PracticeAbundance

In present day world success is measured by material possessions and how much power an individual wields. Often in the race of life one confuses these achievements and comes to believe that they lead to or are by themselves source of happiness and abundance. Though material possessions in life are important, it would be totally wrong to believe them to be source of, or synonymous with abundance, happiness or even being rich.

In life we work towards achieving everything except happiness, as we believe that happiness should happen. Hence, we go about doing things thinking that at the end of it there is happiness that always eludes us. This chasing of happiness continues all through our lives. As distinct from happiness, abundance is a more holistic concept and encompasses all aspects of life. Abundance dwells deep within us, it is around at all moments of life; we just have to feel it, see it and experience it deep within us and all around us.

Take an example, isn’t abundance instantly felt in company of true friends. Why so? This is because whatever the circumstances there is trust and non-pretence. Trustworthy, simple relationships are like flowers you collect in bouquet of life and slowly a web of relationships that nurtures your soul to abundance, joy and true happiness envelopes you.

Sages have said: our shadow goes where you do not go. This is absolutely true. Our actions in life, our words in life become part of the universe we live in; we have set them lose in this world and they resonate in it with the distinct stamp of our being. Hence, how we conduct life is extremely important. Through your conduct create around yourself positive energy. Do not ‘seek’, just ‘give’ and see what ever you want will flow towards you. Even small adjustment in life can give profound results. For example, just a simple act of using language bereft of harsh words will win you friends from all quarters.

We perform our life in this world through the instrument called the ‘body’. Obviously, if the instrument itself is not correctly functioning then how would one expect to get results? Can a car reach its destination with brakes not functional, and if it does, at what cost and at what risk? Most of us maintain our cars, how about maintaining the body too? A healthy body is not a body just free of disease. It’s a body full of energy, flowing like breeze and in consonance with nature. A physical discipline keeps the body in tandem with nature and enables us to connect with true abundance that is available for all to tap.

Thus, to be truly abundant all we need is trustworthy simple relationships, conduct of life with a positive and giving attitude and taking care of our health needs to perform at optimum level. However, the question about material aspect of life still remains. In material sense one who has more than he needs is rich. Thus, a review of needs sets the yardstick of richness. Also, one who knows how to enjoy that which he has is rich and abundant.

Once a thief entered a poor man’s house. When the thief saw his poverty he felt sorry for him but the poor man was not asleep and he offered the only blanket to the thief to ward off the cold. The thief said you would have nothing after I take this blanket. The poor man replied take it for you have made me feel rich today.

When the thief had left he wrote in his dairy:

“The thief left behind

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what?

The moon at the window.”

So friends, the most valuable things are available free and to everyone like the moon at the window.

Written By Lotty

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