Life is complicated yet very simple. Keep in mind your reminiscent past, work on the stagnant present and a glorious future definitely awaits you. We all have a destined path to follow - a path of realization and correction, self awakening and respect, a path where you learn to love and admire others in the simplest possible ways.
I have never been as inspired by a book as by The Autobiography of a Yogi! All along growing up, I never paid attention to things that happened on their own without much deliberation from my side. Reading this book has helped me to look at my past perspectively, review my present critically and not think too much about the future. There is only as much control one can gain over one's future!
I really like one of the anecdotes in the book where Yogananda ji talks about his college education. For the mere love for his guru he completed his degree even though he had no interest in pursuing the bookish knowledge. Later in his life he ended up in U.S. and realized that had it not been for Yukteshwar ji's constant encouragement to pursue a college degree, he would have never been able to spread the knowledge of ancient Indian yoga in the west. It was his love for his beloved Guruji that made him do things that did not interest him but they all happened for a reason! So treasure your past and make the best out of your present and do not worry about your future. Everything happens for a reason!
Peace!
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