Q. How does one develop patience? A. This question is really for me. I lack patience. I want everything done, not right now, but yesterday. There is one particular area where patience is required. When you first begin to sit in silence, it takes a lot of patience before you can start enjoying peace. It…
A. It is out of respect, humility, and gratitude—to seek the grace and wisdom of the other person. Your head, being the body’s North Pole, is trying to gain the magnetism of the South Pole, from the feet of the other person. Some people take blessings and then squeeze their way in to get another,…
A. The best moment is when you first wake up in the morning. It is the 3-5 minutes before you get out of bed. You are still a little sleepy and enjoying the smile of your Beloved. Observe the thoughts that come up during this time, before you start your daily rituals of praying and…
A. In spirit, we are all the same. We go against our spirit so that police officers, the FBI, the CIA, the military personnel, and all those who safeguard us do not go out of a job. It is when we go against our spirit that all these people are required. When you realize you…
A. Those fortunate ones who can cook, sing, are doctors, or people of action, get a chance to be close to the physical Master. I have none of these talents. Yet, with their grace, I was allowed to be close to them. Even those who pray, meditate, do selfless service, get closer to the Lord.…
A. Veterans are considered to be heroes, as they were willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the nation. All those who become a zero become a hero. When they are nobody, they live for the sake of others. People who have the qualities of a broomstick, which does all the work, gets dirty, and…
A. That question was asked of me many years ago by a person who was going through a very difficult time. I told him to rephrase the question and ask, “Where is not Jesus Christ?“ And he would get the answer. We lose faith and wonder if there is anyone out there who even cares…
A. Thinking is like breathing. It is happening all the time. Even in deep sleep, our thoughts turn into dreams. To rest the mind, we need to stop thinking. To do so, first, we have to start analyzing the thoughts that come. They are only to do with the past and the future. If you…
A. My favorite actor is Ben Kingsley. He played the part of Mahatma Gandhi and won an Oscar for his role. In a new movie, he plays the part of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi officer, and might be nominated for that. Playing Gandhi he was shot, playing Adolf he got hung. Gandhi brought tears of…
A. Philosophy is when a person does not know what he is saying and the person listening cannot understand what he is saying. Many people think spirituality and philosophy are similar. They are poles apart. Real spirituality is simplicity. Philosophy shows that you have a lot of knowledge. Spirituality makes you humble. Philosophy can boost…
A. Today, we use the words, “Karma,” “Om Shanti,” and “Jesus Christ,” without realizing the value of them. If I am using my Beloved’s name, Jesus Christ, it should be with that love, reverence, and gratitude, not out of frustration, “Jesus Christ!” or “Om Shanti!” to tell people to take it easy. These have now…
A. The simple answer is the fear of death. Then, all the fears are gone. There is still another major fear. This major fear is that of losing our mind willingly. Even those who can sit in silence and enjoy peace and wisdom have to go through a last big step before they can truly…