We just saw how wonderful life becomes when we live in . And the stumbling blocks to loving.
So what must we do to live in love?
Here are a few pointers.
Why be like the proverbial monkey who refused to let go the peanuts held in his fist inside the pot and paid with his life?
Let go! True freedom comes from contentment born of minimum wants.
Contentment:
Contentment leads to peace and peace to love. Therefore, contentment is vital to live in love.
For contentment, it is imperative that we:
(a) adhere to the ethical code of conduct. It keeps the conscience clean.
(b) Work sincerely, it gives satisfaction.
(d) Count and name the blessings received, for it makes us aware of, and trust in, the ever protective Hand of our Divine Father.
(e) Finally, it is imperative that we put a ceiling on desires, for insatiable desires cause discontentment, making self live by getting and forgetting.
(From the book "Love" by Sudha Geethanath)
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