Having a friend to listen to your problems and discuss them with you is the beginning of finding a solution.
GAUR GOPAL DASHaving a friend to listen to your problems and discuss them with you is the beginning of finding a solution.
GAUR GOPAL DASWhen things are beyond your control and there is nothing you can do,why worry?
GAUR GOPAL DASFeeling peaceful, happy and content is not about avoiding challenges in our life, but about how we navigate through these challenges to reach the type of life we want to live.
GAUR GOPAL DASThink: Is this in my control? If yes, you can do something about it. If no, then you cannot do anything about it. Therefore, in both circumstances, why worry?
GAUR GOPAL DASWhen upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
GAUR GOPAL DASOur relationships are stronger when they contain a spiritual component. There are three different ways to become good friends with someone.
GAUR GOPAL DASIt is strange that sword and words have the same letters. Even more strange is that they have the same effect if not handled properly.
GAUR GOPAL DASWe need to understand the hierarchy of connections. Ultimately, we must connect to something above ourselves such as God. This can give us the power to spread happiness and joy around the world.
GAUR GOPAL DASExperience is not what happens to a man, it is what a man does with what happens to him.
GAUR GOPAL DASIt is strange that sword and words have the same letters.
GAUR GOPAL DASThe first step in selflessness is to practise it with our family.
GAUR GOPAL DASFight the strong urge to judge someone based on an initial interaction with them. Everyone has a fascinating story that we know nothing about.
GAUR GOPAL DASDarkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
GAUR GOPAL DASWe can increase our scope of selflessness beyond our family by serving our community, city or even nation.
GAUR GOPAL DASForgiveness is a complex concept. We must understand it thoroughly to be able to internalize it.
GAUR GOPAL DASAlways seeing the best in people and choosing to avoid their faults.
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