Words of Wisdom (2012)

Today I am going to share with you some important lessons I have learned in life. People are basically good. By insulting another you insult yourself. Harsh words are extremely difficult to forget. Keep flatterers at an arm's length. There is more than one way of doing the same work. Your way of doing it may not be the best way. We always come highly recommended by our own mind. Artifici... more

At times we cannot decide what to do and what not to do. The month of May is here, giving us hope and rejuvenation. We ask, "May I?" The answer we get is, "Yes, you may." Yes, you may forgive yourself. Yes, you may allow the inner child to come out. Yes, you may forget all your problems today. Yes, you may ask family and friends to offer a helping hand. Yes, you may excel without fearing ... more

There was a time when you were the recipient of parental care. Now parents have become your responsibility. At one time your mother had to coax you and even force you to eat. Now the tables have turned. You are the one coaxing and sometimes forcing your elderly mother or father to eat something. You were the carefree one, not worried about anything in the world. Now you are responsible for g... more

The word ‘friend’ makes us smile and brings about emotional satisfaction. Everyone needs a friend to talk to and share feelings with. Friends hold your hand in difficulties and rejoice with you in good times. A true friend will pick you up when you are down, and jump with you when sky is the limit. Be discerning when choosing friends. Keep in mind that intelligent people talk about ideas; ... more

Are you really so busy that you don't have time to think about God today? Is life really so miserable that you cannot smile at all? Was the past really so good that you keep talking about the 'good old days' and ignore the blessings of the present?... more

-- The fridge says, "Keep your cool." -- The iron says, "Smooth out the wrinkles in your life." -- The clock says, "Everything happens in its own time." -- The microwave says, "You can do the work quicker if you try." -- The TV says, "Don't just sit there; do something." -- The oven says, "Sometimes you have to face the heat before you can become complete." -- The tap sa... more

There is so much going on in your life. Family, work, studies, commitments and deadlines take a daily toll on you. Yet you wake up every day and face life. This takes courage. Give yourself credit. At times you feel like quitting, but your strong sense of duty does not allow you to do it. You honour your commitments and show up on time. When you fall, you pick yourself up again and aga... more

Everyone wants to be happy. No one wants to be miserable, yet we inadvertently invite misery into our life. If you knew the triggers that invite misery, you would certainly avoid them. So, here are some of them. The grass is always greener on the other side. Every time you see another person and wish you had his/her life, you are making yourself miserable. You have no idea about the strug... more

The world was gifted to us by our Creator. It contains a lot of splendor and beauty in the form of majestic mountains, aqua green oceans, rainforests, blue skies, rivers, and rolling hills. It is our individual duty and responsibility to take care of this precious world and the wonderful people living in it. We use various resources provided by the world, and feel entitled to the privileges... more

Patience is a virtue which is extremely valuable for personal growth; yet it is very difficult to cultivate. In this day and age we are able to send a message anywhere in the world within seconds; send money overseas in mere minutes, and reach halfway around the globe in a matter of hours. A vast amount of information is available literally at our fingertips on the internet. We are not accustom... more

In my travels across the world, I meet a lot of people. I have met several lonely grandparents who in-spite of living in a house full of people feel that they have no one to talk to because their children and grandchildren are always too busy for them. I have met young professionals who have struggled long and hard only to find themselves trapped alone in an apartment in a foreign country, spend... more

At a young age we were taught morals to ensure we would do the right thing in life. These are valuable gifts that we should keep with us permanently, but we left them behind along with our childhood. Let us enrich ourselves by... more

Just one uncaring word can spark a fight. Just one cruel word can shatter a life. Just one harsh word can sow misunderstanding. ... more

To my true Valentine You are my father, you are my mother, my only friend, son and brother. Gallant hero, my shining star, One and only beloved you are.... more

People are using the word 'universe' more and more when they mean to say 'God'. Why hesitate to say 'God'? It's a great word. No doubt the word 'universe' is also good, but it is not a synonym for 'God'.... more

It is all too easy to bury our head under the sand and pretend that everything is good. It is easy to hit the snooze button in the face of alarming situations and go right back to sleep. After all, what difference does it make to us if a stranger is being mistreated? He is nothing to us. How does it harm us if there is suffering in some other family in some other part of the world? As long as... more

A man was walking on the beach when he came upon an old fashioned lamp. As the lamp was dusty, the man rubbed it with a cloth. Suddenly a genie appeared and said, "Master, I am your servant. What do you wish me to do?" The man was feeling hungry, so he said, "Bring me food." In a flash there appeared many delicacies laid out on a banquet table. The man was just about to eat when the genie said,... more

Dear readers, this is a story of faith told by my Guru, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. I am sharing it in hopes that it will move you and inspire greater faith within. There once lived a very innocent and simple hearted man who was greatly devoted to God. While most people regard the Supreme as an intangible entity, this man visualized God to be near him at all times. He had no knowledg... more

The New Year inspires new beginnings and brings fresh optimism. The world is the same. You are the same. But you are inspired to make a fresh start in 2012. I wish all the readers a very wonderful and happy new year. My gift to you comes as usual in the form of thoughts and words: Life is full of challenges and demands. Instead of thinking about what you wish to accomplish in your entire l... more

 

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