True Love!

You called to me in the endless night

Searching every realm; you kept burning your light

The stars pointed you towards this blue planet of mine

And you pursued me here, hoping for a sign

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But the Gods named a price, for you to enter this sphere

Though you hesitated, you knew that I was here

So you gave away your memory and you heavenly glow

And you awakened in the world of humans, though you didn't know

As the years passed, you felt the yearning deep within your soul

Wondering what it was that held such complete and passionate control

The Laws of Earth had forbidden you to understand your true form

So instead, as a regular person, you carried on and meant no harm

But one day the memories returned and the ground began to quake

For you saw me standing before you and your soul was finally awake

You reached for me and I felt that warm touch healing my heart

Taking me back to our Original Kingdom we left at the start

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Now as I journey with you and we spread our wings in flight

The universe applauds us as we sail away tonight

This lesson was needed to remind us of our true life far above

That may only be reached when we are bonded and lifted by “True Love”

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Next Take please! 

Elementary My Dear Fellow.....

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Clue no. #1:  From the very first time people across England heard his name and read about his original adventure – A study in scarlet (1887) – he captured theirs and eventually the world’s imagination in a profound way.  Conceived and brought to life through a series of riveting crime sagas by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he has become one of literature’s and modern culture’s timeless characters. 

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Clue no. #2:  Whether it was deducing the devious plots of his arch nemesis Professor Moriaty or solving some of his most notable cases such as the Hound of the Baskervilles, he has become a symbol of righteousness for having ensured that justice is delivered upon even the most slippery of conspirators.  Fuelled even more, by the new revamped Hollywood blockbusters with a modern twist, his legacy is only set to endure well into the future.  However, putting aside all the glamour, if we were to dissect his stellar image and examine it closely, we’d find that it reveals one key trait that makes him the world’s most beloved detective.  This trait is his power of observation, which is perfectly matched by his vast pool of knowledge. Though the latter is crucial, it is, however, the former part that aids in him to construct a mental map of the crime as well as understand the mind of the criminal in question.   

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Observation:  His ability to enhance, harness and sharpen his own observational and analytical abilities by consistently challenging himself are what allow him to outwit even the most cunning and hardened criminals.  Also, a further look reveals that if he didn’t stay aware of the present moment, then the magnitude of his success would have been limited and he would have quite easily succumbed to the dire predicament that faced him above the Reichenbach falls.

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Analysis: This revelation may be linked to our own lives, for we live each moment so engrossed in our own thoughts that repeat themselves continuously that we tend to miss out on the world around us.  For instance, is it not strange then that when we break away from this unintentional and monotonous mental routine do we notice things that were right there in front of us but never caught our attention before?  This could be noticing a building or a shop along the same road we’ve been taking to work for years or seeing a new side to a person’s character that we were too blinded to notice earlier due to our own preoccupied minds.

Conclusion: When we pay attention to the details in our own life, we’d notice that our existence gets even richer in terms of adding greater value to our relationships, seizing opportunities when they come our way, foreseeing the potential outcome of the plans we make for our lives as well as understanding premonitions within our immediate environment.  All it requires is a simple change of heart and further control of our mind. Simple isn’t it? Or as the man in question would say “Elementary my dear fellow...” Next Take please!

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Playing God!

“Though life is eternal, each lifetime that a person lives for is finite.  The duration of time at our disposal is limited and hence needs to be used wisely.”  - Rohan.

  

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When I wrote my earlier article – The Inheritance of Loss? – I attempted to try and understand “Death” and look at it objectively.  Given everyone’s fear of it, including my own, I wanted to be clear within my own heart and mind, what exactly it means and possibly, the type of benefits it offers us.  Having done so, a while later, another question popped into my head and that was “What if you could cheat Death and not have to die?  What if you could live forever?”  The very next moment, I thought of a subject I hadn’t dwelled on in years – Cloning.  For those of you, who are familiar with it, will know that it has been pursued with great fervour by the scientific community for more than 60 odd years.  The attempts by many “mad men of science” have been to strive towards unravelling the key in constructing the perfect DNA sequence, which will help them create a biological body that cannot decay from neither sickness, old age or injury.  No matter how you treat it, ever organ would be in pristine condition and remain untouched by the “Hand of Death” that eventually pulls all living beings into an eternal sleep, at some point in their Earth life.  This genetically engineered body, would in fact be a being that could potentially live longer to say 500 or 1000 years or even perhaps forever.

