once they had reached the other side, a third boy came and

asked her, “Would you like to cross the road?†Now it

really bothered her. When the fourth one approached her, she almost

screamed and ran away!

 

You don’t have to plan acts of kindness. Just do something

spontaneously. When you do random acts of kindness, you come in touch

with your true nature.

 

To be continued ….

 

With love and regards,

 

Sastry.