December 22
Nithya Madhu was shopping for dresses. She carried four dresses and walked to the trial room to find it locked. The girl at the shop told her that they close the trial rooms 15 minutes before close of shop. To the girl's surprise, Madhu heaved a sigh of relief and said, "You've just saved me 5000 rupees!"
Even though we know the Truth, we perceive it better when we hear it from others.
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December 23
Durg Chander purchased a new car and went off on his first ride. On and on he went, mile after mile through the city. People watched in admiration. The car finally came to a stop after colliding with a tree. A stunned passerby enquired of him, "What's wrong with you? Don't you know how to drive properly?" "Of course I do!" cried Durg, "I only don't know how to stop!"
So, would you say that Durg was driving the car or being driven by it? Before you point a finger at him, remember that you are driving a vehicle which you don't know how to stop - your MIND!
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Blissful
December 24
Bhilai Mansoor was warned not to take his car to a particular area as every car was being broken into. Bhilai went all the same, parked his car and pasted a paper on it that read: "Nothing worth picking up inside." He came back after a couple of hours to find the quarter glass smashed. There was a remark added to his note that read: "True"
The hardest but surest way is to learn from one's own experience. Of course, one needs to learn from the first experience itself!
Be, Blissful
Chanda Basu was part of a music group and sang on stage. He sported a black and a red wig alternatively for each of his songs. During the intermission, the show director told him, "Sir, you would have to wear only the red wig for the remaining part of the show." Chanda asked him why. He replied, "The people like the red haired one's voice a lot better than the black one's."
We need to drop the comparing attitude to be able to see things as they are. Our mind is so caught up in comparison that it misses the actual quality of what it sees.
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December 26
Blissful
Latur Singh was alone in the house when the doorbell rang and a saleswoman stood selling dinner sets. She took out the knife set to show to him but accidentally cut her finger and caused profuse bleeding. Latur gave her first aid and sent her away. A few minutes another lady came in selling the same things. Latur told her, "Just now there was someone here selling these items. In fact, this is her blood here at the doorstep." The lady beat a hasty retreat.
When two people relate from different wavelengths, confusions and misunderstanding are bound to prevail. At least, they should strive to clear them instead of shying away.
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· Blissful
December 27
Neetu Patel and Pali Patel were opening their wedding anniversary gifts. Neetu would exclaim for every item, "We could use these in our bedroom", or "We could display these in our drawing room." She opened a large gift box. It had a vacuum cleaner in it. "Pali," she said, "look what you've got."
When pure love blossoms from within, there will be only unconditional giving and compassion. Meditation is the kev to this.
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Be Blissful
December 28
Sheikh Govinda stopped by at a pump and explained that he was penniless, but badly needed fuel to get to his house. The manager took pity on him and agreed to fill in a few liters. Govinda asked, "Can you give me the money instead? The pump across the road is cheaper."
Existence will shower unconditionally on us if we understand and accept all of it with unconditional gratitude.
December 29
Little Ananda earned his pocket money by delivering newspapers. He asked a customer if he would like to renew his subscription for the newspaper. The man said, "No. I don't get the time to read the paper and anyway I take it straight from the porch to the garbage can." Little thought for a while and suggested, "I can deliver it straight to garbage can."
When we fail to see things from the receiving end, we turn dangerously insensitive to other people and their needs.
Blissful
December 30
Mansoor Bhilai was celebrating his 100th birthday. Amongst the birthday wishes, he received a greeting from his friend who was 95 years old. Mansoor exclaimed: "Oh my God! Is he still alive?"
We need to start seeing ourselves and others with the same eye and the same perspective. Only then have we matured in our perception.
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o Blissful
December 31
Sikar Shareef was suffering from shock and panic and started running towards the rear while a battle was underway. After some time, he was spotted by an officer who asked him, "Don't you know there is a big battle going on up-front? What are you doing here?" Shareef didn't answer. "Speak up man!" cried the officer. "Do you know who I am? I'm your general!" "Good heavens!" cried Shareef. "Am I that far back?"
Our actions should speak for us, not our words. Often, words become poor substitutes for missing action.
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