Live like YOURSELF

About a millennium ago, a great, honorable teacher was soon about to journey into the spirit world due to his advanced age. His disciples asked him as he lay if he was afraid to die. 

"Yes," he said,  "I am afraid to meet our Creator." 

"But how can that be, Master?" the disciples all responded. 

"You have lived and taught us such an exemplary life. You led us all out of the savage wilderness like Moses and have wisely judged between us like King Solomon!" 

He replied very softly, "When I meet our Creator, He will not ask me, 'Have you lived like Moses or Solomon?' He will ask, 'Have you been yourself and have you lived like yourself?'

This story shows that throughout history, many people have failed to be themselves, even the wise ones sometimes. Why are we struggling and failing with life? The struggles, discontentment, doubt, etc. comes out of our false need to please others.

By living your everyday life, it will be inevitable to get someone angry, sad, displeased, etc.- your boss and co-workers, your spouse, your parents, your friends, your children. But keep this in mind - The only image you must live up to is your own and that of no one else. The opinions of those around you who approve or disapprove your actions, opinions, accomplishments, etc. are totally unimportant and sometimes impossible to change. So why do you keep on trying?

So I ask all my readers,

Are you living like YOURSELF?

Are you living to please other people who will deny you no matter what?

Why must you try to please others when you should be pleased with what you have done and accomplished yourself?

You are YOU, a spectacular creation who are the one and only in this world. Let us not end up like the Master above but live with integrity and die with honor for how we have lived true to ourselves.

Namaste