Day 92 Value of Understanding

Day 92

Value : Understanding

"Working on building relationships brings understanding."

Contemplation

It's easy to speak negatively when we do not like something about someone.  We often react without thinking, and become angry.  Our words and behavior become negative or insulting.  This further widens the gap and damages the relationship.

Application

When someone does something undesirable, I first need to try and understand the behavior.  Every person has a reason to behave the way he or she does.  If I can't understand it at the time,  I need to think about what might have made them act in that way.  The more I react to the other person and the bad behavior, the grater the distance between us.  To mend the relationship, I need to remind myself of the other person's good qualities.

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Thought for today January 31

Happiness is lost when any thought of envy or hatred creeps in.

Thoughts of love and good wishes cure sorrow.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 91 Value of Determination

Day 91

Value : Determination

"Linking promises with determination enables one to overcome all problems."

Contemplation

When we make a promise, we usually do so with a great deal of enthusiasm.  We feel committed to fulfilling what we have said we will do.  But if we face even a little opposition or difficulty in carrying out this promise, we tend to lose hope and often give up trying altogether.

Applicationn

In order to bring about a change in me and fulfill my promise, I need to use the virtue of determination.  When I find myself losing the enthusiasm to finish what I started, I need to remind myself of the importance of the promise I made.  This will enable me to overcome the obstacles that stop me turning thoughts and words into action.

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Thought for today January 30

The one who can adjust to any situation with humility, 

possesses true greatness.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 90 Value of Wisdom

Day 90

Value : Wisdom

"The one who is wise is aware of the importance of nourishing the mind."

Contemplation

Every day we make time to nourish the body with food. We quickly become aware if we don't give it enough food - we become hungry.  But we are not so aware of the spiritual food we require.  If we are spiritually malnourished, our minds will be too weak to withstand attack from outside.

Application

Reading or listening to something good everyday will keep my mind healthy and happy.  Thinking good thoughts over helps me to remember what I have heard.  Then I become so healthy that when difficult situations come my way I have the inner strength to face them.

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Thought for today January 29

A smile can make short work of any difficulty.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 89 Value of Trust

Day 89

Value of Trust

"Trust wins co-operation."

Contemplation

When we think we can do things without other people's help, it means that we have become arrogant or are unable to trust others.  This lack of trust means we miss the chance to use others' potential for the benefit of the task in hand.  We are deprived of a useful resource and will not achieve as much as we could by working together.

Application

I need to understand that co-operation can bring greater success.  If I invest my time and resources in training and developing others' potential it will bring out the best in people.  When they contribute more, or use their skills more effectively, we all achieve better results.

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Thought for today January 28

When the mind is tired, 

every single action requires great effort.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 88 Value of Balance

Day 88

Value : Balance

"To be balanced is to be successful in relationships." 

Contemplation

To be balanced means doing the right thing at the right time.  It is the ability to use the head and the heart simultaneously.  It is the ability to enjoy love and discipline in equal measure.

Application

I will try to balance every act today and watch how this makes my relationships easier and brings me others' blessings.  Then I will experience success in all I do and enjoy a life of bliss.

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Thought for today January 27

If you have to see, 

then see the specialities of each other.

If you have to leave something, 

leave weaknesses.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 87 Value of Connecting to others

Day 87

Value : Connecting to others

"The one who knows the art of connecting to others is successful."

Contemplation

We are normally kind to people who are good to us.  But when someone is not behaving well, we tend to change our attitude, responses and behavior toward that person.  We wait for the other person to change before changing ourselves.  So we do not find change in others nor in ourselves.

Application

When I see others' inner qualities I connect to them more easily.  I will not be dependent on another person's behavior for my own growth today. Instead, I will see each person's positive aspects and take them within myself.  In this way I will become aspects and take them within myself.  In this way I will become richer with each interaction.

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Thought for today January 26

Real power and authority is not power and authority over others, but over the self.

