To admire or to praise is to imbibe those virtues too.

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Message for the day 09-02-2011
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To admire or to praise is to imbibe those virtues too.

Projection: When I notice someone's specialities, I begin to admire them and describe them to others too. I really like those virtues in the other person, but rarely do I make effort to imbibe them in myself too.

Solution: I need to understand that I like these particular virtues in the other person because they are subtly working within me too. When I work on them more consciously, I will be able to emerge them easily.

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Soul Sustenance 09-02-2011
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (cont.)

The power to listen brings inner peace.

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Message for the day 07-02-2011
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The power to listen brings inner peace.

Projection: Sometimes I find myself hurt even though the other person did not mean anything. This is because I am hearing the words but not able to understand the meaning behind it. This brings misunderstanding and conflicts and even spoils relationships.

Solution: When someone is telling me something I need to listen to the other person rather than merely hearing to his words. When I am able to understand the intentions behind his words I am able to take something from them instead of just creating conflicts in relationships.

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Soul Sustenance 07-02-2011
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (cont.)

The way to get is to give.

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Message for the day 06-02-2011
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The way to get is to give.

Projection: We usually have expectations for taking from others and situations. We do want the best from everything, yet we are not able to take as much as we are capable of. We try harder but are not able to get the best out of situations and people.

Solution: I need to empty myself of that which is not required for me before I can think of getting the best of everything. Just as I would not be able to pick up something nice and necessary even while appreciating it, if I had something that I don't require, I will not be able to take the best, if I don't free myself from waste.

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Soul Sustenance 06-02-2011
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (cont.)

To remain cheerful is to simplify all problems.

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Message for the day 05-02-2011
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To remain cheerful is to simplify all problems.

Projection: When faced with problems it seems very difficult to maintain the inner cheer and the mind is caught up with more and more negativity, either fear or worry. Because of this, firstly, the problem looks bigger than it is and secondly, we are not able to find solutions and work constructively to solve the problem.

Solution: The first step I need to take when I recognise that there is a problem, is to smile to myself. When I make sure I am happy within, knowing that every situation will pass away and it surely has something to teach me, I will find solutions quicker and easier.

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Soul Sustenance 05-02-2011
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates

To remain cheerful is to simplify all problems.

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Message for the day 04-02-2011
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True victory is to have inner stability.

Projection: Whenever the situation is good and we experience success, the internal state of mind is good too. But when something challenging happens, there is an experience of fear or anxiety. It is not so much that the situation goes wrong, it is more the reaction that goes wrong.

Solution: In order to experience success or to feel victorious, I need to change the way I respond to situations. Even in the most negative situations I need to remind myself that the situation itself is not in my hands but how I choose to respond is surely in my hands. So I naturally make the best choice.

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Soul Sustenance 04-02-2011
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The Miracle Of Silence

To recognize each ones uniqueness is to have respect for all.

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Message for the day 03-02-2011
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To recognize each ones uniqueness is to have respect for all.

Projection: We usually expect people to behave according to our expectations. We would like to see people change according to our expectations and we expect them to mould themselves with our own value system. Yet we notice that this does not happen and then we tend to become disappointed.

Solution: I need to understand that each one is unique with his own specialities, and uniqueness. When I am able to appreciate this uniqueness I am able to respect each and every human being and the unique contribution he can make. So with this change in my consciousness I will not expect others to change according to my wish but will take benefit from their uniqueness.

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Soul Sustenance 03-02-2011
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Comparing Atom And Atma (cont.)

True cooperation brings easy success in every task.

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Message for the day 01-02-2011
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True cooperation brings easy success in every task.

Projection: To be cooperative to someone who is being good to you, and to get the cooperation of good people is easy. But not always do we get peoples cooperation consistently. When we dont, it affects the task and our own state of mind negatively.

Solution: True cooperation comes from a vision of hope and faith in each and every individual we come into contact with. When we have this vision, we are able to give cooperation in the right way to people. And we are also able to get their cooperation at all times for all tasks, for we will be able to inspire the best in them.

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Soul Sustenance 01-02-2011
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Creating A Positive Atmosphere