Me, my Guru – on hole in a boat

 

Me, my Guru – on hole in a boat

Summer this year seemed to be hotter than ever! We didn’t know if it was the same in other places too! We attributed it to ‘global warming’. It was taking its’ toll on our patience and psyche too! We were angry, irritated and frustrated (in that order) today. It expressed itself in our conduct, words and questions.

How do I become successful in my career?”

“How do I earn more?”

“Is there an easier way to experience and express ‘love’ the way you talk about by us in our day to day life?”

“What is that that separates the ‘leader’ from the crowd?”

“My in-laws are bad influence on my kids. How do I bring them up right?”

One old student came to meet our Guru. He sat for say ½ an hour. Didn’t ask any doubt, clarification or query. He simply placed ‘certain huge amount’ at her feet bowed and left as silently he had come!

Many became restless. And slowly volley of questions were bombarded at her…

Contd....

# hole in a boat, on being grateful, on appreciating others little deeds of good, little nothings that matter, go an extra mile, do all the little acts of good, being human, character, honesty, giving 100%, on giving right and completely, on love, on giving, giving and receiving, secret of abundance, you receive what you receive for who you are

also read suggested : https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2009/08/on-ingratitude.html 

Points from post :

"We attributed it to ‘global warming’. It was taking its’ toll on our patience and psyche too! " - Whenever we are angry, confused, frustrated, fear and so, we put the blame on something outside of us...it can be as distant as "Global warming" - we are searching for someone to put the blame on. It can be anyone and anything - be it a parent, sibling (brother/sister), kids, neighbours, political leaders, nation, Guru or even God! We have even climate, weather as excuse to behave the way we do!

As long as we "assume, think and say" others are responsible for our "state of mind" we never will have power over what we think and how we think! No doubt, we don't have power over how we feel too in that scenario! Don't give others power to rule your mind! At least own up your own mind!

"He simply placed ‘certain huge amount’ at her feet bowed and left as silently he had come and sat!

Many became restless. And " - sometimes, people who are not related to us in any way too can scatter our emotions. Not because of how they behave or don't - because of how we relate with them and their actions. 

Here, that particular student just comes and expresses his gratitude and leaves. But that act makes others restless. Why? Think about it! If you can fearlessly face this question and get answer to it, 100% of your life problems would be gone...and yet.....we are afraid of facing our own devils...