Social Life

Social life is the part of a person's time spent doing enjoyable things with others.Life style is a composite of motivations,needs,and wants and is influenced by factors such a culture,family,reference groups,and social class.

Personal life is the course of an individual's life,especially when viewed as the sum of personal choices contributing to one's personal identity.

To be able to lead a respectable life in society,there is a necessary condition.And that is,you must become someone who is beneficial to others, a giver or at least a 'no-problem person' as far as others are concerned. Other than these two options,there is no other way for you to lead a respectable life in society.Those who think that there is a third way only go on to create trouble in society and for themselves,too.

Social beings-living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community,rather than isolated life.Human beings are social animals,and the tenor of our social life is one of the most important influences on our mental health.

Social life is always based on the principle of give-and take.If you are contributing positively to society will regard you with respect.  And if you think you are not in a position to contribute anything to society,at least you can become a non-problem person for others.

Spiritual life,as something that is often experienced as a source of inspiration in life and it can encompass belief in 'immaterial realities or experiences of the immanent or transcendent nature of the world'.

Give and take is a mechanism inherent to all personal relationships-you cannot expect to receive something if you don't offer on your own turn.Once the balance between give and take is broken,difficulties arise and partners feel they are not getting too much from their relationship.

If you become a giver as far as others are concerned,you are helping society progress.Even if you simply become a no-problem person,you are still playing a social role,by not placing any obstacle in the progress of society.In the former case,you are directly helping society to progress.In the latter case,you are doing this indirectly. 

The real social life of the Christian is enjoyed within the community of his brethren in Christ,and here,as in all the phases of his life,his first consideration is not to be that of pleasing others,but doing the will of God.This,indeed,is the true basis of fellowship in Christ.In a community in which each one is zealously endeavoring to God's will there is bound to be a common tie that binds,for as the apostle says,Jas. 2:1-4 " My brothers and sisters,do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ?.For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly,and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in,and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, "Have a seat here,please, "while to the one who is poor you say," Stand there ," or,"Sit at my feet," have you not made distinctions among yourselves,and become judges with evil thoughts?.

How to live a the Christian Life. One of the most notable discourses was between Jesus and Nicodemus that he must be born again. Jn.3:3 Jesus answered him,"very truly,I tell you,no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above." Salvation is the beginning step in living Christian life. Jn.14:6 Jesus said to him,"I am the way,and the truth,and the life.No one comes to the Father except through me."  

Those who are neither givers nor 'non-problem' people only become a burden on society.Although,these people may not be criminals,in terms of the etiquette of human life,they are.The courts of this world will not sentence them to punishment,in the court of nature,they will be considered guilty of an enormous moral crime. 

For mental happiness-minimise expectations,ego, pride and negative thoughts.For Spiritual happiness-recognise your soul as a separate entity from the body.Do not live in the past.Free yourself of memories and experiences.Do not worry about the future. But,plan for it.Help all living beings without any expectations.Meditate regularly and surrender to the supreme soul. 'Be happy always' condition your mind to be happy in any condition.

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Possibilities Are Never Ending

Possibilities means a chance of likelihood.For example: There is a possibility that Mr Rahul Gandhi may come in power in the coming 2019 election. We use opportunity to talk about a situation in which we can do something that we want to do.In other words something that can be done or achieved.Matt.19:26 " But Jesus looked at them and said, For mortals it is impossible,but for God all things are possible." Matt.17:20 " He said to them,Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mountain,Move from here to there,and it will move;and nothing will be impossible for you." Again Mk.10:27 says " Jesus looked at them and said,"For mortals it is impossible,but not for God;for God all things are possible." All the bible verses shows the possibilities if one have full faith on God.

The sun was setting in the west over the mountains.Half of the orb had already dipped beneath the ridge. In a few minutes the whole sun disappeared behind the still-glowing mountain range.Then darkness descended on all sides. But just then,another light began to ascend. It was the full moon,rising in the east as the sun set in the west. Soon,the whole scene was lit up again.This is a sign of nature. When one possibility ends,another begins. So it is for individuals and nations -there is always hope. By grasping fresh opportunities and utilising them,one can arise again. Don't ever giving up go on trying.

Have you ever felt like you were praying for the impossible. There is a power of God that is released in the impossible place.God is looking for faith, and real faith has to do with the impossible.Encourage you to pray impossible prayers-to launch out into the deep and pray God-sized prayers. God loves it when we pray for the impossible,when we believe Him for things that are beyond our abilities. He is looking for those with faith who will still press through in prayer when the going seems absolutely impossible. He is the God of the impossible.

The world is full of wonderful opportunities. Here,when matter perishes,it becomes energy,when darkness comes,a new light emerges from its depths; when one building falls, it leaves a place for the construction of another.So it is with events in our lives.

From every failure emerges the chances of new success. No one need lose heart in this world. However certain uncompromising circumstances may seen,they contain somewhere the possibility of triumph for man.

The Possibilities of prayer are the the possibilities of faith.Prayer and faith are twins.One heart animates them both. Faith is always praying. Prayer is always believing.Faith must have a tongue by which it can speak. Prayer is the tongue of faith. Faith must receive.Prayer must rise and soar.Faith must give prayer the wings to fly and ascend.Prayer must have an audience with God. Faith open the door,and access and audience are given. Prayer asks.Faith lays its hand on the thing asked for.

Several things happen in our lives when we face the impossible place. We often do not like to be challenged in this way,but God does a deep work within us when we face the impossible with persevering faith.

What one should do is seek out these possibilities and use them to turn one's defeat into victory.Though no one can go back and make a brand new ending. Remember,every dark cloud has a silver lining. The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.

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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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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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