We thought we could find happiness outside of us, that we could live from outside to in.…this created a vicious circle. Wellbeing became more and more based on things outside of us, which are never stable. Finally, when we actually lost them, as happens sooner or later with everything physical, we suffered a lot internally.
Sorrow, fear, and worry are not part of our true nature. They drain us of the power to interact accurately and constructively with the world around us. When I experience my true qualities of peace, love, happiness, purity, and bliss and I am aware of these qualities, this is how others will see me and experience me.
To become upset or unhappy about anything or to be in a bad mood is to put a drop of poison in a pot of nectar. If any such situation occurs then you quickly need to create a good atmosphere of happiness. There is the saying that whatever happens will pass, nothing stays the same. Make yourself so strong that even if the whole world fluctuates, you remain stable. When your motives are pure and positive, and based on love and truth, there will be this power of peace.
You need to pay attention to the quality of your thoughts. Ask yourself, do I have pure and positive thoughts for everyone, including myself? Keep good wishes for all. That way you do not cause sorrow for anyone even in your thoughts. If someone does not respect you or love you then keep giving them respect and love.
When we want to prove ourselves to be right or accuse others we speak in a long complicated way. Don’t be a lawyer or a judge for anyone.
When you speak about your difficulties you increase them. Also, when others see you in sorrow they will feel sorry for you and that will make you feel more sorrow. So it is best not to give energy to your problems.
By Sister Jayanti