22nd May
Good morning!
Rumi says, ” Yesterday, I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.
Today I am wise, so I am changing myself! ”
I love Rumi! The way he hits the nail on the head….and that too, in a poetic language!
Coming back to this quote, even Buddha (and other Spiritual Masters) have talked in a similar manner, ” When things change inside you, things change around you! ”
So, changing yourself is the key to changing the world! We cannot bring Peace in the world if we try to do it from a space of Anger and hatred; but we can definitely work towards it by becoming more Loving and Compassionate.
So, do you want to see a better world around you ?….You know that you have to start working on yourself first !
Love,
Anjali Bhatawdekar

23rd May
Good morning !
Pema Chodron, an American /Tibetan Buddhist has said , *”Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to learn !”*
Does this mean that the current Corona Pandemic will go away only after we have grasped some facts that we need to learn….like caring for Nature, caring for the Environment, giving more importance to values like Love and compassion rather than Material wealth, being Grateful for the countless blessings that have been showered on us right from our birth……..
Can you think of anything else that we need to learn….?
And of course, it’s very important that we retain these learnings after the crisis is over and change our thought processes and Lifestyle accordingly.
So , what is it that you have decided to change in your Lifestyle after the Pandemic is over ?
Love,
Anjali Bhatawdekar