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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAChange your life by changing your thoughts.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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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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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
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Every tomorrow is determined by every today.
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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.
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Seclusion is the price of greatness.
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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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Proper visualization by the exercise of concentration and willpower enables us to materialize thoughts, not only as dreams or visions in the mental realm, but also as experiences in the material realm.
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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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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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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.
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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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So 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.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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When you learn to get along with yourself, you will know how to get along with everybody.
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