Whatever the basis of our likes and dislikes, it is like a small window through which we view the world and whatever it offers us. It confines us to a dingy existence. We, in our juvenile wisdom, refuse to accept the womderful things life offers to us. A moments reflection will make it clear to us that we need to rise above this juvenile stupidity.
Let us try out a few of the things we dislike, on an experimental basis, to discover their intrinsic worth. For example, some of the bitter foods like bitter gourd and methi are very effective for regulating blood sugar and are a boon for people suffering from diabeties. Let us give a second chance to people whom we have rejected on flimsy grounds. Let us re-visit those places which have unpleasant associations in our mind. Let us try out those acts, like singing and dancing, that we feel akward performing.
It is time we expanded the likes and shrunk the dislikes. This is one way of growing spiritually.
I have benefitted immensely by doing this. I am sure, you will be amazed by the lifting of burdens and the clarity regarding all issues. Welcome.
Ganoba
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in a corner
yet fettered
by their weight
i am tied in knots
of my own design
deaf to the music
outside the gate