Wisdom

The phrase “acting according to character” sets me thinking. We all have certain basic characteristics that show up as a pattern in daily life. To that extent, we CAN appear as predictable.

On the other hand, to what extent can anyone of us be slotted? Any unexpected action or behavior immediately brands us as acting OUT of character. And comments like, “I didn’t think he/ she was capable of this”.

Let’s watch ourselves to see how many times we do this! As if we know people in and out! The truth is, we are evolving as we trigger old memories and have new experiences. And with every experience, we are also changing subtly. We don’t see it immediately unless we are very aware.

All we can do is observe the changes within us and within others. And mark them for future interactions. In a nutshell, no one remains static. Movement is key. We only choose the direction according to our awareness and wisdom.

Surekha Kothari

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Evolution

 How can you rise when you are holding on to what weighs you down? If you are not practicing stillness but instead, are involved in all the noise around you, you will not be able to hear the voice of your soul.

It is in stillness that clarity comes. It is in silence that answers come. Just as the full impact of the sun’s rays gets diluted when clouds cover it, the voices in our minds drown that one meaningful whisper.

Syncing our vibrations with our higher self will result in finding that stillness within, which will enhance our spiritual understanding and lead us to a path where evolution awaits.

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Courage

Being timid in today’s cut throat world is a huge handicap. Where, in society, people are constantly judged, criticized unfairly, envied for what they have, and some people are desirous of bringing them down, to take all this lying down can mean not “living” at all.

Being good has a huge price in this world. Goodness shines bright and is sometimes blinding to those who function better in darkness.

It is therefore, important to counteract attempts to crush you with courage and righteousness. In time and with staying with the light of truth, it is possible to nullify intentions of any kind of destruction. The universe always helps those who stay in the light despite all challenges to the contrary.

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Perceptions

Why is it that, in society, the act of gossip is entertainment to us? It is definitely slander. It results in maligning the person you are gossiping about. And the people we talk about are not even present to respond. And we feel satisfied when others agree with us? Really? We have reached a stage where sensitivity and spirituality is nowhere. We are living a lie and in total ignorance. Even though, I am sure, everyone has a need to be seen as “good”, we get stuck within our own limitations of our frustrations and cravings.

Our own inadequacies probably give us a short term “high” through speaking about the limitations of others and criticizing them. Our perceptions about others then, become a convenient argument that probably makes us feel superior to them. Reality may be very far from what we think. We are merely delusional. The irony is, we do very little to work on ourselves. Hard work comes hard although, the fact is, looking within is the only way to create the right values within us.

There is a world out there that does not know the meaning of being spiritual and being close to the Divine. It is dark and defiant of any light coming in. Let US at least live in the light ourselves, each one of us. Be sensitive and compassionate. Let’s be good. Let’s understand that everyone is fulfilling their karma only. No more, no less. And everyone is living a challenge. So, Be kind. Be helpful.

Surekha Kothari

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Counselling

 

Adversity

 To practice dharmic righteousness in today’s decadent world takes grit, complete conviction, a lot of courage to face adversity and hostility from the world.

The majority of humans would prefer you to be polluted and tainted so that they can identify with you. You remember? They did not even spare Jesus Christ!

Your goodness shows a mirror they don’t want to look into. They would rather try to bring you down to their level or destroy your reputation. 

We suffer for it. It’s not that we are happy with the way we are. I don’t know why then, we don’t try harder to get out of such mindsets and liberate our minds from our own darkness. And atone for what we have done that we are not proud of. Look inwards, not outwards.

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Self-Destructive

People find it easier to live amidst past memories. Strange because it is like a pool of a lot of stagnant water of a lot of negative emotions, hurts and anger, all of which are self-consuming and self-destructive.

Why? It is a known territory even if people have to relive suffering! More so when there are negative emotions attached to those memories which smoulder within. How does one forget?

Letting go is difficult also because what is yet to come is unknown. And there is fear of the unknown.

We have a tendency to hold on to crutches which are obviously temporary. When WE are temporary in this world, how can we think anything can be permanent?

A journey is like a flow of events which we must experience as observers only. That is the best training we can give ourselves. The universe is working systematically and with a beautiful flow. We don’t even notice. We only lament about ourselves and what we got/ did not get, deserved/ did not deserve and most importantly, WHY others got more than we did.

If this is our thought process, we deserve then, to suffer.

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Emotion

I tell myself all the time. If you are hoarding negativity and are emotionally corrupted at the time, Silence is the only mantra. Otherwise, a mind overflowing with anger, rage, frustration, envy can spill over from your gut in the form of a barrage of words and actions which later, you will not be proud of. And you will have to justify your wrong doing to yourself and others if you spoke in public.

I have yet to see any long term benefits of such speech / actions.

And the worst part of this is, people talk behind your back so, you think you are ok. But can we hide from ourselves?

Right is right even if no one supports you. Wrong is always wrong even if you have a majority with you. That majority will never be a loyal majority. It is better to be isolated for being right.

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Pleasure

 I think all of us have faced a situation when we have to choose between the devil and the deep sea. It is amazing just how many pieces of advice come our way, making it even worse for when we are in a quandary.

At such times, even truth becomes blurred and whichever way we go, there is no easy path. Sometimes, choices can be difficult.

But, there is always one of those two paths which in the long run, has salutary effects while the other creates more issues. The condition is, the choices exercised ultimately must have wisdom and courage behind them. Standing your ground with honesty and pure intentions is the only way.

Yes, you will leave many unhappy, disgruntled people around you but that’s okay. The litmus test is NOT creating unintentional displeasure for many but facing your own soul with complete ease.

Surekha Kothari

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Determination

 People tell you not to live in the past. But it is natural to relive the beautiful moments in time. The problem starts when we start agonizing about past memories. Why did this happen? Why did that not happen when I wanted it so badly?  etc.

We are actually becoming toxic for ourselves and totally irrational. The past is all GONE and done with! When it was your present, perhaps you did not show mindfulness and reacted with pain and suffering. It is difficult for sure.

When you travel on a muddy road and look back, you can see a cloud of dust left behind by the forward movement of the car. THAT is where the dust from our memories needs to remain. Behind us! Why do we wantonly bring back painful times when they have no existence except in our stubborn minds?

Move on. The road ahead promises many happy tines, many opportunities for growth. The road ahead spins hope on our paths, a promise of better things to come if our attitude remains one of positivity and spiritual connectivity.

Many people tell me, it is so easy to talk but so difficult to do! Well, yes. It is not easy but not impossible either. If you pursue anything with courage, determination, clarity and consistency, success has to be yours.

Surekha Kothari

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Experiences

Unhappy people around you will try to target you with disrespectful speech and actions. We have to understand that their toxicity is exposed in this manner. It is their compulsion to empty it out to survive and often, you become the recipient of their offload.

Everything ultimately depends on towards what you have directed your own energies. Do you take such incidents seriously? If so, be prepared to let your mind get toxic with retaliatory reactions. But if you understand that it has nothing to do with you and withdrawing your energies from such people is the best way, you emerge the winner.

Keeping and maintaining a standard for yourself keeps you away from such undesirable experiences. So direct your energies very carefully. You may be the right person amidst the wrong people.

Surekha Kothari

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