In the Indian mythological epic The Ramayana, Rama was about to embark on the final battle with the demon Ravana, who had abducted Ramas wife, Sita, and was holding her captive. He had to cross a sea to reach the enemy fortress, and an immense causeway was being constructed. A squirrel devoted to Rama - who was the epitome of love and goodness and duty - wished to help with the construction. She went to the beach and rubbed her head in the sand, then went to the sea and shook her head so the grains of sand fell off. She did this again and again. The laborers and larger animals who were busy carrying great boulders pointed at her and guffawed, but she persisted. Rama himself came to see what the fuss was about and was so moved by her devotion that he stroked her head. She instantly became enlightened. That is the choice you have every day. If you are the squirrel and constantly look to see how much of the causeway is coming into being as a result of your toil, and tie your well being to the success of your efforts, then you will be frustrated and stressed and unhappy. But if you persist in taking your few grains of sand, dropping them into the sea, and relaxing into the knowledge that you are doing the best you can in a worthwhile cause, the task itself will bless you, and you will find joy welling up from within you. Remember that there is no winning or losing. When you sincerely make the effort, you win every time.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:00:30 +0000
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