In a small village, in the valley, lived a man who was
always happy, kind, and well-disposed to everyone he met. He always smiled, and
had kind and encouraging words to say, whenever it was necessary. Everyone who
met him, left feeling better, happier and elated. People knew they could count
on him, and regarded him as a great friend.
One of the village dwellers was curious to know what his
secret was, and how he could always be so kind and helpful. He wondered how is
it that he held no grudge toward anyone, and always was happy.
Once, upon meeting him in the street he asked him:
"Most people are selfish and unsatisfied. They do not smile as often as
you do; neither are they as helpful or kind as you are. How do you explain
it?"
The man smiled at him and replied, "When you make peace
with yourself, you can be in peace with the rest of the world. If you can
recognize the spirit in yourself, you can recognize the spirit in everyone, and
then you find it natural to be kind and well-disposed to all. If your thoughts
are under your control, you become strong and firm.
The personality is like a robot programmed to do certain
tasks. Your habits and thoughts are the tools and programs that control your
personality. Become free from being programmed, and then the inner good and the
happiness that reside within you will be revealed."
"But a lot of work is necessary. Good habits have to be
developed. The ability to concentrate and to control the thoughts has to be
strengthened. The work is difficult and endless. There are many walls that need
to be climbed. It is not an easy task." Lamented the villager.
"Do not think about the difficulties, otherwise this is
what you will see and experience. Just quieten your feelings and thoughts, and
try to stay in this peace. Just try to be calm, and do not let yourself be
carried away by your thoughts."
"Is that all?" Asked the villager.
"Try to watch your thoughts and see how they come and
go. Stay in the quietness that arises. The moments of peace will be brief at
first, but in time they will get longer. This peace is also strength, power,
kindness, and love. This will lead you to act from a different dimension -
point of view -consciousness, not from the selfish, small, limited ego."
"I will try to remember your words," said the
villager, and continued, "There is another thing that I am curious about.
You do not seem to be influenced by the environment. You have a kind word for
everyone, and you are helpful. People treat you well, and never exploit your
goodness."
"Being good and being kind do not necessarily point to
weakness. When you are good, you can also be strong. People sense your inner
strength, and therefore, do not impose on you. When you are strong and calm
inside, you help people, because you can, and you want to. You act from strength,
not from weakness. Goodness is not a sign of weakness, as some people
erroneously think. It can manifest together with power and strength."
"Thank you very much for your advice and
explanations", said the villager, and went away happy and satisfied.
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