The Blessed Life

Self pity is a human thing and I should not let the feeling to destroy me.  It is an indulgence into a state of being where there is something just not right with the way to live.  It is a sorry feeling to get attention that can backfire.  Sadly, too much of self pity is not healthy. Self pity can ruin my well being.  It is a self destructive emotion where I will likely grow to believe there is not anyone or anything that can help me to feel better.  Self pity creates an unhealthy cycle.   I will grow to believe any effort I put, into changing my life, will be useless.  It can lead where I will not take any action and I will stay stuck in a dark place. I should not allow any sad or unfortunate circumstances to weigh me down.  To feel sadness is a normal healthy emotion.  But when I deeply choose to feel sorry for myself, I am not doing any good.   Should I trap myself to feel that way, I make myself a helpless victim.  I am being dramatic to magnify my misfortune and experience a sense

It is wise that I end my day, every day, with a reflection.  How the day had been?  What memories do I want to cherish?  What have I learned?  What do I want to surrender?  Why do I have to let go certain things? This exercise does not have to be extensive.  But, it has to be done mindfully.  There are just so many things that I can appreciate on a daily basis that I should not take them for granted.  The smallest things do count too. To make a special effort to appreciate the good things is a connection back to the Divine.  It is an act where I acknowledge my blessings.  It is a grateful gesture to reminisce the day's experiences, bad and good.  It is to help me to be open to accept for more opportunities ahead. Counting blessings becomes necessary not only for positive thinking but for the need of reassurance.  It is helping me to be grateful for what I have experienced and to caste away negative thoughts.  To count the blessings daily will make me to realize the good things I ha

There is a saying, "The grass is greener where you water it".  Indeed, it is telling me that I have to help myself to make my life better.  Nobody can help me but myself.  When I do no help to 'water' my own life, I will 'dry' out. Help is everywhere.  I am surrounded with bountiful of care and support, from family to friends and Google.  And, even God and the divine universe.  I am not short of loving hands to cheer me up, to make sure I can stand on my two feet.  But, the effort that I put in for myself counts the most.  I have to be in charge before the Universe can provide me further. At the end of the day, the only person I have is myself.  I have to love and help who I am.  All others can help me pick myself up and steer me in the right path but, ultimately, it is up to me whether I will follow that.  No one is in control of what I can be but myself. I need to believe in who I am.  I need to boost my courage and my confidence.  Self confidence is a quali

It is often said that there is a 'divine spark' presents in all humans.  It is the seed of God consciousness inside us.  It is the Divine flame to light up the being of all humans.  The light will guide humans out of the dark and ignite the spark to wake up to our true nature. When the soul is allowed to express itself, with the light within it, the clingy and needy ego no longer shall dominate.  In that state, humans can evolve to higher levels of understanding and awareness. All humans, with the divine spark within, have the power to influence one another.  With the light within me, I ought to take responsibility with my attitude and behaviour.  I have to be conscious of it.  I must not use it to manipulate others.  I should not control someone to my advantage.  I should not use it to abuse humanity. The humane way to use the divine spark is to help humanity to flourish.  Let the light, collectively, raises the vibrations of all humans.  In one breath, the light that burns wi

Should I want to stay relevant in this ever changing world I live in, I need to encourage myself to learn.  I cannot give excuses that I do not have the ability or the knowledge.  Even the disabled is showing me, he or she can do it.  Fact is, my body, mind and spirit is a vehicle for growth and I have to let it do its work. I cannot go on to let my failures to keep repeating.  I should not let myself down again and again.  Everything is possible.  What makes it not is my stubbornness, my negative attitude of not wanting to adapt and to improve.  Nothing will work unless I learn.   The more excuses I give, I am creating a block.  To resist will paralyze me.  I am not giving Divinity to make things right for me.  Yet, I desire for more good things?  How can the Universe provide me when I am not nudging myself to try to learn? Self improvement helps to enhance courage, confidence, improve mental health and heal my well being.  When I work on myself, I get to know myself better.  I get to

