Written by:- JASHAN SINGH PAWAR
Platform no. 5, I have reached 30 minutes prior to boarding my train. It’s a June evening, and the heat waves are simmering down. Sitting on an iron bench, I felt the silence in the chaos of the railway station. I sensed the numbness while observing this drama called life. Sitting silently and observing life in these busy stages brings you close to life. There are many people with different backgrounds crossing each other unaware of the fact that their destination is the same. Man forgets the real essence of life while running through his daily errands. Clouded with massive egos, self-centeredness, and ungratefulness, I realized you and I are being fooled by life. It is sad to say, but equality is a discounted reality of life. ( Inequality considering the gender, finances, caste, creed, and age). This is deep down one of the most underlined reasons for your daily dying spark. The good thing is that it can be fixed.
For many of us
It is another Monday morning, another week, and the daily motivations are drained with time. The dying spark needs a recent ignition. Not a problem, as the universe is your abode and is always ready to navigate you through this emotional roller-coaster time and again. The only things constant are the ups and downs. Come on, man, why are you forgetting that the black hole of disparity is not meant for you? Why are you forgetting that when your mood is low, you shouldn’t believe everything that you think? Master your thoughts; lift your chin up with a protruded chest. And never forget to stay humble. Oil the flame of gratitude that needs to be lit forever. Look up at the sky with a calm heart and grounded conscious; remind yourself that no magic will happen by itself; magic only happens with consistency to the craft you hold.
Take some time out for self-introspection while you are on your coffee break. Halt the regular thought process and try to figure out what went wrong during the day. Remember, just as there is no limit to having a negative thought, there is no limit to having a positive one. The choice is yours. Most of your problems will end when you start to put yourselves in the other person’s shoes. Your entire why, what, and how will disappear. Most of the time, you don’t have the courage to self-criticize your actions. Once you embrace excellence in treating other people exactly as you want to be treated by them, life will get simpler and happier. Do it with a zero-expectation policy. Give and don’t expect anything in return. You are doing it for yourself; that’s the only realization you should keep in mind.
Embrace the diversity with an open heart. The world is a tapestry of different cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Embrace this diversity with kindness. Be curious, respectful, and open-minded towards those who are different from you. Kindness bridges gaps and builds communities. Create your own world where your happiness depends on the right choices you make. Every morning needs to be started with a sense of gratitude, where you should not be less thankful for the treasures of life: the meals you eat, every breath that you take, every smile that you share, being close to your loved ones, and holding up your baby. These are the biggest treasures of life. Once you understand all this, the other problems are as tiny as a speck of dust. A house full of love, having time to spend with your loved ones, good health, a quiet mind, and a clear conscience with a job that you love are the biggest luxuries one can ever have.
The world you create in your head is a reflection of your personality. That’s how you will perceive the outer world. Your higher vibrations will raise the environment, and every negative talk or situation will turn out in the favor of the ecosystem and yourself.
Focus is very important in every phase of life. Recognizing your emotions deeply and understanding them is your guiding light. Always question your emotions; ask yourself in a happy state: is this a temporary high or does it make you feel deeply contended? Likewise is with feeling low. Emotions are temporary, but contentment is permanent, which comes with practice, patience, and gratitude. A clear consciousness is the best tranquilizer; it will earn you the sleep of a baby. Whenever you are happy, stay in the moment and embrace it totally. Whenever you are unhappy, look ahead; this will pass.
Life is never complicated; it is you who make it complicated. You very well know there are two sides to the coin; there is a duality existing in each and every situation. You very well know the optimistic and pessimistic approaches to life.
States of affairs are constant; choosing a positive approach is your choice. Believe you me, life will never fail with a positive approach. Life is a teacher, and there will be surprise tests coming your way. Choosing the truthful path will always shine in the long run. Your subconscious always knows what is moral and immoral; it is your decision to feed the right side. Every journey, every moment passed, has something to teach you. All these events are guiding you towards your destination of being a righteous person. Activate your consciousness, Jashan, and illuminate yourself and other souls around you.
