The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your peace.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAMost 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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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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Whatever you want others to be, first be that yourself. Then, you will find others responding in like manner to you.
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Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in his protection, His justice, His wisdom, His mercy, His love, and His Omnipresence… To be fit for Self-realization man must be fearless.
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We 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.
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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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The rains of Life’s Blessings cannot gather on mountaintops of pride, but flow easily into valleys of humbleness.
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Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force 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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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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The purpose of the guru is not to weaken your will. It is to teach you secrets of developing your inner power, until you can stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds.
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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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Those who are unconquered in spirit are the real successes in life. If you can so train or condition your mind that you are content regardless of what you have or do not have, and if you can stand the challenge of all your trials and remain calm-that is true happiness.
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Stillness is the altar of spirit.
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Is 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.
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Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
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