People Always Running After Happiness

People spend their whole lives running after happiness and thinking, if I had this or that I would be happy. But happiness through physical pleasure disappears the moment the pleasure is gone. One can never get enough and is never happy. This has been  shown, time and time again, with the world's most popular and richest people who happen to often be depressed.

Do we need to eat all the time, every day?. By fasting,by not doing anything,by abandoning all your works,all desires,you allow your body to stop,to rest,to renew itself.Try your best to learn the art of stopping of resting. People on holidays are very eager to go to the picnic spot and to resorts,and they think that they are going to rest.but I am not sure that they are going to rest.They may get very tired after the period of resting. If you can allow your body to rest, then you can also allow your mind, your consciousness,to rest also. All of us need it.

All are living in a mechanical life,especially the working class.No one is satisfied with their own life due to constrained of their work or their family problems.If we stand in a bus stop or in a railway station one can watch how public is moving.No one is happy with, never can see a smiling face, on the contrary we can see sadness in each and every once face.Running towards their destination, nobody bothers anybody and they don't have any peace of mind and not getting real rest in their own life.

There is comfort in knowing that everything is temporary,which means even sorrow's won't last long either. We do not have to look for happiness outside, ourselves happiness lies within. That spiritual bliss of soul is now covered by this material body made of earth,water, fire, air and ether.

Certain animals knows that there is a reserve in itself. It can survive many, many days without eating,and that is why the animal is not eager to go and look for something to eat.In fact,fasting is a very wonderful way of healing yourself. The most difficult disease you have may just be healed by fasting.

Material happiness is temporary,one is happy with beautiful wife,girlfriend,boy friend,bank balance,good job,relatives,home and car.Such happiness is material and thus short lived.

You know your needs. Do you have the opportunity to lie down and really rest? Do you have the opportunity to really sit down, properly? Because,in you,there is a tendency to struggle, to do this,to do that,because you have been taught since time immemorial that you have to struggle for your happiness.And during many generations,you have been struggling,you have been running.

You have never been able to stop.Our great grandfather did that,our grandfather did that,our father did that,and now we are doing exactly the same thing. Always running,because we believe that happiness is something in the future,and you have to go there in order to grasp it.

Thomas Brooks (1608-1680 ) under the title " The Crown and Glory Of Christianity: Or, The Only Way To Happiness (1662). Its a massive defense of interconnectedness of human happiness and holiness that runs on and on,point after subpoint,to make the case irrefutably clear from Scripture.

Holiness differs nothing from happiness but in name," Brooks boldly writes near the opening of the book. "Holiness is happiness in the bud,and happiness is holiness at the full.Happiness is nothing but the quintessence of holiness."

According to Matthew Henry ( 1662-1714) a celebrated Bible Scholar who saw the same thing. "Those only are happy,truly happy  that are holy,truly holy,"."Goodness and holiness are not only the way to happiness but happiness itself.".The soul's true happiness is no incidental byproduct of holiness.The true happiness is true holiness.

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Smiling Is The Medicine For Your Anger

A strong feeling of annoyance,displeasure or hostility is the definition of Anger.Breathing in, I know that anger makes me ugly. Breathing out, I do not want to be contorted by anger. Breathing in, I know I must take care of myself. Breathing out, I know loving kindness is the only answer.

Biblical meaning of Anger: Anger can shatter communication and tear apart relationship,and it ruins both the joy and health of many. Anger can become sinful when it is motivated by pride.Jas.1:20 "For your anger does not produce God's righteousness". 

When we feel angry, we should go back to our conscious breathing and refrain from looking and listening to the person we think to be the source of our unhappiness.We don't need to do or say anything.As we go back to our breathing, we should be aware that it is our anger that is making us suffer, not the other person.

The bible can be a great tool to help combat being quick to anger. By reading these Bible verses about anger, you can find a better way to cope with your problems.Although these Bible verses on anger may not be your cure, they should help soothe your soul and put you back on the right path.

1Jn.1:9 "If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness". The confession should be both of God and to those who have been hurt by our anger. 

Don't let your loved one be affected by your anger.Mtt.5:22 "But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, 'You fool, you will be liable to the hell of fire."

As we see ourselves clearly, we know what to do and what not to do.The exaltation that follows will have the same effect. In anger, we tend to think of the other person as the source of our suffering. We see evil in him or her. "He is cruel"."She oppresses me"."He wants to to destroy me." In fact,it is our anger that destroys us.

So,we must take good care of our anger. When an accident took place first we should taken care of the victim to be hospitalised  for immediate medical treatment,instead of finding the cause of the accident or assess the damage or fight with the person concerned. 

The best Medicine in the world without any side effect is a "SMILING FACE" We pray that this Medicine stays always with you to overcome your anger.

If Five seconds of smile make a photograph more beautiful, Then just imagine how beautiful your life will be when you keep on smiling.Nothing in the nature lives for itself.Rivers don't drink their own water. Trees don't eat their own fruits.The sun doesn't shine for itself.A flower's fragrance is not for itself. Living for each other is the rule of nature.Live you life with understanding,then only you can smile and lead a beautiful life, at the same time your anger will vanishes. 

If we think happy thoughts, we will be happy and put the negativity behind you. Take a few moments to yourself to meditate, breathe,and get rid of your anger. You can divert to your attention,take a walk,listen to music,chat with your friends or talk to family members,and smile.By forcing yourself to smile and think happy thoughts,you will become happy.Then you can make true and honest smile. Only loving kindness can take care of our anger, and only loving kindness can take care of the other person.

