This discourse is inspired by a question from a follower
You say that deep inside, you have always had the desire to help the unfortunate—people, animals. And you tell yourself that when you have the wealth, the means, the ability, you will finally fulfill this desire. But let’s pause here. Why do you believe that you must wait? Why must wealth be the condition before you begin?
Master Patana has always taught that it is our own limited belief that convinces us we must wait—wait for abundance, wait for stability, wait for the right moment—before we take action. But the real question is not when, but how. How are you already using what you have, right now, to make a difference?
If you are waiting for a sign, then here it is: You already have the ability to help. If you have the energy to move, to speak, to think, you already have the capacity to assist someone. It is never about waiting to become a millionaire, nor about reaching some grand level of success before you give. The belief that one must first acquire great wealth before they can help is an illusion of the mind, a false expectation that keeps people bound in inaction. The truth is, if you hesitate, if you wait for a better time, nothing will ever move forward. Waiting only causes everything to recede. Energy stagnates. And stagnation is the opposite of growth.
Let me ask you: Do you think we have helped more people than you? And if so, why? Are we wealthier than you? Is Master Patana wealthier than you, or than any of us assisting him? The answer is no. He started with nothing, yet today, he has a team assisting him, his teachings reaching across the world. Why? Because he acted. And by acting, he set energy in motion. Wealth is important, yes, but it should never be the defining factor in your ability to help or to uplift another. If you allow yourself to believe that wealth is the barrier, that it must come first, then you will always find yourself waiting.
Energy must move. This is divine law. Those who insist on waiting for abundance before they give will find that day never comes. Because that very hesitation, that very belief, blocks the flow of energy. It is like trying to focus while carrying the weight of unresolved conflict—your mind cannot see clearly when it is burdened by limitation.
Master once shared a story of a man who sat under a tree, waiting for its fruit to ripen and fall so that he could share it with others. He waited, day after day, believing that only when the fruit naturally dropped would he be able to give. But after a month, when a fruit finally fell, he was too weak from waiting. He thought to himself, “I must eat this fruit first, so that I have the strength to share next time.” And so he ate, hoping that the next time more fruits would fall—one for himself, one to give. But as time passed, he kept waiting, always needing the next fruit for himself, always hoping that abundance would come later.
Then there was another man, much like the first, standing under the same kind of tree. But instead of waiting, he looked around. With the strength he had, he gathered fallen branches and built a simple ladder. He climbed and picked as many fruits as he could carry. Then he walked to the village and gave them away. The villagers, grateful for his generosity, asked why he had done so. He simply said, “I had the strength to climb today, and there was fruit within reach. So I took what I could and shared it.”
His actions inspired others. Some villagers brought baskets, others climbed with him, and soon, what was once the work of one man became the effort of many. More trees were found, more fruits gathered, and more people benefited. Soon, he no longer needed to climb alone—others had taken it upon themselves to continue the work.
He started with nothing but his will to act, and by doing so, he unlocked something greater than personal wealth—he ignited the willingness of others. This is the truth that so many overlook. The one who waits, hoards. The one who acts, inspires. The first man believed he had to wait until he had enough before giving. The second man understood that giving itself would bring the abundance he sought.
Many believe they must be personally wealthy before they can help others. But look at history—those who have truly changed the world never waited for wealth. They knew that to help millions, one cannot act alone. Wealth is a tool, but inspiration moves beyond material means. The greatest movements, the most powerful revolutions of thought and action, were not led by those who had everything, but by those who were willing to act with whatever they had.
And here’s something you need to understand: The breakthrough you seek will only come when you start sharing your energy freely, without conditions. Look at nature. It has sustained life for millennia by constantly giving. If everything hoarded its energy, life itself wouldn’t exist. Imagine if trees refused to bear fruit out of fear they might run out. The birds and insects that depend on them would die, leading to a chain reaction—other animals would vanish, and eventually, so would humans.
Nature does not wait. It gives, and in doing so, it thrives. A tree that attracts more birds to eat its fruits does not become barren—it flourishes, bearing even more fruit than the tree beside it, which remains untouched. Why? Because energy flows through it. This is its breakthrough. Instead of shrinking in fear, holding back, and producing less, it becomes a force of abundance.
Yet among all beings, humans are the ones who resist this flow the most. Out of fear, out of ego, out of calculation and hesitation, they hoard. But divine law does not reward withholding—it rewards circulation. It ensures energy is always distributed, whether through flow or force. If something does not move, it will be taken away, repurposed, or reallocated to where it is meant to be.
There are thousands of ways to share energy—through words, actions, time, effort, kindness, or simply by being present for someone. Reflect on this. Do not box yourself in. Do not let limited beliefs convince you that you do not have enough to give. The more you share, the more life flows back to you.
So, ask yourself: Are you waiting for the perfect moment before you share? Or will you climb now, take what is within your reach, and begin the flow of giving—so that the tree may bear even more fruit in return?
The law is simple: energy must circulate, not be hoarded. Only when you understand this will you begin to see that you were never lacking to begin with.
