The Importance of Attitude
A man decided that he wanted to meet God face to face. He went to the Spiritual Teacher and said: Beloved Teacher, how many lifetimes will it take me to meet God face to face? The Spiritual Teacher was seated under an enormous tree. A tree that had thousands of leaves. The Master looked at the man and then looked at the tree. He said you will have to live as many lifetimes as there are leaves upon this tree before you will meet God face to face. The man was so overwhelmed with excitement that he was beside himself. Jumping around saying it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. I am going to meet God face to face. The Spiritual Teacher was so pleased with the man’s attitude that he kissed the man on the cheek and took him inside immediately to meet God face to face.
When ego ceases to be, it is then that you will find your beloved Lord. Therefore, O wise man, try to lose your self, and find humility. Maulana Rum