Paramahansa Yogananda on forgiveness
Paramahansa Yogananda97 quotes“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.”
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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 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.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda 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.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda A good rule in life is to tell yourself simply, ‘What comes of itself, let it come.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda
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“I can forgive, but I cannot forget,” is only another way of saying, “I will not forgive.”
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher We forgive people in order to give peace for ourselves.
RamesesRameses I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Emo PhilipsEmo Philips There are days when she couldn’t forgive herself but that were the exact moments when her soul needed the trust of letting go.
Dr. Zainab AnsariDr. Zainab Ansari Always forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
Robert KennedyRobert Kennedy When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn’t work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.
Emo PhilipsEmo Philips Shame is what happens when you learn self love through people who are difficult to forgive.
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