If you are in a dark room, don’t beat at the darkness with a stick, but rather try to turn on the light
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThose persons who have perceptive eyes enjoy beauty everywhere.
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The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.
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The purpose of the guru is not to weaken your will. It is to teach you secrets of developing your inner power, until you can stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds.
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So long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.
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Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.
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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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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
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Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
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Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in his protection, His justice, His wisdom, His mercy, His love, and His Omnipresence… To be fit for Self-realization man must be fearless.
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If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
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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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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
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Change your life by changing your thoughts.
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In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
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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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By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
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Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
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Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you – to make you realise that you are a part of Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity.
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I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
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The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your peace.
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Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
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A smooth life is not a victorious life.
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Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.
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The greatest romance is with the Infinite.
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Whatever you want others to be, first be that yourself. Then, you will find others responding in like manner to you.
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