Daily Meditation: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Truths of life - show proof that you have understood them

So many people spend their time criticizing, complaining, and talking about how unhappy and discouraged they are for this or that reason—or for no reason at all!* To be in such a state means that they have no understanding of the truths of life. ‘What do you mean?’ they exclaim in indignation. ‘We understand life very well, we have all kinds of degrees, and have read many books by great philosophers and thinkers!’ Yes, but their attitude demonstrates that they have not understood a thing. To have a degree, to have read whole libraries certainly shows that they are literate and erudite; but it does not prove that they have understood anything about life. Serenity, self-mastery, patience with others, and the ability to resolve problems are proof of your understanding. Even if you have no degree and have never read a book in your life, if you can give such proof, you are a wonderful being. Nothing could be clearer!

Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov

See also Truth: Fruit of Wisdom and Love, chapter XVIII

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OMRAAM MIKHAËL AÏVANHOV
a universal teacher, inspired by the sun

The universal message of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1900 – 1986) is in accord with that of all the great Masters of humanity. His teaching sheds light on the great cosmic laws governing our life and provides practical methods that enable us to develop our full spiritual potential and work for a more harmonious life for all.

“Through my teaching, I wish to give you everything you need to know about human beings: how they are built, their relationship with nature, the exchanges they must make with the universe, so that you can learn to drink from the sources of divine life. …ˮ

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