Sunday, March 30, 2008

Joy and grief have to be translated into service, they should not be mere emotions...

An attitude of generosity,
of fortitude in the presence
of sorrow and loss, a spirit
of enthusiasm to do good, to be
of service to the best of one’s capacity –
these build up the mind as well as the body.

Practice the attitude of joy
when others are joyful and of grief
when others around you are grieved.
Let your heart move in sympathy.
But, the joy and grief have to be
translated into service; they should not be mere emotions.

divinely sent