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People generally get offended upon hearing criticism
against them. This behaviour is quite against the scheme
of nature. In doing so, they pay a heavy price. They
deprive themselves of the “nectar” that is available for
them in everything and every experience — a good lesson
to be learnt and a wise advice you can forward. Every
person’s environment has “nectar”. One should take the
“nectar” and like the honeybee, ignore the “thorns”.

Living with a focused mind is very important for every
man and woman. Only a focused mind is a developed
mind. When you get offended or provoked, it means
you have allowed another person to disrupt your focus
and break your concentration. You should neither
be offended nor get provoked. You should adopt the
honeybee culture.

My Spiritual Tree

In front of my house, in New Delhi, there is a full-
grown tree, in whose shade I am in the habit of sitting.
I call it my spiritual tree. In fact, this tree is my teacher,
although a silent one. The previous summer, this tree,
like many other trees, shed its green leaves. Gradually, it
became simply like dry wood. I was doubtful whether it
would ever again turn green. But in the spring, the whole
scenario changed. My spiritual tree again became a tree
with lush green foliage.

The rebirth of this tree was a great lesson. My spiritual
tree turned into a speaking tree. It gave me a significant
message: “Don’t be hopeless in any situation. After every
dry season, there is a good harvest. After every spell of

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