Journey to Enlightenment Part 02

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

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In sum, there are two aspects one should bear in mind and practice:
(a) Not to hurt our ourselves (thinking about what people say), and (b) Alleviate the pain and suffering of other living beings. Keep doing good deeds every day and increase the deposits in your account. Keep collecting blessings.
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Live Spiritually
If you spend the day with the world, at least in the evening, sit with yourself, with your 'Atma' (your real self) and try to know if you are at peace with yourself, if you are at peace with the world, or if there is any anger, ego or greed within. We carry something beautiful and divine within us. Let it blossom beautifully.
Every situation is a moving memory. Nothing lasts forever. One egoistic king was told by his 'Guru' (Master / teacher, one who dispels the darkness of ignorance) to learn and live by one thing. He told the king one day that he may feel good that he is a king but he should always remember and repeat one sentence, i.e. “This day too shall pass'. After every situation or incident, the king started saying, “This day too shall pass.' This made him quite humble. Once he was invaded and defeated by another king. He was depressed, as he was imprisoned by the other king. Soon he remembered his Guru's words. He thought he was still the same and that day would also pass. He became calm. The victorious king was surprised. His ego too was shattered. Hence both benefited and became masters of their own selves. The moral of the story is not to get attached to anything - just enjoy, have peace, bless others, and have bliss yourself.
Do meditate on all five steps for healthy - physical, mental and spiritual - living. Practice, practice and practice, as reading or hearing is much simpler than implementing. What is important is how much you digest and not how much you eat! That's the real test. I am sure you will climb up the five steps successfully, attaining a healthy and happy life, as you all are seekers. Develop the qualities of amity, appreciation, compassion and equanimity, to facilitate the ascent.
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