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Wednesday 21 February 2018

MANY SHADES OF SUCCESS

Hello Friends,
                   Today we consider a person successful if he or she is a physician, an engineer or has amassed wealth. Today's values are quite different from those of yesterday's. But is that success ? What is the definiation of a successful man ? Supposing one has made plenty of money through questionable means and has acquired a bungalow, a car and other luxuries,but has an unhealthy mind and body, of what use is that kind of money ?

                    Only a balanced  mind can ensure a healthy body worries can be kept at bay only by seeking divine grace. By all means earn name and fame through your activities, but peace of mind can only be achieved only by sharing your prosperity with others. Only then can you be termed as really successful. Worry is justified for something that is unusual and impossible, worrying for something that is usual and  common is useless.

                      We consider money to be the be-all and end-all if that were so, moneyed people would not be unhappy. They could have bought health and peace of mind with money. To acquire wealth at any cost is wrong. By all means achieve success through hard work, courage and ability, but do not forget the less fortunate ones.

                      In spite of acquiring wealth, most wealthy families are divided, tense and miserable. I believe that a really successful man is one who has performed his duty successfully, one who who has achieved peace of mind, one who has freed himself from worries, and one who has faith in himself and in God, one who has mastered the art of living a happy and contented life, and one who is unspoilt, idealistic and perceives divine grace in everyone. Have courage,try the magic of strong will and self confidence.We become what we think of ourselves. By positive thinking and good habits, we can make ourselves happy.

                   Well, to control one's mind is a very difficult task, but if we ordinary human beings can keep our balance of mind, we can live a happy life,it is a universal  wish to lead a happy life: no one wants to be unhappy. In my view after we finish our morning prayers we must sit down and think about the reason of our unhappiness and the turmoil in our mind. Living is an art and it is difficult to master it.

                The one good aspect that we learn from the lives of all great human beings is that they were always optimistic. God is merciful and wants to help us at all times, but we must have an unwavering faith and love for Him. Nothing in life is permanent. So, like  the good phases, even bad phases will pass away. The sun of hope is bound to rise for everyone. Let us seek refuse in God in all sincerity. If you want to be successful and happy, don't lose heart.

               Man is a reflection of God and possess divine  attributes. If we want peace of mind, we should love everyone. The word humanity is derived from "human". To lend a helping hand to the fallen and wipe others' tears is humanity. What a joy it is to help the needy! It gives us immense peace of mind! If you want to have peace of mind and mental power, then listen to your inner voice which is also the voice of God.

                 Experts opine that those who remain occupied are uncomplicated and possess self- confidence and have control over their minds. Half the misery and pain in the world could disappear if men considered and ceased to entertain ill feelings towards each other. Great thinkers and philosophers of the world believe that the  whole world is one large family.

                   I believe universal goodwill, if I have good feelings for others, then I can achieve peace and will entertain no bitterness for others. For ordinary man, suffering can make miserable, but those who exercise control over their mind, sorrow prods them to think deeply. When they suffer, it creates in them a capacity to feel other people's sorrow. Let us never cause unhappiness to others. Sorrow and happiness are simply a state of mind.

                It is difficult for all of us  to become God-realised. If we can render concrete help to a man in distress, the least we can do is sympathize with him. That can give us peace of mind. You can experience joy when you extend a helping hand to someone in distress or lighten someone's burden and mitigate someone's sorrows.No one is a born sinner. A sinner doesn't necessarily remain a sinner always. We achieve peace of mind and happiness when we are able to give happiness to others. Sometimes even some good persons commit a sin.We must forgive them.If we forgive a man sincerely, we can erase evil thoughts from his mind.

                When your mind is upset take the path of devotion,your mind will be at ease.The most
precious gift God  has bestowed on man is purity of thought.Men of character  are pure in thought,words and deeds.

                   We often observe that those who have  less demands and are always immersed in their work,are happier than others. Fewer desires do not mean that we live a life of total self-denial. It means that we do not live beyond  our means in order to keep up with the Joneses. Let us reduce  our wants. Man must live by his own labour and not sponge off others for his livelihood.A rich person who fails to ease the pangs of hunger and thirst of the needy is a worst sinner and not deserving of divine forgiveness.

                 Body and mind are deeply inter- related. Physical fitness is very important. Take exercise regularly. If you cannot exercise, atleast walk. Walking is the easiest exercise and prevents obesity. Try and avoid self-medication. Keep your body healthy, then your mind too will be healthy. Eat simple food. People with fewer wants rarely resort to falsehood. They deal fairly with others. Peace of mind generates good health and enables us to lead a healthy and long life.

