Sunday, 28 October 2012

Challenges, Risks & Sacrificies



20 years ago I was a fresh college student who was determined to explore the world and seek the truth.  Looking back what I went through for the next few years, however, feels like or looks like a part of a movie, a not so interesting one.  It was my life and what I did became the basis of who I am, but I cannot help thinking that I would be better off if I had chosen other course of life.  I regret that I did not take a bolder decision and did not push myself further.  I could have grown more. 

In 20 years I do not want to be enwrapped with this pathetic thought once more.  I will fill my life with challenges, self-sacrifices, risks deliberately chosen by myself.  I want to make my life more meaningful and more exciting.  Most importantly, I will allow myself to stretch into the world of limitless possibilities.  Following is the status I wish to be in:

1. I have a burning desire for growth.  Nothing can stand in the way of desire.
2. I reached a level of being impervious to praise or insult, when I am unaffected by my society, yet able to learn from its positive aspects, I will be God-like and that is the great expression of individuality and independence. 
3. I take pleasure from making efforts.  When an effort is directed to a goal, the entire process becomes joy.
4. I push myself every day. I take self-designed challenges, risks and sacrifices on a daily basis.  I know that growth only comes from being uncomfortable. I distance myself from comfort and physical pleasure. 
5. I celebrate my achievement on a daily basis. 
6. I live in the world of possibilities and explore it by using the power of visualization.
7. I connect and join people.  I will share what I know with others. 
8. I have a peace and calmness of mind. 

Abraham is the figure I wish to emulate most.  Many of the character traits I want to acquire have something to do with Abraham’s. 

1.  Abraham facilitated people’s connection to themselves, by making them aware of the spark of holiness within them. 
2. Abraham had a burning desire.
3. Abraham left his familiar world.
4. Abraham listened to his inner self and got connected to God.
5. Abraham was coherent: lived what he preached.
6. Abraham saw everyone was created whole and holy.
7. Abraham joined and connected all the people of the world. 

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