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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAPeople are running, running, but there is no place in the world to which they can flee to escape themselves. Ultimately, each one must face himself.
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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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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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It doesn’t matter if a cave has been in darkness for 10,000 years or half an hour, once you light a match it is illuminated.
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The greatest romance is with the Infinite.
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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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If you permit your thoughts to dwell on evil you yourself will become ugly. Look only for the good in everything so you absorb the quality of beauty.
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Many people excuse their own faults but judge other persons harshly. We should reverse this attitude by excusing others’ shortcomings and by harshly examining our own.
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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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A good rule in life is to tell yourself simply, ‘What comes of itself, let it come.
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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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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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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.
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Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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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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Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
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