“…Yes, I Am The Director”

“…Yes, I Am The Director”

Imagine, Baba came up to you, asking you to take up a noble responsibility in spreading His message, sidelining a family ‘trauma’ involving your beloved son… who is in prolonged coma… how would the mother in you respond to this Divine Command??? …an angelic mother from the US had this rare Divine Test, inside the interview room, only to come out obedient, accepting The Divine Command per se. Read on as Ms Berniece Mead explains the rarest Sai Test, in her book “Letters From “J”. (Ms Berniece had narrated this experience in the recently held SSE Conference in Prasanthi Nilayam.)

Baba talked about my work as National Education Coordinator. When I started to say that I planned to go around the country leading teacher training , wondering inside if I should give up this plan, He stopped me right there and said, “Yes! You do that! Start doing!”

He then told us that all this world of life is a big drama, and that we are all actors on this stage; we each have a role to play!” Then He sat back in His chair and exclaimed, “And I’m The Director!”

I told Him that I was having a tough time getting the teacher’s manual finished because of needing to be with my brain-injured son.

He said to me, “Why are you so attached to this son? How many sons have you had? Do you remember any of them?”

I realized that He was referring to past lives, and of course I didn’t remember any of them, or any of the children I might have had in those lives.”

He then told me to get the teacher’s manual finished, and I answered “I’m trying.”

He commanded, firmly, “Don’t try, DO!”

He placed His index finger on the middle of my forehead and said, “I’m blessing you; I’m directing you. Have confidence!” He told me not to worry, that things would get better very soon. He talked about Ron and Jay, and said, “Don’t worry; I’m taking care of everything.”

Then He continued, “Nothing bad ever happens! You see, it is like this: tonight you eat fruit and think it’s good; tomorrow, it’s waste, and you think it’s bad. It’s all the same!” He was referring to karma (our actions and their results) being played out, and that just because we cannot see the whole picture, we judge things as “bad-things that in the larger scheme of events, the Divine drama as directed by the Divine Director- are not “bad” at all. We must learn to accept all of life’s ups and downs in a spirit of equanimity, trust, and faith. Easier said than done!

Yes, I Am The Director – A Sacred Reflection On Divine Will And Life’s Drama

Yes, I Am The Director is a powerful spiritual reminder that life is not moving without meaning, order, or guidance. Human beings often feel that they are controlling everything through their plans, efforts, decisions, and desires. But behind the visible drama of life, there is a higher divine wisdom guiding every soul toward growth, purification, and realization.

Life can be compared to a great drama. Each person plays a role as a parent, child, teacher, worker, friend, seeker, or servant of society. Some scenes bring joy, some bring pain, some bring success, and some bring confusion. The wise devotee slowly understands that every scene can teach something valuable when seen with faith.

Yes, I Am The Director teaches that God knows the full script of life, while human beings see only one scene at a time. We become upset when a plan changes, when a desire is delayed, or when a difficulty appears. But the Divine sees the past, present, and future together. What looks like a setback today may become protection tomorrow.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba often reminded devotees to trust God and perform their duty sincerely. This does not mean we should become lazy or careless. We must act with truth, discipline, love, and responsibility. But after doing our best, we should surrender the result to the Divine Director with faith and peace.

Yes, I Am The Director becomes meaningful when we stop arguing with every event of life. Some moments are pleasant, and some are testing. Some people support us, and some challenge us. Some doors open, and some close. Instead of becoming restless, the devotee asks, “Lord, what are You teaching me through this?”

The ego wants to be the director of everything. It wants control, praise, comfort, and victory according to its own wish. But spiritual life teaches humility. We are not the owners of life; we are instruments in the hands of God. When this understanding grows, pride reduces and surrender becomes natural.

Yes, I Am The Director also reminds us that no role should be played carelessly. If God has given us a duty, we must perform it well. A mother should care with love, a student should study with discipline, a worker should serve honestly, and a devotee should live with purity. Every role becomes sacred when offered to God.

Difficult scenes in life are not always punishment. They may be training. They may teach patience, faith, forgiveness, detachment, or courage. A good director knows how to bring out the best from every actor. In the same way, the Divine brings hidden strength from the devotee through tests and experiences.

Yes, I Am The Director finally teaches that comparison is useless. Each soul has its own journey, lessons, karma, and grace. We should not compare our role with another person’s role. Someone may receive success early, while another may pass through delay. Someone may enjoy comfort, while another may learn through struggle. God’s plan for each soul is unique.

Prayer helps us accept the divine direction of life. When we pray sincerely, the heart becomes softer and the mind becomes calmer. Prayer does not always change the scene immediately, but it changes the way we face it. It gives courage to continue, patience to wait, and wisdom to act rightly.

A devotee must also remember that the Divine Director works through conscience. Whenever we are about to speak harshly, act selfishly, or choose the wrong path, an inner voice warns us. If we listen to that voice, life becomes guided by truth. If we ignore it, suffering increases through our own mistakes.

The best way to live under divine direction is to become a willing instrument. Let the mind be pure, the speech be gentle, the hands be helpful, and the heart be loving. When we serve without ego and accept life with faith, the drama becomes peaceful and meaningful.

In the end, Yes, I Am The Director is a sacred call to trust the wisdom of God in every scene of life. It asks us to perform our role sincerely, surrender the result humbly, and learn from every experience. When we accept divine guidance with love and faith, life becomes a beautiful offering filled with grace.

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