[QUOTE=Yulaw;37738]Interesting… it now appears from what I just read of your last post, that although you initially claimed to disagree with the old story that you actually agree with it.
And I would say that at this point, IMO, you are turning this into your Crusade.[/QUOTE]
Can you stop making disrespecful remarks like “turning it into your crusade” I am doing what everybody is doing in this thread, discussing my opinion or take on the story.
I do not agree with the story, I have already made that clear. I have made my view clear if you want to attain success you 1) Begin with a clear vision of what you want 2) Draw a plan of action on how to get what you want 3) Execute it with complete devotion.
The student says to the master he will work day and night in practicing what the master teaches. This is actually what I am saying you should do to succeed. The master however responds with some pseudo-wisdom that it will take him longer if he puts in more effort and energy.
Here is what this Yoga web site says on how to attain success on the path:
It is common knowledge that if we want to be successful at something, at anything, we must desire it continuously, and be willing to act to fulfill that desire every day. Think of the most successful people you know. Isn’t this what they have in common? If we look at their lives, we see that they have worked long and hard to achieve excellence in their chosen field. Behind that, an insatiable desire to succeed in their efforts kept them driving them forward, overcoming obstacles, working for years toward their objective. It is like that in yoga and religion, which is working toward divine union.
Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” He also said, “Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will open to you.”
This is the magic formula – desire toward a goal, which spawns action toward that goal. Continuous desire is the fuel. Daily action is the fire. The word “continuous” is important, as is the word “goal.” Without these two operative functions, desires are scattered, actions are unfocused, and not much happens. With them, anything is achievable.
If we cultivate our desire to become continuously focused on a particular goal, such as the achievement of divine union, we are cultivating a special kind of desire. It is called “devotion.” Devotion is the continuous flow of desire toward an object or goal. We are all familiar with the concept of devotion. It is how we explain the success of great achievers: “Oh, she is so devoted to her work.” Or of great mystics: “Oh, she is so devoted to God.” It is no coincidence that devotion and greatness are found in the same place. The first invariably leads to the second. The second cannot happen without the first.
http://www.aypsite.org/12.html
Indeed this is what every succesful person has said. The Vedic Risis say it. Patanjali says it. Buddha says it. Steven Covey says it. Charles F. Hannel says it. The laws of energy conservation say it.
This entire creation is an act of sacrifice by the supreme being. It transformed itself to create this reality. If you want to get anyhing out of life you need to put effort in(no pain, no gain) The more effort you put in, the more you will get out of life.
If you think doing nothing or doing things lazily without commitment and intensity is going to get you success in life, then I can only say my friend, the very best of luck to you.
