Dadi’s known as one of the world’s wisest women. She refuses to set limits & boundaries as to what is achievable, and in so doing, inspires others to believe that they too can make the impossible, possible.
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Rethink your Mindset
For the most part – our mindset towards ourselves, others and life is the product of attitudes, perceptions, habits and beliefs. It shapes the way we think, feel and act. To get different results in life, we have to rethink our thinking. This is not just a matter of positive thinking; it’s about reconnecting to your well-being. We then recapture our vitality and resilience and have greater capacity to change the way we think.
Turn your mind within and touch your inner stillness. In stillness, there’s clarity. When there’s clarity, you know how to think differently. You also know what it is that you have to do.
Approach challenges with inner strength
How do you deal with the challenges and problems in your life? Do you have the habit of making a mountain out of a molehill? Have faith that everything will be OK… Things will come up, and so say to your mind: ‘just sit still’. Often we don’t understand the scenes that unfold in front of us. Keep faith that life will give its’ explanation in time.
Accept people. Accept situations. Tell your mind: just ‘wait and see’. Problems are simply an opportunity to gain more experience. Keep an attitude of learning. Before going to bed, look back at your day and if any mistakes have been made, check: What have I learnt from today? Don’t carry anything (in your mind and heart) into your sleep. Here’s secret: stay light inside, very light. Don’t worry about anything.
With Confidence : Throughout my life with the Brahma Kumaris, I’ve played many roles and performed many tasks. Whenever I’ve experienced any self-doubt and not felt confident about my capacity, I’ve remembered my mentor’s words, ‘If you’re given a task, that means you’re also given the power to fulfill it.’
Trust yourself. But watch out for the ego. Ego is so subtle, it’s like the game of snakes and ladders. A little recognition or acknowledgement can get you on a high. And then a little insult can really upset you. You can climb up high and then fall into the mouth of ego. Let go of ego and discover your self-worth.
Are you busy or are you productive? I’m 93 and I’m certainly not going to retire. If I retire, I’ll get tired. I don’t want a life feels like a burden because there’s too much to do, and there’s no time to simply be and smile. Am I busy? Well, when one task is finished and another comes in front of me – that’s good isn’t it?
Work for money and you will count your hours and your salary. Work for love and you’ll be able to work 16 hours a day, be happy and feel more energized.
Reconnect to Rethink
Discern the quality of your thoughts : this is a weak thought, this is a waste thought, this one is positive and this one is elevated.
Weak and negative thoughts hold you back. Four words create disturbance in the mind: What? Why? How? When? Change the negative into positive. What we think about, we bring about! So, be sure to choose where you invest your thoughts and attention. Every now and then, maybe as you eat or drink, take a moment… turn off your phones… step back… check your thinking… become quiet, centered and connect with your inner calm.
Then rethink. Remind yourself: ‘Om Shanti’ – which means, `I am peace’. The experience of inner stillness ends irritability of both mind and body.
Peace is like glue that puts back together all the broken pieces that make us peaceless.
My Gift & thoughts for you
When we walk, our two feet are not tied to each other, they’re separate but they still give each other support. In the same way, we need to support each other, but not be dependent.
Care for the world and send thoughts of happiness and peace into the world. Give the world the support of your good wishes.
Whenever I sit on the plane, I sit in silence, contemplating on how I have experienced such peace, happiness and enlightenment because God Himself is my companion.
And when I meet someone, I want to share with them the gifts of knowledge, peace, love and power. Serve through your face. Simply, Smile, When you smile, the other person smiles back.
