Brahma kumaris

When there is a balance between easiness and reliability, there will be benefit for others. Contemplation:When we understand our responsibility we would understand that what we do effects the lives of others too. So we will be cautious. Apart from this we will also know to take care of our own well-being because we would know that others will gain form our healthy attitudes. Application:Let this day be dedicated for removing some weakness within myself that is creating an obstacle for others and myself. When I do this I will not only be helping myself but there will be benefit for others too.

To become an embodiment of peace is to become a bestower of peace. Contemplation: People in the world only want peace and happiness. When we experience peace ourselves we can give others this experience too. Where there is peace there would naturally be happiness too. Application: It is very important to spend a few moments each day in solitude. During this time I need to practice stabilising myself in one powerful thought. Let the experience of peace from me flow to others too. During interactions too, let me keep my mind free from waste thoughts and I will find that others will be free from them too.

Value: Peace To experience peace is to be in one powerful stage. Contemplation: The more the thoughts we have, the lesser the peace that is experienced in the mind.  When we are able to maintain a powerful thought throughout the day whatever the situations come our way we can experience constant peace. Application: Right in the morning let me take a thought that is positive and powerful. For example, 'victory is my birthright' or 'I am always fortunate'. Whatever the situations I come across, let me emerge this thought and I will be able to maintain peace.

Happiness is earned by those whose actions and attitudes are pure and selfless. Contemplation: When the actions are pure and selfless there is no trace of negativity. Where there is no negativity, the mind becomes free from feelings of guilt, fear etc.  This automatically ensures constant happiness. Application: If there is no happiness, there is definitely some kind of negativity. So check the actions that you perform.  Let them be not only for your benefit but also for the benefit of all and you will find that you are able to be in constant happiness.

Value: Happiness True happiness doesn't come from external things or people but from within. Contemplation: As long as we depend for our happiness on external sources, there is every chance that we are disappointed.  True happiness is that which comes from within.  It is to enjoy and cherish each moment.  When we do this our happiness spreads to others too. Application: Let me take this thought today to smile at everyone and everything that comes my way.  When I believe I am happy I will be able to take even the negative things in the most positive way.

Introversion helps to manage thoughts better. Contemplation: With introversion we can very easily manage our thoughts since our mind will be free from waste and negative.  Also when we are introverted, we find that there is no need to think as much as we do, but the thoughts required emerge effortlessly.  Thus we are able to use our thoughts powerfully. Application: When I find myself having a lot of thoughts due to some situation, I only need to sit in silence and practice going within myself instead of thinking too much about the situation.  I need to make an attempt to experience the peace deep within myself and I will find myself getting calmer.

Your love for God will make you feel victorious in all situations. Contemplation: Your love for God will make you experience His companionship in everything you do.  Where there is love there is never a moment of loneliness. Thus you will be able to move forward with courage in all the challenges that life brings. Application: Think of one situation where you have found yourself failing.  Now think that God is with you to help you in this situation.   When you believe this, you will find that you'll get the courage to accept and face the situation. Then you can also work and bring about a change in the situation.

The one way to change others is to deal with them with love. Contemplation: When you have love for others, you will have good wishes for them. Your desire to change them will then be for their good and not for your own selfishness.   Others will quickly respond to your unselfish love and you will find them changing. Application: Think of one person you want to bring about a change in.  Before you think of changing that person let there be a lot of love for that person in your mind.  Also make sure the change you want in the other person is for his own good and not for your own selfish reason.

Tolerance enables one to learn from mistakes. Contemplation: When one is sure of what he is doing and he is in his stage of self-respect, criticism can be taken in the right way.  This will give the ability to look within when something goes wrong.  Instead of justifying mistakes there will be the ability to learn from them and improve. Application: When someone criticises me, I need to remind myself that I have something to learn from it.  Let me ask myself if there is at least a small aspect that I could learn from and incorporate in my life.  Let me take this aspect and leave the rest.

Those with the power of tolerance will be content and will make others content too. Contemplation: When there is tolerance, there is also continuous improvement.  This in turn brings satisfaction for the self and also enables us to become a source of support for those around too.  This will make them content with themselves and with us too. Application: Let me take a thought to make it a point to learn at least one thing from all the suggestions that I get throughout a given day.  When I keep this in mind I will be able to tolerate even negative comments very easily and I will find myself improving.

Tolerance enables one to learn from mistakes. Contemplation: When one is sure of what he is doing and he is in his stage of self-respect, criticism can be taken in the right way.  This will give the ability to look within when something goes wrong.  Instead of justifying mistakes there will be the ability to learn from them and improve. Application: When someone criticises me, I need to remind myself that I have something to learn from it.  Let me ask myself if there is at least a small aspect that I could learn from and incorporate in my life.  Let me take this aspect and leave the rest.

