People 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.
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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABe 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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe 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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIf you are in a dark room, don’t beat at the darkness with a stick, but rather try to turn on the light
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAYour trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you – to make you realise that you are a part of Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDANever count your faults. Just see that your love for God is deeply sincere. For God doesn’t mind your imperfections: He minds your indifference.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe 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 YOGANANDARead a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDANothing is impossible unless you think it is.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDARemain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDALove cannot be had for the asking; it comes only as a gift from the heart of another.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABefore 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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAWe 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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe greatest romance is with the Infinite. You have no idea how beautiful life can be. When you suddenly find God everywhere, when He comes and talks to you and guides you, the romance of divine love has begun.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABeginning with the early dawn of each day, I will radiate joy to everyone I meet. I will be mental sunshine for all who cross my path. Before the unfailing light of my cheer, darkness will take flight.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDALet my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
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