Sometimes people are not able to use their specialties. But even at such times if we have the ability to see their specialties, we will have the ability to give courage and enthusiasm to them. We can provide them with such an environment that allows their own growth. So whatever the circumstances may be, there is progress. When we are able to see the positive aspect of others, we can keep our mind free from a major portion of negativity. The potential of our thoughts can be used fully for our own inner progress and we can therefore make a contribution for the others too. This earns us blessings and good wishes from others, which further enhances our own progress.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Everyone naturally works for the benefit of the self and others. But sometimes we find that others are not able to appreciate our contribution. This is because we are not able to recognize the needs of the other person. So there is a tendency to ignore the needs of the other person. The one who discriminates well is able to understand the other person's need and give accordingly. So whatever is done naturally brings benefit for others. When we are able to bring benefit for the right person at the right time with the right thing, we are able to win the trust of the other person. We expect nothing in return, but have the satisfaction of helping at the right time.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Although we speak with a lot of logic and make the other person understand what we mean to say, we sometimes find that they are not as effective as they should be. Sometimes our words are also misunderstood and misinterpreted. So there are a lot of conflicts that rise because of this and spoil relationships with others. What we say is of course important, but much more important is how we say it and with what feeling. We need to keep ourselves free from any kind of attitude, when we have to say something to someone. This can happen when we have good wishes for others and thus we find that our words are effective.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.