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However, in spite of the exhilarating benefits that this could potentially bring to each person, there is a dichotomy within the scientific community that are for and against Cloning.  Some state that the magnitude of its benefits far outweighs the cons.  For example, hospital surgeons could regenerate damaged or sick organs and limbs without the need to find a body part donor that is an ideal match.  Patient, themselves, would be able to seek their own cure by allowing doctor to harvest a small sample of organ tissues from them and have the desired organ regenerated in a specially designed incubation laboratory room.  But taking this a step further is where the debate and controversy begin.  This pertains to a person cloning a completely new, young and healthy body for themselves, with their brain being transplanted into it, leaving their old or sick body to be discarded.  The fear here by many humanists, scientists, legal personnel and religious groups is what if a person of stature or political importance was kidnapped and had a clone created of them, which is breed to oversee a negative agenda such as starting a war with a neighbouring country to capture their natural resources.  With the original person being killed or still being held captive, the clone could step into their place and begin to create chaos.

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In relation to this, while experiments are still on, many people around the world, since the late 60’s, have had their heads placed in cryogenic chambers, after their natural deaths, to be used for creating a cloned body, in the hopes of bringing themselves back to life in the future.  Though this might one day come true, another question gets raised from a spiritual stand point, about whether it would in fact be the same person. Though the body may be revived, there is no way of knowing if the Universe itself would grant the same soul permission to retake possession of the same body.  It may instead let another soul take over; which may be very different from the original body tenant, for the previous soul may be elsewhere in another spiritual or karmic plane.   

  

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Though the prospect of being young and never having to fear death may seem tantalizing, the reason for death to exist has its reasons.  As I wrote earlier, it wipes the slate clean, gives a person a fresh start and makes every person truly appreciate just how precious life really is.  Death releases us from this world so that we may travel to other realms, worlds and places in the universe to continue learning, in order to proceed on the course of our spiritual ascension to the original place of enlightenment and true eternal life.  The place often called “Heaven”, “Nirvana” or “Ever after”, where God resides. 

So, if you had the option, would you trust in the Laws of the Universe and let nature take its course or choose to live forever and “Play God for yourself”? Next Take please!

Cherish Your Parents & Love Your Children

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Pope John Paul II once said “As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.”  These words could never be truer than they are now, in the age in which we live.  Though times change, no one can deny that out of all the things that provide us joy, comfort and hope, nothing comes as close than being blessed with a beautiful family.  Being a part of a caring household, with its own bonds of trust, appreciation, love and solidarity are what form and maintain dynamic individuals, who in turn, positively influence and shape the destiny of a city, region and country.  For friends may come and go, but at the end of the day it’s only ones own family whom they can rely on to stand beside them through thick and thin.  Looking at this more closely from the perspective of a nuclear family, you’d find that parents and children each have their roles to play in creating a solid family structure.  But in order to do so, they each need to be responsible and care for one another.  There lies the crux of my discourse. 

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Looking at ourselves, firstly as children, most of us can say that our parents, despite the adversity and trying situations that were encountered, never failed to give us their best and teach us the right lessons, while they also continued learning this thing called “life.” Their experience, maturity and wisdom had and will always continue to serve us well provided we heed their advice and counsel as often as possible. For the love they extended to us is far more precious than what we sometimes care to acknowledge.  Though family life can at times never be easy, we as their children still need to stop to introspect and realize that they’ve done a lot more for us than what we may remember or even be aware of.  Yet, in spite of their love and care, I have seen countless scenarios where many parents have had to endure rather “impolite behavior” from their children.  The reasons behind this I have often notice trace themselves to a few key areas such as “Our parents don’t seem to understand us or respect our individuality” or “It’s a changed world. Society and our work responsibilities require more of our time, which they just don’t seem to understand” or “Our parents don’t care about our future so much as they care about their own reputation or happiness.” However, no matter what the reason may be, we should remember that being a  parent is not an easy job and is one that requires a great deal of strength emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually, so that, we their children rise higher and shine brighter in life.  So please try and make it a point to give your parents more of your time, help, love and care as they well deserve it. 

