Our circumstances will continually change. It is out of our control. It is more important to change our attitude, which we have control of.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhile eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us and that we are feeding Him. This will turn eating into a spiritual practice.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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People think that God wants our offerings. God does not need anything from us. He is the giver. He is like the sun – the giver of light.
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Human beings are born to experience pure love, and they never get it. They are searching to experience it from birth until death.
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Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.
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Happiness comes from the dissolution of the mind, not from external objects. Through meditation we can achieve everything including bliss, health, strength, intelligence and vitality. But it should be practiced properly in solitude and with care.
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Each and every living being in nature is part of God’s body.
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To awaken spiritual unity, and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature, is the true goal of human life.
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Try to make others happy, and don’t despair over all the evil in the world. Instead of cursing the dark, let us each light one small lamp.
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The factor stringing together individuals, society and nature is missing from today’s educational system. That factor is spiritual values.
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Real love is the complete absence of any negative feelings towards anyone.
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Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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Make a firm decision: ‘Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.’
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As you perform good actions selflessly, true love will blossom, which will purify our emotional mind.
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Look carefully at what is of value in others and respect that.
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Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.
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