Conversation with Baba....my true friend

[saib]

Dear Vidyarp/Kamp2,

The Fakir – Was on spiritual side. There comes time when all aspects of our lives personal, professional and spiritual appear one. For being enthusiastic and to enhance productivity. There are some tips, I use to practice in my professional life.

1.   Use of Time Boxing*. (Allot some time for a particular task – and try to finish it within that time span using power of concentration and focus and putting all energy in that task).
2.   Time Matrix of Stephan Covey* (Avoid Q4 and focus on Q2 i.e. finish important things before it becomes urgent - It will give comfort, As I know and observed from depositing a telephone bill to credit card bill or filling income tax return, We are last minute people, keep waiting till last minute and then rush .......).
3.   Maintain to do list – and adhere on the deadlines. Take it seriously.
4.   Avoid Time Wasters. (This is not about appearing indifferent to others, but be ruthless with own priorities and schedules)

*Can find more info on google.

Also to remain always enthusiastic, know for that you have to keep interest always alive and to love what you do. People lost enthusiasm, when could not succeed again and again or feel work is too simple.  Some people love challenges and some love to live in their small comfort zone. Enthusiasm is only a state of attitude towards life and work. Also over-work too kills enthusiasm, So, No matter how busy you are, Keep some time for your family, yourself and God. Just not live the life but enjoy the life, thank God for that He sent  you on this one of most beautiful planets of universe.

Me or anyone can only suggest, but to do – only in your hands. Remember God too love to help those who help themselves !

May Baba Sai Bless You and all of Us !

om sri sai ram !

[vidyarp]

Dear saib...i realy like your wise words. In fact i look forward to reading your comments and suggestions. Baba is helping me through you

i think discipline is the key. We all make great plans but selom do we stick to it till the very end. We give up when the going gets tough. At least thats my case. So i am really looking forward to incorporating more discipline in my life.

[saib]

Thanks Vidyarp for your appreciation, This is all blessings of Baba only, but if you really want to read truly wise word, read old posts in the forum. I too learned lots of things in the forum from many pure and learned souls. Many of them do not post now a days, May be busy with some other things ! One thing that I realized in the forum, Knowledge is everywhere – Everyone knows truth but accepting the truth and changing self is real challenge ! That is power of Maya and our Karmic Bondage with all creatures and living and non-living world ! Only Patience and Faith with mediating on Baba’s Name can set us free from all bondage !

[vidyarp]

Yes you are right saib. But i some how cant let go of the sadness in my heart. I feel so low, sad and depressed at the total lack of love in this world.

Oh God! What is happening to me?WHy can i not be happy - at home and at work? Why am i going to pieces? Please guide me baba...please give me the strength, wisdom and courage to go through all of this.

[saib]

Right or Wrong ..... Happiness or Sadness ! All is illusion ! One feel happy killing (hunting) birds or animals, other feel Sad seeing this cruelty. Some feel happiness in revenge – some in forgiveness ! There is no standard list of happiness, just depend on the condition and nature of your brain cells. So, Do not seek happiness ... it is all temporary, because at the end it will make more sad and depressed, instead ask God to grant you Peace, Eternal Peace ! A state where spirit will always be awaken and attached to his name – No Sorrow no Joy – Only Peace – A Supreme State of Parmananda !

Guru Nanak Dev Ji  Said:

Nanak Dukhiya Sab Sansaar

So Everyone is in pain or state of sadness, Visible or invisible ...... but why, because of our human nature, We expect ..... appreciation, love, regards, respect, loyalty from others apart from materialistic things to live a life of comfort. But at the end we get only disappointments ................. ! Still, We Expect because We find it is very hard to get detached from this materialistic world, from our desires, Our EGO stops us from doing this.

But, this was not complete sentence, Further Guru Ji said :

So Sukhiya jin naam adhara

Means who take shelter in the name of Lord live in peace, who makes a complete surrender to lord and accept thy wish without any complaint or condition. Enjoy his presence and sweetness of his holy name at every moment.

The Day you Set your mind free from all expectations and desires ...... there won’t be any sadness ..... frustration .... or depression in life. You will fly like a bird in the sky. You won’t be questioning about others behaviour and karmas, but your concern will be only your life and Goal will be only one .... How to please that one ... who is our supreme Goal .... our beloved Lord ! You will realize till now the issues you were believing great ones are just very small and minor things. 

om sri sai ram !

