THE THREE TRAVELLERS

August 24, 2007

THE THREE TRAVELLERS One night a group of nomads were preparing to retire for the evening, when suddenly they were surrounded by a great light. They knew they were in the presence of a celestial being. With great anticipation, they awaited a heavenly message of great importance that they knew must be especially for them. Finally, the voice spoke. "Gather as many pebbles as you can. Put them in your saddle bags. Travel a day's journey. Tomorrow night you will be both glad and sad." Soon afterwards, the nomads shared their disappointment and anger with each other. They had expected the revelation of a great universal truth that would enable them to create wealth, health and purpose for the world. But instead they were given a menial task that made no sense to them at all. However, the memory of the brilliance of their visitor caused each one to

pick up a few pebbles and deposit them in their saddle bags while voicing their displeasure. They traveled a day's journey. That night, while making camp, they reached into their saddle bags and discovered that the pebbles they had gathered the night before had turned into beautiful and brilliant diamonds! Indeed, they were both glad and sad, just as the voice had promised. They were glad they now had beautiful and valuable diamonds. They were sad they had not gathered more pebbles when they had the opportunity!! SPIRITUAL COMMENTARY If you spend time picking up the pebbles now -- learning all you can about the truth of life and how to set your goals and live a purposeful and meaningful life,and also working hard to apply your knowledge practically and live a happy life at present -- your future will then transform all that effort into

great rewards!! Dont be disappointed with little kicks and setbacks life offers you. Always turn any situation to the positive and try to learn the hidden lessons behind it. Make proper use of the opportunities in life given to you and do it now, never procrastinate! "I’ll get to it--when I get a chance." You know what that means, don’t you? You’ll never get to it! Here are 8 simple ways to kick the procrastination habit and start getting things done. 1.BREAK IT DOWN. Seem overwhelming? Don’t look at everything as one big project. Break goals, projects or tasks down into small parts. Assign a specific deadline (date and time) to each part. 2.WRITE IT DOWN. Make it official by recording on paper, what needs to be done. When it's written down, it's more concrete, and there's a greater chance you'll start and complete it. 3.TELL SOMEONE. Tell a friend, associate or loved

one what your plans are. Discuss decisions that need to be made with others. Ask a friend or associate for some ongoing motivation. Sometimes an outside perspective may be all you need to get started. 4.SCHEDULE. Establish a regular time each day to work on your goal, project or task. 5. USE PROPER TOOLS. Organize your environment, complete with the tools you need, so that it is conducive to working. 6.POST REMINDERS. Keep your goals in front of you. Post reminders of your goals and deadlines where you can constantly see them. 7. I'LL ONLY DO THIS, IF I COMPLETE . . . Make something you normally do and enjoy contingent upon doing the avoided task. For example: "I will not watch my favorite television program until I complete Part A of my project." -- By the way, no fair cheating!! :-) 8.SET REWARDS. Set

rewards for your ultimate goals and mini-goals. You’ll constantly have something enjoyable to look forward to. Slowly develop this as a practise everyday and soon they would become a habit and a natural part of ourselves through mastery!

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