Seclusion is the price of greatness.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAHaving lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.
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The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If, then you experience mental resistance during meditation, remember that reluctance to meditate comes from the ego; it doesn’t belong to the soul.
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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
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Beginning with the early dawn of each day, I will radiate joy to everyone I meet. I will be mental sunshine for all who cross my path. Before the unfailing light of my cheer, darkness will take flight.
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Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
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Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.
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It doesn’t matter if a cave has been in darkness for 10,000 years or half an hour, once you light a match it is illuminated.
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People are running, running, but there is no place in the world to which they can flee to escape themselves. Ultimately, each one must face himself.
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The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your peace.
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Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.
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As a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God
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Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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Most of the world is like a mental hospital. Some persons are sick with jealousy, others with anger, hatred, passion. They are victims of their habits and emotions. But you can make your home a place of peace.
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I don’t want people to think that they can attain realization simply by listening to others or by reading books. They must practice what they read and hear.
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If you are in a dark room, don’t beat at the darkness with a stick, but rather try to turn on the light
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