Book Title: Sense Beyond Senses
Author(s): Chitrabhanu
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Centre

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________________ 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. So 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 my work, in the bus, or on the subway, with all my co-workers, 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 trouble. When you have this inner awareness, outside influences cease to be a limiting factor. Your attitude converts them into positive elements. This metamorphosis is not achieved through intellectual gymnastics. It is done wholly through awareness, meeting all aspects of life and making them beautiful, using your extra sense to give 15

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