[vidyarp]

I guess you are right saib. I am looking for happiness where as i should look for peace...and when i am in peace with myself, everything will be fine...i will learn to accept things as they are.

Thank you and as usual, you have helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Baba is great...he is giving me all these advice through you....

Om sai sharanam...

[vidyarp]

baba...koti koti pranam....u have been so kind to me....baba...nothing matters to me more than my father's happiness...and he is happy...god..u have enabled me to realize a dream for him..and i cannot thank you enough for this....thank you so muh dear lord...

[vidyarp]

Baba...pranam...
You know the strange thing thats happening. So m is not well and all these years i have hated her for being so mean to me. All these years i yearned to separate from her and live my own life...and all these years i have nursed a wounded and aggrieved heart fully knowing tht she will never ever think of me nicely. But guess what...when she fell ill on friday..i was there with her..i am still there with her..i want to take care of her and want to help her...i want her to get better....what is this baba? And i actually feel good about doing her seva. Imagine!! Is this karuna? Is this a way of healing the bitter wounds? whatever it is baba...i am liking it...i am in a state of trance...on one hand with your blessings and help..a has gone on that wonderful journey...i cant thank you enough for it...and on the other hand i am taking care of m....so all in all...the mind is in a state of peace....
But u know me baba - i am also trying the wh thing..but that will not happen i guess...At least not till i am here at A. And A was my dream job...my dream company...What an irony, ha! Anyway...all in good time...baba u have planned something for me and i too am chalking out my life....hope all goes well.

[vidyarp]

Baba when ever i am stressed over home vs work, i think about a. I think about how happy he is right now and i think about how he and you together have enabled me to collaborate with you to give him this happiness. And then i know that its all worth it. The effort, the heartburns, the depression...its all worth it. So long as a is happy...nothing else matters.
Baba...please shower ur blessings on us always and help us to be your child.

[vidyarp]

Dear baba..good morning. You know all that happened over the weekend. I did my best to help her and i think she appreciated my help and support. I am not doing it for appreciation ...though i will nto deny that i feel good when she acknowledges it...i do it for what i think is right. I have not been able to do this for my mother and that is a regret i will carry for the rest of my life.

Baba...a is happy and that means the world to me....please take care of him

[vidyarp]

Om sai ram dear baba....
A is happy...and so i am happy...work goes on as usual...but its not that bad ...i think its all a state of mind...since i am engrossed in my work...i do not feel low...and theek hai...i may not like the culture of this place...but i am busy..i am getting paid ...and most importantly...i can take care of my family....i think its all worth it.

[vidyarp]

Baba...yesterday was my mother's 4th death anniversary. 4 years since she passed away!! 4 long years....we've been through so many lows and a few highs in these last 4 years....but like you said ...."this too shall pass". life will go on...nothing will stop...but baba....i feel sad.
A is happy and i am so happy for him. This is an experience of a lifetime and he will always cherish it. And baba...that was a dream that i had seen for him and you have helped me to accomplish it. Thank you a million times baba. Now i can go on to focus on myself...baba...i want to break free...and i want the freedom to choose how i run my life. Right now i am so tied down to the mundane things. And u know what i mean...baba give me some sunshine..give me some rain...give me another chance i want to grow up once again....

[vidyarp]

A is back home baba....i am soooo thankful to you for what you have done. Thank you a million times...you have enabled me to fullfill my dream for a. Nothing else matters to me now.
baba...please shower your blessings on us....

[vidyarp]

Om sai ram baba.....whn ever i feed the dogs - ap, sp, sd, bd - i feel soo good. I look forward to feeding them and the love i get from them. They are stray dogs baba...no permanent home - but they know me and the genuine love they have for me, makes me feel so good.
Ok now baba...what do i do? the thing is - i am not able to make up my mind and hence the confusion....it is very right that if you wish for something and wish for it really truly and deeply...the whole universe will work to get that for you....it has happned to me more than 4 times...u know all the instances....the only thing that didnt happen is with m and if it hasnt happned then u must have a reason for it. so i'll leave it at that. Baba..but for now...when i think of my next steps...what should i do? if i dont know what i want , how can i wish for it?? Any help?

[vidyarp]

Alas...the confusion prevails....help dear lord....