There are three grades of tolerance: to endure a situation, with a lot of obvious effort to adapt and deal with a situation, using spiritual power to pass right through it, not even noticing that something needs tolerating.The sign of insufficient tolerance is the minute someone says any little thing, you start complaining or crying. It doesn’t seem right to be so sensitive.However, it isn’t right to be insensitive either.Understand with love what other people are saying. Be sensitive to how others feel about what you say.Some are amazed that others take what they say so badly. They say harsh things to others, yet cannot tolerate being told anything themselves. Lack of tolerance creates impatience which diminished the spirituality, the quality of love in the atmosphere.
“How long do I have to go on like this?” This is not using tolerance as a power. Remember, you are not an actor on the stage of life. Step back. Play your part with detachment.Persevere in your spiritual efforts an simply pass to the net grade!
Excerpts from the book Companion of God by Dadi Janki, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University