Dharma

Dharma

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DHARMA The law of Dharma or purpose in life

"Everyone has a purpose in life...a unique gift or special talent to give to others and when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals" Deepack Chopra

If you have a problem wrapping your head around the idea; happiness is a choice, no matter what circumstances surround you, don’t bother reading any further.

Dharma is or your purpose in life.  It is easy to forget and view work as separate from life, especially if you are not using your best talents (yet).  But no matter where you work you have the opportunity to make a difference in a positive or negative way.  You have the choice to be happy in your work or suffer, just like in the rest of your life.  We sometimes see happy successful people and think oh, they are happy because they are successful, but usually, they are successful because they are happy. At some point they decided to enjoy what they were doing, they became more creative and built or expanded what they did.  They have more energy because of choosing to be happy, so even after work they have energy for friends, family and hobbies. They changed the way they spoke about the work, no negative projections or complaining but developed a habit of being grateful.  If you are serving you will feel purpose which can lead you to developing your right livelihood, using your best talents. Of course there are always “reasons" why this might not work for you and if that's what you focus on, it won't work for you. Try to put your thoughts and energy in the possibilities not the limitations, and of course persist and ignore the nay-Sayers.

 It is a sad habit to view success only by the money or title or status you have. We have all seen financially successful people with status who are miserable.  So it just makes sense to be happy first.

 You spend time at your work, why not make it joyful, bring your best self and spread good cheer, be helpful and connect to people. If you are persistent, this will make whatever you are doing have purpose. This will also help you and prosper and have energy to do more of what you love.

Another way to think of Dharma is; how do I serve? How are you serving? If you work in a field where you serve people, how are you connecting to them? Do you make eye contact, smile or find ways to make them smile? Try it more and notice how much energy you have, or the change in the type of energy. 

What stops us from being joyful?  Us. What stops us from generating and having abundant energy? Us

If we enjoy the people around us, enjoy preparing and eating healthy food, rest enough and get exercise. We are nurtured and can have abundant energy to deal with life and work.  Again start by loving you, nurturing you.  Fill up your soul or spirit in some way, so you have energy to give once the cycle of giving begins it creates more energy.

Think of Divine Abundance as a mighty, refreshing rain. 

Whatever receptacle you have at hand will receive it.

 If you hold up a tin cup, you will receive only that quantity.

 If you hold up a bowl, that will be filled. 

What kind of receptacle are you holding up to Divine Abundance? 

Perhaps your vessel is defective; if so, it should be repaired by

casting out all fear, hate, doubt, and envy,

 and cleansed by the purifying waters of peace, tranquility, devotion, and love.

 Divine Abundance follows the law of service and generosity.

 Give and then receive. 

Give to the world the best you have and best will come back to you."

Daya Mata quoting Paramahansa Yogananda