Ten Spiritual Tonics

My Dear Rishi,

It was nice to hear you talk for about 12 minutes after a month. It also pained to hear that all you could say for anything I asked is "I don't know" including when I asked you, " how are you?" I understand it is not you..love. On Friday, I went for hang gliding. It was okay but I was not as excited or as thrilled as skydiving or flying on a fixed wing glider. This was my last item in my bucket list.

I wanted to share with you something interesting I read few years back, it is called " Ten Spiritual Tonics". Rishi, these ten lines have helped me in many ways than I can ever imagine. Hope you find them helpful in your life's journey too.

Ten Spiritual Tonics

Abraham L. Feinberg

1. Stop Worrying: Worry kills life.
2. Begin each day with a prayer: It will arm your soul
3. Control Appetite: Over-iindulgence clogs body and mind
4. Accept your Limitations: All of us can't be great
5. Don't envy: It wastes time and energy
6. Have faith in people: Cynicism sours disposition
7. Find a hobby: It will relax your nerves
8. Read a book a week to stimulate imagination and broaden your view
9. Spend time alone, for the peace, solitude and silence
10. Try to want what you have, instead of spending your strength trying to get what you want.

Rishi, I came across recently a little prayer as I was getting frustrated as I was not able to reach you. I saw this piece of writing by Robert Holden, and I thought this was a perfect answer to my frustration and for peace of my mind..Here is the prayer....( just added your name :) )

"Dear God,

I give you my relationship with my son Rishi,

I give you my desire to control this relationship.

Let love be my guide.

Let love bless us both.

So be it."

Truth is, that one cannot be in control and be happy

Rishi, I love you and miss you very much.

With lots of love, hugs and kisses

Daddy