SOUL SUSTENANCE 06-07-2024
Don’t Get Attached
To The Branches Of Your Life Tree
A very common habit
that has become deeply embedded inside us is the habit of possessing, to which
we succumb repeatedly. We come in contact with different people, material
comforts, roles, positions, experiences, achievements and of course our own
physical body etc. on an external level and our own thoughts, viewpoints,
beliefs, memories, etc. on an internal level throughout our life. All of these
are like branches that make up our life tree. Possession is like clinging on to
one or the other of these different branches from time to time, as we fly from
one branch to another, while covering our life journey. The spiritual point of
view on this habit is clear and very straight forward. It is not possible to
possess anything. If we do try to do so, we lose our freedom. To experience the
freedom, we need to dare to let go of the branches, which does not mean to lose
or leave them because the branches are always going to be there. We can return
to any of them to rest or pause whenever we want. But, it is about being aware
and alert, because the moment a pause on a branch turns into a stop, the stop
turns into a brake and, after that, the brake turns into a blockage. As a
result, like the bird whose flying power reduces on a physical level if it does
the same; our spiritual and emotional power starts to reduce.
When we learn to let go of one branch at a time, we are always welcoming new
positive and empowering experiences in our life, one at a time. Like the birds,
by letting go of one branch, we are then able to spend the rest of your lives
trying and discovering many other branches, one branch at a time, and so we can
enjoy the view from each new viewing point. We can choose between a life of
flying high or be stuck on one or the other branch, seeing others as they fly
past. Ideally, we should enjoy a life of freedom where we do visit our life tree
from time to time but we don't try and possess it or any of its branches.
Message for the
day
Simplicity
enables one to become an example.
Expression:
Simplicity is free from the complications of waste questions, doubts and
expectations. The one who is simple is naturally accurate and inspiring in his
actions. He is able to understand the demands of the environment and mould
himself accordingly, so he himself has no demands. And he is able to move
forward to his satisfaction.
Experience:
When I am simple in my thoughts, I am also able to be simple in my responses to
the outer environment i.e., to both situations and people. So internally I am
able to remain content. This contentment further brings newness and creativity
in the way I respond to situations, and I naturally experience further progress.
