The Upanishads have compared a spiritual aspirant's journey to a razor's edge. From the age of 9, I have been walking on that razor's edge. No matter how hard I try, how sincerely I aspire, the fall is always a gut-wrenching one, filled with mind-numbing pain. In life, there will be difficulties and hardships we have to navigate. There are no shortcuts for honest people. Sadhana elevates our consciousness and gives us the courage to tackle everything with faith.
Then I chant the name of Lord Sai in my heart and I start my baby steps all over again, stumbling, sometimes falling but always knowing that my God is there , protectively watching over me.
Being human, sometimes I forget that my nature is essentially divine. And on such days, I turn to Him in despair, wanting to understand the cause of these inner struggles and consequent pain.
I forget that my real Self is untouched by suffering.
One such day, this was His message through the book 'Life is a dream; Realize it' by Joy Thomas:
"Many quail before the impossible demands of Sadhana. When confronted by calamity, you must attach yourself to this sadhana even more firmly, instead of losing faith in it and slacking off. The drug should not be given up when it is most needed. The pity is, when the first disappointment faces you, you lose courage and give up..."
And here's how to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP on the spiritual path:
1. Learn to think in positive affirmations.
2. Discipline your mind to shut negative thoughts.
3. Love yourself, stop criticising yourself.
4. Put your Divine awareness to practice.
5. Create new patterns of thinking and actions to feel good
6. Meditate: become a witness to your thoughts
7. Be Kind and make the world a happier and a better place!
I love this quote by Sheila Johnstone:
"I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing that I can do or any kindness that I can show, let me do it now, let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."
What steps do you take to overcome the struggles that limit you from realizing your true potential? Looking back, how do you see your pain, struggle-filled phases in life? What has it taught you over the years?
With decades of professional expertise and profound insights on why we need to advocate positive thinking, Dr. Julie Gurner observes, "Big things have only ever happened, because someone was optimistic that they could.
You want something BIG?
There is NO space for pessimism. You've got to be the first time believer!"
Do write in your thoughts, I'd love to hear from you!
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I need to find a way to heal my heart and forgive even though they dont want or care if I do