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Day 86 Value of Freedom

Day 86

Value : Freedom

"To be free from negativity is to be truly free."

Contemplation

All of us like freedom and we expect that others should give us the opportunity to express ourselves as we like.  But sometimes this type of freedom is misused and we are unable to do the right thing. Such actions based on false freedom harm all of us.

Application

True freedom means being totally free from negativity.  When I free myself from negative influences I will be able to take responsibility for my actions.  Then I automatically have the freedom to do what I want because I will only use my freedom to do things that benefit everyone.

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Thought for today January 25

If I allow myself to be puffed up by 

praise and fame, 

then insult and defamation will destroy me.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 85 Value of Introspection

Day 85

Value : Introspection

"The one who pays attention to the self will constantly experience progress."

Contemplation

When faced with a situation, it is easy to think and talk about others and their mistakes.  There is hardly any time to think about or understand ourselves and the mistakes we make.  So we continue to repeat our mistakes again and again.

Applicaton

Whatever situation I am faced with, I need to remind myself that I am the one who will benefit if I bring about a change in myself.  With this thought in mind, I will be able to pay attention to my thoughts, words and actions in order to bring about positive change.

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Thought for today January 24

If I cannot remain loveful as well as lawful, 

it is certain that I lack some power.

Check yourself and fill it.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 84 Value of Positivity

Day 84

Value : Positivity

"Paying attention to thoughts increases their power."

Contemplation

We need to have a lot of positive thoughts to bring about a change in our lives.  But most of the time we are not able to bring this into practice.  As time passes, a thought loses its importance and we find ourselves caught up in negativity.

Application

I need to keep a chart of my wasteful and negative thoughts as well as my powerful ad positive thoughts.  Only when I am consciously aware of how much time I am wasting on negative thought will I be able to change.  When I increase the number of positive thoughts, I increase my inner power.

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Thought for today January 23

If you miss an opportunity,

do not cloud your eyes with tears; 

keep your vision clear so that 

you will not miss the next one.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day of 83 Value of Balance

Day 83

Value : Balance

"Being truly successful means balancing my desires with what is best for me."

Contemplation

sometimes it is difficult to be successful because there is a mismatch between what we desire and what we want. Although on some level, we know what is best for us, we are unable to turn that knowledge into action.

Application

I need to put in conscious effort to work out what is best for me, and compare it to what I desire.  When what I need matches what I desire I will find it easy to move forward and will find success.

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Thought for today January 22

Cheerfulness keeps up the spirit of the one 

who possesses it, 

and brings a smile to the lips of others.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Thought for today January 21

If I keep the weaknesses of others in my mind, they soon become a part of me.

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Day 82 Value of Listening

Day 82

Value : Listening

"To listen well is to create harmonious relationships."

Contemplation

Taking the time to listen and understand others helps us to relate to them well.  We need to be concerned not with what is visible, but what we see within them.  This helps us to recognize others' needs and provide an environment in which they can grow.

Application

When I am open to the world of others, I am able to create harmonious relationships.  I will not expect people to be like me, but have respect for what they are, understanding that we are all unique individuals with something special to offer.  By recognizing and celebrating differences, all my relationships will grow stronger.

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Day 81 Value of responsibility

Day 81

Value : Responsibility

"The way to be accurate is to be responsilble at all times."

Contemplation

Very often we find ourselves leaving things to chance or to other people.  We tend to take care of the big issues and become careless with little things.  When we delegate tasks for others to take care of and they don't do them, we become disappointed.

Application

I must recognize that I am fully responsible for the task at hand - both the big things and the little items - then I'll never be careless.  I'll make a point of taking care of every last aspect.  This will make me more accurate and help me to delegate.

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Thought for today January 20

If I always hide from the truth,

I must be enjoying the company of falsehood.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 80 Value of Independence

Day 80 

Value : Independence

"True help involves giving support in such a way that people become independent."

Contemplation

It is natural to want support from others.  But sometimes our good intentions go away.  By giving people too much help, we actually make them dependent on us and prevent them from learning on their own.

