The Blessed Life

Intellect can drive my smart alec attitude off the wall.  When it is not controlled, it is an arrogant attitude as though I know everything and anything.  But, do I really know everything and anything under the stars?  Intellect is a tricky thing; it is just as good as an illusion.  The more that I think I know, the more I know nothing. Intellect is not wisdom.  Wisdom not only knows but it also understands.  And, the distinction between knowing and understanding is what makes things, life in general, interesting.  Intellect is generally factual.  It has no emotions, no understanding. Would I rather be right or would I rather be happy?  Is there a need to be right all the time?  What is right for me may not be right for somebody else.  There will always be different perspective on any given subject.  I cannot be mindless to think there has to be one absolute truth when I do not know what truth is. The need to be right at all time is one form of fixed mindset.  It has to do with my ego

The only way for abundance to expand is when I accept its existence.  I have to recognize the importance and the quality that it serves me.  That, it is operating in partnership for a greater divine growth. This world is full of abundance (and opportunity).  It belongs to all of us.  Should I want it, I have to start to create a vacuum to receive it.  The concept of abundance needs this vacuum for it to get filled.  When the vacuum has limited space, there'll be limited provision. Abundance is everywhere.  It can appear in me should I let it.  All it needs is integrity.  I should not think of abundance in a negative way.  To receive it, it has to be an appreciation of life in its fullness.  It is the myriad of joy and strength of mind, body and soul. Recognizing the great value of abundance, which is to be accepted humbly, is the cultivation of respect for the Universe.  To attract abundance, I need to feel abundant.  I have to develop an abundance consciousness where I have to be

Everything there is in life is progressive.  Everything develops, grows and increases.  Whatever I have today started with a beginning, from zero.  Once, in my life, I did not have what I have today.  Once, in my life, I knew nothing. Can I live to remember how things get started?  In remembering, I learn to be appreciative and be grateful.  Can I stay humble looking back at my beginning?  What I am today is the ripple effect from my environment, from the people around me. As my wings grow as I live on, I should learn to continue to uplift myself humbly.  I should remember the process of my learning curve.  How all the kind individuals have helped me.  They show generosity, helpfulness and love.  All these qualities have led me to where I am here today. I am thankful to all these people who have guided me.  As I think that I have learned, I have to remember not to forget the values.  I should not be in such a hurry to condemn another because he or she does not do what I do.  Or, he or

I have to learn not to jump into conclusion so easily.  I should not claim and be absolutely certain that 'I would never' be doing something.  Saying that 'I would never' do such and such a thing is suggesting a bold statement.  Unconsciously, I assume that I am better at certain behaviours.   In life, nothing is predictable.  I will not be able to know what the future holds for me, until it arrives.  No matter how much self control I think I have or how moral I think I am, I am still experiencing life each day and that I am still an imperfect human. It takes magnitude of awareness to avoid using the word 'never'.  I have to learn never to say never.  Having confidence is one thing but I am not perfect as to see at my future.   People change.  Time changes.  Change is constant.  I have to realize that I will change too.  What I am doing today will not stay forever.  To say that I will never change is not true.  The fact is, even the most passionate promise rarel