Consumed by greed the world is burning

We find today the whole world burning in the fire of greed and hatred. Everyday we read the reports of bloodshed and the loss of innocent lives. There are some people in the world committing suicide to kill their opponents. So the cycle of revenge escalating evermore on a daily basis. The circle of casualty is increasing daily and it is coming in our direction. One day, it will hit us! What then?
Knowing this, still most people are too involved in their own everyday little problems and daily struggles to even take a few minutes to stop and think. You probably are thinking right now to stop reading this article. You are thinking I have many other things to do. I need to do X then Y then Z; I will read this later when I have finished X, Y and Z. Right!
Well, that is how the world has got into this diabolical state. Most people are too busy with their own lives they do not have even a few minutes to think clearly themselves and even less time to help anyone else. Half the readers will have stopped reading now - they will take this as a personal insult! Gurbani tells us to meditate and to elevate our consciousness so that we are aware of our spiritual and moral duties in the world. Are you doing that?
Maharaj reminds us of our duty: It is important that we remember the Lord and contemplate our mission on Earth. 
Many people are too entangled in their worldly affairs and do not know how to stop: , Again Maharaj tells us, So stop now and think; meditate; enlighten yourself – How can you make a better contribution to the world and improve the standard of your own spiritual life?
 Slow your life down and find time to connect to your higher consciousness; we all have our difficulties and our passions in life but…..as the Guru tells us, Without connecting with the Lord, you will never find lasting peace! Take heed before time runs out. We all plan for your old age retirement but have you planned for your long journey hereafter? What contributions are you making to this final plan?
Don’t be stuck in the “rat-race” like the majority entangled with Maya Change your path - Don’t let this be true anymore. 
Change gear. Get into a higher plane. Study the word of the Lord and contemplate and understand. Daily remember the Lord, perform Simran and understand the message – 
Take notice Now! and you will finding everlasting peace and deep tranquilly in your heart. You will have the energy to help yourself and many others. 
==No peace==
 
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==See also==
* Jewel of peace
* Guru Nanak’s message of peace
* Living for Harmony and Peace: A Personal Testament
* Important values of Sikhi