Guidance for Life

Came across words of wisdom by Sadhguru.

If you look at a mango tree in February, March, there will be nothing but green leaves. Then, some small, innocuous looking flowers will bloom. Suddenly, one morning, you will see the tree is full of tiny little mangoes. From then on, they will be growing bigger by the day, until they are full of juice and sweetness. But initially, four, five years, nothing happens. You have to wait for years for a mango tree to bear fruits for the first time. It would be foolish to think after a couple of years, “Nothing happened, so I’m going to chop down the tree and throw it away.”

This is how life is made – first you have to establish a solid basis. This takes time. The same applies to your sadhana. The seed is good – the very source of creation is within it. If the source of creation finds expression, you become an utterly beautiful piece of creation. You are given the raw material – what you make out of it is up to you. Once the seed is planted, don’t dig it out after some time to see if it sprouts. Just keep watering it every day. Don’t wait in front of the mango tree, praying for fruits to come. And don’t try to pluck the mango prematurely. When it is time, the fruition will happen quickly. One day, the mango will drop on your head.

This is what yoga-sthah kuru karmani means. Establish yourself in yoga – then act. Beautiful things will come out of it.

Personally feel that I am still at the very initial stages of growth. i have done many things wrong and have gotten into a habit of doing the same. Doing Sadhana and Seva has helped me realise that i am quite off the path.

As Sadhguru says, you need to grow first before you find expression. How can i hasten the process of growth and make sure that i am growing in a good way. Ex: suppose a tree starts growing in the wrong direction then it will surely fall on one side and would not be able to grow to it's full potential. i have messed many parts of my life. But before i start correcting them, want to make sure i am growing in right direction.

I know Sadhana helps a lot and will be continuing that. But would request some suggestions on how to go about this process of growth? What should i do and what to avoid to make sure that i grow the right way(beneficial for myself and everyone around)?