SOUL SUSTENANCE 24-07-2024
Becoming Free From
The Desire For Praise (Part 3)
3. We all have
different natures or personalities and also our journeys have been different in
the story of birth and rebirth. So, at this point of time, we will all receive
success in different ways. Someone who has the art of being good at dealing with
people with love might not be good at speaking in public. On the other hand,
someone who is creative and good in a particular skill might not be so
intelligent in studies. So, our skills and strengths are unique. What this means
is that we will always see people around us receiving praise for what they are
good at. On the other hand, we may receive praise for some other actions, which
the other person might not be good at. When this is accepted and understood,
then the desire for praise in everything I do, will not be there. This is
because I cannot be good at everything and praise will always be distributed in
people and no single person receives praise for everything they do.
4. Lastly, we are all doing good in different spheres of life because that is
what is right. What is good is defined by ourselves, our family, our society and
the world around us. So, we follow that definition given to us. But at the same
time there are people around us who are performing negative actions also.
Sometimes, to get praise, we may use negative actions as the medium. But, that
praise is short-lived and will not give us deep satisfaction, because it is
based on a false foundation. So, it is good to be praised less but follow the
path of righteousness and truth. The desire for praise is very deep-rooted but
sometimes it takes us on the wrong path. When we realize that praise is not
everything in life and doing good and being a good human being is more
important, that’s when living life will become lighter and the desire for praise
will be secondary and non-existent in our consciousness.
Message for the day
To pay
attention to every act is to be a hero.
Expression:
A hero actor
is one who has great attention for every act of his. He makes sure that none of
his words or actions are ordinary or waste. He ensures perfection in everything
he does. This naturally brings the best out of him.
Experience:
Since I pay constant attention to everything I do, I find that I am able to give
my best. I am then satisfied with whatever is happening since I know what I do
is not as important as how well I do it.
