Teachings to Live By
24

During this month of May 2023, I’ve been meditating every day with the dharanas on Baba’s teachings that are posted under “Teachings to Live By.” During the day I try to practice that day’s teaching in my life.
 
On May 24, two phrases in Baba’s teaching stood out for me: “Let your forbearance increase” and “You are a portion of God.” As I was practicing “Let your forbearance increase,” I realized some “little” forms of intolerance happen when I don’t like something that someone says to me, or when I’m driving and reach a traffic jam. I saw this intolerance causes a kind of “inner grip” that creates tension within me.
 
When this happened again, I remembered Baba’s teaching and let the feeling of intolerance release out of me; I then felt great relief. In fact, I felt contentment arising and remembered that I am “a portion of God.” Gratitude sprouted in my heart. I also realized that tolerance is about not being judgmental.
 
I thank Baba for this precious teaching.