Abide by spiritual laws

A VIOLATION is generally understood to be an act that fails to comply with a formal agreement.

Some people consider certain forms of violation acceptable, such as jumping a red light when the streets are empty, or holding a noisy late night party that keeps the entire neighbourhood awake.

Whatever the justification given for such actions, they constitute a violation of laws that are meant to uphold order, and safeguard the rights of everyone in society.

Similarly, when we respect the signals given by our biological clock, the body functions smoothly, but when we ignore the messages, we begin to suffer the consequences.

An unhealthy lifestyle such as sleeping late, irregular meals, and lack of exercise, will take a toll on the mind and body.

As with our daily routine, we cut corners in other areas of life as well. We put off important tasks because they are not interesting, or are tedious.

When we can no longer postpone them, we end up doing a sloppy job.

At the root of all these infringements lies the subtle violation of spiritual laws.

Whenever we do something wrong or contemplate such an action, our conscience alerts us by making us feel uneasy.

Any thought, word or action that stems from anger, ego, greed or selfishness violates the sanctity of the soul. We will create a better world when we respect spiritual laws.

Bridget Menezes is the author of Second Edition of Self-Empowerment and Spiritual Counsellor. Readers can email her at lifestyle. bridget@thesundaily.com.