Total Thoughts:
Free Will
· Accepting moral responsibility is important – there is an obvious difference between the level of responsibility one wants to accept, but we should strive to accept more responsibility to encourage self-development and growth
· Both the short-term and long-term are affected by fate - we should not think of fate as something that only affects the future as the concept itself implies that all events are interconnected as one (i.e. the big picture and the individual's role in the whole). Therefore short-term events/decisions should be regarded as significant as their outcome
· The concept of fate is logical but not always practical – free will is more likable, therefore we should implore this knowledge when faced with negative situations as it will help us gain perspective and promote a healthy positive attitude
· Accepting fate can help alleviate worry/stress – if we practice accepting this notion, we will worry less about 'getting to point B' and can therefore feel more motivated and productive in the interim
· Meditation helps grow awareness – meditation should not be considered thought control, rather it should be viewed as aiding in helping develop our awareness and reflecting on something higher
· Everything has purpose and reason – If we reflect upon this, it is easy to see the importance in treating every relationship seriously. This will help us to become stronger, smarter and therefore more empowered
Foundation for our Upcoming Discussion May 10, 2009: The Relationship between Religion and Behaviour.
"Success or achievement is not the final goal. It is the 'spirit' in which you act that puts the seal of beauty upon your life" – Swami Chinmayananda
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