I believe while there is only one Love there are different expressions of that Love. There is Love that is acceptance. You can accept someone for who he is without agreeing with his behaviour. You know he is expressing himself based on what he knows or believes. And while you accept others as they are, [...]
Grace – Revisited
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May 252006
Relation between mind, body, and spirit
SP Sharma
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May 232006
My friend, a family man, came to meet me from a distant city. He expressed his desire to own a small house for himself and stay alone. The reason was that his mother, wife and only son (18 years) were siding against him and confronted him on certain issues. The son had dropped his exams [...]
Spirituality – a science of selfless love
SP Sharma
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May 232006
This article is shared by SP Sharma In most religions various designated gods are considered to possess certain virtue(s) but they are not totally free from revenge, hatred, favouritism, etc. Among these are some higher gods who helped God while He incarnated for removing evils and evildoers in society, and loved saints besides showing His [...]
What is Wealth?
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May 202006
“So you feel quite independent of Father’s wealth.” Ananta’s gaze was innocent as he resumed the barbs of yesterday’s conversation. “I am conscious of my dependence on God.” “Words are cheap! Life has shielded you thus far! What a plight if you were forced to look to the Invisible Hand for your food and shelter! [...]
Never Mind the Clouds
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May 162006
Mr. Banks: Just a moment, Mary Poppins. What is the meaning of this outrage? Mary Poppins: I beg your pardon? Mr. Banks: Will you be good enough to explain all this? Mary Poppins: First of all, I would like to make one thing quite clear. Mr. Banks: Yes? Mary Poppins: I never explain anything. Mary [...]
Removal of distinctions through wisdom
SP Sharma
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May 152006
This article is shared by SP Sharma Materialistic abundance prompts us mostly to enjoy our whims and fancies while a disgusted mind seeks release from all possessions including his/her physical body. These two attitudes of people create chaos and discord in society resulting in dissatisfaction at all levels. Moreover, infringement in fulfilling one’s desires, lust [...]
The world has given us many questions, and even more questionable solutions, but never the real answer. The real answer is given long before even the first question could be asked, and long before the idea of a world could take hold in the mind. The real answer is the timeless truth of what I [...]
A Letter to a Friend II
Max DeJong
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May 042006
This article is shared by Max DeJong No doubt we all make mistakes. The fact we do is not the issue. The fact we don’t should be reason for concern. The only way to progress in life is our willingness to make mistakes in order to learn. When it happens we should be encouraged instead [...]
Dear God, I beseech thee, what is thy will for my life? What do you want me to do? Why are you asking God? Do you ask God what His will is for you when you’re stuffing your face with your favourite food? Do you ask God what His will is for you when you’re [...]
How to know God’s will?
SP Sharma
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May 022006
This article is shared by SP Sharma The other day my colleague while talking about his personal things started to accuse several selection boards, peoples and organizations for not selecting him for certain posts for which he felt himself the best candidate. He was very angry about their selection procedures, rules and regulations, even for [...]