If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIt is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
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The time will come when mankind will begin to get away from the consciousness of needing so many material things. More security and peace will be found in the simple life.
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By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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Beginning 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.
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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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When you meditate the glory of the Divine shines forth. You realize then that all along there was something tremendous within you and you did not know it.
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Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
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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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As a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God
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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 strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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