How Do We Balance Commitment And Feelings?

Questions & Answers

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Feelings change, but commitment should not change, as fast as feelings. We simply have to acknowledge that feelings change very fast.

I remember a lady who used to ask me for blessings whenever she went shopping. She would say, “Gurudev, I want to go for shopping, give me blessings!” I felt it very strange. People ask blessings when they were sick, or when they want to achieve something, but shopping! What on earth would make you ask blessings for shopping? She said, “Every time I go shopping, I buy a new dress and when I come home, I don’t like it. Then I go and exchange it. Even before buying it, I ask the shopkeeper if it could be exchanged? This happens every time, and my husband is in trouble. So, this time let me choose something that I don’t have to exchange”. So our mind is such, our feelings are such, that they keep changing all the time. If we base our lives only on our feelings and moods, we will be ruined. We will be nowhere.

Gurudev, I am interested in some things and passionate about others. What should I follow, my interests or my passion?

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Passion is the biggest driving force in your life, but it should be kept in the right place. Your passion should go through the filter of your intellect and wisdom; it will work miracles for you.

Draupadi had surrendered herself to Lord Krishna and was very devoted to Him. Then, why was her life full of obstacles?