(Excerpt from 2011 New Year Letter prepared before Daya Mas passing for mailing to YSS/SRF members worldwide) Dear One, Whatever our past experiences or present situation, we can choose from this moment to lead a fulfilling, serviceful life; we can cultivate the qualities of character that brings attunement with God and make worthy achievements possible. Through the new opportunities the year ahead holds, the Divine calls us to reawaken the latent courage and invincibility of our soul - to take charge of our life and become all that we can be. A vital first step is to shift the focus of our consciousness from the negative to the positive - from obstacles to the goal, from passivity in the face of circumstances to realizing that we can shape our own destiny. Everything you wish to be is within you, and you can bring out those traits by positive thinking and concrete actions. Continuously affirm and practice the qualities you especially want to manifest, such as greater will power, confidence, or patience. Thus you will plant in the deepest level of your consciousness the seeds of success. If old patterns recur, refuse to give up. Remember that you can bring anew each day and each moment that you put forth a reenergized resolve. Behind everything we seek in this world is our greatest need of all - to reestablish our connection with Him who is the source of our being. When you commune with Him, letting go of all thoughts of self and of this world, such a soothing peace fills the heart - a sweetness and sense of well-being that nothing else can give. You are secure in His love and know that with His help you can do anything. As Guruji said, Every time you feel limitations, close your eyes and say to yourself, I am infinite, and you will see what power you have. By using that power to steadily improve yourself, you can be a positive, uplifting influence upon all who cross your path. I pray that, as you lay before God your highest aspirations and resolves, you may become aware of His supporting presence and the tender care with which He is guiding your souls unfolding and drawing you closer to Him. A happy and blessed new year to you and your loved ones, ~Sri Sri Daya Mata
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:31:13 +0000
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