My year old grandson Tegh Vir Singh, has discovered mobility. He crawls rapidly all over the house, being followed by some member of the family. There is a heavy drawer in our bedroom which houses all the sheets and blankets etc. Tegh Vir had observed the actions of his grandmother as she cleans up the room every morning.
Children learn by imitating the behaviour of people around them. Even though Tegh is still so little, and unable to pull open the drawer, he persists, in trying to copy his grandmother's actions. This morning the drawer once again caught Tegh' attention. He huffed and he puffed but the drawer would not open. I decided to assist Tegh, so I discretely pulled open the drawer from one corner. Tegh Veer beamed with joy and he looked around announcing his success in that strange language that only mothers understand.
He then pushed the draw shut, again with my discrete help. He was delighted by his success and on discovering his new found capabilities. We both played our roles in the game several times. After about a dozen cycles I stopped, because the game was becoming boring and hence weary.
Tegh, was so confused. In spite of all his efforts the drawer now refused to budge. He tried and he tried, looked around for support, and when none was forthcoming, began his huffing and puffing all over again. "Well, my world is full of other fun things to do", he probably thought as he embarked on a new adventure.
It suddenly dawned upon me that had just transpired was a great lesson in spirituality.
Each individual feels that he or she alone is the doer. Everything that succeeds is because of us and us alone. But hands and forces hidden and unknown to us are always working and assisting us. Such is the power of creation which many call God, that miracles happen all the time. I have experienced, that whatever we do with commitment and all our focus and passion, will automatically draw the energy from the cosmos and from within our higher self to support whatever we do. This is what all the great masters and teachers tell us, "Be true to yourself" or "seek and you shall find". But be a true seeker.
The spiritually evolved individual knowingly or unknowingly taps into this vast reservoir of energy. We should remember that the energy of the cosmos or energy within us is just pure energy, and energy is not judgemental, it follows its own rules.
If we are full of hate, anger, jealousy, then our bitterness and negativity will be magnified and we will be destructive and cause only harm and sorrow. So it is with goodness. If we are compassionate, loving, friendly and helpful, we will achieve joy and well being, not only for ourselves but we will enrich the cosmos and everyone we come in contact with.
Believe in yourself and the power lying latent within and around you. Make your choices wisely, for the force is always with you.
