We know that every action has an impact, a result, and that we are responsible for that impact. The thoughts we have had and the actions we have performed return to us in one way or another in the form of circumstances for us to experience. Sometimes these are painful circumstances, and it is only the power of silence and a connection with the Supreme Being in that silence that eases the way through these situations. As we accumulate the power of silence in meditation, we gain a great deal of power, which allows us to think pure, elevated thoughts that lead to elevated action.
The return of elevated action is ours too, leading to more benevolent circumstances. Obstacles can emerge in our thoughts, some very subtle. When we say we want this or that, when we constantly question why things are like this and not like that, whenwe begin to blame someone or another for the way things are, or for why we do not have what we want, these thoughts are not benevolent or elevated and become obstacles to our progress.
To develop the power of benevolent thought, we need to be attentive to the power of silence, discerning in our silence – whether what we are saying or thinking in any given moment is benevolent or not. When there is deep silence, we are able to discern and decide on a choice of action, especially when we want to do something elevated. When an elevated thought comes, if weact on it immediately, it will bear benevolent and elevated fruit. Alternatively, if we say with hesitation,“well, yes” or “I will do it at some other time,”the desire is pure and elevated, butthe enthusiasm and pure inspiration is lost, diluted, diminished by our reluctance to act in the moment. When wetake an elevated action at the time when the inspiration is high, in the pure moment of the thought arising, this helps to settle
old karmic accounts.
So, if you are having any kind of negative thoughts, be very attentive, not afraid, because if youspread negative vibrations, then at sometime in the futureyou will have to settle what was created by those vibrations. This is one reason they say we should have an attitude of gratitude. Think, “this is good, very good”. Express thanks for these opportunities to have a positive impact. It is all going to be alright. It will always be okay.When you think and say thatall is going to be okay, success will be like a garland around your neck. Leave aside any doubt because doubts become obstacles. The energy of the soul is very subtle and very powerful. Take power from God in silence
and meditation.
B.K. Mohini is Additional Administrative Head of the Brahma Kumaris.