Isn't the Universe strange? A positive thing, like Newman's salad dressing profits, is out into the ethos and it changes into something far greater? We never know how our lives will be used to serve the greater good until we venture forth. Paul Newman took the pain of his life and it didn't save his son but it helped many other suffering people. Thanks for giving me something to think about today.
Powerful story! It reminds me that there are still good people in the world. Perhaps we just start by being considerate and tolerant. Thanks for sharing.
I've been really impressed by Melinda Gates' philanthropic work over the years. Both with and without her ex-husband's participation. It seems like she truly believes in giving back and making the world a better place.
There is a story in Indian mythology. After God created the world, God wanted to have a place of rest where no one would disturb him. God asked the celestial sage Narada (an angel) for advice. Narada suggested heaven. God said, “The human beings I created are so intelligent, they will find a way to come to heaven.” Then Narada suggested the moon. “The moon is too close” God said, “They will easily come to the moon.” Narada started thinking again as to what would be a really good place. Then God announced that he would live in the heart of each and every person and that way they would never be able to find him.
Narada was surprised. If moon was close then why did God want to be in the hearts of people where he would be much closer? But there was the trick. People have forgotten God’s presence within them. They have forgotten that God is with them all the time, watching them. They are searching for him outside. Looking at a flower, they see only a flower but not God’s beauty in it. Looking at a fruit, they fail to realize it is God’s fruit.
You are never alone. One who has created you is hiding within you and looking at you. Are you looking back at him? Prayer and meditation help us to live in the presence of God. Experience the presence of God in every breath.
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