One of the interesting things about life is that almost all of us, it appears, know it all.
We know when to shut up and when we should speak out
We know those who give us good tingles and those who give out unpleasant vibes
(of course that changes with time.. but at a given moment.. we know who feels 'right')
We know subtlety is good and being garish is bad (but our Idea of the two differ)
We know a good thing from a bad
We know a good person from a not so well intentioned person (towards us)
We may even know edible mushrooms from poisonous ones
SO why is it that we keep banging our heads on the same wall?
Expectations
Why do I expect when I know it reduces joy? (AOL, Childrens course, 2000)
Why do I expect when I know no one owes me anything and what I do for others is out of my free will (Learning, Since 2000)
Because I know that If I don't expect from people.. that makes me invincible (Click for definition by Dictionary.com) *grins...no I am Not being paid by them!*
If I don't expect
-nothing will surprise me.. reciprocation May make me happy.. ungratefulness will leave me untouched
Well thats it actually... its a one-step all-encompassing benefit.
And it can be applied to EVERY relationship in your life... no exceptions.
Neki kar, dariya mein daal (not to be confused with the indian spice dal)
Do good and chuck it in the river
ie. Don't expect anything to come of the effort you put in
also can be used to simplify relationships
Give your all if that is what makes you happy... but don't expect. Don't expect.
Its not because you're a doormat who is only good to give.. Give if it makes you happy... but if you truly want to stay happy.. Do not.. Do not *I beg you* Do not expect anything in return.
Now see I know all that
I have the key to permanent consistent round-the-clock happiness
Why is it then so hard to practice? eh?
solve that puzzle for me baby!
Solve that and not sudoku
Solve eeeeeeet.
Please
4 comments:
oscar wilde said that giving and not expecting anything in return lies at the heart of love.. so you could try giving falling/rising in it a shot.. Or read the autobiography of a yogi.. Or both :-)
now I have read yogananda jis autobiography...and what a wonderful day for someone to mention it.. (jan 5th.. his earth birthday :) )
of course im trying to live it...application always gets us, doesnt it? :)
welcome to the blog!
Why, thank you :) and to think I didn’t realise the day’s date. I guess his holiness operates in mysterious ways :)
And yes, the application does get us indeed. But we’re good so long as our intent is :)
Semi-quirky name your blog has though. Seems to be about pooches who speak the untruth and/or loll around in the winter sun tummy side up!
excelente to the blog,good...
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