We can increase our scope of selflessness beyond our family by serving our community, city or even nation.
GAUR GOPAL DASIt is strange that sword and words have the same letters.
More Gaur Gopal Das Quotes
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When 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.
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Think: 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?
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Familiarity breeds contempt, I replied. When we are overly familiar with people, we forget how important they are to us and the correct way to behave with them.
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The first step in selflessness is to practise it with our family.
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It is strange that sword and words have the same letters. Even more strange is that they have the same effect if not handled properly.
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Fight the strong urge to judge someone based on an initial interaction with them. Everyone has a fascinating story that we know nothing about.
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We should deal with each other sensitively; our attitude towards life affects how we act in our relationships.
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Always seeing the best in people and choosing to avoid their faults.
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Offering gifts and accepting gifts, opening one’s mind and inquiring in confidence, sharing food, and receiving food are the six exchanges that develop loving relationships.
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
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Things do change over time.
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Spirituality helps develop good character. It is character that shines bright when words fail to do so.
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The sands of time slow for no man. Things change for better and for worse, but what we choose to perceive is up to us.
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Our relationships are stronger when they contain a spiritual component. There are three different ways to become good friends with someone.
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Our association is powerful: it can uplift us or bring us down.
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