A Little Reminder (for when Things Get Stressful)

Architecture isn't easy. I spend more time on public transport, than I do in bed. (Well, used to - thank God I'm done with it... For now!)

But every time I'm stressed the point of tears, I try to look at myself from the third person, and just end up laughing at myself! Haha. We think everything is such a big deal... But so what if I don't get this assignment done on time? I'll fall behind; my grades won't be the highest - but as long as I'm trying my best (which I think I am, although there is always room for improvement - especially time management in my case), and as long as I'm actually learning things (not only gaining knowledge and skills, but developing new ways of thinking and approaching problems), I should be content. After all, everything is happening in His bhaana (perfect will), so we should be in chard kala (soaring spirits)!

Just keep breathing - EVERY breath is given to you by Him. He is in every breath. Feel Him. Every breath is a testament to your purpose.

Florence Shinn says that worry is inverted faith. And we only have to look at figures in our own history as to how much faith we should have in Him (meaning that worry is out of the question)!

And in the Desiderata of Happiness, it says: "no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should".

Stay strong - you are Mata Sahib Kaur's child! Man Bhago's child! Guru Gobind Singh Ji's child. They never gave up.

And just look down. Look at your wrist. See that karra? Waheguru is holding on to your arm and leading you forward. Even if it is not apparent! Look at your kirpan. Clench it and revel in your liberation and power.