How do I... as one human being.. make a difference? How do I assist my family, my community, my workplace, my world?
Here
are a few ideas..
click on the image left, for regular reminding that "You are the Light"!
Set an Intention Many masters and wise teachers have suggested starting off your day by "setting an intention". This involves
gently easing into your day in "the right gear", with the right attitude and with positive thoughts towards a good outcome.
If you do this, your mind is focused in the direction you wish it to proceed, and as you state your intention the Universe responds
accordingly. Doors open miraculously, things tend to flow... and if they don't flow as you wish they would, you will be less
reactive about it, and more peaceful. Your energy will affect those around you. Remember the world is simply a reflection
of what’s going on inside YOU. So if you have stress, anxiety, fear, anger....expect to meet them during the course of your day!
Pray
A prayer is never wasted. To whomever you pray, whether it be God, the Universe, Mother Earth, your own spiritual masters,
saints who are dear to your own path, prayers to the Holy Spirit or to your own inner guide, prayer is beneficial to yourself
and to the world. Undoubtedly prayers effect change in ways scientists are beginning to acknowledge.
Mass, collective prayer creates shifts that can alter the course of history. Whatever the words you choose,
your reaching out to the Divine matters. James Twyman, the Peace Troubadour, suggests "praying THAT which you
want".. if you want Peace "pray Peace", if you want rain "pray Rain", if you want healing "pray Wholeness".. imagine and feel the
outcome you yearn for; it will manifest more effectively. Milions of people are praying daily for the state of our planet, and
for the wellbeing and happiness of all beings. To pray is to "do" something.. it is taking action, it makes a difference..
Invisible Acts of Power - Random Acts of Kindness
Being of service to other beings in even the smallest way is a powerfully spiritual
act. The magic in acts of kindness is that in the giving so we receive. This is not in the sense of giving and receiving
"stuff", but in the energy dynamic that takes place in the act of giving. Performing an act of kindness makes us feel good,
and there is a healthy chemical reaction in the brain that occurs as a result. What is remarkable is that our own serotonin
levels are raised when we simply witness another person performing an act of kindness. So when we do good for others, it's a
beneficial process on many levels - for the giver, the receiver and anyone watching, and as the feel good factor is passed on, there
the ripples continue. The most rewarding acts of kindness are those for which we seek no recognition.. powerfully rewarding as
it really budges our ego out of the way. Caroline Myss's book Invisible Acts of Power is well worth reading for
some great ideas on the spiritual and physical benefits of giving.
Remember when you point a finger at others, there are three fingers
pointing back at you (try and it and you will see what we mean....)
Take an interest in others
Force yourself to turn the attention away from you... and take an active interest in others. This
is the most amazing cure for when you have the blues! Find another person and invest time and interest in them.. taking
the focus off yourself brings instantaneous relief, and the other person will appreciate your attention. You may end
up helping them to see things differently too, which helps everyone!
Tithe or donate
See the world as your "church".. take it with you everywhere! Make a plan as to who in your neighbourhood
you will tithe to. It could be the beggar at the traffic light, or the car guards at the mall or an extra large tip when
you eat out. Collect your loose change and have it handy for the petrol attendant; his needs are no doubt greater than yours
and your interaction will light up his day, and yours. It's been proven that donating a small amount to the cause
that concerns you helps alleviate anxiety, anger and guilt. So don't think about donating, do it, even R10 will
not go to waste. If the state of the planet distresses you, send a small donation to an environmental organisation. Send
a donation towards a disaster relief organisation if you feel moved to do so. Signing pledges and passing them on may
seem small and insignificant, but your "click" on that button adds to the power of the collective - people-powered organisations are fast
becoming a force to be reckoned with. One of the Universal Laws is that to receive we must give – there must be a constant flow
of giving and receiving. When we hoard we block the flow. We are also saying we don’t trust that more is coming. There is also the
danger of giving too much and not receiving in return – it must be balanced!
Be kind instead of right
The great spiritual and holy texts of the world suggest, or stipulate, how we should behave in the
world. Even A Course in Miracles, which is made up of 3 large volumes of text and lessons, uses many words to teach us a
most simple lesson. As with the Bible, the Koran, the Bhagavadgita, the Talmud, the teachings of the Buddha, the essence
of the common message that runs through them all is simply "be kind, and be gentle". When you want to make a difference
in the world, being right may not always be the best solution... when in doubt, be kind. This goes against much of
our egoic conditioning, but the world will be more peaceful if you choose to be kind instead of what you perceive as "right".
Don’t let the EGO rule your life – it is EGO that wants to be right all the time!
"I share from a place of gratitude and ever renewing trust that humanity as a whole is going to wake up to the fact that we are made
of love." - Ma Ananda Sarita