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Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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Along Calm Command Easy Serene Yourself
Untrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly riddled by the bullets of worry and restlessness in active life.
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The greatest romance is with the Infinite.
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Greatness Infinity Romance
Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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Acceptance Change Effort Inspirational Thinking
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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It is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
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If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.
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Meet everybody and every circumstance on the battlefield of life with the courage of a hero and the smile of a conqueror.
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Making others happy, through kindness of speech and sincerity of right advice, is a sign of true greatness. To hurt another soul by sarcastic words, looks, or suggestions, is despicable.
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I don’t want people to think that they can attain realization simply by listening to others or by reading books. They must practice what they read and hear.
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The 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.
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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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Care Consciousness Influence Mindset Strong Willing Yourself
I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
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Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
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Forget Life Play Role Yourself
Before 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.
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Creativity Guide Important Meditation Power Quiet Thinking Yourself