As I contemplated these ideas, I realized how helpful and practical Gideon had been. He was trying to show me the way to a more glorious life. His method of teaching was simplicity itself. His was a lifetime of love and understanding, and because I felt his concern,I responded by learning many lessons extremely quickly. [...]
“Then how come you knew what I was thinking?” I asked. “Our thoughts became one for a little while, so I was aware of the essence of what was in your mind. You do that all the time, you know. How often in the past few years have you been able to answer people’s questions [...]
Life is not like a roller coaster. Look at it as that and you will always have ups and downs. Certainly you’ve been through a lot in the past years. Of course, you and those with you have suffered. But that is only part of the story. Believe me, you were watched over and you [...]
“Of course, John,” he said. “We heard that you were going to be on this flight, and since we had a meeting at Headquarters, we figured we’d join you and keep you company for a while. Always good to see a friend.”
“But how did you get on the plane?” I asked.
“Listen,” said Marla. “Why walk [...]
As if reading my thoughts, he said, “We all must learn sooner or later to respond instead of react. When we react to what seem to be obstacles, we tend to become reactors and our reaction controls us. When we respond from a higher standpoint of understanding, we then are acting in a responsible manner [...]
“Well, John,” said Gideon. “What are you thinking?” “Thinking? I’m not really thinking about anything. Why don’t you introduce me to this beautiful lady?” I asked. “Oh, I’m so sorry,”replied Marla. “I thought you knew her. You’ve met many times before and she knows you. John, please meet God.”
“God?” I stammered, looking at the lady [...]
She seemed to be so concerned, so caring, and her voice was so soothing, that I sat silently for a time looking at the woods. Slowly at first and then with total absorption, my entire body started to relax. An overwhelming feeling of peace came over me and I smiled at Gideon. I even winked [...]
Malika came down first. As was her custom, she walked over to me,kissed me good morning and sat down at the kitchen table. Jonathan immediately followed. There was the usual sparkle in his eyes as he smiled.
“Hi,Dad,” he said.“Was somebody here? I thought I heard voices.”
“Oh, just a fellow who was passing by,” I replied.
“The [...]
Here I was, concerned about the major problems I faced in life, and there was Theo telling me about trees. Yet, what he said truly made sense. Sometimes we are so busy with the things that seem important that we forget those that are truly important &ndash our children,our mates,our friends,our Earth.
“I think I’ll have [...]
The life of every individual,according to the Hindu scriptures, has its peculiar duties apart from what belongs in common to universal humanity. The Hindu begins life as a student; then he marries and becomes a householder; in old age he retires; and lastly he gives up the world and becomes a Sannyasin. To each of [...]