Life

A master and his disciple return home after a long penance only to find that the roof of their house is broken. The disciple is immediately disturbed, and says, “After such penance, couldn’t God have at least kept our roof intact – so we could get a good night’s sleep?” The Master simply smiles, and says, “Lord, your ways are your ways. You knew that during our penance we used to sleep under open skies, and you wanted us to continue seeing the stars. Lord, your ways are your ways.”

The disgruntled disciple lays the bed for both of them, and soon they fall asleep. However, in the middle of the night, it suddenly begins to rain heavily. The disciple shouts in anger, “After all these days of penance, we have no roof and now it is raining!” He looks around to see that the Master is no longer in his bed. As he walks out, he sees the Master dancing in the rains with his hands raised above. Shocked, he asks the Master, “What are you doing?” The Master replies with a smile, “Lord, your ways are your ways. You knew that our penance had made us dirty and dusty, so you sent heavenly showers to clean us. Thank you, Lord. Your ways are your ways!”

Not able to stand it anymore, the disciple asks the Master, “How can you go on saying, ‘Lord, your ways are your ways?’” The Master smiles gently, and says, “To be honest with you – I don’t even know if there is a Lord. However, all I know is that your reaction to the situation is making you angry and upset, whereas my response is making me happy and peaceful. So, my way must be the right way.” With that, he lifts his hands once again, and sways in the rains, singing, “Lord, your ways are your ways!” For a while, the disciple just stares at him. Gradually, he smiles, lifts his hands, and says, “Lord, your ways are your ways,” and begins to dance with his Master.

This story has given a direction to my life.

Whenever I am in a dilemma, whether to do something or not, I ask myself, Will it give me peace and happiness? If the answer is no, I immediately know that it is the wrong way. If the answer is yes, I know it is the right way.

Life was not right even for Christ who was crucified for showing infinite love to this world. When messengers, gurus, saints, prophets, who walked this planet before you and me had suffered, you and me are mere mortal souls in this life .

Sometimes in relationships, we go through certain emotions, and we wonder if we should express them or not. Earlier, I would always hold back, thinking it would harm the relationship. However, after hearing this story, I’ve realised that suppression can never leave one feeling happy and peaceful. If I talk, the other may or may not understand, but at least there is a chance that both of us will be happier and more peaceful after the expression, than before it. And in this faith, I have started becoming much more expressive.

Professionally too, sometimes there are projects which are highly lucrative, but may not necessarily give peace and happiness. I have started steering away from these, as I know, really know, that the right way is one which will make me happy and peaceful.

Taking care of my health, gifting myself some quality ‘me’ time, investing in reading good books, meeting progressive people, and listening to great music – all of these, I know, are right for me because they leave me feeling happy and peaceful. Whenever confused, I simply re-live the story in my mind and it gently takes me towards the right way

Whatever happens in life it is just a bundle of experiences .Enjoy it, cherish it, Gracefully get it, Gracefully Let it go. Be happy to receive it with full. We don't need a reason to be happy.
You cry, you are in this game called LIFE.You are happy, you are in this game called LIFE.
You are sad, you are in this game called LIFE.
You are miserably sad, you are in this game called LIFE.
You deserve something, but didn't get it, you are in this game called LIFE.
You don't deserve something, but you got it, you are in this game called LIFE.
People who were close to you mistook you, you are in this game called LIFE.
Something very exciting happened today for you, you are in this game called LIFE.
You are flourishing in a relationship, you are in this game called LIFE
Whatever it is play this game of life, you are in this game until one day it will end till then lead a peaceful, blissful life.

So many factors of life we cannot control.When we cannot change the man made game like (GOLF, Cricket, Football), what right do we have? to change the eternal Game of LIFE.We will do everything out of Happiness and not for happiness. Happiness is in us. Don't put the key of happiness into someone else or somethings else pocket.

Recalled this poem which beautifully narrates what Life is

Sometimes you are
unsatisfied with your life,
while many people in
this world are dreaming
of living your life..

A child on a farm sees
a plane fly overhead &
dreams of flying. But,
A pilot on the plane sees
the farmhouse & dreams
of returning home.

That's life!! Enjoy yours...
If wealth is the secret to
happiness, then the rich
should be dancing on the
streets. But only poor kids
do that.

If power ensures security,
then officials should walk
unguarded. But those who
live simply, sleep soundly.

If beauty and fame bring
ideal relationships, then
celebrities should have
the best marriages.

Live simply. Walk humbly.
and love genuinely..!
All good will come back
to you...!!
To all my lovely friends!!

Cheers

DC*