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In turn, it would serve some parents well, to reciprocate in a similar fashion towards their children.  By this I refer to the incorrect practice of the “Parent’s Favorite Child”. How any parent can choose a favorite from amongst their children, whether they have 2, 4, 6, 8 etc. is just beyond me. Yes there are some children who are brilliant academically from early on, who look beautiful, are well behaved or are high achievers in various fields, but loving only them and neglecting the rest is just downright evil. Another case in point is where the children of the first (divorced) spouse are loved less than the children of the new spouse, by the parent concerned. Sidelining their other own children makes those little ones more hurt and bitter. Here, someone might argue that the least favorite children behave badly or are not as sharp as their favorite, which justifies their child choice.  I would counter that and say that if their other children behave badly it is only because of the parent’s own carelessness. They have no one but themselves to blame.

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I have a deep sense of gratitude and praise for my parents as they never once played favorites between my sister and me. We were always treated and loved as equals by them.  Plus, many friends and people I know can say the same thing about their parents as well. Hence, I’d like to conclude by saying that although we may feel that we are strong, bold and brilliant in our own way, it would serve us well to ensure that we always love, support and care for our families.  Whether you are a child or a parent, always remember that many of the greatest and happiest memories you’ll ever have in your life will be because of your own family.  Hence, it’s for no reason that the popular saying goes “Home is where the Heart is!” God Bless you all!  Next Take please!

The Future Frontier!

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The question that I keep noticing a lot of people are asking of late is “why do we spend so much money on space programs and exploration?” They have at times added that “we could use those substantial budgets for better causes such as eradicating national or global poverty for good, subsidizing the unemployed or building more healthcare services for the general public.” I will agree that there is some validity in those statements, but honestly, space exploration and consistent investment in it will have a far more reaching and positive impact towards preserving humanity than what most skeptics might have us believe. Let me explain a bit further.

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Space for as long as I can remember has always been called as “The Final Frontier!”  However, given the crucial role it will play for mankind in the years ahead, I’d like to change that stellar phrase to “Space Is The Future Frontier!” Given the amazing leaps and bounds technology has developed over the past decade parallel to a world facing acute shortages of basic resources in several regions, Space represents a vast and possibly infinite treasure trove of life sustaining elements and habitats that will benefit people far and wide.  For example, the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is said to contain trillions of dollars worth of minerals that could be harvested and used, while also conserving the finite resources on Earth.  This industry alone could open up so many employment opportunities for engineers, technicians and yes labourers to, who after appropriate training could become “cosmo-miners”.  However, as with anything mankind lays its hands on, there may be foreseeable disputes between nations on who holds a majority of the rights for mining and distribution activities back to Earth.  My view is that the United Nations will have to play a crucial role here and would need to begin undertaking preliminary work now by setting up a Space Charter to ensure that space activities are well managed and governments “play fair”. 

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Another key area that Space offers humanity is an endless series of new home planets and a clean slate to write a fresh chapter in human history.  Just like how the early explorers sailed to the Americas to start a new life, Space offers us the same opportunity.  We are all clued in to the fact that both the Moon and Mars offer ideal environments to begin setting up artificial ecosystems that will support human, plant and animal life.  Granted, a number of resources will at first need to be supplied to those colonies for a while, but after a short period, those same colonies would be able to become self sustaining through setting their own agricultural, water treatment and oxygen manufacturing units.  The prime benefit of this initiative would result in allowing an exodus of a sizeable section of the population on Earth to these newly established colonies.  Thus, reducing the burden our little planet is feeling at the moment.  In relation, this would serve as the first step and guiding platform for discovering “Earth like worlds” and learning how to inhabit them.   

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Connected to this endeavour, is another industry that is eyeing the space business very carefully.  It may come as a surprise to some but the hospitality and aviation industry is keen to make this the “new tourist realm.”  Several companies that are keen to tap this potentially lucrative market include Virgin Galactic, Bigelow Aerospace, SpaceX, Google and Armadillo Aerospace. Each has their own view of what “Space Tourism” will be like from space flights (*orbital flights cost between $20 million to $30 million while suborbital flights are $100,000 - $200,000) to space hotels and space visits to the nearby planets of Venus and Mars.  Supporting that fact is a study by Futron Corp., which estimates that by 2021 - 2025 the United States itself could have between 13,000 - 25,000 annual space tourists generating revenue of $676 million-$1.26 billion. Plus, on an average, just one Spaceport itself could have as many as 250 annual launches that draw 1,300 - 2,500 participants, while generating revenue to the tune of $67.6 million - $126 million for vendors.

