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Uncontrolled, scattered thoughts are like a speeding car. Unless you brake, you’ll crash. We need to put on the brakes if our minds are to work naturally. We need to calm the mind through selflessness, meditation, devotion and self enquiry. A natural mind is peaceful and a peaceful mind brings clarity.

We need to recognise that everyone is of unique value and on their own paths in life. With this in mind we should give regard to every soul we meet by never comparing it to another or judging others.

Everybody is right from their own stand point… hence the need for tolerance. There is no need for a reactive, angry response that we will regret. Take your time, listen and calmly decide on a response, or decide to let it go.

There is nothing more certain than that the world will continue to change. Accepting and not resisting this, is the first and most important inner skill in this frenetically changing, modern world. Life tests us every day to see how well we have developed this ability. Equally, there is nothing more real than the innerContinue reading “Thought for the day – Change Skill”

Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples don’t count on harvesting Golden Delicious.

The best solutions to problems will not be the result of hard thinking. Use your time better by creating peaceful thoughts, and problems will cease to affect you. Do not try to solve everything on your own. Leave some space for God to come and help you.

No matter how bad people may seem, they possess at least one virtue. Be like the humming bird and pick out the sweetness of everyone’s character.

A compassionate person develops an eye for spotting the qualities that make each person special. Even when others are at their lowest ebb, it is possible to help them restore their self-belief by keeping a firm, clear vision of their goodness and specialities. Taking a gently encouraging approach, I must never give up on anyone.

A sensible person knows it is a waste of time and energy to get angry. Effort will then have to be made to reconstruct that relationship. It is much more useful to breathe deeply, pay attention to your attitude and answer without rushing. In this way, improve and strengthen your relationships with others.

When we worry, we make problems bigger than what they really are. Instead of worrying, accept whatever you have no control over, prepare wherever you can and choose