Remember the story (on one of Master’s Paramahansa Yogananda audio tapes) of the Hindu writer that always fought with others, making accusations, and one time he tried to pick a fight with Master?
“How much money you are making?!” he yelled at Master. But Master did not get angry or try to defend himself. He just listened and let the man blow off steam, and simply responded, “Maybe you are right …… Maybe you are right ……” Finally after an hour the man admitted, “I am beaten”, - just by Master listening and not criticizing. Then Master told him, “Don’t think I’m not going to give it to you now!” With his “bag of air” deflated, the man was now ready to receive wise advice from the guru who told him, “Why be like a vulture, flying high above everyone else, thinking you are above the world, when really your mind is on the carrion in the dirt left by others. Whenever you feel like you want to fight, leave. Don’t fight back because in time that slap will burn in your hand.”
If someone wrongs you, don’t dwell on the wrong. Instead, make a mental list all the good things about that person and of all the good you have in your life. Communication is a key here. Learn to listen. When communication breaks down, the relationship breaks down, especially in close relationships, and particularly in marriage. Strive to have open, honest, frank communication every day. Just listen and understand.
A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. “I’d love to be six again!” she answered. So off to the theme park he took her, and she rode the “Wall of Fear” and the “Screaming Wolf”. After five hours she wobbled out of the park and he took her to McDonalds for a Big Mac, french fries, and a milkshake. Then it was on to the movie theater and he stuffed her full of peanuts, popcorn, and coca-cola. Finally they went home and the wife collapsed on the couch, exhausted. “So, what does it feel like to be six again?” her husband asked. “You idiot”, she answered, “I meant my dress size!” (Laughter). This is misguided, unused intuition. Until we develop intuition, better ask more questions! (Laughter)
Give your full attention to what you are doing to develop spiritual magnetism. When you are with someone, be a good listener and accept them for who and what they are.
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“How much money you are making?!” he yelled at Master. But Master did not get angry or try to defend himself. He just listened and let the man blow off steam, and simply responded, “Maybe you are right …… Maybe you are right ……” Finally after an hour the man admitted, “I am beaten”, - just by Master listening and not criticizing. Then Master told him, “Don’t think I’m not going to give it to you now!” With his “bag of air” deflated, the man was now ready to receive wise advice from the guru who told him, “Why be like a vulture, flying high above everyone else, thinking you are above the world, when really your mind is on the carrion in the dirt left by others. Whenever you feel like you want to fight, leave. Don’t fight back because in time that slap will burn in your hand.”
If someone wrongs you, don’t dwell on the wrong. Instead, make a mental list all the good things about that person and of all the good you have in your life. Communication is a key here. Learn to listen. When communication breaks down, the relationship breaks down, especially in close relationships, and particularly in marriage. Strive to have open, honest, frank communication every day. Just listen and understand.
A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. “I’d love to be six again!” she answered. So off to the theme park he took her, and she rode the “Wall of Fear” and the “Screaming Wolf”. After five hours she wobbled out of the park and he took her to McDonalds for a Big Mac, french fries, and a milkshake. Then it was on to the movie theater and he stuffed her full of peanuts, popcorn, and coca-cola. Finally they went home and the wife collapsed on the couch, exhausted. “So, what does it feel like to be six again?” her husband asked. “You idiot”, she answered, “I meant my dress size!” (Laughter). This is misguided, unused intuition. Until we develop intuition, better ask more questions! (Laughter)
Give your full attention to what you are doing to develop spiritual magnetism. When you are with someone, be a good listener and accept them for who and what they are.
http://devotee2devotee.com/devoteeforums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=402
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