                I feel that  by living simply one can lead a full and long life. You must have heard the saying "A healthy mind has a healthy  body". The mind greatly influences the body. When you achieve peace of mind, your will power becomes stronger. God has gifted human beings  power to resist disease. But  for this power to be effective, it is essential that both mind and body should work in harmony.

               If our mind is free from tension and turmoil, we can easily live a meaningful life. Man is the supreme creation of God. Among Man's highest achievements is ability to pray. If you pray during an illness, your mind will be calm, and this will accelerate your recovery. Faith is a pre-requisite of prayer. You may say that faith is blind.But when prayer reaches its pinnacle, it works even better than medicine and science.

                 It is said that greed for money is the cause of human misery and worry. True enough, money is not the be all and end all. What is the use of too much money ? It only brings about unrestricted consumerism and restlessness.

                 Keep cool.Relax regularly.Wish everyone well. Never think ill of others. As a result your power and peace of mind will increase and you will be successful in life. Mankind can get salvation only in two ways: man's love for his fellow beings, and man's love for divine creation. Every good deed leads to another. If we keep questioning ourselves, we will come to a conclusion that the constant mention of I, me, mine is baseless. Nothing is ours.

To succeed, try and follow these guidelines :
A. Consider everyone your friend.
B. State everything clearly.
C. See the other person's point of view.
D. Remain steadfast to your principles.
E. Be loyal to your inner voice

               Remember we should not flatter,but we must shower praise where it is due. Another requirement for success is not to become a sycophant. Never entertain unnecessary doubts. Let us perceive good in every happening; and consider it as a divine design.

                Undesirable thoughts, fear, worry and unnecessary anxiety causes cardiac disease. People who constantly keep their mind under control and drive away negative thoughts do not face any cardiac problems.

                 If you develop the ability of being cheerful in sorrow and pain, your mind will remain at peace. Sometimes, harassed by sorrow, we lose our cool, and our faith in God is shaken. But by showing us such examples, God amply demonstrates that he exists.

               Another important point is always be happy when you see others happy. Whenever we make others happy, or help others  or make them comfortable, without any selfish motive, we are rewarded with true joy. Even small things can  give us great happiness! Whenever anyone approaches you for help, try to help him.

               Silence gives more joy than talking, those who listen  to others attentively, can appreciate other's woes quickly. If you cannot find peace of mind in silence then read a book on mind control at that time.It's said that words are like money and should not be wasted unnecessarily. Think positively. After every failure, success is sure to follow. The thoughts we entertain begin to take a concrete shape. Always think positively. Always be hopeful. Because we become what we think of ourselves. Pray to God daily to grant you the power to adapt yourself to your circumstances, if you cannot do this, pray for the power to change the circumstances.

              We cannot always change our circumstances. Everything does not function according to our will. The true success lies in changing our outlook and lead a life of peace and happiness.

             Blessed are the givers because God chooses them as his messengers to help the needy. The joy, peace and the contentment which one receives from giving  cannot be had from taking. Give without motive. Give selflessly. If you will look around you will find plenty of examples. Those who give are generally cheerful. They also have plenty of self confidence. If you want real happiness give solace to others. Be grateful to God that He has enabled you to be of service to others.

              If you have committed a lapse, admit it truthfully-don't be afraid. Mend  your ways. Repent. Learn from your mistakes. If necessary, seek pardon. If essential, make up for the loss.Every human being  is blessed with certain spiritual powers. We have to use them and success will kiss our feet. When we have have faith in ourselves, and have an unshakeable faith in God, we can trust others.

             Try to divert your thoughts to pleasent subjects.Have self confidence. People who have self-confidence do not entertain any unfounded fears or doubts. God has kept certain matters beyond human comprehension. There is divine wisdom in the arrangement.

               People who have been successful in this world have mostly been fluent speakers. They had the gift of presenting their point of view forcefully and convincingly. This gift can be acquired by me and also by you. Do not be under the impression that they were all born with this gift.

               A person with courage, will power and high morale needs neither a patron nor a guide. Her hopeful spirit is enough to take her to great heights. Those who believe in God always accept their fate. Those who have faith in God are the real souls; the rest are like dolls of clay. There is a silver lining to every dark cloud. Never lose heart. Be cheerful. Put the ball in God's court.

           By doing a good deed we not only give comfort to others, but we also derive peace and happiness. Let us consider our existence in this world like a dream and conduct ourselves accordingly. In short, no one can claim to remain on the top  for ever. Someone will overtake him.We should always be hopeful, but avoid ARROGANCE.

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