Let the beginning of the Lunar New Year reminds me of all things beautiful.  How the people around me play a part in shaping my world.  How every individuals build my life.  Each soul appears to provide meaning to me.  Each soul shows up to shine light for a purpose. I have to remember all the people who care for me.  There are some who send food for me.  Some who cook for me.  Some who buy me meals.  Some who help me to move heavy things.  Some who accompany to sort things out with me. Some who keep me safe.  Some who call me when it has been a tough day.  Some who are right by my side when I need company.  Some who smile at me.  Some who back me.  Some who pray for me. These individuals are my friends, family members, relatives and even perfect strangers. Today, I want the memories of all the deeds from these people be cherished.  I want to say a big 'Thank You'.  I want these individuals be blessed.  I want their deeds be rewarded. Every time I receive their good deeds, they

On this day, exactly four years ago, I faced my biggest challenge.  Life forced me to face my fears head on.  I was at the T-junction where either left or right turn spiked with apprehension. At the same instant, the door for self realization opened wide.  It was the day to build courage and strength.  It was the day to be on my own, to take charge and be independent.  It was the day, I relied on faith and God's love. It was the day that I experienced great support too.  To all the loving  individuals, family and friends, I will always remember your loving deeds.  "Thank you and God bless!" On this day, I learned what death can teach me. From that day, pains remind me that I am alive.  That, trying reminds me that I have hope.  And, mistakes remind me that I am still human. From a spiritual perspective, death is not death at all.  It is only the physical that dies.  Death is a natural part of life.  Death is a beautiful thing.  It is a celebration of life for those who le

I am blessed to be surrounded with beautiful wise people.  Their presence brings opportunities for me to learn.  Their wisdom allows me to grow.   Each and everyone of them is my golden ticket to make me a good human.  Let me thank these people and these friends, from A to Z.  To you, "Thank you and I love you". And my gratitude to Mother Earth too.  As she evolved, she let me to live a much comfortable life.  Her richness, vastness and everlasting wisdom make things easier and convenient.  Her beauty let me to witness how beautiful life is and how simplicity can work. I have to tell myself to learn from them and not to discredit their souls.  With every new observation, every new piece of knowledge, there is the opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding.  And, as I open my mind to them, I get ever closer to being able to live meaningfully. I pray that I have the wisdom to listen to them, calmly and patiently.  I need to admit, as long as I live, there will always be a st

Whether it is love, my time, my presence or my thought - what I give out, Divinity returns it.  When I give, I will receive.  At times, what I receive in return can be ten folds or more.  It is the Universal law - what I give out is what I get back it.  When I want something, give it. However, the giving has to be from my heart.  When there is no heart behind the intention, then I should not give at all.  I should not be giving out something and expect something in return.  When I give, it has to be unconditional with no strings attached. The conscience, while giving, is important.  I cannot give to make the receiver feels obligated.  Nor, I hope the receiver will remember my act forever.  I have to be a cheerful happy giver, not reluctantly or under compulsion. The love in my heart is not put to stay.  Love is not love till I give it away.  Only by giving, I am able to receive more than I already have.  Giving opens the way for receiving.  Importantly, it is not how much I give but ho

Success goes to the doer and not the dreamer.  I can dream, and continue dreaming, and when I am not executing it, it will remain just a dream.  I have to live my dream and be proactive to take actions.  Actions defined success whereas dreams can be cheap.  To dream without the support of action means nothing. I must have passion and great enthusiasm in life, in all that I am doing and dreaming.  I should have a burning desire that gives life its full meaning.  To possess a burning desire in life, I need to have a strong positive mental attitude. How badly do I want something?  Having a deep burning desire to achieve something is a sign that I have the potential to do it.  I have to build on this believe to make the big difference.   To make a change in life, there needs to be a deep reason.  There must be a strong drive and a strong why.  When I am not sure whether something is a burning desire or not, it almost certainly is not.   For this reason, knowing what I really want is not ea