The rosary broke!
It was simply held in the hand. The right one, the dominant hand held the rosary in a gentle loose grip in the palm. There was no stretch on the string. The beads had been freshly strung. The string was strong and thick. It had been in the neck of a saint for some time before reaching the hands that held the beads with deep reverence.
The chant in the morning was for peace on earth.
Entering the doorway, there was a lingering, nagging thought, 'Careful! The rosary might break!'
It had not been caught in anything. There was no physical pull from anywhere. There was, nevertheless a strange feeling of impending doom.
The beads were clear, and crystalline. They brought the world into a sharp focus. You only had to look. The saint had put a lot of energy into this rosary, and a lot of love. This was a shield for the person who now held it. And did not realise it.
Strange are the ways of Almighty. He sends the strong winds that threaten to blow you off the planet; then makes sure there is a powerful force that holds you steadfastly. So strong is this force that it both exposes you to the full fury of the storm, and also shields you from the anger that threatens to burn you to cinders.
This protective shield makes sure you understand that you CAN face anything- even this! It makes sure you realise that God does not give you anything that you cannot face; and that He cares, He keeps giving the life force through unbeknown sources.
This shield has the power Guru's chants gave it. It deflects all that could wilt your fragile heart and subtly directs whatever can strengthen your soul, straight to your heart.
You feel the force, and reeling under the onslaught, you desperately seek a straw to hold on to. You do not realise that to struggle is futile. In fact, if you struggle, you will go under!
Let the wave wash over you. Be carried. God has made sure your guardian angels ALWAYS watch over you.
Look at the event as it happens. As if you are both a part of it, and a mere spectator- watching it from outside.
You may find a few tears brim over. Cry.
You may find your breath stuck for just a fraction of a moment. Hold it.
It is in the flow of the tears that you will lose the pain.
It is in the held breath that you will find eternity.
Sometimes, it is easy to react. And then, you are bound again...
When the storm blows, you could be cancelling the past Karma. Karma is relentless. When you resist and fight the storm, you end up generating fresh Karma that must be neutralised later.
So watch. And difficult as it seems, forgive and let it go. Take help when you feel overwhelmed. Know that God and Guru are always around the corner.
The signs are always there. Help, and shield... is ALWAYS around the corner.
You only have to look.
You only have to hear.
It was simply held in the hand. The right one, the dominant hand held the rosary in a gentle loose grip in the palm. There was no stretch on the string. The beads had been freshly strung. The string was strong and thick. It had been in the neck of a saint for some time before reaching the hands that held the beads with deep reverence.
The chant in the morning was for peace on earth.
Entering the doorway, there was a lingering, nagging thought, 'Careful! The rosary might break!'
It had not been caught in anything. There was no physical pull from anywhere. There was, nevertheless a strange feeling of impending doom.
The beads were clear, and crystalline. They brought the world into a sharp focus. You only had to look. The saint had put a lot of energy into this rosary, and a lot of love. This was a shield for the person who now held it. And did not realise it.
Strange are the ways of Almighty. He sends the strong winds that threaten to blow you off the planet; then makes sure there is a powerful force that holds you steadfastly. So strong is this force that it both exposes you to the full fury of the storm, and also shields you from the anger that threatens to burn you to cinders.
This protective shield makes sure you understand that you CAN face anything- even this! It makes sure you realise that God does not give you anything that you cannot face; and that He cares, He keeps giving the life force through unbeknown sources.
This shield has the power Guru's chants gave it. It deflects all that could wilt your fragile heart and subtly directs whatever can strengthen your soul, straight to your heart.
You feel the force, and reeling under the onslaught, you desperately seek a straw to hold on to. You do not realise that to struggle is futile. In fact, if you struggle, you will go under!
Let the wave wash over you. Be carried. God has made sure your guardian angels ALWAYS watch over you.
Look at the event as it happens. As if you are both a part of it, and a mere spectator- watching it from outside.
You may find a few tears brim over. Cry.
You may find your breath stuck for just a fraction of a moment. Hold it.
It is in the flow of the tears that you will lose the pain.
It is in the held breath that you will find eternity.
Sometimes, it is easy to react. And then, you are bound again...
When the storm blows, you could be cancelling the past Karma. Karma is relentless. When you resist and fight the storm, you end up generating fresh Karma that must be neutralised later.
So watch. And difficult as it seems, forgive and let it go. Take help when you feel overwhelmed. Know that God and Guru are always around the corner.
The signs are always there. Help, and shield... is ALWAYS around the corner.
You only have to look.
You only have to hear.
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