FROM THE SPIRITUAL TREE

Spirituality makes the individual a true human being. But this does not suffice. A person’s spirituality must impinge on his environment. His elevated spiritual values must become evident in his dealings with others, and he must take the course of peaceful adjustment when a clash is imminent. At all events, he must clearly demonstrate his capacity to turn negative experiences into positive ones. Positive people are spiritual gardeners, who, in their conduct towards others, turn society into a spiritual garden. ‘Applied’ spirituality means bringing into play a multiplicity of spiritual values. This is beneficial to both the spiritual person and their neighbour. It makes them a happy individual and ensures that their environs will remain free of societal problems. Simple Living Brings Positive Results He who believes in simple living creates problems neither for himself nor for others, and one who engages in high thinking becomes a truly selfless person. Spirituality has two facets: internal and external. The internal facet is positive thinking. The external facet is living in peace. Spirituality is in no way a kind of ecstasy, as is often believed. Indeed, it is a non-material culture, which means giving more importance to values which are nonmaterial rather than material. In essence, it promotes the philosophy of simple living and high thinking—the moral mainstay of humanity. Mind Science Spirituality is a science, a science of the mind. It is the greatest source of positive thinking, positive taste, positive habits and positive behaviour. A positive person is a blessing for his home, for society and for his country. In secular terms, spirituality is positive thinking, and in religious terms, it is divine discipline. o Spirituality of the internal kind makes one a good human being, while ‘applied’ spirituality ensures harmonious interaction between the individuals, which society is made of.