The contented shall be given more
The sun is barely up
We have one here who is ready to begin a new day. Just now
though there is a little time to sit down over a cup of coffee, to worry about
so many things humans have to worry about every day of their lives, to deal
with their fears and to make plans to escape them, plans against so many
different problems that can arise in a life. Soon he must dress up and rush to
work. The work shall be weary, that daily grind, but it will serve to distract
from worries, fears and insecurities for a while.
But today he is greeted by Babaji,
“Son you are worrying about so many things but you are
forgetting the most important one. Soon these weary days shall become to an
end, suddenly, unexpectedly. While your flesh and bones returns to the Earth
from whence it arose, your soul shall escape. It shall look down at your body
and say,
“Look at this pitiable body that lies here in the ground,
soon it shall rot and the stench shall be unbearable, or the maggots will get
to it. Its days were spent in worries, fears and insecurities while it walked
the land. A sorry end to a sorry life indeed! Then the soul shall rise up and
escape to a place from whence it came.”
“But tell me son, do you have enough bread for the day.”
“I do’”
”Do you have a clean dress for the day to wear.”
“Yes, I do.”
“And a roof over your head for the night!?”
“Yes, Sir. I sure
do.”
“Is the air fresh
enough to breathe and the sun warm enough to touch your soul?”
“It sure is Babaji.”
“Then pray tell me, is there a pain in your behind?”
“No, not in the least Babaji.”
“Then be happy and immerse yourself in the magic of a new
day. If there is a concern or two to handle today, then go ahead and deal with that, why are you adding those of tomorrow to it? When tomorrow comes it will take care of itself. Let your day be a
celebration of life not a distraction from your worries. Soon the body shall be
in the grave. Make the most of it while it still dwells upon the earth in a
spirit of gratitude. Be contented with what you have for,
“The contented shall be given more and whatever they presently have shall be taken away from those who lack gratitude.”
Is this not the story of so many of us dear readers?
Comments
Being contented and being grateful for everything big and small makes journey of life beautiful.
It also makes us full of love for ourselves and for all beings.
You may have noted at some things suited to western culture like coffee in morning instead of tea and burial instead of cremation. I use those examples because a large proportion of readers of this blog are from USA as also from many western countries.
When one has everything
one worries to lose even a small thing
and when one has but just a little
the little becomes everything
in being content with what one has
one finds joy, fullness and peace
and gratitude overcomes all worries
with regards
Vinod