In spite of these benefits, there are, I am sure, still be some sceptics that will argue that we need action and investment that will benefit everyone here and now and not in some far distant future.  However, if space endeavours are ignored we may well be adversely affecting the quality of our future.  Hence, it is important for both corporations and governments to continue investing in this field. And so, while the current contenders are warming up their rocket engines and setting their sights to the heavens above, while dreaming of the awesome adventures that await them, I ask you this “would you rather be Earth bound and fade into silence or move forward towards the Future Frontier and discover a boundless realm of possibilities?” Next Take please!

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Movie Magic!

“That’s so unbelievable!” “He got shot 19 times and he’s still able to pursue the bad guys for 48 hours straight?” “She was actually able to leap across a wide chasm of 50 feet?”  “That wasn’t how it was in the book!” “They seemed to have concentrated more on the special effects than on the storyline!”...............

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..............Whatever we may chose to say, none of us outside of the film fraternity could ever really understand the pain, complexity and the laborious process that goes into making a movie.  Be it an animated feature, drama, sci-fi saga or fantasy adaptation, there is a lot of effort made to get all the various elements from actors to costumes to special effect inputs to camera lighting to music etc. to come together and finally be presented to us, the audience, as a neat package.  The final result can either make a positive impression on us or leave us wishing we could have the time we lost watching it back.  It is true that there are great films and less than mediocre ones.  Ones where the acting, script and overall execution leave us spellbound and yearning for more and ones that we can’t help but criticize and rip apart.  But one key criticism that I notice, which crops up more than any other is this one – “That isn’t real enough.  That would never happen in reality.”  Well guess what, it isn’t supposed to. 

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The beauty about films is that they can be absolutely anything and can even bend the rules that govern the reality that we live in from day to day.  Though it might seem good to keep things are “real” as possible, just imagine how boring that would be.  For example, if film making followed the conventional and general narrow minded thinking of many, we wouldn’t have had such classics as Star Wars, Avatar, Harry Potter, Terminator, Lord Of The Rings and Transformers.  The whole reason why we call films entertainment is so that they offer us the chance to leave behind the reality that we are so used to and transport us into a world where we get live out a new kind of experience.  For the wonder of cinema is so profound, so moving and so beautiful that it releases the fetters from our lives and gives us a chance delve into a new realm of existence, where fun, excitement, sorrow and fear take on a new meaning.   Plus, by using different and unique imagery styles to convey a situation or character, often, makes one identify with the story even more.  It provokes new thoughts and gives us a new kind of hope watching various people on celluloid triumph over the situations they are in.  For example some movies like Big Fish, Forrest Gump, The Matrix and The Fountain distort reality quite a bit but give us such a refreshing perspective on life and death. 

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As a mirror to our reality, films evolved from theatre, street plays and books and breathed a new sense of life and magic into the way stories, whether real of fictitious, were told to present generations and to those that followed.  It is a part of human culture that unlike many other areas is not governed or restricted in the same way.  Rather it gives us an opportunity to discover more about ourselves and other civilizations.  It is also a medium to learn from the past and imagine how the future might be.  I guess then that’s why we can call it as “Movie Magic!”  So enjoy it for it is and leave the world and its reality far behind.  Next Take please! 

A New Dawn

I wandered down a darkened corridor that had a musty smell about it.  Somehow I knew that I was dreaming but yet I couldn’t get myself to wake up.  Plus, my legs seemed to keep me moving through that foreign corridor towards a faint light at the end.  I reached my arms out and touched the outer walls fearing that if I didn’t have their support I would trip on something in the darkness.  I continued walking till finally I reached the light and found myself in very bare and dust coated room.  One quick look around and I could see the metal sheets that made up its walls and roof, while also noticing the pigeons that fluttered about on the higher beams.  Looking towards my left I saw one wall was missing and standing there was a man with his back towards me gazing out.  I walked towards him and stared out to.  Dawn was just starting to break across the sky and the scene below us was of modern day Berlin.   

