What makes you special?

 

Are you special or ordinary? By being on the spiritual path what makes you special? Your perception, observation and expression have advanced. That which makes you ordinary by being on the path is that you are special. Everybody thinks they are very special in some way. 

Your perception has improved. You see the cause behind every cause – the Divine, and you see the great plan behind every small plan. You do not see intentions behind other’s mistakes and you are not a doubting Thomas – the apostle who doubted Jesus.

Your observation has improved. Before getting onto the path you never observed your emotions. Now you observe your emotions, positive or negative, love or hate, anger or compassion, pain or pleasure. 

Your expression has improved. In the central core of everyone there are all good qualities. In those who are unfortunate and stressed, they have not expressed these great qualities, but you have given an expression to them.

Making the most of a holiday

 

Rest and happiness make a real holiday. Often people go on a holiday and they come back tired and tanned, needing a few more days to recuperate! A real holiday is one that energizes you and does not wear you out. Nothing energizes you like wisdom, so remember: 

• Doubts and complaints are impediments to rest. 
• The moment you set out on your holiday, know that it has begun. Often people expect to find a pinnacle of happiness. Enjoy every moment of the journey as children do; do not wait for the destination. 
• If you cannot be happy in one place, you cannot be happy in any other place. If you do not know how to row one boat, you will not be able to row any other boat. 
• To get maximum satisfaction out of your holiday, you need to do something creative and to engage in seva. Do not ever forget to make meditation and prayer a part of your holiday. 

If your days are holy, then every day is a holiday!