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Hear me, O children of the future, for the words of Rabindranath Tagore hold a truth that speaks to the heart of our being: "Everything comes to us that belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it." These words are not just a call to passively wait for what is ours, but a summons to prepare ourselves for the greatness that the world has to offer. Tagore reminds us that the blessings, the opportunities, and the fruits of our labor do not simply fall into our laps—they come when we cultivate the wisdom, the strength, and the spirit to receive them. Just as the tree must first grow roots deep into the earth before it can bear fruit, so too must we grow our own capacity to embrace what is rightfully ours.

In the world of the ancients, the idea of receiving was never passive. The gods of old did not bestow their gifts on those who were unworthy or unprepared. Hercules, the mighty hero of Greek myth, had to prove his strength and virtue through twelve labors before he could claim his rightful place among the gods. Each labor was a test, not just of strength, but of character, for the true hero is one who is not only capable of achieving great deeds but who is also worthy of the rewards they seek. In the same way, Tagore teaches us that to receive what is ours, we must first be ready to embrace it with the fullness of our being.

Consider the life of Thomas Edison, whose journey was not without struggle or setback. Edison’s success did not come by mere chance; it came because he created the capacity within himself to receive the great discovery of the light bulb. His tireless work, his countless failures, and his perseverance built a foundation that allowed him to claim the brilliance of his ideas. It was not that the light bulb was destined to fall into his lap, but that his relentless effort and determination created the space for it to come to him. Edison did not simply wait for success—he worked tirelessly to create the conditions that would allow him to receive it.

Similarly, the spiritual wisdom of Buddha teaches us that enlightenment, the highest of all gifts, comes to those who have prepared their hearts and minds to receive it. Buddha’s teachings are not just about waiting for awakening, but about creating the capacity to receive the truth by cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness. In his own life, Buddha sought the answer to suffering not by sitting idly, but by transforming his own being, by honing the capacity to understand the world deeply. Only when he was ready to receive the truth of existence did the light of enlightenment shine upon him.

So, my children, let Tagore’s words be a guiding light in your own life. Everything that is meant for you, that belongs to you, will come—but you must first create the capacity to receive it. Prepare your hearts and minds, your hands and spirits, to be worthy of the gifts that await you. Cultivate patience, effort, and wisdom, and the universe will deliver what is rightfully yours. Understand that to receive is not simply to wait passively, but to grow, to learn, and to become the person who is capable of embracing the wonders of life. In this way, you will fulfill your own destiny and claim the blessings that are already on their way to you.