Journey to Enlightenment Part 02

SR No.: 006997
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Chitrabhanu, Nirmala Hanke
Publisher: Create Space
Publication Year: 2013
Total Pages: 106
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 13 MB

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Be compassionate and you will remain healthy. You give 'abhaydan' - a gift of fearlessness - to the innocent animals and collect blessings. The good deeds always remain with you, whereas money and fame are transitory.
When I was 37, I had high blood pressure and other health problems. Today at 89, I am healthy and fit, as I have turned vegan and am in charge of my food and lifestyle.
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Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise of various kinds, be it Yoga Asanas, be it ‘Pranayama’, be it a walk, be it service, makes our bodies strong, resulting in stronger and calmer minds. A calm mind enables you to be at peace with yourself and the world. Keep the body moving.
When I was 19, I stayed with Gandhiji for some time. I offered to wash his clothes, to save him the trouble. He refused, asking me who would wash when I was gone. Learning the lesson, til now I wash my own clothes. I walk regularly every day and remain active also by climbing (up/down) stairs.
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Think Peacefully
Though the first three steps would help you climb up this fourth one, you need to put in some effort too. Train your mind not to have any negative thoughts of the past or about the future. Remember only good thoughts and experiences, not bad (so-called) things which happened in the past or which may happen as per your imagination. Have faith in yourself that you can achieve anything good. People tend to forget good things and remember only the negative happenings, however small in number. Negativity has longevity. Avoid it. Increase positivity. Relax, inhale peace, experience the vibration of peace, make it a part of life. Try to know the purpose of your living. Is it to collect grievances, bad memory, negative emotions, material wealth? No, none of these. We are here to surround ourselves with all life-giving, life-seeking and life-enriching purposes, instead of with anger, grievances, ego, greed and jealousy. Let others hold bad thoughts about you in them. You should remain unaffected by negative influences. You shield yourself with positive and purposeful vibrations, to keep the negative ones at bay. Do not think in a hurry or with anger and ego, as these will distort your thinking and you will not get the right answers.
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