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 “It’s pretty isn't it Rohan.” he said.

“Yes I guess it is. But who are you and how do you know my name?”  I asked.

“Of course it wasn’t always like this.” he said with a deep sigh.  “There was a time many years ago when this very scene we see below us was the epicentre of where a great human horror story began.” He then turned towards me and said “I know all about you.  But don’t I look familiar to you? If you think carefully you’ll remember me.” he said.

I stared at him again.  The lean figure, the long trench coat, the white hair, clean shaven face and large glasses he wore. Slowly his name and history returned to me.

“Yes, of course you’re Viktor Frankl. You survived life in a concentration camp during World War II.  You wrote the epic book “Man’s Search for Meaning!”  I said enthusiastically.

“Indeed, I am the same man!” said Viktor, with a smile as he turned to look at me.

I couldn’t believe it.  Here was a man who had undergone so much torture and pain.  Someone, who like so many victims of war, lost everything but still found the will to survive and win over the circumstances he had been cast into by a cruel twist of fate.

“No Rohan.  It was not a cruel twist of fate as you think.  And yes I can read your thoughts to!” said Viktor looking at my puzzled expression.  He turned away and continued, “What I underwent was dictated by my own karma and the fate of the world at that time.  But the lesson to take away from that tragic period was my discovery of an essential part of life and the human psyche.” He paused for a moment and said, “I found meaning in my suffering, I understood the importance of finding a purpose or reason to survive and I focused all my energy on living and not dying.”

The outside world before us changed and I saw various images of the camp life he led.  I stood there frozen with horror as I watched each sickening and twisted scene come alive in front of me.

“The most disheartening thing about suffering is that we are never told how long it will be.  If we knew then perhaps it wouldn’t be as hard.  But even so, we still question as to why it happens to us and what have we done to deserve such a fate.”  Viktor said.

“Yes that’s true.” I said softly.

The scenes before us disappeared and the peaceful view of early morning in Berlin returned.  We watched a pair of doves fly out from our room and into the morning sunlight, bathing themselves in its golden brilliance.

“No matter how trying our circumstances may be we must realize that in order to surmount them we need to be there for ourselves.  We need to love ourselves and forgive ourselves for having reached that point.” Viktor said.

“What do you mean?” I asked.

“Our minds have the ability to trick us and make us believe that somehow we could have avoided the mess we are in and perhaps steered our life towards a more serene realm of existence.  But the truth is we end up where we are based on all on our past decisions and feelings.  What we need to do is to take care of ourselves and find a purpose and a way to escape from those circumstances.” Viktor said.

“But you were trapped in the camps.  How could you possibly find a way to escape without being killed?” I asked.

“That is true. But by escape I mean not giving up or just accepting what life throws at you.  I always kept my purpose close to my heart while I was in prison and I promised myself that when the war ended and if I lived to see that day, I would use my life to help others find meaning in their lives and help to rebuild Europe in whatever way I could.  I believe that’s exactly what I did through my research, consultation with my patients, my educational courses, my books and the establishment of my doctrine of Logotherapy.”  Viktor said with a smile. “People since that time and even now benefit from my life’s work and knowing that I have made that difference to their lives as well as whatever I could do for my fellow inmates while in the camps, gives me an unbelievable sense of happiness and accomplishment.”

He turned to me and said “You Rohan; you to are at a crossroad.  You need to find your meaning and purpose.  Money will last for a while but you cannot take it with you when you die.  Your awards and honors may hold some meaning even after you’re gone.  But finding a purpose for your life, giving it your best and letting it benefit all human kind, well, that would be truly remarkable. For you need to escape from the dark night you’re living in and find the new dawn in your life.”  Viktor said.

I looked at him and then turned away towards the morning sky.  “Yes that may be noble but I don’t know what meaning my life should have.  Would you know?”

I turned and he was gone. I looked around the room but he was nowhere to be seen.  “Viktor? Where are you? Can you tell me?” I called out.

Then I heard him from somewhere far away.  His voiced echoed and I could barely make out the words at first.  Then it became loud and clear.

 “Find your meaning....find you’re purpose....don’t stop till you do!”

