DNA, 25th April, 2010
H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Enthusiasm is the nature of life. Take every opportunity to praise others and support their enthusiasm, this makes life lively
Have you ever thought what the purpose of your life is? What is life all about? These questions are very precious. When these questions dawn in your mind, only then your life begins. These questions help you improve the quality of your life.
But, when these questions come into your mind, do not be in a hurry to get an answer. Those who know will not tell you and those who tell you, do not know. These questions are the tools by which you can dig deeper and the answers come from within you. Once these questions come into your life then you start 'living' life rather than just existing.
To know what you are on this planet for, find out what you are not here for. You are not here
to grumble, you are not here to complain or blame. You are not here to hate. This will help you learn how to be happy in life. Life involves ups and downs which is very natural. Do not be afraid of this. Every pinch that you are having in life is for the best, to make your life more lively and enjoyable. If there is a body, then it will get a cold, cough, fever or something else and it will go away. But take care to see that happiness is always established in you.
Make your smile cheaper. Learn to smile more. Every day, every morning, look at the mirror and give a good smile to yourself. You know what happens when you smile? All the muscles in your face relax. The nerves in your brain relax, and you get the confidence, courage and energy to move on in life.
Enthusiasm is the nature of life. Take every opportunity to praise others and support their enthusiasm, this makes life lively. If you put down other's enthusiasm, the same may happen
to you. Become one whose enthusiasm never dies.
Any joy you experience in life is from the depth of yourself, when you let go all that you hold on to and settle down being centered in that space. If for the whole day, you are engaged in only gathering information; you do not take out time for yourself to think and reflect you feel dull and tired. The quality of your life deteriorates. So some time during the day, take out some moments for yourself. Sit for a few minutes, get into the cave of your heart, eyes closed, and kick the world away like a ball. Only when you are calm and pleasant inside can you spread it in your outside world.
The higher goals in life can only be realised through a few minutes of meditation and introspection. The deeper you are able to rest, the more dynamic your performance will be and the more dynamic will you be in activity. Even though deep rest and dynamic activity are opposite values, they are
complementary.
All our struggles in life are to know more. Theres always something to share, learn and teach. Always be open to learn. Do not restrict yourself, dont limit yourself. Communicate with others, share ideas, share information and seek the same. When you are centered, you become a powerful communicator. And when your communication improves, your life improves.
You should plan your short and long-term goals. Then, life gets a channel, a direction to flow. Give yourself the freedom to dream and think big. Have the courage and determination to achieve those dreams that are dear to you. Then life will be a sweet dream.
This world is varied and beyond our imagination. We are all born in this world to do something wonderful and unique; do not let this opportunity pass by. Start living life rather than just existing.