A single step taken with courage brings a thousand fold help from God. Contemplation: If there is fear due to which we are not able to take the first step, we will never be able to achieve big things. Even if something looks impossible, with a single step of courage it can be made possible and we will then be able to receive maximum help. God of course doesn't do our work but he does the work of giving us help. Application: Let me start with something new after surrendering it to God not just as a ritual, but with firm faith in my mind that I will receive His help. When I do this, help will surely come from some or the other means.

True determination is a combination of single-mindedness and flexibility. Contemplation: When there is determination we are sure of what we have to achieve and we surely move on in that direction. And when we do find obstacles coming our way we are able to take them in our stride and like a river we can forge our route towards the destination. Application: Let me first take a thought right in the morning for the day. Throughout the day all I need to do is to keep reminding myself of the aim that I have taken in the morning and move on in the same direction till the end of the day. I need to just move on without stopping even if there are obstacles that come my way.

True maturity lies in getting introverted and getting in touch with one's own pure, perfect self. Contemplation: To be mature is to be introverted.  Introversion means to spend time in silence, enabling us to get in touch with our pure, perfect self.   It helps us to go within and recognize our own inner truth.   It is not just to stay within but to recognise one's own inner worth and deal with the world with it. Application: Even during the worst situations, it is necessary to become introverted, look within myself and see my own inner worth.   I will then naturally be able to maintain my self-respect.   This gives me the maturity to be stable and happy, whatever the situation might be.

True maturity lies in getting introverted and getting in touch with one's own pure, perfect self. Contemplation: To be mature is to be introverted.  Introversion means to spend time in silence, enabling us to get in touch with our pure, perfect self.   It helps us to go within and recognize our own inner truth.   It is not just to stay within but to recognise one's own inner worth and deal with the world with it. Application: Even during the worst situations, it is necessary to become introverted, look within myself and see my own inner worth.   I will then naturally be able to maintain my self-respect.   This gives me the maturity to be stable and happy, whatever the situation might be.

Maturity is to bring positive thoughts into practice. Contemplation: We do have a number of thoughts that we would like to put into practice. Most of the times it doesn't happen that way and they remain merely thoughts.  True maturity lies in instantly bringing such thoughts into practice.  When we determine in this way, we are able to use our full potential. Application: Let me think of something that I wanted to do, but could not put into practice.  Now let me take this thought once again and see why it is important for me to bring it into practice.  Once I understand this I will be able to put it into practice.  With maturity let me do things immediately. The one slogan that is good to remember is 'Now or never'

To be sincere in removing weaknesses is to have the power to overcome them. Contemplation: While it is important to recognize strengths, it is also important to recognize and acknowledge weaknesses.  With honesty, when we understand our weaknesses, with sincerity we are able to work towards overcoming them.  We are then able to find the right method too. Application: Let me take a positive thought connected to my weakness and remind myself of that thought at least 5 times a day. For example, if my weakness is anger, let me remind myself of my inherent peace with thoughts like -  I am a being of peace,   peace is inherent within me. When I practice sincerely with this I find that strength emerges finishing weakness (peace emerges finishing anger).

To be sincere is to be satisfied. Contemplation: When responsibility is taken up and fulfilled with sincerity, there is efficiency and effectiveness in the work.  This results in satisfaction and contentment at having made a significant contribution. Application: Each day let me take up with sincerity the task of contributing something significant to any task, even if it is a simple one.  Having done this, I will find that I am able to be happy with whatever I am doing, for having made some contribution

The one who is sincere is easy and carefree. Contemplation: The one who is sincere is enthusiastic and enthusiasm makes the biggest obstacle look like a very tiny one.  Sincerity makes us put in our best and so we are able to understand and prioritize.  So we are able to be carefree about the consequences too. It also brings the awareness that there's nothing that is difficult, so we can surely achieve what we want to. Application: I should be able to change my consciousness in such a way that I am prepared for all the difficulties that life brings.  With sincerity I need to give my best to the situation.  Then I will neither have fear nor will I worry. I will also be easy and carefree.

The one who is sincere receives easy cooperation. Contemplation: When we are doing something with a clear picture in our minds, and sincerely work towards it, others will naturally cooperate.  If we ourselves are not sure of what we are doing and why, we will not be able to receive their cooperation. Application: When I want the cooperation of others in what I do, I need to make sure that I am sure of what I am doing and that I am sincere in my contribution. I first need to be committed myself and I will find others helping me automatically.