Deeply grateful

I feel deeply grateful to myself for having taken time out for personal spiritual endeavour. This time after much deliberation, I have invested significantly into myself. And it's about time. I feel so light about it that any objections from others are easy to handle.

I said no in the short term to:

• Opportunity to serve and influence several leaders
• National service projects
• Significant financial benefits and career growth
• Tremendous learning and opportunity for certified excellence
• In depth relationships with an excellent network
• Opportunity for getting personal coaching
• Outstanding success from a professional perspective
• Admiration from family and friends
• Power and prestige through influential contacts
• A great branding opportunity that would be valuable in service

I said yes to:

• Being aligned to my purpose and long term vision
• Being true to myself first
• Spiritual endeavour first followed by service

Sounds foolish... besides, can't you do both at the same time? In fact won't service of others naturally develop spiritual endeavour?

All I know is that I know myself well enough by now. I have tried doing service and self progress for a while now. And sure, there is self progress while doing service but am I satisfied? Am I meeting my goals?

I need to master the fundamentals. It needs dedicated time and I want to give it my best - not do it after I have met all my commitments.

But does it need to be all or none? Can't you say yes to some service at least?
Well, knowing me, service can't stay far away anyday. I'm not saying no to service. I'm saying yes to myself first.

The last two days were fantastic... and I want to maintain momentum.
As he said - 'Be a little child. Say - Mummy, you take care of it'