Paramahansa Yogananda on creativity
Paramahansa Yogananda97 quotes“Before embarking on important undertakings sit quietly calm your senses and thoughts and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the great creative power of Spirit.”
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Today I forgive all those who have ever offended me. I give my love to all thirsty hearts, both to those who love me and to those who do not love me.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda The wave is the same as the ocean, though it is not the whole ocean. So each wave of creation is a part of the eternal Ocean of Spirit. The Ocean can exist without the waves, but the waves cannot exist without the Ocean.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Never count your faults. Just see that your love for God is deeply sincere. For God doesn’t mind your imperfections: He minds your indifference.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Divisions are imaginary lines drawn by small minds.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world. Show that God’s creative principle works in you.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Strengthen your mind and refuse to carry the burden of mental and moral weakness acquired in past years; burn them in the fires of your present divine resolutions and right activities. By this constructive attitude you will attain freedom.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda 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.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Truth is not afraid of questions.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Whatever I do, I do with the greatest love that I have in me. Try this, and you will see that you do not become fatigued at all. Love is one of the greatest stimulants to the will. Under the influence of love the will can do almost anything.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda The sun shines equally on diamond and charcoal, but the former has developed qualities that enable it to reflect the sunlight brilliantly, while the latter is unable to reflect the sunlight. Emulate the diamond in your dealings with people. Brightly reflect the light of God’s love.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda
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