GEMS

POWER

Power is an aspect of God. Human beings often associate the word power with ruthless ambition and dominance over others. But it is a misdirection of power to exert it over others for selfish ends, and a misuse of it to exert it without care for their well-being. Rightly understood, power is the ability to command our own energies - above all for our own transcendence, but also for the good of others. Such power is important for spiritual growth.

Many people imagine that spiritual development is manifested as a sort of saccharine sweetness. The saints, however, are people of enormous inner power, before which others often tremble! Yet theirs is a power only for good. Its roots lie buried in the soil of pure love.

PRAYER:

"Help me to feel that Thy power runs through my veins, courses through my thoughts, and sets my noble feelings afire with love for Thee!"

-"Affirmations for Self-Healing" by Swami Kriyananda

 Grateful thanks to Ananda sangha, Mumbai.