The Door: What is kept in and What is Locked Out - Page 3

When one door closes another door opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one, which has been opened for us. Doors may close, on Gunjhun but there are always other unlimited numbers of doors ' new opportunities. The world is full of opportunities, if they could only see them. The Infinite Power is boundless, and so the possibilities are without number.

Not every plan works out. There are losses and failures, there are problems in relationships, loss of money or job, and sometimes unpleasant things happen. They will not be able to always have control over these happenings, but they can exercise control over their attention and attitude. When one of these things happens, and they can focus their attention on the loss ' the closed door, they may see only a closed door with the resultant frustration and unhappiness, but if they could only move their sight and attention away from the closed door, they might be surprised to discover a row of open new doors.

It might not be so easy to move their eyes elsewhere, due to various reasons, such as attachment to the old and familiar, and fear of the new and the unknown. Many find it difficult to stop their stream of controlled thoughts, and consequently, their mind keeps focusing on the loss, failure, and frustration ' the door that has closed.

Will these thoughts help in anything, except of creating suffering and preventing any change and improvement? How can Gunjhun free themselves past attachments and see new opportunities? How can they bring themselves to see, and enter the new doors that open for them?

This might need some effort on their part:

• They will need to be more aware of their thoughts.
• Desire to free themselves from thoughts that keep them stuck in one place.
• Develop some degree of self- discipline.
• Develop some concentration ability and control over their minds.
• Take advantage of the power of affirmations and visualization
• Some degree of inner space is also required, since inner peace will help them reject unwanted, negative thoughts, and become more open-minded, positive and happy. When they experience inner peace, it would be easier for them to detach themselves from the past, keep an open mind, and therefore see more clearly the new doors that open for them.