Punctuality means being prompt and keeping to schedules. I strengthen it by arriving on time, completing my duties without delay and not lagging behind or procrastinating. The opposite is tardiness.§
Comparing the actions of one who is punctual to one who is tardy§ |
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Situation§ |
Punctuality§ |
Tardiness§ |
When your uncle makes an appointment to show you his new art collection, you…§ |
arrive on time, wanting to honor the fact that he has made himself available to you.§ |
reach his home ten minutes late, showing no consciousness that this is disrespectful.§ |
Asked by your supervisor to meet a work-related deadline, you…§ |
plan for the normal unexpected delays and finish two days early to assure you will meet expectations.§ |
wait until late in the week, and then a sudden family emergency makes you miss the deadline.§ |
Friends meet weekly to play basketball and you…§ |
arrive early to show them that you value this teamwork.§ |
intentionally arrive five minutes late, so you won’t have to wait for others.§ |
Gurudeva explained: “Once the satguru is asked for penance, the penance must be performed exactly according to his instruction. It should be done with full energy and without delay. Deliberate delay or refusal to perform the penance shows the devotee has rejected the assistance of the satguru.”§
“To resolve a conflict between husband and wife, lest it affect the lives of the children by being postponed into forgetfulness, it must be done before sleep. There is no other way.”§
ASSIGNMENT: During these two weeks, make a practice of showing up for appointments and events a few minutes early to be sure you aren’t late.§
Date you began this assignment ____________________§
MY THOUGHTS ON THE BENEFITS OF PUNCTUALITY: 
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