Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDARealize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAToday 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 YOGANANDAThrough every trial we grow. All suffering we experience has a meaning. Though it seems very cruel, it is like the fire that smelts the iron ore: the steel that emerges from that furnace is beautifully strong, useful for many purposes.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIs a diamond less valuable because it is covered with mud? God sees the changeless beauty of our souls. He knows we are not our mistakes.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDADivisions are imaginary lines drawn by small minds.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDASo long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe time will come when mankind will begin to get away from the consciousness of needing so many material things. More security and peace will be found in the simple life.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe rains of Life’s Blessings cannot gather on mountaintops of pride, but flow easily into valleys of humbleness.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAWe are what we think we are. The habitual inclination of our thoughts determines our talents and abilities, and our personality. So whatever you want to be, start to develop that pattern now.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAUntrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly riddled by the bullets of worry and restlessness in active life.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThere is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first; when you learn to live for others, they will live for you.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe 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 YOGANANDAChange your life by changing your thoughts.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAI relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe happiness of one’s own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one’s own happiness, the happiness of others.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDANothing is impossible unless you think it is.
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