Thoughts Are like Seeds

                                                      *Thoughts are like seeds* 

When you sow a thought you reap an action, when you sow an action you reap a habit, when you sow a habit you reap a character and when you sow a character you reap a destiny. 

Thoughts are like seeds. 

You cannot sow the seed of one plant & get another: thistles will never produce daffodils! 

When your thoughts are positive, powerful & constructive, your life will reflect this.

 *When you have the right balance between being careful & cheerful you can be successful.* 

 In all that you do check if you are being careful & cheerful at the same time. 

Check if you are losing your cheer because of being careful or vice versa. 

When there is a balance of both can you be successful. While you are in all your activities, try to be as careful as possible & at the same time, be cheerful. 

In order to do that, see each & every situation in a detached way. 

Also keep doing your best and leave the rest. 

When you are not dependent on the result you can be cheerful.

 *Factors That Bring Us Closer To Success* 

*Given below are some factors that bring us closer to success:*

* High self-esteem.

* Constancy.

* Courage & determination.

* Integrity & honesty.

* Self-acceptance & acceptance of others.

* Believing in what you do, regardless of external factors.

* Responsibility.

* Dedication, determination & tranquility.

* Being positive in the face of adversities (negative circumstances).

* Being consistent with your values.

* Precision in decisions & choices.

* Focus.

* Performing all karmas with love & happiness.

* Giving the maximum of yourself in everything you do.

* Creativity.

* Thoughts & actions in tune with each other.

* Appreciation & blessings (good wishes) from others.

* Gratitude toward oneself and others. 

 *The Distinction (Difference) Between Human Souls & The Supreme Soul (God)* 

Human Souls: They take human bodies & experience birth, life and death.

Supreme Soul: Never comes into the cycle of birth & death.

Human Souls: They are subject to change & the dualities of pleasure & pain, growth & decay, happiness & sorrow.

Supreme Soul: Changeless. The One beyond the above dualities.

Human Souls: They remember & then forget their original pure nature.

Supreme Soul: God is always the ocean of knowledge; he does not come in the cycle of remembering & forgetting.

Human Souls: They are seekers of peace & happiness.

Supreme Soul: God is the One whom everyone seeks (longs for). He is the Bestower (giver) of peace & happiness to everyone.

Let us remember our Supreme Father through Meditation and take all the virtues and Power.

THE LAW of KARMA

                                                    

*Karma is the law of cause and effect* – an unbreakable law of the cosmos. Your actions create your future. The reason your fate is never sealed is because you have free will. Therefore your future cannot already be written. That would not be fair. Life gives you chances. This is one of them. – 

  *The Tree of Awakening*

*Karma is a somewhat abstract concept to many of us. There is a lot of confusing information on this non-religious topic – information which is unnecessary. So, we think it’d be helpful to paint a bit of a picture to help solidify the concept of karma.*

To do so, just a quick example is necessary : Say that we are all willing to go around and help people in any way we see fit – putting coins in expired parking meters, holding doors open for everyone, giving a couple dollars to a homeless person, buying someone’s coffee or tea, etc., etc.

Now two questions: 
_What is the possibility that the person we’ve helped will reciprocate, or “pay it forward”? What’s the possibility that this action created a positive source of energy?_

That’s a very basic example of everyday karma. Of course, there is negative karma as well. Gandhi explains such in a simple yet profound way:

_“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.”_

NOW THAT WE’VE ESTABLISHED A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF KARMA, LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT 12 OF KARMA’S LAWS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

The Great Law: *“As you sow, so shall you reap.”*

The simple explanation of the Great Law is: _our thought and actions have consequences – good or bad. If we desire peace, love, harmony, prosperity, etc. we must be willing to act accordingly._

This is also known as the *“Law of Cause and Effect.”* Also, energy (thought, action) that we put into the world has a consequence, immediate or not.

*The Law of Creation:*

“What we desire comes through participation.”

The life we see around us was created by a person’s intentions. As we are one with the Universe, our intentions determine the evolution of creation. Since what we surround ourselves with becomes part of us, it’s our responsibility to ensure these surroundings are conducive to our desires.

*The Law of Humility:*

“Refusal to accept what is will still be what is.”

Acceptance is a near-universal virtue in many belief systems. Simply put, we must first accept the present circumstances in order to change them.

In focusing on the negative instead of making changes to address the negative, we’re committing to a zero-sum result.

*The Law of Growth:*  

“Our own growth is above any circumstance.”

The only thing we have control over is ourselves. The subsequent action (or inaction) of motive will yield either positive or negative circumstances in our lives.

True change only occurs if we make the commitment to change what is in our heart.

*The Law of Responsibility:*

“Our lives are of our own doing, nothing else.”

When there is turbulence in one’s own life, there is often turbulence internally. If we’re to change our life, we must change our frame of mind and surroundings.

*The Law of Connection:*

“Everything in the Universe is connected, both large and small.”

Our past, present and future are all connected. As such, we must put in the work to change these connections if we desire something different.

No step – first, intermediate or last – is more important in the accomplishment of a task. All are required.

*The Law of Focus:*  

“One cannot direct attention beyond a single task.”

Relating to our spiritual growth, we cannot have negative thoughts or actions and expect to grow spiritually. We must direct full attention to achieve any desired task.

*The Law of Hospitality and Giving:*.  “Demonstrating our selflessness shows true intentions.”

Put simply: what we claim to believe must manifest into our actions. Selflessness is a virtue only if we’re accommodating something other than ourselves.

Without a selfless nature, true spiritual growth is nearly impossible.

*The Law of Change:*

“History repeats itself unless changed.”

Conscious commitment to change is the only method of influencing the past. History will continue along an unconstructive path until positive energies direct it elsewhere.

*The Law of Here and Now:*

“The Present is all we have.”

Looking back regretfully and forward pointlessly robs oneself of a present opportunity. Old thoughts and patterns of behavior negate the present chance to advance ourselves.

*The Law of Patience  and Reward:*.  “Nothing of value is created without a patient mindset.”

Toiling away cannot be circumvented through wishful thinking. Our rewards are claimed only through patience and persistence, nothing else.

Rewards are not the end-result. True, lasting joy comes from the knowledge of doing what’s necessary in the rightful anticipation of a reward that is well-earned.

*The Law of Significance and Inspiration:*  “The best reward is one that contributes to the Whole.”

The end result is of little value if it leaves little or nothing behind.