"Once upon a time, a very religious man, a Shiva devotee, approached the Shiva Temple in his hometown and entered it barefoot, as to show devotion to the God. Looking at the statue of Shiva, he prayed with a strong level of concentration and energy, placing his request like this: 'Lord Shiva, please provide me all the means I need to accomplish my personal, family and professional wishes on this Earth'. And, lying on his belly onto the floor, in token of respect, he thanked the God and revered the image with deep sincerity, as if he had already been granted all of his wishes.
A few seconds later, he heard a firm yet paternal voice coming from the heights of the temple: "My son, please distract yourself a bit by forgetting all about your wishes for a awhile... think and do something to benefit other people for some time... as your mind is so busy thinking only about yourself, I cannot even find space to penetrate it and grant even your most meritable ones!"
Lubashivaya.-
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA!
