There is a lot we struggle with
at our emotional level. Even our reactions depend on how much maturity we have
gained.
If you are in the habit of
observing and analyzing emotional reactions, they speak of toxic facets within
the self.
Emotional maturity has a lot to
do with integration of the personality with the self.
We see the non-integration many a
time when really beautiful people are incapacitated in conducting a mature
dialogue, incapable of understanding where others are coming from and maybe,
the incapability of letting go of anger / rage that causes a withdrawal from
people who actually care for us.
We all, as humans, do have feet
of clay and sometimes, might not understand the needs of others who are
depending on us for their emotional support or maybe, just confused and
struggling to find themselves.
But, the opposite also can be
true. I guess no one can really know anyone completely. Most mistakes are late realizations,
after the effect of our innocent actions are seen to have had an adverse
outcome. And that’s why we were given tools such as empathy, kindness,
understanding and forgiveness. That maturity which does not brand people
according to hurt egos, often completely unintended.
Having a complicated mind that
becomes the enemy pushes us away from developing certain universal principles
of humanity.
We who are brought up in India
have inherited beautiful human values of respect and love that are spreading
throughout the world today. That unique factor that is being gradually emulated
all over the world.
We value our own. Whether family
or friends. We teach our children all of this. It is a pity that we don’t
practice what we teach our kids.
Sadly, we may not believe it
ourselves today, but practicing values and teaching the future generations
those values is the only reason for countries to prosper. By retaining their
value systems, and connecting with each other righteously.
Only a practice of this will give
us the proof that this works wonderfully well!
Otherwise, spouting text from
Ramayana and Vedas is merely a scholastic attempt which remains half baked.
Because THREE steps are required:
Listening ( shravan) analysing(
manan )
Internalising ( nidhidhyasan)
How many of us give importance
and time to these vital steps?
Surekha Kothari
www.BodyMindSoulCentre.com
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Speakingtree Blog: www.speakingtree.in/public/surekhakothari