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Is Fasting Is Beneficial

Fasting means one has to surrender completely, the body and the spirit,before God. Intermittent fasting has numerous health benefits, including weight loss,enhances the body's resistance to stress,May help disease like cancer,Its improve brain function,Improves your immune system, Increases life span,help to clear skin and get rid of acne,significantly raises growth hormone levels,maintain lean muscle tissue,lowers the risk of deadly diseases,improve insulin sensitivity.

In order to achieve anything,it is important to resolve firmly and have burning desire. Undertaking a fast is a way to cleanse the body,  bring about stability of mind and enhance the power of concentration. The mind easily gets attracted to sense objects and we generally have a tendency to keep eating something or other, even if we are not hungry. Fasting really means to exercise restraint and not to allow the mind to get distracted.Instead, one has to concentrate on performing rituals and try to be in tune with the divine.

Fasting not only means exercising restraint on eating habits but also on speech,and how we relate with fellow beings. This way,  one develops a sense of sacrifice to some of the urges that come from the sensuous objects and desires from time to time.This promotes a healthy lifestyle and creates an atmosphere pf peace,love and compassion.

Why should we fast:- The Bible lists a variety of reasons for engaging in a fast.Fasting and praying are Bible-based disciplines that are appropriate for all believers of all ages throughout all centuries in all parts of the world. 

1.Fast help to secure favour in situations.

2.Fasting prepares us for seasons of life-Moses fasted before he received the law, Jesus fasted prior to the start of His earthly ministry, Paul fasted before the start of his missionary ministry.Acts.13:2 "While they are worshipping the Lord and fasting,the Holy Spirit said,"Set apart for me Barnabas and saul for the work to which I have called them."

3.Fasting gives us greater awareness of God's presence. Isa.58:8-9 "Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,and your healing shall spring up quickly;your vindicator, shall go before you,the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call,and the Lord will answer;you shall cry for help,and he will say,Here I am.If you remove the yoke from among you,the pointing of the finger,the speaking of evil."

4.Fast help us Discern God's will and breaks satan's Grip.

5.When you fast, you are going to see God show up in the midst of your situation. 

Spiritual Benefits of Fasting : A soul cleansing, a new desire for God, a deeper praise,a sensitivity to God's voice,a new satisfaction in own life as well as others also.

Observing strict fasting (starvation) throughout the day has a scientific and medical validity also. In addition to giving rest to organs of the digestive system,it generates tremendous amount of heat in the body that is capable of eradicating many ailments and ensures maintenance of good health.Fasting really means to practice relinquishing attachment to the material world and have a firm resolve to attain self-realisation.

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Expectation Leads To Frustration

Expectation means the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future.What does the bible say about expectation- expectations can be high or low, reasonable or unreasonable, good or bad. The bible speaks of expectations of redemption.

If you expect too much, you will be frustrated. If you don't want to be frustrated, don't expect. Live without expectations and there will be no frustration.People go on expecting; then frustration comes in-frustration is the shadow of expectation. When you feel frustrated you think that existence is doing something wrong to you.Whatsoever happens in life think that its always good.You have no way to judge it.

One of my family friend,he is a businessman,settled in Bombay.Once I went to bombay to visit his family.He looks very sad I enquired  what is the matter? He said, there has been a great loss. Listening to this,his wife started laughing.She said,don't bothered what he says.There has been no loss-in fact there has been a great profit.

I was surprised and said, you both are here, please try to explain this to me.His wife said, there is no loss. He was expecting a huge amount of profit from his new project ie one core and after settling all he got only 25 lakhs. So he says 75 lakhs loss, and I say you have profited-but he won't listen, and he is very sad.

When you expect one crore rupees and you get 25 lakhs you feel frustrated. If you are not expecting that much and you get 25 lakhs rupees you have full of joy,satisfaction,thankfulness and gratitude.

Frustration means:-The feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want,or something that makes you feel like this.

Don't expect, and you see your whole life become a joy.Expect,and your whole life becomes a hell.Expectation is the cause. If you want to change,never start by the effect,start by the cause.Frustration is the effect.You can go on fighting with frustration-nothing will happen. Whenever you are feeling miserable,go in to it and find our where the cause is.If you wanted to drop the effect then avoid the cause; then become aware,more and more aware.

There are many people who enjoy frustration.  There are many people who enjoy being miserable. In fact,they cannot tolerate happiness at all. When they are miserable they are happy,when they are happy they feel very miserable. Whenever you are miserable you gain something: sympathy,attention. Whenever you are happy nobody shows any sympathy-in fact,people become jealous. When you are unhappy everybody is a friend,everybody sympathise with you-even your enemy will sympathise with you. When you are happy even your friend will  become jealous.

When you are happy nobody pays any attention to you. People avoid you. In fact,they start thinking you must be mad: Happy? Who has ever heard of anybody being happy! When you are unhappy they accept you.Then they think everything is okay,because this is how things have to be. And people enjoy your unhappiness,that's why they pay attention-because whenever you are unhappy they can compare themselves,and deep down they can feel good.

You love frustration? then go into it. Become more artistic about it, decorate it a little more; make new possibilities,new doors to become more frustrated. If you don't enjoy it,then I don't see the problem. Just  go deep into it,watch and you will find some expectation hidden behind. Whenever you expect, you are asking for frustration. Drop expectations. 

Expecting and Accepting are two sides of life. Where expecting ends in tears, accepting makes you cheer,Accept life the way it comes.

Help is a very expensive gift, so don't expect it from everyone, because very few people are Rich by Heart-Rest others only talk. Speaking without ego, loving without intention, caring without expectations and praying without selfishness are the sign of a true relation in friendship and in life.

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