Nothing is wasted DEAR reader, it is with joy we years old. God did not call bring you the word of God. Too Moses when he was forty or many people go through life fifty or sixty. By this time he thinking the poor choices they had made wrong choices, mishave made, the setbacks they takes etc and did not believe in have had in life due to wrong himself or Gods calling on his decisions is going to be wasted. life. And he was taking care of They spent years in addiction, Pastor Joseph Dass somebody else’s sheep. While been in a bad relationship or Moses was dwelling on all the working in a job they have not been happy. past experiences and his weaknesses, faults But you have to realise nothing you have and failures, God was focusing on the been through is wasted. Your past experi- future and His ability to see the children of ences good or bad have come into your life Israel set free. God did not ask Moses about to make you who you were supposed to be. his past mistakes, his failure to make good Instead of focusing on why others haven’t decisions and his wrong choices. been through what your experiences have There is a story that Thomas Edison finalbeen, you have to realise everyone is differ- ly invented the light bulb on his hundredth ent and you were never meant to become trial. A friend quipped how he had wasted someone else anyway. Sometimes if you his time and money on the ninety nine triknew what others may be going through, als. Edison replied that he had to complete then you will not want to be in their shoes. the ninety nine trials before he could get to But when you realise that all your choices the hundredth one. Plus he had discovered have not been wasted but can be used for that there were ninety nine ways a light your advantage then you are setting your- bulb won’t work. self up for things that could propel you to Like Moses, we too sometimes think we greater success in your future. have hit the dead end, things will not get In the book of Exodus 2v1 we read that any better. But let me encourage you to stay Moses, who was a prince in Egypt had to in faith and keep believing. When the flee from Pharaoh after murdering an enemy brings a difficult situation in your Egyptian. He came to Midian and married life, God has a way to turn that difficulty Jethro’s daughter. While he was looking around for your advantage. He will open after Jethro’s sheep, God appeared to him in new doors, give you favour and put the a burning bush and made known His plan to right people in your path to get you to your save the children of Israel from slavery in destiny. Egypt and take them to the promised land. God Bless You Moses was to lead them out. He was eighty Ps Joseph Dass
True Knowledge Dear BIT readers, IN our past articles we discussed about happy New Mind and Human Relationships to inspire you to seek and find true success in life. Only a renewed mind can bring us true joy, peace and prosperous New Season. Letting go of the past is essential in order to focus on future. If you ever want to do a great favor to yourself or help yourself, begin to forgive and accept yourself. Renew your mind with new way of thinking that is truly aligned with the truth, which is only found in Word of God. Today let us consider the benefits and importance finding out the meaning of ‘True Knowledge”. We all live in a modern age where the knowledge of any matter either good or bad is accessible at our fingertips. The potential of this Internet based knowledge going to shape and influence the future generations. Ask your self these questions; how much of this easy access to knowledge has improved the quality of our life? Is your community safe from marriage breakdowns, youth suicide, rape and robbery and all kind evil? What is knowledge? It is an acquaintance with facts and principles of subject matters that our life offers. Study and dedication to gain this subject matter expertise will produce doctors, lawyers and many other professional individuals. This kind of knowledge is limited in pro-
ducing leaders like Mother Theresa or Mahatma Gandhi. Millions people have knowledge of these two great leaders from India. But just having the knowledge of them has not produced another generation of leaders to tackle the issues and challenges of our world today. That is why we need to understand answer to two most important questions; what is ‘True Knowledge’? And what is the foundation of True Knowledge? True knowledge is where you encounter your purpose for existence on this planet. You are not just one in 7 billion who are just passing through the space and time of humanity. You are special, you have an assignment on this planet to live and love one another. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps.139). So can find hope, joy and peace in the troubled world and make a positive mark to your family and friends. The author of Proverbs, king Solomon wrote in simple and powerful words; “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of True Knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline” (Proverb 1:7). Yes, only the True Knowledge can bring real change of heart and mind to the mankind. True knowledge will set you free from fear of people, anxiety, worry and depression of all kind. True Knowledge will inspire you and educate you to reach your God given potential. Lord Jesus said. “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the father except through me”. That is the true knowledge beautifully expressed in the simplest and powerful words. Be inspired by the True Knowledge God your creator wants to impart to your life today. Just ask Him with a sincere and humble heart to reveal the True knowledge to you today; surely you will encounter your creator. Respond by email: navig8grace@gmail.com
The relationship between a Parent and a Child By Lata Patney Spiritual Yoga Instructor HOW parents think of their children influences how their personalities develop. Whatever a parent wants a child to do, first they have to do it themselves. Then there is less chance of the child feeling fearful. A child is a free Soul, and often it is parents who create fear, or trust in a child. Suppose a child is walking and hits themselves on a table. The parent may say the table is bad, beat the table. However, what should be said is that the child should be aware of their surroundings, look for the table and walk carefully. This way parents can change the child’s attitude towards life. Always Thought, Word and Action should be the same and always create positive thoughts, and this then becomes a child’s destiny. Words are as good as thoughts. Sometimes parents think negatively and speak positively. For example if a child is going to school and the parent thinks they could fall or be frightened, so they say don’t fall, don’t be frightened, and take care. This can create conflict. So first have a positive relationship with yourself then with everyone else, and your relationships will be good. Teach yourself that happiness is within and it’s your property, use it as much as you want and give it to others. If you do so, your happiness will increase. One child may be an introvert, and doesn’t like to talk much but instead believes in doing things, while another child may be an extrovert, who talks a lot. The important thing is that parents don’t try to change them. These are two different Souls. Everyone has positive and negative attributes. Motivate them, and don’t compare them, because if children are compared this will de-motivate them. If parents motive children then the relationship between the child and the parent becomes very beautiful and
