A neutral attitude toward life.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Today's thought:  A neutral attitude toward life.

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the birthdate of Paramahansa Yogananda, who brought Yoga to the western world in 1920 and founded the Self-Realization Fellowship in California at that time.  Yogananda's life story can be read in his "Autobiography of a Yogi," and currently viewed in a movie of his life, entitled "Awake."  The 'Self' in Self-Realization pertains to God, and that we come to the realization that God is indeed in the self.  Had he been Catholic, he would certainly have been declared a saint for his service to God and man.

One of his teachings is to keep a part of your mind always on God as you go about your daily work and other activities. Another is to  'develop a neutral attitude toward life,' letting the emotions neither go too high nor too low.  I have come to understand that when we are able to develop a neutral attitude toward life, it is because we trust in God who is in charge of all life, which allows us to calmly do what we can in all situations.  When the mind and heart are centered in God and in peace, solutions to all situations and challenges present themselves.

Today we celebrate the birth of a man of God, a beautiful soul who has made a difference in the lives of millions, worldwide.  Let us thank God for him and all others God has sent into the world to be a light in the lives of all of us.

Wishing you the blessings of a calm and peaceful mind, heart, and soul.....and love and joy, always.

Zizi

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