REAL LIFE IS MY GURU

Real life is my guru. At times when I’ve needed them, I’ve had spiritual guides. I never needed to search for them—they came to me. They were put in my path like policemen who come when you call.

As much as I’m willing to listen, there are guides who are willing to talk. Sometimes our guides do not appear as holy men or women dressed in white robes; they are parents and teachers and mentors—people who are always willing to help—especially, your best friends. Anyone, we run into who is willing to listen and willing to share. Even our adversaries come into our lives to teach us things; such as how not to be. I’ve had my share of these.

There is sickness, which teaches us lessons—about how precious life is. Sometimes just living does that too. Living teaches us that living itself is truly the best thing we can do.

Being alive and in a body is where we learn everything we need to know. It is just necessary to be awake—to stay awake and stay open.

"He who is awake, the Richas (the Laws of Nature) seek him out."