Life School Message

A traditional story of the Poisoned Tree

The maturity we develop in approaching difficulties is illustrated by the traditional story of a poisoned tree. On first discovering a poisoned tree, some people immediately cry about their misfortune. They blame the tree. They curse the tree. They believe, whatever is NOT OK in their life, is because of the presence of this tree. Their approach is self-pity.

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When I ask you, ‘How are you?’, what am I actually asking?

Haal or ḥāl in Arabic means “state” or “condition”. It’s plural ahwal (aḥwāl)) is generally understood to be the product of a Sufi’s spiritual practices while on his way toward God. Therefore, ’Kya haal hai’ means, ‘How is your relationship with the divine? Do you feel close to him? How is your heart?’

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