Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Finding Equilibrium in Live

Today I just want to post something I wrote on my FB yesterday which a good friend of mine replied and we continue sharing our perspective. Lately I am having trouble with my thoughts as it was wandering without any specific direction or focus. Sharing the conversation. Me: Continuous struggle between the mind that wanders every minute and coping with the realities of this world. ‎ Friend: "What is destined to happen will happen, do what you may to prevent it," Ramana wrote on his slate. " Whatever is destined not to happen will not happen, try as you may. The best course, therefore, is to remain silent." Me: Tat would be a pessimistic approach to life...I doubt Ramana would have told us not to do anything ; no action. I think we need to do what we can possibly do to make the difference but whatever the outcome is,let it be as what we are destined to.It is all about accepting the fruits of our action either positive or negative. Yet it is difficult for many to accept the results as we are bound by our desires and expectation that we place upon our labour! Friend: You got it right, "remain silent is not merely literal silence but silence of the mind," alleviating the conflict that you mentioned earlier. To aptly put it Arjuna's dilemma and Krishna Upadesham. Your actions are bound by your duty, do it right in the best possible way you can, with an anticipated outcome. If it happens, that would be great but if it doesn't don't fret let it go and don't let it linger. By the way you are no Arjuna and neither am I Krishna.........we are mere mortals trying to do the best!!! Om Tat Sat. Me: The last sentence is debatable, who we really are? It has been a continuous struggle for many of us to manage to juggle the tide of thoughts that flood our mind and the reality of live itself. Have anyone of you found a way to find an equilibrium and peace within and out!

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