Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe 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.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
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Be careful what you choose to do consciously, for unless your will is very strong, that is what you may have to do repeatedly and compulsively through the habit-influencing power of the subconscious mind.
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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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The soul’s first adventure is the fight between two ideas: the wish to return to earth in a human form, and the desire to feel the freedom of having no form.
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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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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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Through 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.
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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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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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Have only love in your heart for others. The more you see the good in them, the more you will establish good in yourself.
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Do not take life’s experiences too seriously. For in reality they are nothing but dream experiences. Play your part in life, but never forget that it is only a role.
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Nothing is impossible unless you think it is.
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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
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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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A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
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