Picture: In front of the Taj Mahal; a most perfect building
It is springtime and there is a building boom going on in our neighborhood. Not only is Jerry and Lois’ house coming to completion, but there are four other houses being built nearby. Other than design differences, there are noticeable distinctions in the quality of materials and craftsmanship in each one. Our mail lady is a self-appointed evaluator of such quality; saying Jerry and Lois’ home is very high quality, unlike their neighbors! Ram’s fun.
Whatever part you play in life there are principles of high quality work that will have vastly different results depending on the work ethic you put into it. Whether you are an accountant, a builder of homes, a clerk in a store, a raiser of children, whatever it is, quality definitely counts. And many times the distinctions are not that noticeable on the outside, but the outcome over time will tell a very different tale.
Oftentimes one will put effort into one part of life, but ignore the qualities in other parts. This imbalance will show increasing results as time goes on. One may want the latest and greatest television or camera, but go into debt to get it; ignoring their financial health in order to have their passion fulfilled. One may eat only organic natural foods, and smoke cigarettes or marijuana; ignoring the risks and obvious filth that comes with inhaling smoke.
To have a balanced life we must to have high quality living in all its aspects. We may have a very good professional life, but ignore or take for granted home life. We have all had at least some experience at what quality is like. When you handle some fabric that has exquisite craftsmanship, or you closely observe a beautiful flower, or listen to enchanting music you do not need anyone to explain to you its fineness; you simply know it.
Thinking about applying the principle of quality to all aspects of life you can immediately identify when it is present, and when it is absent. Refining your intuitional sense, the uplifting characteristics are felt deep down. It may be when you meet someone, see a building or observe a magnificent landscape, it resonates in you at your solar plexus; peaceful, uplifting and expansive.
Your spiritual practice at once stands alone, and it is also connected with every part of living; it is at the center of your life when you put God first. Spending quality time with God (you know when you have and you know when you have not) emanates out to all other activities. The feelings of upliftment, peace, love and joy permeate your entire day, both changing its quality, because of the state of being you are in, and attuning you to bringing in more of its highest vibration, by the choices you make.
Look to the highest quality in every part of your life. You are building a perfect house in God every day of your life. The materials you choose and the care with which you build both increases your satisfaction today, and will make a vast difference in your life and the lives of all those you touch as time unfolds. Create with the uplifting quality of God in all you do and experience the difference.