So long as you are living and working in society, it will be necessary to wear the mask that society wants to see. But, remember always that your spiritual quest is an inner journey. You can maintain constant awareness of your spiritual practices without removing your mask of practicality.
Do not share your spiritual leanings and thoughts with those who are not spiritual, as this will result in negative vibrations and frustration. Your own spirituality is not encouraged by creating frustrations in your mind. Spirituality thrives by freeing your mind from all negative ideas about the world; and, in particular, negative ideas about others.
Those who are not prepared for a spiritual banquet will find no appetite for it. This does not mean they are low; rather, it means they are simply unready. When their time comes, like yours has come now, they too will seek spiritual companionship and spiritual practices.
So, give up all negative ideas about your relatives and friends who cannot join you on this wonderful inner journey. The greater your positive feelings about others, the less damage will be caused to your own mind. Do not concern yourself about erratic comments from others. Until you are established in your own Positive Mind, which is the Pristine Mind, you will attract people who are not happy with you and your attitude, for everyone sees you in light of his or her own expectations. Don't dwell on the negativity of others; as long as you are strong enough not to react to the negative stuff dumped on you, it will do you no harm.
Your love of God should empower you to stand firm on your inner ground of detachment from worldly expectations. Just because you are spiritually inclined, do not expect others to feel the same way. I meet so many people who are harshly critical of religious practice. Even so, I mingle with them, for I know that everyone is unique in this world. We need to dig for the positive in each person and release the fragrance out of it. The non-believers of God are most dear to me. Today's non-believers are tomorrow’s believers, even as today's believers may turn into non-believers tomorrow!!
Accept each person as another eternal soul participating in the eternal journey of life, for each soul has its own exclusiveness and beauty. With this attitude, you will not look for approval from others for what you do in your spiritual endeavors. On the contrary, you will learn to be happy with the numerous gifts that Nature provides you at every moment.
Love life from inside out. Rejoice with the light of the Sun; delight in the cool breeze blowing around you. Appreciate that God is in everything that comes to you. Appreciation is compassion in action. Rejection is egocentricity in action. Now it is your choice. Life is an opportunity.
Don't miss the beauty of life by being judgmental about others. Others are as they are. Leave that to God, while you remain positive. In the midst of all negativity, steer your way by holding the hands of the Divine Lord.
Lots of love and blessings infinite,
Baba
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