Book Title: Realize What You Are
Author(s): Chitrabhanu
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Centre

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________________ REALIZE WHAT YOU ARE: is always made alone. You cannot go with a crowd. When you are alone, in communication with yourself, ask: “Who am I? What is my pattern and mechanism? Am I manufacturing unhappiness every day or do I have some inner art to transform unpleasant events into pleasantness? Do I have that art? If not, why don't I? Who or what stops my progress?" The lesson to be learned here is this: that you do not attribute this lack of happiness to another person, blaming your mother, father, teacher or somebody else. Do not rest at that conclusion. Truly, it hurts you when you settle for the belief that another person is the cause of your unhappiness. You are not really analyzing the situation, facing up to the reality. You are rationalizing out true understanding. You must make an effort within yourself to break your own barrier of negativism. Be positive and say, "I want to be happy today anyway. I am not going to spoil my day because of somebody else. I cannot afford to waste a single day. Each hour is precious and meaningful.” In reality, each day that you receive is a blessing. In the morning, start with this: sit and concentrate on yourself. Feel and believe: “There is pragna inside me and I shall exercise it. I shall limber it up, take it with me and use it throughout my day, in the office, in mywork, in the bus or on the subway, with all my coworkers, friends and companions. Also whenever someone throws negative vibrations toward me, I will burn them up and turn them into positive constructive energy." It is a very significant decision which takes much courage to make. But with your extra sense, you can conquer your inner enemies. Then you will find that your outer enemies will no longer be a

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