As the words faded I kept thinking for many minutes on what that could be.  I turned around again and watched a then sleeping world awaken to a brand new day.  And just at that point a thought began to move forward and take center stage in front of my mind’s eye.  Time stopped. 

“Yes, that’s it! That’s what it was all along.” I whispered to myself.  My meaning had become clear. I finally knew. The Dawn had arrived!  Next Take please!

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(*The following article is based on a dream that I had.  I dedicate it as a tribute to the person I have described here along with me, whom I believe represents the indomitable human spirit.  He was a great intellect as well as a pioneer who gave people so much and to whom we will always be indebted to!)

The Acceptance Of “Change”.....

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Without any previous intent, I realize that this particular article may feel more like a sequel to the previous one I wrote, which revolved around the topic of “Death!”  The reason, I believe, is that both “Change” and “Death” are the only two permanent factors of life that are very hard for us humans to accept or fathom as to why they happen.  However, if we were to take a step back and view both of them more objectively, we’d start to notice things that we didn’t before.  For one, we’d see that both “Change” and “Death” are the catalysts that keep the continuous flow of life functioning smoothly, while also serving to guide the trajectory of human destiny.  “Change” itself is the key driver that has helped shape the World at different points in time.  In fact, even in our own lives, “Change” has and will continue to have a profound influence in shaping who we are and who we will eventually become.  But despite the long term benefits that it gives to us, we still tend to view it as a negative occurrence.  Though we may feel justified to think so, we could do with analyzing “Change” a bit more, in order to fully understand whether it is a “negative” factor or not.   

  

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“Change” can arise and affect us in two ways - “Temporarily” and “Permanently”.  For the former, “Change” acts as a teacher and may take away something or someone from our life not with the intent to punish us but to make us grow as people through a change in attitude and an awakening to what is really important. At the completion of this lesson, we usually find that the object our affection is returned to us but with a difference.  That difference is the greater sense of value that we are able to perceive and greatly appreciate based on the lessons “Change” has taught to us. Similarly, “Change” also has a “Permanent” influence over us, which may be related to someone’s passing or the change in fortunes of the society that we live in.  This type of “Change” appears to be harsher and can at times lead to supposed negative consequences.  However, the lesson that “Change” hands us here is to know how we can and need to depend on ourselves even more as our support systems have been taken away.  This lesson gives us the power to strengthen our character, sharpen our awareness and transform our spirit from being weak to becoming indestructible. 

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To grasp the true intention “Change” has for us, would be best illustrated as an analogy where “Change” is the chisel and hammer in the hands of a master craftsman, who shapes and transforms us from a block of rough stone into a mesmerizing masterpiece.  However, if we resist or fall prey to believing that nothing good can come from “Change”, we would be like a stone block that has internal cracks.  Once the chisel and hammer touch those points, that part would break away and diminish our chance of becoming a work of art.  Eventually, the remaining portions would start to crumble to dust and fade away, thereby leaving nothing to stand as a testament to our legacy for succeeding generations.

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From a broader perspective, another analogy that beautifully highlights why “Change” is so important for life itself is mentioned in the book Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse.  Imagine that all life on Earth is like a river that follows from the mountains, through various valleys and finally to the sea.  The key force that keeps that river moving is the “Current” that flows within it, aided by the Earth’s gravity.  Now suppose that the river’s “Current” were to be taken away, then what you would be left with would be a stagnant body of water that over time grows stale, has all sorts of debris and carcasses in it and becomes the perfect breeding ground for disease that will eventually poison the whole area.  The river’s current prevents this from happening and keeps the waters fresh and allows life to flourish and grow abundantly.  In the same way, the “Change” factor in our lives and in the World is what allows all of us to reach our zenith and prevents any possible regression or eternal decay from occurring.

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However, I know that being open to “Change” is not easy from any angle or predicament.  But if we train ourselves to use it in our favour, it will be like harnessing the power of the wind under our wings, which pushes us onward towards the Promised Land of true happiness and joy.  The key is to have faith whether what may be occurring is “Temporary” or “Permanent”, “Positive” or “Negative”.  For do remember that “Life” can be far more beautiful, if we truly learn “the art of accepting change and all that it brings!” Next Take please!