Courage, Service, Purification

Service to others is the primary focus of all spiritual leaders. Those who are pure do not care for their own personal comfort. In fact, they usually lead lives of incredible hardship as they are willing to give up everything in order to fulfill their mission to serve the deepest needs of all living beings. It takes tremendous courage to be willing to serve, no matter what the personal risks. One who is truly engaged in serving their spiritual mission will not be dissuaded by anything, even the specter of pain or death. Much more painful to this individual is the thought of giving up the mission and simply leading a life of comfort that is not providing a benefit to anyone else. You are always faced with this choice in life, selfishness or service. When you choose selfishness the immediate result will often be pleasure and the ultimate result will always be pain. In choosing service you will often feel suffering along the way; however, the end result is always a true and lasting pleasure. The key is to always purify your life and your desires. Take every opportunity to choose service over selfishness. Have the courage it takes to follow your spiritual mission regardless of the struggles involved rather than settle for living a comfortable life of materialistic pleasures. Have the courage to go anywhere and do anything that is required in order to serve the greatest number of people in the most essential and beneficial manner.