strong. In today’s world children have more information than their parents did, at the same age, so parents often have to adjust to children. Friends are those who don’t have to pretend and with whom we can be ourselves. I don’t have to impress someone if they are my friend. If children hide something from their parents either it is because they are wrong or are scared because they may believe that their parents don’t understand them. Children should not do anything that they have to hide from their parents. A child should trust their parents. Parents should also involve their children in everything so that they become responsible. If the parentchild relationship is very strong the child will develop well. Parents can be a friend to their child from the beginning, and this will result in a trusting relationship. A child is an individual, who has both strengths and weaknesses. Parents need to accept the child as he/she is then the child develops trust in the parents. Children need to be corrected without anger so the relationship will be positive and involve acceptance and unconditional love. If a child is sure their parents love them the way they are then they can’t go wrong. Sometimes verbally parents say they trust the child but in their thoughts they worry and then negative energy flows. If we have trust then positive energy really works. It is sad we tell others everything but tend to hide from our very own people. Children are a reflection of their parents. They are born emotionally weak because when a woman is carrying she is stressed, and this is transferred into the child, it is the young mind. A woman should be kept happy all the time when she is pregnant, so she delivers a child with a happy mind and a strong body. So what you think becomes your destiny. It is in your hands to make your destiny.
Doctor awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarship A ROYAL Brisbane and Women's Hospital doctor was recently awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship at a ceremony at Brisbane City Hall. Dr Vinay Rane (pictured) was one of 31 recipients across Australia and joins the likes of Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and 43 Nobel Prize winners who have also been awarded Fulbright Scholarships in the past. Dr Rane, who is an obstetrician in training, forensic physician and lawyer, will use the scholarship to help reduce illness and death in mothers and babies in cultural minority groups within Australia through collaboration, and sharing existing knowledge with the United States. "Around 1,500 women die during childbirth each day around the globe and almost all of these deaths are preventable with the provision of comprehensive obstetric care," Dr Rane said. "Although Australia enjoys a very low overall perinatal mortality rate, there are pockets of the population that are drastical-
ly over-represented in this statistic and this is especially true of new migrants and asylum seekers. "The United States has had considerable success in increasing access to healthcare for disadvantaged populations through the provision of culturally sensitive health delivery models. "By integrating interventions learned from the US, the death rate of mothers and babies may be reduced in Australia," he said. Dr Rane said delivering babies was the best job in the world and it was the ultimate privilege to be able to share in what is the most significant day in most parents' lives. The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 as an initiative of US Senator J William Fulbright, who believed that cultural and educational exchange could play an important role in building a lasting world peace. More than 325,000 people have become part of this prestigious, worldwide alumni, with the program currently operating between the US and 155 other nations.
Truth is the first and the last step... Courtesy Jossy Thomman MATTER is ever changing. The very nature of matter is Impermanancy. But we attached to our body and mind (which is matter and get caught in the sansara conditioning or sufferings). Sansara or conditioning is the content of conciousness basic ego or me is made up of desire memory and attachment. Becoming some one or somebody (Fame and money) Hope and sucess is the movement of matter letting go of the attachment is the secret of the meditation. What is the factor that transform matter into spirt? Important to truth is to under-
stand matter which is the past and the future created by the ego mind. The very understanding transform the matter into spirit. If this awareness this aliveness and sharpness allowes to happen. Individual conciousness merge back into the cosmie intelligence. The analogy is a drop of water reaches the ocean. Understand the meaning of karma simply means to be alive in the present. Karma Falam bondage of karma is the continuous movement of thought. So meet the Challenge in life ( to which is high tide. And then settle down come to low tide relax and come to a non action.
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What is Non action? Non action is watching every single thoughts without interfacing or judging one may call it passive awareness or choice less awareness or detached awareness. It is a witnessing without the witness an observation without the observer. Mind is not any more concern with the fear anger or jealousy. Simply understanding and letting go. From the noise to silence. From the judgment to non-judgment. From the fear to understanding of fear. By not interfering and creating another thoughts another noise. All this is possible
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only when one begins to see their freedom. What is freedom? Truth is freedom. Truth is when one begins to see that one dosen't know what truth is? In that humility there is a tremendous freedom. You dint repeat from tradition Bible or Geetha or Quran or one doesn't repeat like a parrot or second hand person. Truth is the first step begins in our own back yard and the last step of reaching towards the ultimate reality. Hellooo....? Wake up.... Where are you...??? Are you million in a million? or One in a million? Call Trudi on 07 3356 0102