Begin Small

True transformation of the society begins with self-transformation of the individual. One must embody the change that one wants to see in the society. Any serious effort to build a better society and better world should begin with and within one's own self. This is the most effective spiritual approach to healthy, happy and peaceful life in this world. Life is a gift and grace, given to us free by an ever compassionate God; the Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent Supreme Spirit who is the source and ground of existence. Every day is to be accepted and lived with gratitude. 'Yesterday is like a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is like a promissory note. But today is like ready cash at hand. We need to learn to live each day to its full potentials, making the best use of every opportunity that comes on our way. This is applied spirituality which is nothing but the art and science of making the best use of one's time, talents and resources for the good of oneself and others. God 'sees' the sincerity and humility with which we do things, not the magnitude of our work or investment. A poor and humble widow's mite is dearer to the Divine Heart than the million rupee 'hundi' of a rich and corrupt man. Great Oak trees grow out of small seeds. All great enterprises have small beginnings. The longest of journeys also begins but with a small first step. 'Small is beautiful' not only in sustainable development enterprises but also in great spiritual missions. Thus, 'begin with self, begin today and begin small' is best methodology one can adopt in one's spiritual quest. It is also the best methodology to make one's life on this planet more effective and fruitful.