成人快手

Good Morning.

The world we live in, and the online reality that we interact with, often seem to remind us more of what we鈥檙e lacking than what we possess. I suppose that鈥檚 the mark of successful marketing: when it makes us feel as though we鈥檙e missing something which, really we aren鈥檛 lacking, and really speaking don鈥檛 need.

The philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, the Hindu tradition of non-duality, emphasises the importance of contentment in our lives, and as a corollary, the practice of gratitude. It鈥檚 so easy to spend our time thinking about what we don鈥檛 have, whether that's an object, an accolade, an experience, or a relationship. But focusing on what I don鈥檛 have never makes me feel better, unless it鈥檚 something no one wants!

Gratitude is a means of uplifting our mind that鈥檚 entirely in our hands. When we take the time to appreciate what we have, rather than lamenting what we lack, our mood is automatically elevated. Hindu teachings remind us that we are ultimately divine by nature, making us inherently complete.

As we move toward the close of winter and look forward to the abundance and freshness of spring, let us shift our focus from acquiring, to appreciating, from wishing and wanting, to contentment. Let us recognize the wealth of love, wisdom, and joy that already exists within us.

When we鈥檙e grateful not only for what we have, but also who we are, we are perfectly placed to utilise our talents and resources for the benefit of those around us. Not only are our own lives enriched, but we also contribute to the wellbeing of our environment. May we live always in gratitude. Hari Om.