BK Soul Sustenance Message 2 April 2017

BK Soul Sustenance & Message for the day 02-04-2017

Soul Sustenance 02-04-2017

The Four Pillars Of A Spiritual Lifestyle - Achieving A Balance 

A balanced and fulfilling spiritual life is like a table. It stands on four legs and if one leg is shorter than the others then both balance and equilibrium will be difficult. The four legs or pillars of a spiritual life are given below in the form of four subjects. If any of the subjects is not a part of our lives or is a part of our life, but not to as great an extent as the others, then the overall balance of our spiritual life will be affected adversely (negatively). 

1. Daily spiritual study (knowledge or gyan)

Daily spiritual study provides the right quality of nourishment for our mind and intellect, the two important energies of the soul. 

2. Daily meditation (spiritual yoga)

Daily meditation provides the means to explore, discover and reconnect with oneself and with God. 

3. The inculcation and development of virtues (dharna)

Giving some time each day to the conscious development of our character (virtue) helps to eliminate any negative sanskars or personality characteristics (vices) arid improves our ability to build positive and harmonious relationships. The quality of our relationships is a mirror reflection of our dharna. 

4. The service of others (seva)

A life purpose based on some kind of service is the foundation of personal growth through the practice of giving. Finding appropriate ways to use our increasing spiritual power and understanding (through the three subjects mentioned above) for the benefit of others is the most satisfying way to use our energy today. It also ensures happiness for the present as well as for the future through accumulation of positive energy in the form of blessings of those who are served. 

Message for the day 02-04-2017

Openness to learn brings progress. 

Projection:

When someone corrects me or gives me any advice or suggestion, I am usually not willing to listen to them. After putting in a lot of effort, I normally feel I have done the task to the utmost perfection and so am not able to listen to any suggestions from anyone. But with this kind of attitude I am not able to learn and progress. 

Solution: 

I need to keep my mind constantly open to learning in order to experience progress. With this attitude I can learn from everything that happens. And thus I will be able to bring improvement in each and every task that I do. 

***OM SHANTI***