A sincere new year wish

New-year time – the time of joy and freshness; the time to celebrate and welcome the new year with a lots of hope, optimism and enthusiasm; time to be with friends and family; time to make new resolutions; time to thank God for all the blessings and pray for more. Yes, once again it’s that time of the year which brightens us all.

A true seeker of inner happiness also remembers that along with the festivities and celebrations, it’s the time for some calibration – the time to review and grade ourselves against the true goals of human life – the goal of realizing the Truth; the goal of Self realization; the goal of achieving inner peace and true happiness.

Just like the businessmen perform audit of their incomes and expenses at the end of the year, the true seeker performs audit of his heart – am I still seeking outer pleasures or inner peace? Am I doing anything in my life that could bring a smile on someone’s face? Am I still getting worried at times or trying to remain equanimous at all the times? Am I making progress in gaining the understanding of this world, life, the Self and the God? Am I always seeking more in life or sparing a few moments to pay my gratitude for all the blessings in my life? Is the goal of my life to become rich with worldly belongings or rich with contentment and inner happiness?

I sincerely wish all of the readers of this blog a very happy, healthy and peaceful new year!

May God make your new year a truly happy one!

Not only by granting you unbroken sunshine,

            But also by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;

Not only by making your path easy,

            But also by making you sturdy to excel all hurdles;

Not only by providing you with worldly comforts,

            But also by revealing to you the inner peace and joy;

Not only by making you wiser in the outside world,

            But also by showering upon you the wisdom of the Self;

May God help you to rejoice within, in spiritual peace and happiness!