ON THE PATH TO ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT
This is the pledge you will make:From this time forward, under God,*I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,whose democratic beliefs I share,whose rights and liberties I respect, andwhose laws I will uphold and obey.(A person may choose whether or not to use the words ‘under God’.) TESTABLE SECTIONPart 1 – Australia and its … Read more
Are you special or ordinary? By being on the path what makes you special? Your perception, observation and expression have advanced. That which makes you ordinary by being on the path is that you are special. Everybody thinks they are very special in some way. Your perception has improved. You see the cause behind every … Read more
The first type is the seva done when you do not even know what you are doing it. You do not recognize it as seva because it is your very nature – you cannot help doing it! The second type is the seva that you do because it is needed for that situation. The third … Read more
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Many people do not want to work under someone else, by it in their profession, in a company, or even as a volunteer. The notion is that when you work under someone, you lose your freedom and you have to be accountable for your work. Thus many people opt for their … Read more
Quotes on Seva: “Our first and foremost commitment in the world is to serve” “Poor people fight for food. Rich people share their food. Richer still are those who share power. Richer are those who share fame. Richest of all are those who share themselves. A person’s wealth is measured by his ability to share … Read more
Brainy doseChoose the right approach.Eye contact, hold gaze.Smile.Keep your temper.Don’t react, respond.Consider their point of view.Approach the problem head-on.Be objective. Try to find common ground. (See Negotiation and Conflict Resolution by Open2Study)Be mature – kill with kindness.Be witty and use humour.Simply say ‘you’re right’.Don’t try force change.Finish convo.Walk away. QuotesI do not allow people to … Read more
