The world is like a mirror and one sees one’s own
reflection on it. Everyone experiences it. When we are happy in our heart and
our mind free from any stress and burden, everything around seems good. At this
time we are in a positive frame of mind. Our heart feels fresh and wants to
embrace the whole world into its chambers. Our soul smiles and floats in
clouds. Our heart, mind, soul and body are in synchronization. Just pause and
think here…….I am sure that you will find many instances in your life when you
experienced it personally. We feel highly enthusiastic at these times and
confident enough to win the whole world. We get a rainbow vision at such times.
We feel that nothing can deter us from achieving whatever we want to. Our soul
feels empowered.
Now, witness the other scenario when we are with dampened
spirits and feeling very low deep down. What happens then?? Everything around
seems to be so totally bleak and life seems to be listless. Nothing feels right
and we get enveloped into self-pity. The whole world around us seems to
conspire against the very existence of us…….Have you ever tried to go into the
depth of the disposition of your mind and heart? Have you ever tried to fathom
the depth to which your disposition has seeped into your soul? If you sketch a
portrait of your soul at that time, it would be in a very bad
shape….fragmented, shattered and disfigured. It feels enchained and desperate
to break away from this claustrophobic cell. You know it, you feel it , you
want to set it free……..you do want to feel happy but then what happens which
stops you from doing all this……..Have you ever tried to find the root cause of
feeling thus?
Most of the times, we, ourselves are the culprits of our
depression, despondence and of our desolate self. Are you surprised by this
revelation of mine???? I know that you are not. Deep down in our hearts we know
that we can make our soul smile. How?? In spite of knowing the answer, it’s
human nature to show ignorance. In our scriptures, it is written, “You are your
own best friend and you are your own worst enemy.” When I read it many years
back, as a youngster, I could not understand its relevance. As I advanced in
years and maturity, I understood its significance. We cannot hold anyone else
responsible for our own disposition and doings. Earlier we understand it better
it is for us and our surroundings. Human mind is very powerful and the thought
within are the oars to run the boat of life. To keep the boat in motion and
also row smoothly, we have to keep a check on oars. Whether the thoughts we
think are positive or negative, decide the disposition of our soul. It is a
vicious circle. We cannot keep our thoughts and soul as separate identities.
Our thoughts are our strength and weakness. It depends upon us now how do we
want to live our lives------Do we want to roam in a barren land or we want to
take a walk in a garden with beautiful flowers in it. What are we waiting for
then???? Lets get up and take the world into our embrace. Let us decorate our
own soul to spread the fragrance around.