God Is Watching

The phrase “God is watching” often comes across as a stern warning, an admonition that any misstep will be punished by an ever-alert, ever-vengeful Divine Judge. This perspective can fill us with a sense of dread.

But let’s flip it around and view it as it truly is. God is our Father/Mother, ever ready to help when we need it. This idea sounds simple, and it is. Yet, until we truly accept this on all levels—body, mind, heart, and soul—we will find it hard to open ourselves to God. Hearing simple stories of divine intervention can help. Here is one that was sent to us by Rima, the manager of Ananda’s award-winning café in Mumbai, just last week...