Journey to Enlightenment Part 02

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Nirmala Hanke
Publisher: Create Space

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had five senses, and said he didn't need the checks. He went back to the place where he was rejected for being overqualified for a job, and said he would do any job, cleaning, anything. This time he got the job. Whatsoever job you do, do with a touch of perfection, excellence. Excellence is your true nature. We do so many things, but sometimes only half-hearted. Always do your best, whatsoever you do.
This young man cleaned the room and put it all in order. When the boss came, he was surprised. So he had him look after the books. After 25 years, the now older young man had a party and invited Andrew Carnegie. He gave to him a check for $50,000.00. and said to him, "Thank you for giving me a lesson for life. You made me aware of what gifts I have."
Like the young man, all young people are a blessing for the earth, because they can do what they want to do. We must respect young people. Young people have the fresh spirit. Don't compare the child with anybody. This destroys the child's creativity. Make no comparison with anybody. Each snowflake is unique. Each human being is unique, equal. Our habits keep us from seeing this; habits don't allow us to be aware. The success of meditation is in how many habits we have broken. But people don't believe these things. The past overcomes the present. When someone makes a mistake, we bring up all the past mistakes. We become negative and angry.
Realize that the day is in your hand. You can make it or mar it. You have a choice, freedom. Karma is freedom of action. There is no sin. There is consequence. If you put a finger in the socket, you get a shock. This is not a sin, it is a consequence. You can learn from it. But if it is a sin, you go to confession. You don't learn from it. Each mistake should be a stepping stone to go upward. There is no need to be shy or ashamed, no need to hide. Acknowledge the mistake and learn from it. Hiding leads to lying, and this damages our neurons. The damage we do to our neurons is not temporary, like the money, success, position in the world are temporary. The damage to our neurons is permanent: the neurons become confused, and with age these neurons become weaker and don't remember. Confused neurons don't recognize what is, like the spider that gets caught in its own web. Neurons are very powerful, but people use alcohol, drugs, bad company, bad religion and this destroys the neurons. Meditation keeps the neurons fresh, alive. Meditation teaches us the art of living, making each day excellent.
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