As we think so is our world.

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Message for the day 16-02-2011
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As we think so is our world.

Projection: Inspite of our best efforts if things don't turn out the way we expect them to, there is a tendency to get disheartened and we begin to have negative thoughts. These negative thoughts further create negative situations and we find that things get no better.

Solution: Instead of beginning to change things and situations that are going wrong, I need to work at the seed, i.e my thoughts. I need to keep my thoughts positive under all circumstances, which will make my actions positive too and I slowly find things changing for the better.

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Soul Sustenance 16-02-2011
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Transforming (Changing) My Thought Patterns

Where there is attention there is no tension.

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Message for the day 14-02-2011
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Where there is attention there is no tension.

Projection: When we have to fulfill certain responsibilities, we find ourselves in a lot of tension. We find it very difficult to relieve ourselves, specially when we feel there is demand from the situation or expectations from people beyond our capabilities.

Solution: Especially during demanding situations and in general too the way to relieve myself from tension is to have constant attention. It is important to have attention during difficult times, but it is also necessary to keep attention on the self even during normal conditions. Attention brings checking and changing and relieves me of tension.

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Soul Sustenance 14-02-2011
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The Relationship Between The Soul And The Body Explained With Interesting Examples

Freedom starts in the mind, not by cutting ropes.

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Message for the day 15-02-2011
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Freedom starts in the mind, not by cutting ropes.

Projection: Usually we experience some kind of bondage through situations and people. We then feel uncomfortable and try to break free from them. Yet we find that it is not easy to do so. We rarely ever can think of looking within if there is any bondage in our own minds.

Solution: I need to understand the fact that the bondage is in fact not outside but within my own mind. I also need to realise the fact that nothing is forced on me but whatever happens to me is my own choice. When I take responsibility in this way I will not complain but will make the best out of every situation and I will find myself experiencing true freedom.

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Soul Sustenance 15-02-2011
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Self Empowerment

True happiness is an experience which touches others too.

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Message for the day 13-02-2011
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True happiness is an experience which touches others too.

Projection: We sometimes find ourselves in situations where we are not able to make everyone happy. Yet we are not able to understand the reason for it. Inspite of the situation being positive we either are lacking in our own state of happiness or others are not happy with me.

Solution: When I am really happy with something, there is the natural desire to share it with others. This sharing enables me to spread the happiness to others too. Also when my happiness is based on truth, I find that there is no harm for myself or others and only benefit for all concerned.

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Soul Sustenance 13-02-2011
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Experiencing The Natural Qualities Of The Supreme Soul or God (Meditation)

Difficulties and challenges bring out our hidden treasures.

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Message for the day 12-02-2011
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Difficulties and challenges bring out our hidden treasures.

Projection: When we are faced with challenges, we usually experience that there are not sufficient resources or we are not able to make use of our resources for best results. So instead of experiencing progress, I experience a lot of negative feelings.

Solution: When I learn the art of being stable in the most negative situations, I know how to use the treasures that are hidden within me. My mind is no longer disturbed with waste or negative thoughts and I find it easy to face and learn from each and every situation.

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Soul Sustenance 12-02-2011
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Turning Qualities Into Powers (cont.)

The one whose vision is clear on the destination is the one who is successful.

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Message for the day 11-02-2011
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The one whose vision is clear on the destination is the one who is successful.

Projection: While moving towards my destination, I tend to get distracted with even the little things that happen. Even a small negative or positive incident is enough to distract my thoughts from my destination. I am sometimes so busy with such things that my vision moves away from my destination and I stop moving forward.

Solution: I need to first clarify my goal. Once I have done this, I need to take care that my vision is focused on it. Even when situations come by, trying to distract me I need to remind myself that these are only side-scenes which are not important for me. It is more important to keep my energies focused towards the goal.

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Soul Sustenance 11-02-2011
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Turning Qualities Into Powers

An important aspect of God or the Supreme Being, remembered throughtout history in all cultures and traditions, has been the concept of God being an Almighty Authority. The interpretation of this concept has been varied, however:

Some have conceived a God who is fearsome and revengeful and one who punishes. That is very different from the experience of God, in meditation, as a gentle, benevolent (generous), merciful parent; as a teacher of absolute spiritual wisdom or knowledge, but a wisdom that has total humility, and is free from the demands of ego.

Yet, it is also the experience of the soul that God is the Almighty Authority, the source of all power and strength. When I meditate and connect with the Supreme, I experience a state of truth in which the combination of all the original qualities of the soul — peace, love, purity, wisdom and happiness — fills me with a positive power — a power that overcomes negativity in myself and others, so that those I am connected with become better able to experience their own truth. This power also extends to my physical surroundings, transforming the atmosphere around me.

(To be continued tomorrow ...)


In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris

Generosity brings success.

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Message for the day 10-02-2011
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Generosity brings success.

Projection: All of us have a lot of treasures-treasures of virtues, powers, knowledge etc., which we normally don't put into use. When they are out of use for a long time, they get wasted away. So at the time that we require to put into use these treasures they are not available to us. At such times we are not able to respond rightly to the situation.

Solution: The more generously I use the treasures that I have with me for the benefit of others and myself too, the more these treasures are available for me at the right time. Also, for being generous with my treasures I find myself moving easily towards success with the blessings that I get in return.

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Soul Sustenance 10-02-2011
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Understanding The Different Types Of Thoughts That The Mind Creates (cont.)