Everything happens for a reason (inspirational)

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EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

 

Sometimes people come into our lives and we know right away that they were meant

to be there...to serve some sort of purpose. Maybe to teach us a lesson or help

figure out who we are or who we want to become.

 

We never know who these people may be but we instantly know at that very moment

that they will affect our life in some profound way.

And sometimes things happen to us at the time that may seem horrible, painful

and unfair, but in reflection we realise that without overcoming those

obstacles we would never realise our potential, strength, will power or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck.

Illness, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to

test limits of our soul.Without these small tests, life would be like a

smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere safe and comfortable but dull

and utterly pointless. Each and every person we meet affects our life. The

successes and downfalls that we experience can create whom we are, and the bad

experiences can be learned from. In fact they are probably the most poignant

and important ones.

 

If someone hurts us, betrays us or breaks our heart, forgive them because they

have helped us to learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to

whom we open our hearts.

However, if someone loves us, love them back unconditionally, not only because

they love us, but also because they are teaching us to love and to open our

heart and eyes to the little things.

 

Make every day count. Appreciate everything that we possibly can, for we may

never experience it again.

Talk to people we have never talked to before, and actually listen.

Tell ourselves that we are a great individual and believe in ourself, for if we

don't believe in our own self, no one else will believe in us.

We need to 'create' our own life and then go out and live it.

"If you take your eyes off your goals, all you see is obstacles."

 

 

 

Remain Blessed!

 

Duty is God, Work is Worship

[Guest guest]

pratik reddy <pratikreddy68

Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:00am

Re: [saibabanews] Everything happens for a reason

(inspirational)

 

Madhvi sister Sai ram.

Because I am in bed with an infection, my son brought me copies of

all the emails. This one & your previous email on 'tears' have

touched me & my wife so much I am dictating this to my son Ravi sso

they he can send it immediately. It is not usual for me to be

emotional byt truly there are tears in my eyes as I am saying this.

I feel as if your words are hitting my soul somewhere deep inside

and I really need to pray & meditate to Swami to guide me. May Swami

bless you & your family & give you all happiness in the world.

brother P Reddy

 

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natasha melwani natasha_melwani

Re: [saibabanews] Everything happens for a reason

(inspirational)

saibabanews

 

Such a thought provoking email from Madhvi Sai. Yes, it is true -

everything happens for a reason. I have also read so many times that

there is no 'coincidence' in life.

 

However, the hardest experience is to practice 'forgiveness' when

faced with betrayal and break of trust. We do need to be sure about

whom we open our hearts with. In fact in my personal experience

many 'good' and so called 'spiritual' people are double faced too.

How does one protect one self in this case?

 

I am relatively new to this group so please forgive me if I am being

too vocal, I just wish to understand.

 

Thanking you.

 

Natasha

 

(Hull, UK)

 

 

 

 

saibabanews, MadhviSai@a... wrote

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> EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

[Guest guest]

Please do not worry about expresiing your thoughts dear as because that is the

only way we can learn.

 

You made interesting points:

 

1. 'Double faced' people. Sister we will meet all kinds of people in every wlk

of like including these. Yes it is sad to find them in the 'spiritual' fold as

you said but remember every one is on a journey however fast or slow we walk.

Best to just accept and not judge or feel bad.

 

2. ' Forgiveness' is a very big one. We will always come across people who may

appear friendly to begin with and then 'betray' us. Againn a lot of this is to

do with our expectations & perceptions. And there are a lot of instructions

from Swami esp in the Vahini series; and by others on how to deal with this.

 

It helps not to have preconceived ideas and always try to picture Swami in them

when you are trying to 'forgive' them.

 

Its only we who can change our attitude and stop reacting to others behaviour.

Next time when you are going through this process, just pray to Swami & tell

Him to take over & guide you.

 

I hope my humble input helps you a little Natasha. Maybe others in the forum

like Meenaji, Madhviji, Rameshji, Papuji etc can also share their views on

this.

 

Aum Sairam.

 

Sonia Mirchandani

 

 

 

natasha melwani natasha_melwaniSubject: Re: [saibabanews]

Everything happens for a reason (inspirational)saibabanews

...... Yes, it is true - everything happens for a reason. I have also read so

many times that there is no 'coincidence' in life.However, the hardest

experience is to practice 'forgiveness' when faced with betrayal and break of

trust. .....

[Guest guest]

Sairam Sisters,

 

You may also wish to read articles on 'letting go' 'forgiveness'etc

at the following site which are very helpful. In fact we have used

them in our study circle topics.

 

http://www.madhvisai.com/articles.htm

 

 

Bro Selva

 

(Zambia)