Trees and plants need to be pruned to improve their growth. Broken, diseased or dead branches need to be removed or else it would bring the whole tree down. Balance has to be maintained on all sides to shape and control the growth. This is all in preparation for a good, healthy harvest.
In the same way, it is time to start pruning our very own lives. We need to re-evaluate all that we do and see what things keep us in the direction going forward and what things bring us down.
Let us start with the people around us. Surround yourself with people who radiate positive energy and bring out the best in each other. Get involved with those who want to serve and empower others to live a good quality of life.
We can safely remove ourselves from those groups of people that bring us down or have negative energy.
Next, we look at the activities we do on a daily basis. Invest in those activities that bring love, peace and joy to the world.
You will notice that after the process of pruning, each day you will be doing things that add value and quality to your life and to the life of others. This will result in a great, productive harvest for you, your family and the community.
Dilshad Premji 