Application

I must remind myself that my aim in helping others is to make them independent and strong so that they are able to support others, too.  My help should never make people weak.

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Thought for today January 19

Mistakes are caused by lack of attention, 

then there is tension.

Credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 79 Value of optimism

Day 79

Value : Optimism

"Remaining cheerful simplifies all problems."

Contemplation

When faced with problems it can seem difficult to maintain inner cheer; the mind gets caught up with more and more negativity, fear or worry  Because of this, the problem seems bigger than it is and we lose the ability to find solutions and work constructively.

Application

The first step I need to take when I recognize a problem is to smile to myself.  When I make sure I am happy within,  I know that every situation will pass and has something to teach me.  Then I will find solutions come more quickly and easily.

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Thought for today January 18

When there is the feeling that you have to tolerate a great deal, it means that you are still trying to tolerate.

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Day 78 Value of Calmness

Day 78

Value : Calmness

"Calmness of mind brings accuracy in judgment."

Contemplation

When a challenge demands accurate judgment, we tend to become panicky.   Many wasteful thoughts come to mind.  The decisions we take in such a state of mind tend to go wrong.

Application

I need to guide my mind toward a state of calmness before making a decision in challenging situations.  In order to do this, I need a long period of practice - even when the situation demands that I speed up my activities.  Training the mind over a long period of time helps it to stay calm even in challenging times.

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Thought for today January 17

Always wear the costume of humility

 and 

you will receive the love and co-operation of others.

credit : Brahma Kumaris

Day 77 Value of Listening

Day 77

Value :Listening

"The power to listen bring inner peace."

Contemplation

Sometimes when someone says something, there is a tendency to feel hurt even if the other person did not mean to be hurtful.  This is because we hear only the words without understanding their meaning.  This leads to misunderstanding and conflict, and can spoil relationships.

Application

When someone tells me something, I need to listen to the person rather than merely hear his words.  When I am able to understand the intentions behind the words I am able to take something from them instead of creating conflict.

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Thought for today January 16

If I am impatient to experience 

the results of my efforts, 

It is like trying to eat unripe fruit.

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Day 76 Value of Sharing

Day 76

Value : Sharing

"True joy lies in sharing things with others."

Contemplation

When we consider sharing, we sometimes wonder if it is really beneficial.  Often people believe that when we share, we find ourselves a little poorer as a result.  If  we believe that only the person we share with benefits, we will find it difficult to share our time and resources.

Application

When we share our inner resources, we reap the benefit.  Every time we give, we not only get back from others but also experience that quality ourselves.  When we share our physical resources, it is our own experience which is important rather than the outcome.  The experience of sharing will inspire others to share with us.

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Thought for today January 15

To give Happiness to others

 is a great act of Charity.

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Thought for today January 14

To fear death means that you do not understand the importance of life.

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Day 75 Value of Faith

Day 75

Value : Faith

"To be free from worry is to find the right solutions."

Contemplation

When faced with a problem, it's quite natural to worry.  But the worry creates a great number of wasteful thoughts.  We can't find the solution, but neihter can we stop worrying.  A worried mind filled with negative thoughts will never find the right solution.

Application

The only way to find a solution is to keep my mind free from worry.  To do this I need first to have the faith that there is a solution and that I will find it.

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Day 74 Value of Tirelessness

Day 74

Value : Tirelessness

"Tirelessness is never having the feeling of being 

washed out."

Contemplation

Tirelessness is not just the capacity of the body; it has more to do with the ability of the spirit.  Tirelessness means not allowing anything to take away the color and beauty of life.  It comes from an appreciation of the variety that life brings, which enables us to be stable in all situations.

Application

Even in difficult situations, I need to remind myself that I can enjoy the beauty of life.  I need to enjoy learning from my failures as much as I enjoy success.  This will allow me to move on, and I will find I have more energy in difficult circumstances.

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